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‘Work feels meaningless’: Gen Z employee opens up about burnout and lost motivation
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Aiah Bathan , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 10, 2026
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SINGAPORE: In Singapore, there is a growing number of young workers who have been voicing out their concerns about not being motivated to work anymore. For some, it may be burnout. For others, it may be a question deeply related to one’s purpose and meaning in life. On Reddit, a Gen Z netizen cu...
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Key points For others, it may be a question deeply related to one’s purpose and meaning in life. SINGAPORE: In Singapore, there is a growing number of young workers who have been voicing out their concerns about not being motivated to work anymore. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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