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Independent Singapore
26-05-2025
- General
- Independent Singapore
New grad asks if it's ‘really possible to find a job you don't dread in Singapore'
SINGAPORE: A recent university graduate who started their full-time first job eight months ago vented in a post on Reddit how difficult their journey has been so far, to the point that they dread going to work 'SO MUCH.' 'Sunday scaries hit so bad,' wrote r/ Spirited-Chard-9517 on r/askSingapore on Sunday (May 25), referring to the low feelings people face as weekends end and the work week is about to begin. They asked Reddit users who've been in the workforce for a while if they believe 'it's truly possible to find a job you genuinely enjoy… One that doesn't fill you with dread, and actually makes you look forward to going.' The post author further asked what would be a good amount of time for them to stay at their job, since they're new at it and have little experience so far. ' I've been trying to stick it out for at least a year, but the stress and anxiety have been really hard to manage. I'm also worried because the job market isn't great right now, and I'm scared that the issue lies with me,' they added. In an edit to the post, they also wrote that they believe the primary reason they dread their job is that they don't think they're doing all that well, which just adds to their stress and anxiety, because they're always worried about making mistakes. They clarified that their bosses and colleagues, while not overly supportive, are not negative either, describing their work environment as ' kind of just… neutral. ' The edit seems to be about commenters who told them that having 'Good manager + teammates who do their fair share of the work + career prospects according to your needs,' could be game changers and make working a much better experience. 'I was once lost and just going through the motions. Today I have all three, and there's no such thing as Monday blues. OP is free to talk to me if there's anything I can help with,' a commenter wrote. Others encouraged the post author to become more objective about their work, since, at the end of the day, it's just a job. ' There will come a day when you can dissociate enough that you will no longer fear challenges. Just separate your personal and professional lives totally,' one advised. Many commenters were encouraging. One wrote, 'You will gain the luxury of choosing a better job the longer you're in the workforce. The first two to three years are the period when you're new, so your bargaining chips are fewer. Hang in there.' 'Most burnout happens during the first two to three years of a career after graduating, and it's mostly due to fear of underperforming (which is NORMAL because you're a junior and learning). Once you understand that, you'll stop putting enormous pressure on your shoulder. As for the time required, focus on staying at least one year at the job cause it looks better on a resume, especially if this is your first experience,' another chimed in. /TISG Read also: Man who applied for 'countless roles' is feeling job search burnout, asks if he should take a break
Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
Work stress upsets dogs
Dogs are stressed out by their owners' work-related anxiety, a study has shown. Scientists asked 85 dog owners to fill in a survey on their stress levels at work and their pets' behaviour. The owners were asked questions about their professional life including 'are you irritated by work issues' and how much they agree or disagree with the statement 'very few stressful things happen to me at work'. They were also asked to report how often their dog exhibited 11 different behaviours, some of which are linked to stress, such as panting, having their tail between their legs, whining and leaning into people. The researchers found a direct correlation between owners with more stressful jobs and their pet's stress levels. 'Our results do suggest that a person with a more stressful job is more likely to pass that stress on to their dog at home,' study author Dr Tanya Mitropoulos, of Radford University, told The Telegraph. Around a quarter of those studied were healthcare workers and a third were high-level managers - both positions that the study found were particularly stressful. Dr Mitropoulos found that of all the things that can stress a dog out, 13 per cent can be blamed on an owner's job. 'If you have two dog owners, the dog owner with higher stress has a 64 per cent chance of owning the dog that is more stressed,' she added. The scientists found that one of the most problematic aspects of owner behaviour, which the dogs picked up on the most was taking the mental burden of a job home. 'Ruminating about work problems, meaning going over negative thoughts about work when you're at home, facilitated the transfer of job stress to the dog,' Dr Mitropoulos said. 'So cutting off work-related thoughts when you're at home should help prevent transferring your job stress to your dog.' She advised checking work emails as little as possible and not working when at home, as well as making sure work and home were distinctly separated - both mentally and physically - for people who work from home. 'If possible, try to keep your workspace in a designated and remote area of the home so you're not seeing reminders of work while you're supposed to be relaxing,' she said. 'Practising mindfulness has been shown to reduce rumination, and there are now apps that guide people through mindfulness exercises, which you can do at the end of your workday.' She said that the best way to relax for both owners and dogs is to play together at home after work. 'Playing with your dog is a great way to pull your thoughts away from work,' Dr Mitropoulos said. 'Plus, if your dog is stressed due to not receiving enough attention because you're busy mulling over work issues, playing with your pet is a great way to give him the attention he needs while also pulling your mind away from work.'
