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Work It - Work for passion? Why are many rethinking this career advice

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“Love your job and you’ll never work a day in your life” is no longer the motto for a modern workforce. Tiffany Ang and CNA TODAY intern Deborah Ng explore how career mindsets have shifted post-pandemic and how to find fulfilment in a regular job. 

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Work It - What should you do with a retrenchment payout?

Some companies offer a “golden handshake” when they retrench their workers. Financial advisory manager Lily Fung, who got a high six-figure sum, shares with Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan what she did with the money after she was laid off from her company of 20 years.

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Work It - How can you cope if you have a very demanding job?

Heavy workloads, tight deadlines and potentially life-threatening outcomes – these are hallmarks of a high-pressure job. People in these jobs face consequences of prolonged stress. CNA TODAY journalist Loraine Lee shares what she learnt in writing her report.

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Work It - Leaving a job without burning bridges

You are working in a toxic work environment, and you are frustrated. When you quit, should you be honest with your reasons? How do you leave a job without burning bridges?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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Work It - How workplace mentorship can help grow your career

Mentorship in the office can shape careers in unexpected ways – but only if it’s done well. From navigating soft skills to managing mentor-mentee tensions, Teoh Mei Ting and her mentor Irene Yong, both from engineering consultancy firm Beca, share tips on how to make the most out of this workplace relationship.

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Work It - Who should I put as my reference check?

A good reference check can make or break your job application. From ex-bosses to colleagues and family members, who should be on your list? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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