The mental trap of career envy

The mental trap of career envy

May 17, 2026 · 14 min · Season 5 · Episode 11

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The episode discusses the impact of career envy and social media on professional aspirations in Singapore.

Seeing peers get promoted, switch to higher-paying jobs or hit major milestones can feel like you’re falling behind. CNA TODAY journalist Tang Jia Wen joins Nat Fetalvero to unpack why career envy hits so hard in Singapore, how social media fuels comparison and what healthy ambition should looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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