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ST Headstart: Feeling poor despite a decent salary

Headstart On Record Podcast Recap

Musical and theatre stars on chasing their dreams and how they rewire who they are

Feel like you are not enough? Learn how to become your ideal self by acting as if you already are.

More using Singlish in their daily lives, including at work

The researchers noted that attitudes towards Singlish have changed over the years, with wider acceptance in society and public communication.

askST Jobs: Should I let a prospective employer contact my current boss for a reference?

Reference checks should be handled carefully to protect a candidate’s current employment.

Me and My Money: MD uses everyday purchases to teach his children about money

eToro managing director Yaki Razmovich at his office in Somerset on May 15, 2026.

Finding love on LinkedIn: Why are more singles giving it a shot?

Mr Eugene Tan, 23, created an #OpenToDate LinkedIn badge after months of unsuccessful experiences on dating apps.

‘I feel poor’: S’pore’s young professionals are earning good money, but feel financially inadequate

Money is frequently tied to deeper emotional needs and a proxy for security, self-worth, love and validation, says psychiatrist David Teo, deputy medical director at Connections Mind Health.

Commentary

A first job offer? Why the salary might not be the whole story

Data suggests that the gap between what many graduates expect and what employers are actually paying is wider than most realise – and that holding out for the imagined offer sometimes comes at a real cost.

Fresh grads need to build at least two years of internship experience, soft skills in AI economy

The panel discussion on the future of work in an AI-powered world was moderated by Yvonne Lim, cluster director for Asia Tech x Programme Office and Digital Industry Singapore at Infocomm Media Development Authority. Panellists include Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow, Singapore Management University's president Professor Lily Kong, Singtel Singapore's chief executive Ng Tian Chong.

What Is With… overnight queues for the AP x Swatch launch and the internet’s obsession with hype?

A long queue for the Audemars Piguet x Swatch release at Marina Bay Sands.

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