Is your job ruining your love life? | Work It podcast

0 January 18, 2026 22:30

Singapore’s always-on work culture is taking a toll on relationships, with some jobs leaving little room for connection. CNA TODAY journalist Nikki Yeo tells Nat Fetalvero how to spot the difference between a busy season and a job that’s simply unsustainable, and why manager role-modelling matters more than wellness workshops.

Highlights:
01:46 Work as the root of couple conflicts
03:16 The problem is more than just time
04:24 Are some jobs incompatible with love?
05:24 Is the problem the job or the relationship?
08:04 The toll of Singapore’s hustle culture
10:48 For leaders, your behaviour matters
14:13 Setting realistic boundaries with work
16:32 How to talk work without starting a fight

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