{
  "id": 17914772,
  "title": "ST Headstart: How to deal with your paggro boss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/st-headstart-how-to-deal-with-your-paggro-boss",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-03T04:51:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times Business",
    "slug": "straits-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/business/st-headstart-how-to-deal-with-your-paggro-boss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welcome to ST Headstart's latest edition, offering career, personal finance, and lifestyle insights every Tuesday. This week's focus is on navigating passive-aggressive remarks from bosses. When faced with sarcastic comments or backhanded compliments from your superior, it's crucial to address the substance of their message, not their tone. This approach can help manage the situation without escalating tensions.\n\nIf you're new to investing, Singapore stocks may be more advantageous than you realize. Over the past five years, local stocks have outperformed those on Wall Street. The podcast \"Headstart On Record\" with Sue-Ann and Kai Wen delves into various investment options such as ETFs, REITs, Singapore Savings Bonds, and T-bills.\n\nFor those seeking a change in work environment, universities are now evaluating students based on skills relevant to an AI-driven workplace.\n\nFinancial independence involves choosing a lifestyle that aligns with your personal preferences. A dividend nomad shares their perspective on this concept.\n\nRegarding consumer goods, some surprising facts include Lego bricks' superior compression strength compared to concrete. Certain firms, including Micron Technology and JustCo, made the list for their efforts in this area.\n\nIn the realm of leisure, activities like scrapbooking and letter writing, though time-consuming, are considered more meaningful due to their personal touch.\n\nLastly, tax refunds must now be claimed at the airport rather than in-store. For those interested in staying updated, signing up for ST's newsletter or joining their Telegram channel is recommended.",
  "summary": "Deflect backhanded compliments with poise.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}