Overworked person

Most of us associate being given more power (and, therefore, responsibility) at work with a higher chance of promotion and even potentially better pay.

But speaking to HuffPost UK, Adrien Kallel, a recruitment specialist at international hiring agency RemotePeople, said that sometimes, it can be a warning sign.

“Sometimes, people assume the worst only after it’s already happened,” the expert said.

“But by recognising the patterns early on, you can prepare and protect yourself. Keep your CV current, stay in touch with your wider network, and build good relationships with recruiters, that way you’re ready to move if needed.”

Why would being given more responsibility hurt my career?

Though more trust and a broader job scope can seem like a welcome and promising change (and often is), Kallel cautions that if it comes out of nowhere and........

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