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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Regyl Jaen

EXPLAINED: Feeling punished for doing well workers are quitting over performance punishment | Vintage Vibes

Being good at your job shouldn’t feel like a punishment, but some high performers face more work without extra pay or recognition. (Credit: Pexels.com/Anna Shvets)

A workplace trend dubbed 'performance punishment' is gaining attention online, with workers describing how strong performance can result in additional responsibilities without a corresponding promotion or pay rise.

The term has been used in workplace discussions for years and has more recently gained attention on TikTok, where posts about the workplace pattern have drawn thousands of comments from workers sharing similar experiences.

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