{"id":29844,"date":"2026-02-20T04:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T20:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=29844"},"modified":"2026-02-20T04:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T20:30:38","slug":"former-msw-alleges-bullying-burnout-at-nhg-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=29844","title":{"rendered":"Former MSW alleges bullying &#038; burnout at NHG hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Former MSW shares \u2018traumatic\u2019 experience working at Singapore hospital, alleges bullying and burnout<\/h2>\n<p>A former Medical Social Worker (MSW) took to social media to share what she described as a traumatic experience working in a local hospital in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>The woman, who has since resigned, cited alleged workplace bullying and severe burnout as the reasons behind her departure.<\/p>\n<h3>Claims of exclusion at hospital under NHG cluster<\/h3>\n<p>In a series of videos, the original poster (OP) detailed what she claimed were repeated instances of mistreatment during her time at a specialised hospital under the National Healthcare Group (NHG).<\/p>\n<p>In one clip that has garnered more than 800,000 views, she alleged that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@enokiimushrooom\/photo\/7583688194386971912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her team lead ignored her on multiple occasions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699174\" style=\"width: 488px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699174\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699174 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114041.png\" alt=\"team lead ignoring co-worker\" width=\"478\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114041.png 478w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114041-377x600.png 377w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114041-94x150.png 94w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 478px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 478\/760;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to her, the team lead once returned from an overseas trip with snacks for the entire team \u2014 except her. She also claimed that colleagues were invited to team lunches while she was deliberately excluded.<\/p>\n<p>Other team leads allegedly assisted absent colleagues in ordering uniforms, but her own team lead did not do the same for her when she was on hospital leave.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, she said she became the only member of the team without scrubs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699175\" style=\"width: 484px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699175\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699175 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114408.png\" alt=\"no scrubs for OP\" width=\"474\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114408.png 474w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114408-416x600.png 416w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114408-104x150.png 104w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 474px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 474\/683;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Says she was hospitalised after \u2018solo-ing\u2019 a ward<\/h3>\n<p>Beyond alleged exclusion, the former MSW said she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@enokiimushrooom\/photo\/7584822665286995208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">experienced extreme burnout<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The OP claimed she was assigned to manage a ward on her own for about a month without support, which eventually led to her being hospitalised.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699177\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699177\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699177 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114753.png\" alt=\"solo ward burnout\" width=\"376\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114753.png 376w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-114753-94x150.png 94w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 376px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 376\/601;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When she asked for help, she alleged she was told to \u201cpush non-urgent referrals to the next day\u201d, something she felt would not resolve the mounting backlog.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<iframe id=\"answers-client-69976ff312216\" class=\"answers-client\" src=\"\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>According to her, the hospital\u2019s response to her request for assistance was that she was \u201cnot coping mentally\u201d.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699180\" style=\"width: 378px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699180\" class=\"wp-image-699180 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-115109.png\" alt=\"not coping mentally\" width=\"368\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-115109.png 368w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-115109-107x150.png 107w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 368px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 368\/518;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>She also alleged that after her hospitalisation, one of her superiors attempted to obtain information from her doctor via WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<p>The woman said her doctor informed her of the message and had previously cc-ed her in an email to the superior for \u201ctransparency purposes\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>She claimed her concerns about confidentiality were dismissed without explanation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699183\" style=\"width: 455px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699183\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699183 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-115713.png\" alt=\"lack of transparency\" width=\"445\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-115713.png 445w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-115713-397x600.png 397w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-115713-99x150.png 99w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 445px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 445\/673;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When she eventually returned to work, she alleged she was told she had \u201cno presence, no accountability, and [was] not being a team player\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>She further claimed that throughout the ordeal, blame was placed solely on her.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699185\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699185\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699185 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-120114.png\" alt=\"not a team player\" width=\"340\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-120114.png 340w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-120114-103x150.png 103w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 340px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 340\/496;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Woman resigns, says revisiting evidence would \u2018retraumatise\u2019 her<\/h3>\n<p>Following the incidents, the woman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@enokiimushrooom\/photo\/7599300216646323463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">decided to resign<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In her videos, she said her mental health had been \u201cabsolutely destroyed\u201d, adding that she experienced panic and anxiety attacks as a result of her time there.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699187\" style=\"width: 547px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699187\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699187 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-120343.png\" alt=\"resign from job\" width=\"537\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-120343.png 537w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-120343-419x600.png 419w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-120343-105x150.png 105w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 537px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 537\/769;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@enokiimushrooom\/photo\/7601382325322091794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">some netizens urged her to report the matter<\/a> to the Ministry of Health (MOH) or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), she explained that she could not \u201cbring herself\u201d to sift through emails and audio recordings, as doing so would retraumatise her.<\/p>\n<p>She also claimed that others had told her their complaints \u2014 even when supported by evidence \u2014 were dismissed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699193\" style=\"width: 359px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699193\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699193 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-121136.png\" alt=\"report to MOM and MOH\" width=\"349\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-121136.png 349w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-121136-319x600.png 319w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-121136-80x150.png 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 349px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 349\/657;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As such, she remains conflicted about making a formal report, as reliving the experience may not necessarily lead to a favourable outcome.<\/p>\n<h3>Netizen mostly supportive, share similar experiences<\/h3>\n<p>Many commenters expressed support for the former MSW, with some claiming to have faced similar treatment while working in local healthcare settings.<\/p>\n<p>One netizen said she had experienced comparable workplace discrimination as a healthcare worker.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699200\" style=\"width: 555px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699200 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot2026-02-09121640-ezgif.com-censor.png\" alt=\"workplace discrimination\" width=\"545\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot2026-02-09121640-ezgif.com-censor.png 545w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot2026-02-09121640-ezgif.com-censor-150x89.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 545px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 545\/323;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Others wished the woman well in her future career and encouraged her to prioritise her well-being.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699202\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699202\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699202 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot2026-02-09121956-ezgif.com-censor.png\" alt=\"support from fellow healthcare worker\" width=\"540\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot2026-02-09121956-ezgif.com-censor.png 540w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot2026-02-09121956-ezgif.com-censor-150x55.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/198;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>At the same time, several commenters insisted she should still escalate the matter to the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_699205\" style=\"width: 555px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-699205\" class=\"size-full wp-image-699205 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot2026-02-09122237-ezgif.com-censor.png\" alt=\"report to MOM or MOH\" width=\"545\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot2026-02-09122237-ezgif.com-censor.png 545w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot2026-02-09122237-ezgif.com-censor-150x24.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 545px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 545\/87;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-699205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TikTok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Hopes for better protection for healthcare workers<\/h3>\n<p>Through her TikTok videos, the former MSW said she hopes for better protection for healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n<p>She reiterated that her goal has always been to care for patients to the best of her ability.<\/p>\n<p>In a separate clip, she shared testimonials from former patients praising her dedication and compassion.<\/p>\n<p>Despite her experience, she said she intends to continue working in the MSW field and hopes to emerge stronger from the ordeal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/ttsh-deceased-healthcare-worker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TTSH says story of deceased healthcare worker posted by opposition party chief is inaccurate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GAyIumVJrt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/ttsh-deceased-healthcare-worker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TTSH says story of deceased healthcare worker posted by opposition party chief is inaccurate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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