Being known as the person everyone can rely on is usually a career asset. But when being valuable turns into being indispensable, it can create an unexpected problem. In her latest Globe & Mail column, Merge explores how becoming the workplace “go-to” person can contribute to burnout, limit the growth of others, and even make it harder to move into your next role. Read: The Hidden Cost of Being the ‘Go-To’ Person at Work
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Can being indispensable actually hurt your career? – in The Globe
September 18, 2026
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