Overworked personMost 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 is overwhelming, it can be a “trap.”“This tactic can be subtle,” the recruiter said. “A manager might present it as a development opportunity. You’re told it’s your time to shine, maybe even hinted that a promotion is around the corner.“But if the expectations suddenly become unrealistic and you’re set up to miss targets, it could be part of a plan to phase you out.” Putting an overwhelming amount of work on an employee may be a sneaky way to label them a