
SG worker ‘fed-up' of his S$6K job because he's ‘not appreciated' by the company; he's willing to take a pay cut of S$4K to work in a better company
SINGAPORE: Despite drawing a monthly salary of S$6,000, a Singaporean employee recently shared on the 'Ask Singapore' subreddit that he is seriously contemplating leaving his job due to burnout and a lack of recognition.
In his candid post, he revealed that although he is performing 'really well' at his current company, his contributions often go unnoticed. This persistent lack of appreciation has taken a toll on his morale, and he admitted to feeling increasingly 'fed up' with his work situation.
Frustrated and emotionally drained, he said he is now considering a complete career switch, even if it means taking a significant pay cut.
Seeking advice from others, he asked, 'Does anyone know what kind of jobs pay around S$4,000 now with eight to nine hours a day? For people with almost zero experience in that field. My maximum pay cut is back to S$4,000.' 'Find things that are positive about your job. Negativity attracts negativity…'
In the comments section, instead of offering job recommendations, many users cautioned him against leaving his current high-paying role. They argued that switching to a lower-paying job doesn't necessarily guarantee a better work environment, and he could end up facing similar levels of stress. See also Meet XPhone, a blockchain-enabled smartphone by PundiX
One Redditor also highlighted the potential financial strain of such a move, writing: 'Bro, taking a 33% pay cut will give you even more stress. You will have less savings/month. If let's say you saved S$3,000 monthly last time, now you can only save S$1,000 monthly.
If you saved less than S$2,000 last time, now you must struggle to find out how to save even a dollar. If you have any payment commitments, then you're gonna have to cut down on a lot of other (stuff). Huge quality of life drop. You have to start adapting your (expenditures) to your S$4,000 budget rather than your S$6,000 budget.'
Another wrote, 'Taking a 33% pay cut just because you feel like you are not appreciated? Why would you think you will feel more appreciated when you are paid less for your work? Haha.'
A third advised, 'No job anywhere will appreciate you as much as you would like to be. That is adulthood. That is like being a dad and expecting children to say thank you for everything every day. It will never happen.
Find things that are positive about your job. Negativity attracts negativity. Compartmentalise. Go through the things you don't like so much; don't let it affect the things that you do like at your job.'
In other news, a jobseeker was left shocked and unsettled after a virtual interview with a local IT company took a deeply personal and inappropriate turn, prompting her to exit the session midway.
On Friday (Jun 6), she shared her experience on Reddit's Ask Singapore forum, detailing what she described as 'the worst interview' she's ever encountered. According to her post, the interview was conducted online by someone who identified herself as the company's 'business advisor.'
'It started off alright,' the jobseeker recalled. 'Then came personal questions asking me to speak and describe my family.'
Read more: Job applicant walks out of interview after being asked, 'Do you support your parents?' and other personal questions
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