SINGAPORE: A Singaporean worker shared on Reddit that he’s struggling to decide whether to stay in his current job, which pays around S$4,000 a month, or accept a new job offer that pays S$600 more.
In his post, he explained that the new role seems appealing to him because, aside from the higher salary, it also has a “clear career progression path.”
The problem, however, is that the new company is much farther away, and the commute would stretch to about an hour each way, compared to the 20 minutes he currently spends travelling. The job also comes with “fixed office hours,” no “work-from-home” days, and fewer annual leave days, 18 instead of the 21 he currently enjoys.
In comparison, he said his current role offers “more flexibility” and is much closer to home, which matters a lot to him as his child tends to fall sick from time to time and he needs to be available at short notice. He also feels appreciated by management, sharing that “he was promoted last year and received an award this year.”
“The management here genuinely recognises my work and contributions, as shown through the promotion and award and their awareness of my interests and goals. And I believe I perform well and can usually complete most of my tasks within half a day.”
On top of that, he recently received another opportunity within the company as it prepares to set up a new branch.
