A Singaporean employee took to Reddit to ask a question many can relate to: whether it was worth staying in a job that pays well but comes with significant daily challenges.
The employee laid out both the reasons for staying and the frustrations that made them consider leaving.
Long Commutes and Chaotic Workflows
One of the biggest issues raised was the daily commute, which took around three hours round-trip and required them to start their day as early as 6 am.
Alongside that was the state of the office environment, described as ‘hectic and messy.’
Additionally, the organisation reportedly had no clear processes, frequent changes, and unclear management directions.
Work was often about fixing disorganisation rather than making meaningful contributions.
Culturally, things did not seem much better. The employee felt that tasks were constantly being shifted between colleagues, leaving little room for personal job satisfaction.
But There Are Reasons to Stay
Still, not everything about the role was negative.
The employee shared that their boss was flexible, allowing work-from-home (WFH) arrangements. The pay was also above average, and they received more annual leave than most.
While the company culture was frustrating, the immediate team was manageable.
These “pull factors” made the decision harder, making the employee question if they were overlooking the positives by focusing too much on the daily irritations.
Community Response: “Don’t Rush to Leave”
Responses from the Reddit community were largely supportive and cautious.
One commenter pointed out that no job is ‘perfect’ and stated that the benefits this employee currently enjoys are rare in today’s job market.
Another user suggested that there are more pros than cons in their case. They advised staying for a little longer and observe where it takes them.
While another pointed out that disorganised processes exist in most workplaces, and leaving might mean facing similar problems elsewhere, with less flexibility or lower compensation.
Despite this, some recommended starting a discreet job search while staying employed, suggesting that comparing real alternatives would help the employee make a more informed decision.
One mentioned that it’s common to become blind to the good things in a job after some time, and hearing external opinions might help put things in perspective.
Hold On, For Now
Although the job was far from perfect, the general sentiment was that the employee had something worth holding onto.
Rather than making a hasty decision, many advised the employee to stay put a little longer while quietly exploring new opportunities.
In today’s uncertain job climate, walking away without a clear next step could be riskier than enduring some chaos, especially when other aspects of the job are solid.
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