‘No one goes until at least 10’: Singapore intern struggles with 13-14 hour workdays
After just one week, she says she is already wondering how people manage to work those hours for years. This article ( ‘No one goes until at least 10’: Singapore intern struggles with 13-14 hour workdays ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
A Singaporean intern has expressed her struggle with the demanding work schedule imposed by a buyside investment firm during her first week on the job. In a post on the r/singaporejobs forum, the young woman detailed how she has been working 13 to 14-hour days, starting at 9 a.m. and often finishing at 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. with little hope of shorter working hours.
She explained that her entire team operates under the same grueling schedule, and leaving work before 10 p.m. is not an option. The intern acknowledges that her position is fortunate, given the eagerness many have to enter the industry. However, the lack of fair pay, limited to S$1,000 to S$2,000 monthly without overtime, leaves her feeling exhausted and uncertain about the long-term implications.
While she finds value in the knowledge gained and her team's understanding, she is concerned about her mental well-being and the possibility of quitting the position. Fellow Redditors offered varying advice, with some suggesting she "tough it out" and learn from the experience, while others urged her to reconsider if the career path was truly for her.
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