‘Would you stay or take the leap?’: SG mum torn between stable job and higher-paying opportunity
The new role offers better pay, a higher position and more room to learn. The catch? No WFH and more stress for a mum who needs flexibility at home. This article ( ‘Would you stay or take the leap?’: SG mum torn between stable job and higher-paying opportunity ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
When a new job opportunity with higher pay, a better position and more learning opportunities arose, it's typically easy to take the leap given the potential gains. However, a Singaporean mother with a preschool child who has special needs found herself torn between staying in her current stable job and pursuing a new, more lucrative opportunity.
She detailed her predicament on the r/askSingapore forum, expressing her fear of venturing out due to the importance she places on stability. The new job would entail a busier schedule and increased stress, as it comes with no remote work options. The mother questioned if others in similar circumstances would remain in their comfortable, albeit stagnant, jobs or seize the promising opportunity.
Commenters argued that her dilemma stemmed from needing a job that aligns with her needs and responsibilities rather than staying within her comfort zone. One commenter shared their own experience of making a conscious decision to prioritize work-life balance over higher pay, emphasizing that a higher salary often comes with more stress and longer hours.
Another mother who had previously left a flexible job for a well-paying one, regretted her decision, highlighting that during the first two years, adjusting to the new demands was challenging. She ultimately determined that her current job's flexibility outweighed the financial and title benefits of the new opportunity.
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