Man detests corporate life, says he was ‘much happier doing delivery work: 'I’m okay with earning less as long as I have a peace of mind'
The man said delivery work was physically tiring but mentally straightforward, giving him the freedom to decide how to spend his time between jobs.
A Singaporean man, having worked in a multinational corporation, has expressed his distaste for the corporate world and his newfound happiness doing delivery work. On September 14, he took to the r/singaporejobs subreddit to recount his experiences. He shared that his current job entails an 8-hour workday, 5 days a week, spent in front of a computer screen, with frequent meetings, emails, messages, and deadlines.
He also noted the mental strain of maintaining a professional demeanor at work, even when he didn't feel enthusiastic. In contrast, his delivery job allowed him to unwind after work, without any lingering work-related thoughts. The man is content with earning less than his current salary, as long as it means having a simpler life with less mental load.
He asked fellow Singaporeans if there were any degree-level jobs with minimal mental demands that paid at least S$3,500. Many Reddit users suggested low-stress careers like security guard positions, library work, museum jobs, administrative roles, and manufacturing positions. However, some argued that such jobs are scarce in Singapore, and that the expectation to constantly perform a professional persona is inevitable.
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