‘I’m here for a job interview!’: Singapore job seeker stunned after interviewer lectures him on 10-year loyalty

A job seeker in Singapore was shocked when his interviewer turned the interview into a lengthy "career advice session" focused on the importance of staying loyal to one company for 10 years. The interview, conducted via video call, began with the interviewer reviewing the job seeker's 10 years of industry experience and then stating that the company was seeking someone who would remain loyal for 3, 5, or even 10 years.

Initially, the job seeker felt the interviewer was offering him career advice, but he quickly became frustrated when the session turned into an unsolicited lecture on company loyalty. The interviewer shared her personal experiences and views on remaining with a company long-term, suggesting that the top management may not welcome new ideas and prefer employees who can complete tasks without making changes.

When the job seeker pointed out that current employees tend to focus on factors beyond just salary—such as work environment, learning opportunities, and promotion prospects—the interviewer responded by emphasizing that the company takes care of its employees and that long-term employees can receive additional benefits, like long-service awards.

Despite feeling disrespected and undervalued, the job seeker politely ended the interview without asking any questions. In response to the post, Singaporean Redditors expressed mixed opinions, with some criticizing the company's loyalty expectations and others suggesting that the job seeker may have contributed to the lengthy interview through his employment history.