'Can it actually be done?': Singaporean says parents threaten to get her fired from part-time job over lack of family contributions
SINGAPORE: A young Singaporean has turned to social media for advice after claiming that her parents have threatened to get her fired from her part-time job because she has not been contributing financially to the household. In a post on the r/singaporejobs forum, she explained that her parents were unhappy not only with her lack of financial contributions but also with the nature of her job,…
In a post on the r/singaporejobs forum, a young Singaporean woman has sought advice after her parents threatened to get her fired from her part-time job. She explained that her parents were unhappy with her lack of financial contributions to the household and the nature of her job, which involves working late into the night for relatively low pay.
The woman, who had recently graduated from polytechnic and lacked the qualifications for other fields, felt she had limited options. She expressed reluctance to leave her current job, as she enjoyed the work environment and felt she was learning a lot. However, her family threatened to terminate her employment. The woman questioned whether her parents could actually have her dismissed, asking if such an action was possible.
Several Redditors responded, suggesting she speak privately with her boss and explain the situation to avoid her parents approaching the company. They also advised her to consider looking for full-time employment if she was financially dependent on her family. One Redditor cautioned her to keep important documents safe, recommending storing them outside the home with a trusted friend or in a secure location.
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