Guest Soon Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 A December 2021 survey by jobs site Indeed of roughly 1,000 workers in Singapore found that almost half of respondents were unsure if they'd stay in their current positions over the next six months. Nearly a quarter intended to leave their employer in the first half of this year. LinkedIn data for January showed a notable increase in the number of workers switching industries in Spain, the Netherlands and Italy compared to early 2021. Why are people still leaving or planning to leave their jobs despite the adverse financial implications? One in two (52 per cent) of those who have resigned said they no longer felt engaged at work. Other factors include seeking better career prospects (38 per cent), taking a break for mental wellness (34 per cent) and toxic work environments (34 per cent). It’s happening globally. Are you one of them? Share with us, did you plan before handing in the resignation? Or, just do it? https://dollarsandsense.sg/business/are-singapore-employees-part-of-the-great-resignation/ https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/prudential-poll-great-resignation-sees-060000961.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironrod Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 Recession is coming soon, u can resign but prepare to have a harder time finding a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Test Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 2019 - hard to find job 2020 - hard to find job 2021 - hard to find job 2022 - hard to find job This coming from a fresh grad during the Covid-19 who is asking for 5k starting pay but can't find one that matches his request and skillset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single42 Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) On 6/23/2022 at 12:16 PM, Guest Test said: 2019 - hard to find job 2020 - hard to find job 2021 - hard to find job 2022 - hard to find job This coming from a fresh grad during the Covid-19 who is asking for 5k starting pay but can't find one that matches his request and skillset plenty of jobs in F&B industry / Hospitality sector screaming for manpower & no one wants to do it...!!!! minimum fetches u a good S$2.5k for a start and slowly make your way up to S$3.5k. recently i knew of a dishwasher lady.. she was a former local bank accountant.. she had tons of degrees on hand.. but nobody wants her.. what she do? she took up a dishwashing job.. S$2k a month just to feed her kids & family. Edited June 23, 2022 by single42 gc0805 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single42 Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 i was in the F&B industry, when the covid hits, some of us when & took up the swabber job because restaurants were closing left & right.. biz was bad.. 2yrs, i saw all walks of life went to take up a swabber job raking S$3.8k (gross) per month. thereafter.. when the contract ended, market opens up.. we went back.. starting we all take the lowest pay S$2.5k... slowly.. taking part time jobs left & right.. to make up the pay package to S$3k.. if there're better pay packages, of cos' i wouldn't hesitate to jump ship it is how we, s'poreans want to do it or not.. stop complaining that other nationalities are taking our rice bowl. shut our mouths, put our head down and work hard at it. Or u start ur own business, really put in 1200% heart, effort, strength, mind & soul into it. gc0805 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiusulnar Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 Only the lucky and brave (or more realistically, people who don't actually need to work) will resign for all the reasons stated apart from better career prospects. If you need to put a roof over your head or have mouths to feed, disengaged, mental torture or toxic work environment or not, you just keep at it unless you have a better option. Not resign and hope to be engaged, better mental wellness or happy clappy work environment. Those are luxuries for people who have a safety net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirstopher Lee Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 Just resigned in Johor and going to SG to take Singaporeans rice bowls in September gc0805 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pubic01 Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 2:55 PM, Chirstopher Lee said: Just resigned in Johor and going to SG to take Singaporeans rice bowls in September welcome over .. brace yourself cause it’s gonna be quite a ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why? Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 You have nothing to lose by quitting an unsatisfactory job if your pay cannot make ends meet. Singapore has many low-paying positions, so the boss recognized there was little use in keeping someone on if they weren't paid properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auscent Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 No resignation for me yet. My spirit to work is still strong enough to deter toxic work culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_M Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 2:06 PM, Genesis said: Anyone keen to be a Real Estate Property Consultant can PM me. Training provided.Thanks. 1 warning point for posting ad in the Main forum meant for discussion. 3rd strike. 1 week suspension. Quote http://www.facebook.com/gachimuchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc0805 Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) On 6/23/2022 at 12:49 PM, single42 said: i was in the F&B industry, when the covid hits, some of us when & took up the swabber job because restaurants were closing left & right.. biz was bad.. 2yrs, i saw all walks of life went to take up a swabber job raking S$3.8k (gross) per month. thereafter.. when the contract ended, market opens up.. we went back.. starting we all take the lowest pay S$2.5k... slowly.. taking part time jobs left & right.. to make up the pay package to S$3k.. if there're better pay packages, of cos' i wouldn't hesitate to jump ship it is how we, s'poreans want to do it or not.. stop complaining that other nationalities are taking our rice bowl. shut our mouths, put our head down and work hard at it. Or u start ur own business, really put in 1200% heart, effort, strength, mind & soul into it. Local Singaporeans are not keen on F and B because of the long hours and hard work. To make matters worse, local F and B companies are not willing to pay a fair salary, hence the perpetual shortage of staff in this sector. Things have gotten so bad that even our Malaysian bros are not keen to take up positions here. So you are right. We have only ourselves to blame. Edited June 25, 2022 by gc0805 Spelling correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single42 Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) On 6/24/2022 at 12:56 AM, gc0805 said: Local Singaporeans are not keen on F and B because of the long hours and hard work. To make matters worse, local F and B companies are now willing to pay a fair salary, hence the perpetual shortage of staff in this sector. Things have gotten so bad that even our Malaysian bros are not keen to take up positions here. So you are right. We have only ourselves to blame. Local Singaporeans are not keen to work in F&B because: 1. hey think that F&B is blue collar jobs 2. Like what u said; the LONG HOURS ; 6 days a week, 12hrs a day; sacrificing family & personal relationships 3. F&B has been paying fair salary all along based on skills, knowledge & experience) 4. IF no one wants to work in the F&B then the company that does the hiring, has to write to the govt for permission to hire foreign staffs 5. that's when Singaporeans make noise (complaining) that foreign staffs are here to compete when we're not willing to do the dirty jobs (f&b, construction; bussing tables at coffeeshops & cleaning toilets) ; Singaporeans wants to do the easy work while making the most money.. so yes u're right, Singaporeans can only blame themselves. 6. Malaysians are clearly & are willingly to come here to do a F&B job happily.. and for information; i worked in a restaurant's kitchen, i am the only Singaporean in it. Most F&B establishments staffs are from Malaysia; Philippine & China. Edited June 23, 2022 by single42 gc0805 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Be smarter Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 12:16 PM, Guest Test said: 2019 - hard to find job 2020 - hard to find job 2021 - hard to find job 2022 - hard to find job This coming from a fresh grad during the Covid-19 who is asking for 5k starting pay but can't find one that matches his request and skillset if you can’t find what you are looking for, then you need to adapt - that’s life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fatty Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 11:07 AM, Ironrod said: Recession is coming soon, u can resign but prepare to have a harder time finding a new one. Outside condo and conti cars selling like hot cakes. What recession? recession happens only in blowing wind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tylers nipples Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 7:46 AM, Guest Fatty said: Outside condo and conti cars selling like hot cakes. What recession? recession happens only in blowing wind Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 2:55 PM, Chirstopher Lee said: Just resigned in Johor and going to SG to take Singaporeans rice bowls in September the real threat is from your own countryman. dun say i never warn you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 12:43 PM, single42 said: plenty of jobs in F&B industry / Hospitality sector screaming for manpower & no one wants to do it...!!!! minimum fetches u a good S$2.5k for a start and slowly make your way up to S$3.5k. recently i knew of a dishwasher lady.. she was a former local bank accountant.. she had tons of degrees on hand.. but nobody wants her.. what she do? she took up a dishwashing job.. S$2k a month just to feed her kids & family. Accountant can't find an accounting job? Quite unheard of. On 6/24/2022 at 12:56 AM, gc0805 said: Local Singaporeans are not keen on F and B because of the long hours and hard work. To make matters worse, local F and B companies are now willing to pay a fair salary, hence the perpetual shortage of staff in this sector. Things have gotten so bad that even our Malaysian bros are not keen to take up positions here. So you are right. We have only ourselves to blame. Are now Or Are not ? mate69 and yuquidam 1 1 Quote 鍾意就好,理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonely57 Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 I honestly feel like leaving my job lately. It's like an on and off feeling over a few months which I think should be a red flag? Currently feels like a bad day at work twice or thrice a week kind. Not just lately, I've felt this exact same thing 4 months and even 8 months back . So anyways I've been working at my current job for almost 8 years as a public servant and it's my first job. Got no prior experience before this so if I leave I'm definitely getting a huge payout. Not sure on where to go either. Feels like I lack the skills to go anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc0805 Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 4:38 PM, fab said: Accountant can't find an accounting job? Quite unheard of. Are now Or Are not ? It's "not" and not "now" lol Thanku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hot Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 market is hot now. i manage to get an offer with a 30% pay increment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fatty Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 12:38 PM, Guest Guest said: the real threat is from your own countryman. dun say i never warn you. Just let those jiuhu kia fight and kill off each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuquidam Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 2:55 PM, Chirstopher Lee said: Just resigned in Johor and going to SG to take Singaporeans rice bowls in September You must be good. Congrats! But do remember Singaporeans can crack your rice bowl too. LOL fab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 On 6/26/2022 at 6:53 AM, Guest Fatty said: Just let those jiuhu kia fight and kill off each other in my company, the sporeans & msians can get along well. ironically, its the msians themselves that always backstab each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBoi Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 Resigned last week and today will be my last day after clearing leave. New job in Aug. market is really hot. 30% increment is real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirstopher Lee Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 12:50 AM, Yuquidam2022 said: You must be good. Congrats! But do remember Singaporeans can crack your rice bowl too. LOL Yea i know. The road runs both way. Anyway thanks for the wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 6/25/2022 at 1:04 AM, lonely57 said: I honestly feel like leaving my job lately. It's like an on and off feeling over a few months which I think should be a red flag? Currently feels like a bad day at work twice or thrice a week kind. Not just lately, I've felt this exact same thing 4 months and even 8 months back . So anyways I've been working at my current job for almost 8 years as a public servant and it's my first job. Got no prior experience before this so if I leave I'm definitely getting a huge payout. Not sure on where to go either. Feels like I lack the skills to go anywhere. if you want to leave, better leave while you are still young & not so expensive. Labour market right now is very tight, you may not get a pay cut if look carefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiusulnar Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 dreamt of surfing the wave today but was brought back to reality after going through the jobstreet / careersfuture website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 2:45 AM, Guest Guest said: in my company, the sporeans & msians can get along well. ironically, its the msians themselves that always backstab each other. How do you know the msians r not back stabbing the sgreans? It's called BACK stabbing do a reason. yuquidam 1 Quote 鍾意就好,理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuquidam Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) On 7/5/2022 at 11:09 PM, Chirstopher Lee said: Yea i know. The road runs both way. Anyway thanks for the wishes. Thanks for taking my well wishes and comments in the right spirit. Am sure you have much to contribute to the company and our economy. Edited July 7, 2022 by Yuquidam2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalion Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 12:56 AM, gc0805 said: Local Singaporeans are not keen on F and B because of the long hours and hard work. To make matters worse, local F and B companies are not willing to pay a fair salary, hence the perpetual shortage of staff in this sector. Things have gotten so bad that even our Malaysian bros are not keen to take up positions here. So you are right. We have only ourselves to blame. But the local F & B will still require to employ a certain amount of locals, otherwise they can't hire any foreigners or S/work pass holders... F & B also offers options for more senior employees who intend to cool down working hours and stress or are retirees. In plenty of outlets you will find more senior locals... For Malaysia you should note that Malaysians are also gaining higher education, who with a university degree intends to end up to work in F&B or retail in Singapore, sharing a room in an HDB but still paying 50% of the salary for rental? Looking at Malaysia, there are already sufficient university degree holders that work below their abilities, as there aren't sufficient jobs for all of them with adequate pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalion Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 11:09 PM, Chirstopher Lee said: Yea i know. The road runs both way. Anyway thanks for the wishes. We don't even know whether he is "taking the rice bowl " of a Singaporean... At current stage, when a company is hiring a foreigner, then most probably no Singaporean wanted to take up the job, was not qualified, did not have the technical background or found the pay too low or the boss will factor in that a single Malaysian might not come with a strict 9 to 5 work attitude... Hey, don't listen to all the negativity and toxic things from these Guest trolls here. More important is that you can adapt into Singapore's work life, which I don't doubt as most Malaysian employees are the sincere and hard working. Singapore should be happy that still in 2022 Malaysians are taking jobs in Singapore... In my office building most corridors are vacated by 5.30pm the latest nowadays and mostly the expat bosses or expats are left... This how "work life balance" has changed from some years back... As a last note: in your case Chris Lee I would not have posted it the way you did in your first post... yuquidam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuquidam Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 7/6/2022 at 3:48 PM, singalion said: We don't even know whether he is "taking the rice bowl " of a Singaporean... At current stage, when a company is hiring a foreigner, then most probably no Singaporean wanted to take up the job, was not qualified, did not have the technical background or found the pay too low or the boss will factor in that a single Malaysian might not come with a strict 9 to 5 work attitude... Hey, don't listen to all the negativity and toxic things from these Guest trolls here. More important is that you can adapt into Singapore's work life, which I don't doubt as most Malaysian employees are the sincere and hard working. Singapore should be happy that still in 2022 Malaysians are taking jobs in Singapore... Fully agree with your assessment of the dire manpower needs of various sectors in Singapore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fatty Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 7/6/2022 at 9:44 AM, fab said: How do you know the msians r not back stabbing the sgreans? It's called BACK stabbing do a reason. It’s the speciality of those jiu hu sai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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