“I feel very ‘sian’ with life” — SG woman, 22, says she feels “lost” despite earning S$4.
5K/month while her parents pay for all her expenses
“I live quite comfortably. There’s really nothing to complain about, yet sometimes, I still find myself living from pay cheque to pay cheque due to my extravagant lifestyle. Travelling as and when and taking grab to work daily.She also mentioned that she’s been progressing well in her early career, quickly moving up the ranks. “During my private diploma days, I took up a part-time role in healthcare with my friend. I later converted to a full-timer with a salary of $2,800,” she explained.
“I don’t even know if I like working in healthcare. I work mainly only to sustain my lifestyle. I applied for roles in healthcare because my only experiences are in healthcare, and it pays well.” In comparison, she feels that her friends all seem to have their futures mapped out, whether becoming influencers or starting businesses, while she remains unsure of her direction.Feeling lost and overwhelmed by the pressure of adulthood, she reached out to others on the forum to understand if this sense of uncertainty was a common experience.
One user said, “22 years old earning $4.5K is considered GREAT already… I don’t even get that amount in my working life.” One user explained, “Try to pay everything yourself. You had it easy because your parents paid for everything. You are bored because there are no challenges ahead for you. Go do something meaningful like upskilling or learning a new language.”
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