A 25-year-old Singaporean turning 26 soon shared his feelings of uncertainty about his future on Reddit, citing unemployment, lack of a degree, never having been in a relationship, and concerns about affording a home due to high HDB prices. Netizens responded with encouragement, advising him not to compare himself to others, to focus on personal growth, consider further education or skills upgrading, and reminding him that there is no fixed timeline for life milestones.
The 26-year-old said he feels increasingly uncertain about finding a stable career, amid concerns about employment, housing and relationships Feeling uncertain about life in one’s mid-20s can be stressful, and one Singapore an recently opened up online about his fears for the future.
In a post on Reddit, the 25-year-old, who said he is turning 26 soon, shared that he has never been in a relationship, does not have a degree, and is currently unemployed. With only two years of experience in the sales industry and a competitive job market, he admitted that he is beginning to lose hope of finding a stable career.
“Even if I do manage to have savings, I don’t think I might get a house in light of rising HDB costs, and it seems impossible to find any chance of a partner given how everyone else has pretty much settled down around my age range,” he wrote. Many netizens encouraged him not to compare himself with others. One commenter reminded him that life is a journey rather than a race.
Others advised him not to worry too much about relationships, saying that they cannot be forced. Instead, they suggested that he focus on improving his self-confidence, exploring new hobbies, and investing in his personal growth.
“You’re only 26. It’s not too late to embark on a degree in a field that you’re interested in. Regardless of your academic background, there are bridging programmes available,” another commenter pointed out. Several netizens also encouraged him to consider pursuing further education or upgrading his skills to improve his career prospects.
One commenter reminded him that “comparison is the thief of joy” and advised him to take some time to reflect on what is most important to him before deciding on his next steps.
“I would rather you continue to learn, grow and upgrade yourself before getting into a relationship. Once you’ve learnt enough, you’ll attract someone into your life,” the commenter added. While many acknowledged the young man’s concerns about employment, housing and relationships, they also encouraged him to remember that there is no fixed timeline for achieving life’s milestones. From Reddit and YouTube comments on a CNA podcast.
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