A Singaporean Reddit user sparked a discussion about why people seem unhappy with even substantial pay raises and bonuses. She noted that many, including colleagues in her banking sector, express disappointment despite receiving above-average increments and bonuses. The post prompted other Singaporeans to share their views, with many suggesting that comparison to others and dissatisfaction with performance-based expectations contribute to the phenomenon.
SINGAPORE: One Singapore an worker was utterly shocked when her friend complained about receiving a 17% raise and a 3-month bonus, saying that “it’s a bad year.”
“It seems to be the same story every year. I thought after years of working, one would have a good gauge of what is an average raise and bonus but they always say they are disappointed,” she said. When you like to compare, then as long as you are not number one, you would be unhappy. Even if you’re number one you would probably still be unhappy.”
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