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Noah · 26 Dec 2024
Marketing Executive
Are Singaporeans really so fake and inefficient? I refuse to believe it, but my friends keep complaining about their workplaces, and I’ve seen it too. Like colleagues being 'yes sir', staying late as a show of dedication, or pretending to be proactive by taking on too much (only to offload the work to others) are common at my workplace. It makes me wonder.. are we really the great, sophisticated nation we think we are? Why does this kind of behavior exist..
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Carol · 28 Jan 2025
Accounting Officer
Shame right! Which is why I’m not into playing politics, pretending to be someone I’m not, or working overtime just to look busy. I value real results over appearances. I’ve also come to terms with the fact that this means I won’t be making a lot of paychecks, climbing corporate ladders, or chasing the so-called “dream career.” But honestly? I’d rather have my peace of mind and live life on my terms. That feels way more fulfilling to me
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Toby · 31 Dec 2024
Information Technology Assistant
IKR! I dont think being extra pro-active at work is necessary. I am an introvert and I don't like to interact with anyone apart from work. I like to keep it lowkey during work hours and simply exit and live my life after that.
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Casey · 26 Dec 2024
Teacher
Many who succeed in corporate culture are those willing to put in hours of meaningless work, not because it matters, but just to 'show face' to the boss
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Sienna Marie · 26 Dec 2024
Certified Practicing Accountant
From what i've experienced too. It's less about being fake but more about the pressure to conform & appear hardworking to boss. This is something many fast-paced cultures struggle with nowadays
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AJ · 26 Dec 2024
Executive, Retail
Sounds like a corporate company 👀 but dont just say singaporeans. These behaviors can also happen in any workplace. Some people had taken this approach and it’s actually showing results though. Not saying it’s good, but its worked to them
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Vernon Theo · 28 Dec 2024
IT Project Assistant Intern
Is it just me or do most office workers spend most of their day pretending to be busy?
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Iqbal · 27 Dec 2024
Social Media Specialist
Hey Noah, I know you just needed to vent. There must be a reason why people act like that. The hustle you see in the office is probably because they’re struggling to land a job. When they finally get one, they grind so hard for it
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Zainuddin · 27 Dec 2024
data centre engineer
ur seeing the wrong group of people,locals need job n will do the job properly n effeciently, i suspect ur seeing all the newbies in the work force..
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Fiona · 26 Dec 2024
Such a rat race! Just for the sake of climbing ladders. Honestly, i dont mind doing normal job (w/o promotion) that's fine by me
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Bee G. Ang · 26 Dec 2024
Program Manager
If you’re stuck in a toxic environment, it’s on you to make a change because they won’t. Look for a workplace where leaving on time isn’t frowned upon. There are still good ones out there.. trust me!
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