SINGAPORE: Since joining the online forum dedicated to financial discussions, r/singaporefi, in 2018, one man has observed that Singaporeans tend to obsess over salaries and financial standings.
For instance, when someone posts about feeling “stuck” or left behind in society, others often comfort them by sharing personal success stories and emphasizing their financial accomplishments, such as “Don’t worry, I’ve been where you are, but now I earn X amount.” This perspective indicates to him that Singapore’s society mainly gauges success in terms of financial prosperity. He added that Singaporeans often view money as the only yardstick of success.The man’s post ignited a lively discussion among Singaporean Redditors in the comments section.
One individual commented, “Agree with OP. What’s worse is not just the obsession with salary, but the way we seek our identity from our jobs. Often when you meet someone new from Singapore, you can’t get out of the conversation without being asked what’s your job.”Another said, “Ngl lots of financial independence subreddits have turned into humblebragging. recommend to unsub from them once you’ve learnt all there is to learn.
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