Don’t look left and right, don’t compare with anyone else, look straight ahead, there will always be someone more Pretty then you, or have more money then you! Solid advice!
That's the easiest and the hardest thing to do, once you notice all of your friend getting cars and houses and seem like have a better life than myself.
Can't agree more with the lady from the finance industry. Good salary but not happy doing it. Will come a time when you may shift to a lower pay but less stressful job in order to find happiness
I probably missed the part where she said she has a good salary. She was pretty disingenuous by saying “less than $10k”. $2k is less than $10k, $9.9k is less than $10k too.
I have no idea if the people in the video are a representative example of people in Singapore, but it does look like everyone you bumped into was not just well educated but very aware of the world they live in. The best gift that you can give your kids is to bring them up in this kind of environment, so they will have good options when they grow up.
Fully agree 😊 btw it’s also because the older more conservative folks ran away when they see us coming w a camera, so it’s also a consequence of who’s happy to go on cam to talk!
@@JeanVoronkova as someone who is Singaporean by descent and grew up for a significant amount of time, this representation of different worldly perspectives was pretty astonishing! Great to see a video that changes my mind :)
i learned from my school days that if I don't like where i am i should make the necessary changes. if I don't like my current job, i should just switch to another job while im young. now i work a job that i actually like in a company that has a very good culture. I'm currently learning as much as i can here before i finally am ready to move on to another career move bcs ppl in my company tend to leave after a few years to get better salary/pursue their own passions. for young people, if you don't like where you currently are, just make the change or you'll look back 5 years later thinking that you've wasted a lot of time not being content.
I like most of their answers. They all have a good sense of awareness. I agree that no matter what field you choose constantly find ways to educate yourself!
I love this street interview. Jean you should do more street interviews, because it brings more knowledge and excitement to the channel. I'm going to visit Singapore in March. Also you are doing such a great job of coming up with new tropics. You are my favorite RUclipsr Jean sweetheart.
Thanks Dom I think it’s perhaps because our areas of interests overlap a fair bit so we are curious about similar things maybe 😊 wow bali and Singapore eh u got big travel plans coming up! So exciting!
Saturday is my favorite day of the week already. Then, when I awake Saturday morning, there is always a positive, interesting video by Jean that makes it even better. It’s almost too much.😊
I really liked this interview and the perspectives shared! I don't live in Singapore but I do live in a similarly high cost of living place. Here, money genuinely does buy me happiness: I can buy classes (education), good quality groceries, healthcare, etc. But I am mindful of how I value money and the lengths to which I go to attain it. My perspective might be different if I lived in a place where these things were more accessible at a lower cost and I think it's the same for Singaporeans. Would be interested in seeing more street interviews if you can make them!
7:39 It's like people around you seeing you working and hustling, but in reality you're just like playing games everytime. That is a dream come true that makes me happy.
🎉 congrats to you, always good to hv u guys sharing ur own success stories to motivate the rest out there. It’s not urban legend it can happen for real!
@@TechwithLucy hey Luce I do think it’s a brave leap u did but keep some side hustles ongoing ya… this YT thing I find very unpredictable and outside of control and our direct action so if I had to rely on this for my livelihood honestly I think I will go crazy 😂. All the best
totally agree one guy said that should not emphasize on material success rather than satisfaction on what we do and able to make a decent living with it.
Hi Jean good video there. Diverse views spoken in Singlish (haha) and almost perfect English. The girl in the biege cap spoke very eloquently and with logic too. Thank you for this wonderful vid.
She’s pretty cool huh! Glad u enjoyed the video! I was quite surprised by the answers to the questions definitely. So many people are such simple and down to earth folks
Love the video Jean! I am too from fintech industry and everyone is praising how good it is. It doesn't come with work life balance. It's rewarding but I do not think it's balance in any other way of living. I prefer happiness then anything else. I have to make steps to fulfill what I want when nobody will help you to. Most of all, I want to cherish life not wishing to be corporate rat for life. Your video inspired me to do something I wanted. I'm scared tbh but I'm willing to take baby steps towards towards my goal! Thank you!
baby steps Derrick and you'll get there before you know it. This i know as a truth in my own life, so take heart and proceed bravely! It's difficult cos you're living in an environment where what you want is an abberation from the norm but there are lots of people out there thinking the same as you. Gotta make yourself happy.
I think in SG, you have to figure out what makes you happy at the end of the day. I've seen some people work like they are married to the company, divorced but earning lots of money. They are always chasing for the luxury things in life and it's never enough. At the end of the day, I wonder when they will realise that when they retire, they mean nothing to the companies they work their butts off for, and the money they've accumulated can't buy true happiness.
We must learn to be appreciative and thankful for what god has given to us. Ones dignity isn’t based on how much he or she earns. We have to stop comparing with others if not we won’t be happy and life would not be meaningful. Try to appreciate the little things in life and do not take things for granted. A poor man and a rich man shares the same similarity in which they both don’t find the joy in living because one find it hard to survive and the other find it too easy to survive because he can afford anything.
Jean, I haven't really commented on a video of yours before about the content but I found this one intriguing. I'm not sure if you were expecting anything but I was imagining the percentage of those with job dissatisfaction would've been far higher. F I R E to me would seem to be the ultimate aspiration for all, but if everyone you've interviewed is being honest, it seems my perception is askew. Hope to chance-meet you and Vitaly in January... to listen and learn... and dissolve some mental obstacles that you two have clearly overcome. Have an awesome day. Cheers, Ric.
Hi Ric, thanks for your note and yes I had exactly the same thoughts!! I was also so surprised! I keep up w SG news even tho I’m living in Bali and I thought most ppl were doing jobs they disliked actively but I’m so happy to hear that so many ppl out there are quite happily rolling along and they just aspire to hv a good life balance and time for stuff outside of work. It’s pretty cool 🎉
Great video that has a refreshing spin to it! One advice I would give to my younger self is to learn how to stop shifting the goalpost early on and learn to be content with less :)
Hi Samuel thanks for sharing your thoughts n I love that tip! Definitely worth one’s while to focus on learning contentment and to appreciate the simple things in life 😍🙏
In Singapore, people tend to eat right unlike the USA. I live in the USA and I can attest that our food is highly processed and poisoned with chemicals
Omg u must be kidding! At 29 and 700k?!? How on earth can that be considered anywhere near middle class? Please find a way to work remote from Asia STAT 🎉
Really interesting video but I feel that would be a lot more interesting if we got a “representative” from varying SES levels like the low, middle, upper income classes…. and contrast them! I think quite a large portion of what these people said is true but being a Singaporean here I think we are missing a lot of potentially interesting answers
yeah theres that slight execution problem in that the older or more conservative folks just tend to run away when they see us approaching with a camera lol. You know Singaporeans lah. I was surprised at the number of people who spoke to us frankly lol
@@JeanVoronkova Thank you for the effort! I am currently trying to study wealth in Singapore during my undergraduate studies too… so appreciate content like this!
Health number 1 important and money equally important - Girl with white T - Everything we buy needs Money to exchange for happiness/***Girl with yellow T - no money also can be happy - What are you talking - whatever you just need money in exchange...you No money - your friends all run away - boyfriend Mangkali Singh also don't want you.
hahaha i actually laughed out loud when i got to the end of your comment! It's been years since i heard anyone say mangkali singh! that's really local mate
This video is very meaningful I feel because I think nowadays as the world is changing perhaps maybe I think if am not wrong a lot people still goes to traditional study and straight for job but nowadays with or without a degree a job is job and money would alway bring survive to people. Happiness is also important so as long as you enjoy, no one can stop you
Yes, changing world changing attitudes, everything’s changing at a much quicker pace than the world we lived in before. But it’s good to see ppl in SG evolving past material success pursuits slowly 😊
Actually that’s a pretty good idea but also it really depends on the type of ppl. Most people run away from us and the cam when we approach frankly so not easy to find ppl open to speaking on camera!
I'm Indonesian, and i think, from their answers, Singaporean people are more educated.. love the first lady, i wish she was my girl ; ) anyway, thanks for the video, it's very entertaining and it has broaden my perspective.. : )
Hi Jean, I love this video. I happen to come across your channel and I was hooked. Been looking forward to Saturdays because I know you have a new video. Thank you for inspiring me and sharing what you know.
I agree with the street basking guy. I also hate those meetings, targets KPI, reportings. I do part time driving Grab and actually loving it more than my actual job because no meetings, no reportings, no KPI expectation to meet that is set by another person and having to do task that not our liking, more freedom. If I have good amount money for cushion, I will just drive for ride hailing and do tour trips.
Nearly 26 here my friend, and I'm going to be delivering food for Grab on the weekends in addition to my full-time job. My current job is rather repetitive, doesn't pay that well and I don't really enjoy it. I also live with my parents, but I get the impression that they disapprove of my delivering food because they think that it's too dangerous for me. I'm just doing Grab just to put a bit more cash in my pocket, to work toward my financial independence. I know that earning money by this avenue may be slow, but it will all add up in the end. Everything in life takes time and patience. Don't die with a clean sword. Valar Morghulis.
@@darrenchee7494 keep it up. You are doing something for yourself, good one! Though your family disapprove you for safety concern, you can assure them by updating them during mid day, while taking you lunch or share some special places on and off for their relief. Just do our part as their kid. Like it or not, you just do it. I give you moral support for your will to sacrifice your weekend to do something you feel useful. Just remember this, whenever you step out of your house, you either gonna spend money or to earn money. So hope this goes as your motivation to go for it, work hard but at the same time be safe be humble be amiable as society sometime may not be fond to us. I believe you will feel accomplish one day when you save enough money to bring your family for good meal treat or a vacation. Let your parent feel proud and they will support you later on. Do make some friends in the field that may keep you afloat. Gambateh bro!
Unsolicited advice. Once you experience corporate life outside Singapore in better balanced places e.g. Sweden, Germany, France, Denmark, etc., You will quickly realise that it's not about corporate life but the people and culture. Either try in other countries or find a company with an international background, where people do not create unnecessary work life balance issues.
Obviously you are interviewing a specific group of people in some specific areas. Try interviewing people in the streets of Chinatown, Toa Payoh, Bukit Merah, Geylang etc. You will get different perspectives.
I worked in finance Ops on the buy side. Good pay and benefits, everything else sucked. Its so depressing. I couldnt imagine spending the rest of my life in that environment.
$3.5k a month for young adults in Singapore is only suffice to pay off debts and keep themselves alive. $4k you’ll be able to squeeze some savings. $5k you’ll be able to make plans for family travelling. $6k plan for a car. $7k comfortably plan for kids. $8k plan for a car. $9k have retirement plans. How many peasants like myself could really do that in Singapore? I’m at the 4-5 range…..
but surely you will have prospects for going up the scale with more time? Dont' say peasants lah, like so chum liddat lol. 4-5K in different countries u live like a king. Time to look to go remote!
I did see the comments that people are generally doing and enjoying the jobs that they are doing. On the other hand, it would require a very brave person to in an interview in youtube say that he or she do not enjoy doing his or her work. What if her or his employer watches the video?
As a suggestion, you may wish to do a video interviewing people on what they would do, as a startup, if they are given the opportunity. One may get to hear very interesting ideas! Also ask them whether they are already working on it and if not, what is holding them back.
If you are from HR or an employer, please see this. It is ridiculous of companies and employers to think that they are doing employees a favour by employing them. The workers are not getting the salary for free, they uses their time and effort to earn that money, and companies cannot survive with just talking CEOs, so please know that nobody owes the company anything. And by the way, please Raise salary for employees especially those at the bottom levels, things are very expensive nowadays. Always ask yourself are you willing to take that pay yourself, before you have the heart to offer it to others. Employers, better do a lot of good Karma. Make workers suffer and you will also suffer in your own life one way or another.
Recently I have had to choose between work and my health. Since i have no support system, i had to choose work. I guess we will see if I can survive my choice.
That is very sad to hear. It's upsetting that we live in a society where this is a reality for many people. Wishing you all the best and hope things go well for you!
Actually if financially u can swing it, I wd say that it’s never worth killing yourself over a job n a company that doesn’t care about you. Def send out that CV asap and start looking for options out there. Or maybe geoarbitrage it a bit if ure currently in a higher cost of living place - u can maybe afford to take time off n rebuild your health and mind here in Asia cos it’s much cheaper to live here generally
@@JeanVoronkova That is a very good idea but too scary for many people. Plus not everyone is prepared to or can move somewhere else. Have you got any specific advice on how to go about it? Where do you look for cheap accommodation? How does it work with health insurance? Can you find work or odd jobs for some income? I think the main issue is having the courage to take a leap and I really admire you for that!
Thanks so much Jean, I just so happen to be doing a survey on salary range of Singaporeans. :D Your video helped me a lot! And lucky you put text for job vs income level because the interviewees state their jobs earlier before income level part.
No matter how much you earn, you still won’t be happy cz what you earn now you spend as you see fit, if you earn more you’ll tend to spend more and still feel the same as you are now. Greed is a downer. Life simple with what you earn and you’ll be satisfied
Wow, salaries are not that great in Singapore for such an expensive city. We always hear about how it is the city of the rich and how it is one of the most developed countries. But income does not seem to be very good for most of the population. Probably the salaries of the ultra rich pull the average to above what the people actually get.
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Don’t look left and right, don’t compare with anyone else, look straight ahead, there will always be someone more Pretty then you, or have more money then you! Solid advice!
Yeah George is young but very smart n rooted hey
That's the easiest and the hardest thing to do, once you notice all of your friend getting cars and houses and seem like have a better life than myself.
I am surprised with the level of intelligence by the people interviewed. They are all grounded and smart at the same time.
Can't agree more with the lady from the finance industry. Good salary but not happy doing it. Will come a time when you may shift to a lower pay but less stressful job in order to find happiness
As a society Singapore does seem to be reaching that stage of development where basic needs r met so money is less relevant to happiness 🤔
@@JeanVoronkova people speak very good English there. Could you do a video on expats coming there and how much things are there, housing etc
I think need to cross the 100k threshold for marginal income to be less correlated to happiness
I probably missed the part where she said she has a good salary. She was pretty disingenuous by saying “less than $10k”. $2k is less than $10k, $9.9k is less than $10k too.
I have no idea if the people in the video are a representative example of people in Singapore, but it does look like everyone you bumped into was not just well educated but very aware of the world they live in. The best gift that you can give your kids is to bring them up in this kind of environment, so they will have good options when they grow up.
Fully agree 😊 btw it’s also because the older more conservative folks ran away when they see us coming w a camera, so it’s also a consequence of who’s happy to go on cam to talk!
@@JeanVoronkova as someone who is Singaporean by descent and grew up for a significant amount of time, this representation of different worldly perspectives was pretty astonishing! Great to see a video that changes my mind :)
i learned from my school days that if I don't like where i am i should make the necessary changes. if I don't like my current job, i should just switch to another job while im young. now i work a job that i actually like in a company that has a very good culture. I'm currently learning as much as i can here before i finally am ready to move on to another career move bcs ppl in my company tend to leave after a few years to get better salary/pursue their own passions.
for young people, if you don't like where you currently are, just make the change or you'll look back 5 years later thinking that you've wasted a lot of time not being content.
I like most of their answers. They all have a good sense of awareness. I agree that no matter what field you choose constantly find ways to educate yourself!
Yes I was also very impressed that people don’t seem to be hungry for more but wanting a better quality to their life in general 😊
I love this street interview. Jean you should do more street interviews, because it brings more knowledge and excitement to the channel. I'm going to visit Singapore in March. Also you are doing such a great job of coming up with new tropics. You are my favorite RUclipsr Jean sweetheart.
Thanks Dom I think it’s perhaps because our areas of interests overlap a fair bit so we are curious about similar things maybe 😊 wow bali and Singapore eh u got big travel plans coming up! So exciting!
Saturday is my favorite day of the week already. Then, when I awake Saturday morning, there is always a positive, interesting video by Jean that makes it even better. It’s almost too much.😊
Haa thanks a lot Bruce, means a lot to me that you enjoy the videos we put out 🙏🌻🦋
I really liked this interview and the perspectives shared! I don't live in Singapore but I do live in a similarly high cost of living place. Here, money genuinely does buy me happiness: I can buy classes (education), good quality groceries, healthcare, etc. But I am mindful of how I value money and the lengths to which I go to attain it. My perspective might be different if I lived in a place where these things were more accessible at a lower cost and I think it's the same for Singaporeans. Would be interested in seeing more street interviews if you can make them!
Are you Malaysian?
7:39 It's like people around you seeing you working and hustling, but in reality you're just like playing games everytime. That is a dream come true that makes me happy.
Yeah Juggler H is an inspiration yeah! He can do circus tricks n magic too! V talented
Took that leap years ago and never been happier ever.
🎉 congrats to you, always good to hv u guys sharing ur own success stories to motivate the rest out there. It’s not urban legend it can happen for real!
Not easy in Sg to do what u r passionate with, glad to see many out there are changing this perspective. Always look forward for your video, thanks!
Thanks Brian! Seems like there’s a big current of transformation underway! Am liking this very much!
Loving these street interviews! 😊 I quit my job in tech last week to become a full-time RUclipsr
Omg Lucy! That’s a big leap forwards congrats! All the best w the YT! It’s super brave of you 🙏🌻
@@JeanVoronkova Thanks Jean! Your videos have been a huge inspiration 😄
Same, full-time youtuber by watching youtube videos 24/7.
@@rogerfaint499 😂😂😂 so funny haha nice one
@@TechwithLucy hey Luce I do think it’s a brave leap u did but keep some side hustles ongoing ya… this YT thing I find very unpredictable and outside of control and our direct action so if I had to rely on this for my livelihood honestly I think I will go crazy 😂. All the best
stellas voice is so deep , once her salary goes past 10k its done.
Yep she’s got a bright future ahead of her I think 😊
Happiness depends on the manager. With fairing guide
Focus on yourself is such gold advice here. Empowering, building skill sets on what you're passionate in.
When you are young, go your own way, take the unbeaten path and challenge yourself. Thats tougher than you think
its easy to say but really hard to put in practice yeah
totally agree one guy said that should not emphasize on material success rather than satisfaction on what we do and able to make a decent living with it.
Hi Jean good video there. Diverse views spoken in Singlish (haha) and almost perfect English. The girl in the biege cap spoke very eloquently and with logic too. Thank you for this wonderful vid.
She’s pretty cool huh! Glad u enjoyed the video! I was quite surprised by the answers to the questions definitely. So many people are such simple and down to earth folks
Love the video Jean! I am too from fintech industry and everyone is praising how good it is. It doesn't come with work life balance. It's rewarding but I do not think it's balance in any other way of living. I prefer happiness then anything else. I have to make steps to fulfill what I want when nobody will help you to. Most of all, I want to cherish life not wishing to be corporate rat for life. Your video inspired me to do something I wanted. I'm scared tbh but I'm willing to take baby steps towards towards my goal! Thank you!
baby steps Derrick and you'll get there before you know it. This i know as a truth in my own life, so take heart and proceed bravely! It's difficult cos you're living in an environment where what you want is an abberation from the norm but there are lots of people out there thinking the same as you. Gotta make yourself happy.
I think in SG, you have to figure out what makes you happy at the end of the day. I've seen some people work like they are married to the company, divorced but earning lots of money. They are always chasing for the luxury things in life and it's never enough. At the end of the day, I wonder when they will realise that when they retire, they mean nothing to the companies they work their butts off for, and the money they've accumulated can't buy true happiness.
We must learn to be appreciative and thankful for what god has given to us. Ones dignity isn’t based on how much he or she earns. We have to stop comparing with others if not we won’t be happy and life would not be meaningful. Try to appreciate the little things in life and do not take things for granted. A poor man and a rich man shares the same similarity in which they both don’t find the joy in living because one find it hard to survive and the other find it too easy to survive because he can afford anything.
I like Stella, not only she’s very pretty very attractive. She’s smart and kind hearted 😊
She’s super charismatic eh
Jean, I haven't really commented on a video of yours before about the content but I found this one intriguing. I'm not sure if you were expecting anything but I was imagining the percentage of those with job dissatisfaction would've been far higher. F I R E to me would seem to be the ultimate aspiration for all, but if everyone you've interviewed is being honest, it seems my perception is askew. Hope to chance-meet you and Vitaly in January... to listen and learn... and dissolve some mental obstacles that you two have clearly overcome. Have an awesome day. Cheers, Ric.
Hi Ric, thanks for your note and yes I had exactly the same thoughts!! I was also so surprised! I keep up w SG news even tho I’m living in Bali and I thought most ppl were doing jobs they disliked actively but I’m so happy to hear that so many ppl out there are quite happily rolling along and they just aspire to hv a good life balance and time for stuff outside of work. It’s pretty cool 🎉
@@JeanVoronkova
Hey thanks for responding too, given the amount of comments you receive, it's both impressive and kind. Very cool 😉
Great video that has a refreshing spin to it! One advice I would give to my younger self is to learn how to stop shifting the goalpost early on and learn to be content with less :)
Hi Samuel thanks for sharing your thoughts n I love that tip! Definitely worth one’s while to focus on learning contentment and to appreciate the simple things in life 😍🙏
One thing, I've noticed they all have beautiful skin ❤
In Singapore, people tend to eat right unlike the USA. I live in the USA and I can attest that our food is highly processed and poisoned with chemicals
You're so good at interviewing folks. Their answers are so genuine 🎉
hey dmango! thanks! i'm so glad they were so kind as to share about their thoughts so generously!
Last question, is really good to see so many diverse view and personal opinions.
It is isn’t it?! I think there’s a huge movement in SG away from material success and towards peace and happiness away from money
Moved to Singapore. Worked my butt of and invested $4 million in stock market. Now work remote and live on my investments.
Wow 4 mil! Butt must have been really worked far off lol
What did you do for a living?
@@Dundiscriminateleh Private equity
Look ahead and not look left or right. Simple yet great advice
I make the equivalent of $700k SGD in NYC at 29 as a principal product manager at AMZN and it feels very middle class in NYC.
Omg u must be kidding! At 29 and 700k?!? How on earth can that be considered anywhere near middle class? Please find a way to work remote from Asia STAT 🎉
Right
“..if it’s not right for you be BRAVE” ✅ 💯
Stella is a solid chick!
The mentality of Kia Si, Kia Su (afraid of losing) made the society very challenging.
it's a world thing to some extent these days
6:05 Gotta respect the young generation. So wise.
yep, Abner is way cool :)
07:44 agree 100% with him, you will never be content with life if you keep comparing.
Really interesting video but I feel that would be a lot more interesting if we got a “representative” from varying SES levels like the low, middle, upper income classes…. and contrast them!
I think quite a large portion of what these people said is true but being a Singaporean here I think we are missing a lot of potentially interesting answers
yeah theres that slight execution problem in that the older or more conservative folks just tend to run away when they see us approaching with a camera lol. You know Singaporeans lah. I was surprised at the number of people who spoke to us frankly lol
@@JeanVoronkova Thank you for the effort! I am currently trying to study wealth in Singapore during my undergraduate studies too… so appreciate content like this!
Health number 1 important and money equally important - Girl with white T - Everything we buy needs Money to exchange for happiness/***Girl with yellow T - no money also can be happy - What are you talking - whatever you just need money in exchange...you No money - your friends all run away - boyfriend Mangkali Singh also don't want you.
hahaha i actually laughed out loud when i got to the end of your comment! It's been years since i heard anyone say mangkali singh! that's really local mate
This video is very meaningful I feel because I think nowadays as the world is changing perhaps maybe I think if am not wrong a lot people still goes to traditional study and straight for job but nowadays with or without a degree a job is job and money would alway bring survive to people. Happiness is also important so as long as you enjoy, no one can stop you
Yes, changing world changing attitudes, everything’s changing at a much quicker pace than the world we lived in before. But it’s good to see ppl in SG evolving past material success pursuits slowly 😊
question is why many people concern about other's opinion about what you do? nothing is stopping us from doing whatever we want.
I don't like what I do for living but, It let me save a good amount of money and, also pay for stuff that I enjoy
Maybe have an interview on a street in Toa Payoh and you might get a different perspective.
Actually that’s a pretty good idea but also it really depends on the type of ppl. Most people run away from us and the cam when we approach frankly so not easy to find ppl open to speaking on camera!
haha, I find that most guys are more sincere in revealing their salary. More pragmatic in Singapore life.
It’s really depending on the individual really 😅 many ppl just ran away from us totally lol
and the last guy said well not to compare with others as well
Happiness is priceless 💖
Yes but often the pursuit of “survival”/wealth ends up conflicting with our happiness 😅🤔🤓
I'm Indonesian, and i think, from their answers, Singaporean people are more educated.. love the first lady, i wish she was my girl ; ) anyway, thanks for the video, it's very entertaining and it has broaden my perspective.. : )
lol Stella is super popular :) thank you for your time to watch and for the note Jason
I loved this video. Maybe because English wasnt everyones first language, there was no bulldust. They were very honest and real answers! love it!
Hi Jean, I love this video. I happen to come across your channel and I was hooked. Been looking forward to Saturdays because I know you have a new video. Thank you for inspiring me and sharing what you know.
I agree with the street basking guy. I also hate those meetings, targets KPI, reportings. I do part time driving Grab and actually loving it more than my actual job because no meetings, no reportings, no KPI expectation to meet that is set by another person and having to do task that not our liking, more freedom. If I have good amount money for cushion, I will just drive for ride hailing and do tour trips.
Nearly 26 here my friend, and I'm going to be delivering food for Grab on the weekends in addition to my full-time job. My current job is rather repetitive, doesn't pay that well and I don't really enjoy it. I also live with my parents, but I get the impression that they disapprove of my delivering food because they think that it's too dangerous for me. I'm just doing Grab just to put a bit more cash in my pocket, to work toward my financial independence. I know that earning money by this avenue may be slow, but it will all add up in the end. Everything in life takes time and patience.
Don't die with a clean sword. Valar Morghulis.
@@darrenchee7494 keep it up. You are doing something for yourself, good one! Though your family disapprove you for safety concern, you can assure them by updating them during mid day, while taking you lunch or share some special places on and off for their relief. Just do our part as their kid. Like it or not, you just do it. I give you moral support for your will to sacrifice your weekend to do something you feel useful. Just remember this, whenever you step out of your house, you either gonna spend money or to earn money. So hope this goes as your motivation to go for it, work hard but at the same time be safe be humble be amiable as society sometime may not be fond to us. I believe you will feel accomplish one day when you save enough money to bring your family for good meal treat or a vacation. Let your parent feel proud and they will support you later on. Do make some friends in the field that may keep you afloat. Gambateh bro!
Unsolicited advice. Once you experience corporate life outside Singapore in better balanced places e.g. Sweden, Germany, France, Denmark, etc., You will quickly realise that it's not about corporate life but the people and culture. Either try in other countries or find a company with an international background, where people do not create unnecessary work life balance issues.
This is pretty amazing shared Jean wow, another informative content, best regards 😊😀💝
Glad you enjoyed it SL! ❤
Thanks for this video, a good topic indeed. I work in finance but also want to leave if I have a chance to find some interesting jobs out there.
Obviously you are interviewing a specific group of people in some specific areas. Try interviewing people in the streets of Chinatown, Toa Payoh, Bukit Merah, Geylang etc. You will get different perspectives.
Thank you, I love your videos!🌷
Glad you like them Lizzie! 🎉🌻
@@JeanVoronkova Yes, I like your approach and topics about happiness!🌻🌻
I worked in finance Ops on the buy side. Good pay and benefits, everything else sucked. Its so depressing. I couldnt imagine spending the rest of my life in that environment.
Hey yay for u that u see that so clearly. It’s the rest of em muckin around in the fog that’s stuck
Money is probably the only way to retain talent as long as possible in this industry as it is today, but ultimately it will not be enough.
1:14 🤣 She's cute and not afraid to tell the truth. I hope I can meet her someday.
lol u and the rest of Singapore .... she's very popular!
@@JeanVoronkova I can't believe you replied to my comment, Jean. If you meet her again, please tell her that I am her fan.😁
$3.5k a month for young adults in Singapore is only suffice to pay off debts and keep themselves alive. $4k you’ll be able to squeeze some savings. $5k you’ll be able to make plans for family travelling. $6k plan for a car. $7k comfortably plan for kids. $8k plan for a car. $9k have retirement plans.
How many peasants like myself could really do that in Singapore? I’m at the 4-5 range…..
but surely you will have prospects for going up the scale with more time? Dont' say peasants lah, like so chum liddat lol. 4-5K in different countries u live like a king. Time to look to go remote!
Stella tho. Fine af
Hehhhh u're back Jean ! .. I think the MOE guy and Banker girl makes a great couple ! 😂
I’m in the same boat as the lady in white. And I agree with all of them!
The girl with the cap from the finance industry seems to be very wise, nice and incredibly beautiful ! Would love to get in touch with her ;)
😂 I’ve let her know! 🎉
@@JeanVoronkova oh thanks very sweet of you!
Interesting video! Still I personally, find that your videos regarding your overseas experiences more interesting!
Thanks Hue Siew! We’ll still be making those definitely! Just switching things up a bit here n there :)
I did see the comments that people are generally doing and enjoying the jobs that they are doing. On the other hand, it would require a very brave person to in an interview in youtube say that he or she do not enjoy doing his or her work. What if her or his employer watches the video?
As a suggestion, you may wish to do a video interviewing people on what they would do, as a startup, if they are given the opportunity. One may get to hear very interesting ideas! Also ask them whether they are already working on it and if not, what is holding them back.
Thank you for sharing this video.
Thank u for watching 🌻
What is education? examination base is the narrative, given that, how can one know what is the narrative.
If you are from HR or an employer, please see this.
It is ridiculous of companies and employers to think that they are doing employees a favour by employing them. The workers are not getting the salary for free, they uses their time and effort to earn that money, and companies cannot survive with just talking CEOs, so please know that nobody owes the company anything.
And by the way, please Raise salary for employees especially those at the bottom levels, things are very expensive nowadays. Always ask yourself are you willing to take that pay yourself, before you have the heart to offer it to others.
Employers, better do a lot of good Karma. Make workers suffer and you will also suffer in your own life one way or another.
Recently I have had to choose between work and my health. Since i have no support system, i had to choose work. I guess we will see if I can survive my choice.
That is very sad to hear. It's upsetting that we live in a society where this is a reality for many people. Wishing you all the best and hope things go well for you!
Sorry to hear that Sean :/ That’s a very difficult spot to be in, and I hope you find a way out soon
@@JeanVoronkova if i get fired, then so be it. I'm working on my resume and I will send it out to a few places soon
Actually if financially u can swing it, I wd say that it’s never worth killing yourself over a job n a company that doesn’t care about you. Def send out that CV asap and start looking for options out there. Or maybe geoarbitrage it a bit if ure currently in a higher cost of living place - u can maybe afford to take time off n rebuild your health and mind here in Asia cos it’s much cheaper to live here generally
@@JeanVoronkova That is a very good idea but too scary for many people. Plus not everyone is prepared to or can move somewhere else. Have you got any specific advice on how to go about it? Where do you look for cheap accommodation? How does it work with health insurance? Can you find work or odd jobs for some income? I think the main issue is having the courage to take a leap and I really admire you for that!
1:16 I almost spit out my drink from laughter
Stella was brave to share this honestly!
I'm a simple man: I see Singapore shit, I click.
Enjoyed watching the video!😀
Thanks Japjot! Kinda sorta a social survey from the streets!
how I found job in lab ( cytotechnologist ) I have master degree from USA medical university
Great video as always 😎
Thanks Shakey! Long time eh
1:08 super honest 😊
Yep very cool
Thanks so much Jean, I just so happen to be doing a survey on salary range of Singaporeans. :D Your video helped me a lot!
And lucky you put text for job vs income level because the interviewees state their jobs earlier before income level part.
Haha glad to be of service! Yeah it was a bit hard to figure out how to edit this one efficiently so that was one way I got around it
Happiness is being contented and not how much money u earn or u have.
Don't link happiness to money.
The problem with this is asking about someone's income as if it's a good measure for happiness. Maybe it is in Singapore but less true in the west
Some of the people who were introduced were not featured in the video at all.
Who?
2:30 very well said
😊🙏
A good rule of thumb when people are revealing their income to you, is to take between 30%-50% off what they tell you. Trust me.
Lol so cynical!
Must be very good at math to compute when asked on the spot
@@JeanVoronkova lol no lah, I'm not cynical. I still believe in Santa n elves!
😂 whimsical on the inside!
these street interview videos are great! making me miss singapore too!
More videos like this please..
I totally feel the juggling man🤣🤣🤣
I like the young girl with cap and white T. Not pretentious and speaks clearly properly
She’s a dream isn’t she
Is SGD 8k a good salary for 32 year old IT employee ?
i think you should interview locals not foreigners and also go to neighbourhood hdb not orchard
LMAO ITS ME AT 5:54
Haha hey! U were cool! All the best w the busking!
No matter how much you earn, you still won’t be happy cz what you earn now you spend as you see fit, if you earn more you’ll tend to spend more and still feel the same as you are now. Greed is a downer. Life simple with what you earn and you’ll be satisfied
It's tough right now in SG. How can you earn much when cost of living, housing, foods rises when working. Is it worth it?🥴🥴
Singpaore has just become a bank. The only thing going on their is administration. Not a good choice of career if you are in banking or law.
Love your video 🎉🎉😊😊
I didn’t know that banking and finance jobs were placed on the pedestal.
The voice of the lady in yellow reminds me of Doraemon’s 😂
😂😂😂 she’s got an infectious energy!
I hav experience in finance and need finance job but I know how do get that
Wow very nise Singapore 💖🎉🎉🎉👍
The girl with the T shirt and hat that wants to be a gamer is the cooling girl.
need more info on the first girl
I didn't realise people in SG gets pay so low.
JBW is truth
01:42 someone tells her what a simp is 💸💵
Hello jean👍🙋♂️🙋♂️♥️♥️I already miss Singapore♥️♥️🙋♂️🙋♂️👍I totally agree to those people you interviewed🙋♂️🙋♂️👍😘😘Have an awesome day😘😘👍🙋♂️🙋♂️
Hello Jean, I'm Egyptian and planning to move to SNG For Work. Can u plz help me to contact someone there works in the same field?
Wow, salaries are not that great in Singapore for such an expensive city. We always hear about how it is the city of the rich and how it is one of the most developed countries. But income does not seem to be very good for most of the population. Probably the salaries of the ultra rich pull the average to above what the people actually get.
Stella is the most l beautiful singaporean woman i’ve seen so far😍
i hope she tunes back in and sees these comments