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The Big Read: Singaporeans lack hunger, can't compete because they want more work-life balance? Not true and here's why
20 May 2024 06:03AM (Updated: 20 May 2024 09:15AM)
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SINGAPORE: For new mother Nur Sabrina Muhleseddin, being able to enjoy work-life balance is something she values in a job, as it allows her to be present for her son’s milestones.
The 29-year-old digital marketing manager said her priorities have shifted since she gave birth in July last year. She was working in a different company previously, but had sought out a new role four months after becoming a mother.
Being able to balance work with caring for her son is especially important to Ms Nur Sabrina, whose husband works in the hospitality industry as a shift manager — often having to work irregular hours and on weekends.
Her flexible work post-pregnancy would mean that at least one of them — herself or her husband — can be present for their child, she said.
Currently, she works almost entirely from home, save for a few in-person meetings with her clients at their offices about once or twice a week.
“I think presently, nothing is more important than to be able to witness my son growing up and being around for his milestones.
“I’ve had a good few years of working up the ladder. Right now, I just need a job so that I can provide food on the table and share the bills with my husband,” said Ms Nur Sabrina.
Echoing her sentiments is 29-year-old Ms Chua, who works in a human resource software company.
The marketing specialist, who declined to give her full name to prevent identification by her employer, started her career in a public relations agency which “didn’t provide for much work-life balance.”
“I felt it was really tiring not only at work but it also fed off my energy with my friends and family as well and I didn’t have the capacity to do that.”
As such, when she was looking for a new job, Ms Chua hunted specifically for roles that could give her the work-life balance she was seeking.
Today, Ms Chua is employed by an Australian company, which allows her to perform her role 100 per cent remotely from Singapore.
Ms Chua, who is married, said she is hoping to also start a family in the future, so having such flexibility is crucial to her.
To her, being able to be present — not just at work, but also with her friends and family — is key to building an all-round holistic life, she added.
The approach embraced by Ms Nur Sabrina and Ms Chua reflects a growing shift among Singapore workers towards prioritising work-life balance — with many recognising that work is not everything, along with a desire to also spend more time on personal pursuits.
The marketing specialist, who declined to give her full name to prevent identification by her employer, started her career in a public relations agency which “didn’t provide for much work-life balance.”
“I felt it was really tiring not only at work but it also fed off my energy with my friends and family as well and I didn’t have the capacity to do that.”
As such, when she was looking for a new job, Ms Chua hunted specifically for roles that could give her the work-life balance she was seeking.
Today, Ms Chua is employed by an Australian company, which allows her to perform her role 100 per cent remotely from Singapore.
Ms Chua, who is married, said she is hoping to also start a family in the future, so having such flexibility is crucial to her.
To her, being able to be present — not just at work, but also with her friends and family — is key to building an all-round holistic life, she added.
The approach embraced by Ms Nur Sabrina and Ms Chua reflects a growing shift among Singapore workers towards prioritising work-life balance — with many recognising that work is not everything, along with a desire to also spend more time on personal pursuits.
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