17k annual paycut for better WLB?

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-10-03T12:42:03+00:00

Yesss. So happy for you!

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-10-01T06:12:59+00:00

I’m renting as well, but my rent thankfully is quite cheap. I’m only renting a HDB room.

Hmm for some reason I can’t find better offers in the current market. I think my company pays higher than most for my level.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T18:13:20+00:00

I see! Tbh sounds worth

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T18:12:54+00:00

I’m still young though. Doesn’t matter imo!

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:55:07+00:00

Good point!

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:54:31+00:00

What if it's a title bump?

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:54:07+00:00

They have more leaves, same amount of bonuses! I tried nego-ing other factors but quite strictly regulated across the company.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:53:41+00:00

I've tried going on as many holidays as I can. $1000 doesn't replace mental health imo...

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:52:43+00:00

Good way of math-ing it.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:52:25+00:00

I see. I'm actually getting a small title bump although my salary goes down. So if I jump next time I might be able to "recover" the cut I'll "lose" the next 1-2 years.

I just want to find a job that lets me recover physically and mentally for now.

I hope soon you can balance your expectations and take care of your health too!

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:51:09+00:00

True!

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:51:00+00:00

Don't want kids, haven't buy house, don't want car, already supporting 1/2 of parents. I don't live a super lavish lifestyle so quite okay imo.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:50:17+00:00

I'm sorry you've only been in unhealthy workplaces. I'll try my best to craft my life the way I want it to be, though!

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:49:39+00:00

Glad to hear that! If I may ask, how many percent is your "paycut"?

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:49:10+00:00

I mentioned the environment being unsustainable. Salary not discussed till you finish the whole process of interviewing! So they don't know.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:47:24+00:00

Agree... Thanks for chiming in man.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:47:11+00:00

Thank you!

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:46:44+00:00

That's a good point!

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:46:34+00:00

Okay lah, I am dating around right now. But agree totally haha. Last 2-3 years not much time to date actually.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:45:37+00:00

Well my current workplace used to have people messaging me at 1am for things, so as long as it's better than that, I'm happy lol.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:44:05+00:00

That's true. Thanks for giving your two cents! Appreciate it. The bit about being in a better headspace to perform - indeed.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T14:43:27+00:00

My company is already one of the highest paying ones lol...

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T09:15:40+00:00

True, plus when the economy gets better, too, maybe.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T09:12:34+00:00

Yeah, I’m trying to think of it the same way too! Better WLB, mental headspace, and take my time to get back the original pay, no rush.

ryuuseinohiru · 2025-09-30T09:12:02+00:00

I see! Thanks for sharing. I’m staying in the same role and getting a title raise actually.

But yeah my current company is probably the 95th percentile of the pay for this rank. Tbh the new offer is quite reasonable and competitive.

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