Day In The Life Of An Average Office Worker In Singapore
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2021
- Day in the life of an average office worker in Singapore! Follow an average salaryman in Singapore through his typical day in Singapore. Sometimes, we wonder what Singaporeans do daily or what life in Singapore is life. Well, let me feature my cousin Qi Xuan - He is a design assistant with a amazing dream to be a Singer Songwriter in the future!
Hopefully this video serves an inspiration to you to never give up on your dreams regardless of your circumstances! Being passionate about our lives is something so important that we sometimes neglect. Do not let the daily 9 to 5 (Or to 9) grind stop you from living the life you aspire for!
I think it's really sweet of Qi Xuan to spend time chatting with his grandmother in the morning before he goes to work. I'm sure it brightens up her day😊
Btw Teh o kosong is tea without sugar (not coffee). But I noticed you subtitled it correctly. So maybe it's just the voiceover that was overlooked.
Yup there was a mistake in the voiceover :(
Thank you for featuring me
Thanks for letting me film!
Thanks for sharing!
How did the songwriting competition go? I hope it made you happy!
@@Marsattacks79 Well I didn't make it! but I am still going to continue writing songs.
I was also really happy just being able to be confident enough to send my song to a competition :)
Wish u best in your career and hope u excel as a songwriter
Love this video depicting the life of Singaporeans in their 20s. I appreciate Qi Yuan's candid advice & Im inspired by his time management in doing something he likes the most (singing & song writing). I'm a Malaysian who used to work in many corporate offices before so I can totally relate with his dreaded feeling to work every morning & feeling happy when he arrived home. Im grateful that at the age of 28, Ive found something I love which at the same time generates more money than I ever before (involved in sales & marketing). I wish you and Qi Yuan all the best life. 👍
Thanks for sharing Marissa! 😀😀 All the best to you too
Glad to see someone doing similar series like the TH-camr “paolo from Tokyo” looking forward
Haha yea. The moment I saw this video title I tot of Paolo.
Yeah I noticed that too! Since I always watch Paolo's "Day In The Life" videos. Haha
Yeah he’s an inspiration!
Wow, everything is the same style. I tot Paolo made this clip
@@RedPotatoSingapore If Paolo was doing this video he would be recording video early in the bathroom and in the closet, while you too are deeply sleeping. 😆
Super real stuff. This is a good mirror of many of us these days.
I have no idea how this video popped onto my feed, but well done! Loved the editing.
Thanks for your encouragement. You made my day :D
You can thank Mr. rithm , algorithm
I really love the honesty of Qi Xuan, it's so rare to see someone shows that they find their work unfulfilling. I mean we all feel it, but rarely show it.
I also admire Qi Xuan's honestly.
If I interpreted it right, according to Alian de Botton, the famous modern British philosopher and author, he said that work fulfilment is a modern concept.
Years ago, to work is to get yourself and your family fed and nothing else. A job is a job. I think by keeping your loved ones fed is a very honourable and responsible thing to do. Maybe we want too much in life and it is making us unhappy and discontent.
Fulfilling is missing from me as well since the culture at work shifted to stressful environment. Open scope and bosses expect me to know and do everything. The main job scope is just basic to fulfill and not consider in performance review. My profession is being ignored and I step in very new field every often by learning from scratch. Strong office politic in claiming credit. Exhausting made me even want to resign but house mortgage and daily expense makes me stay where I am. Of course my current age also. Tired life..
He didnt say nor show anything about work unfulfilling.
How to feel fulfilled with this kind of D-rate employer lmao.
I think cna should hire you to make videos like these to reflect the ground.
One of the best representations of the real Singapore. No sugar coating and really etches the hearts of many Singaporeans like me.
Keep up the good work and may you and your cousin fulfill your dreams... I would be pursuing mine at 40yo, though it's kinda late to pursue a dream in your 40s.
It is indeed a good representation. those tt have opportunities to really hang out w colleagues after work/have real friends at work probably feel better.
but usually colleagues tend to be more try hard, they have classes after work/ self study so that they can find the next better job....
Thanks Yunjia! Glad you liked the video.
All the best in pursuing your dreams too, I really believe its never too late to do something you love.
Just a pro-tip. It's normal to separate work and private life. Work is just work, and for those who find passion in their work, it becomes a meaningful work. Nonethless, you ought to keep your work professional. I don't talk about too personal matters or try to come out with sexual-inneudo joke. This is important for male superiors who don't want to end up with misconduct, sexual harassment, rumours and accusation of favouritism. And even more so if you are married.
And despite being friendly and kind, I don't hang out with my colleagues and subordinates after work unless invited. And I keep my group of friends in workplace really small.
Good tip right here! It's always good to set some boundaries that can allow yourself to feel comfortable and safe, and I think that is the most important.
@Yōkai 369 glad you read my comment and replied. Great to get your attention online! Hurray!
@Yōkai 369 It's just a tip. Take it or leave it. But shut your mouth while you are at it.
Thanks for making this video. Happy to know that regardless of the era in which we find ourselves, people still pursue their passion despite what the world thinks. It's the thing that will remind you of who you are and why you are here (on Earth) when everything seems becomes routine and banal. Don't stop!
Thank you!
This is actually a good illustration of a typical day for a young working adult in the mid 20s. As for the part of chasing dream, I feel it's striking a balance with being practical and also weighing the risk. Free to pursue but don't go all in until you ended up in a bad state.
Anyways, interesting content. 'A day in the life...' video is something i have been always wanting to try out haha. LIKED to help on the youtube algorithm, all the best for your channel!
Thanks so much!! ^^
@@RedPotatoSingapore wa, u work as wat n can wfh?
appreciate the advice alex :) thank you!
This video really deserves more credit. It really depict what working in Singapore is like. Love the edits and BGM. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!!
This is such a great representation of the life of an average Singaporean. I've been living abroad for the past 7 years and a lot of people I've met think that Singaporeans live the luxourious lives portrayed in Crazy Rich Asians. I also totally understand Qi Xuan's struggle of pursuing his passions as I had to move abroad to chase my dreams! Wishing you guys all the best
Thanks for your well wishes ^^
And don't forget the typical Singaporean guy's tendacy to wear SAF T shirt, singlet or shorts at home or around the neighbourhood. It's comfy and durable and girls wear them too, sometimes. However, I have yet to see any Singaporean wearing SPF or SCDF PT clothes after they ORD as casual wear.
How did the songwriting contest go for Qi Xuan? It's inspiring that he still pursues his passion even between long days of working.
Thank you both for creating this video. I'm an American, but I did visit Singapore for work and have been so curious about your country ever since. Thank you for sharing!
Yeyyy pls do an update on it :)
Love the theme of this video and the words of encouragement at the end!
Sweet. This dude its like me in my early 20 yo. Spent my time pursuing what i love. Singing and song writing. 20 years passed, im still doing that thing. Good jobs kiddo. Keep doing what you like in life
This video made me feel so nostalgic. It reminded my days in Singapore in 2018 when I used to travel from little india (where my company accommodation was) to Tuas South Avenue 4. Getting up early morning, making yourself ready and taking the breakfast from Ananda Bhavan and then taking the metro and bus to reach my destination. Working and then going for lunch in the cafeteria's place like shown in the video and in the evening heading back to little india. Thanks for this feel-good video. Really miss those days, don't know when this corona will gone and I might get a chance to work back again in the most secured, beautiful and neighbor friendly country Singapore. Keep uploading such videos. Best wishes.
Oh I love Ananda bhavan their masala tea is good
The short snippet of his singing let me had goosebumps! seems like a talented singer songwriter and don't give up!
I really love your video, It give a real life of one Singapore office worker. The part I love mostly is the ending where it give some advise with positive attitude. In daily work routine, we do not like that but have to accept it . But most important thing is to keep passion on what we like from the heart . Keep pursuiting the pleasure in off-work time.
so glad i found your channel. it was easy and relaxing to watch. all the best for your channel!
Love watching your videos! It’s very useful to me as i never know what and hows the life in Sg in a day. Keep posting ya! ❤️
This was so cute. I’m a loner too. But you’re doing really well and I hope you keep pursuing you dream! ❤️
Thanks for your encouragement! I’ll tell Qi Xuan ^^
Reminds me of the Paulo in Tokyo series! Love this thank you for sharing
Thank u^^
❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you❤
Excellent video, saying things as they are and keeping an optimistic tone. I love how refreshingly honest Qi Xuan is :)
Stumbled upon this, good stuff, please do more!
Thank u ^^
Thanks for the video. I used to study in Singapore & watching it brought me back down the memory lane. Hopefully he gets to pursue his passion! Life is what you make of it :)
I'm so glad I stumbled across your video! Thank you for the video
Love all these videos..makes me warm n homely
Impress by Qi Xuan candid about his life
Love that SAF Utility tee that he is wearing LOL. yeah this brings me back to my earlier years working for a small medium audit practice in Bugis area. I did have lunch alone many times except on the few occasions i would meet my dad for lunch near City Hall. Now that I am have been living in London for many years yeah it seems worlds apart in terms of office culture. Whilst i do long hours in the office or WHF my boss would always encourage me to leave early and have a beer LOL I have another Sg friend in Oslo, Norway who would say the same thing. Anyway thanks for sharing this. I do miss chicken rice !
It’s really great when there is a boss that encourages you to have breaks 😊 I think it’s because the competitive culture in Sg is quite strong, resulting in everyone just overworking, some for the wrong reasons.
And the coffee shops in Sg do mostly sell good chicken rice 😆 do come back and eat once this pandemic is controlled!
UK's work culture is actually considered one of the most stressful one out of all the european countries like france or spain...but compared to singapore or any other typical asian country, it would surely feel like it's better.
Awesome video ..
He is so honest ..
Good luck to him for the career as a songwriter ...
Good luck to you for your TH-cam channel..
Love from India
I like the simplicity of this video; an ordinary day in the life of an ordinary Singaporean. God bless you all
Really love this video! Super authentic
a very genuine someone's day in the life.. keep it up
More of this pls!!! If you could it’d be nice to film inside their workplace
I am also quite lucky the company allows us to continue WFH during this covid period.
I also dun like to talk much while waiting for company bus and 50% will eat my lunch at my desk alone. Can relate with most young working adults the working life in SG here :)
Once we kick start the work journey, its kinda routine like what's featured in this film. But don't ever forget what you truly love and passionate of, weekend kicks in just spend some ME time and relive the moments :)
Thanks man :) weekends really are the best time to recover and do what you love
Nicely done.. looking forward to watch the next video👍
One of the best local videos I watched on TH-cam. No over there top drama.
Thank u 🙏
Thanks weili! 😉
This is a very honest and relatable video for many! Thanks for making such great content 👍
Thanks for the video. You are right one must not have fear of failure, but to carry-on until you have succeeded.
Worker from HK here, my day up until last week when we were all sent to work from home (Covid cases have exploded doubling every few days) used to be very similar. The difference for me is as a foreigner I don't live with my family, definitely don't have a helper and as a graduate from a local university I was hired on the local salary band. At one point I was working two jobs just to make ends meet, the struggle can be very real and work is not exactly stimulating with some very long hours if there are big important projects to work on with no overtime pay.
So what am I doing about it? I'm going to add an MBA to the BA and MA already in my possession. Finding something to focus your energy on helps so much when you feel stuck, directionless or just don't know what to do next. Shout out to all those also putting in the hours to move on to something better!
Thanks for sharing your story!
Damn bro. Adding more qualification isn't the solution.
love this channel!!
i love this content! keep it up!! 💗💗
this is so relatable (ok minus all the travelling HAHA) your cousin's kinda cute, I hope he keeps pursuing his dreams :))
Thank you! I’ll do my best :)
This pandemic has really shown me the divide between folks who have the flexibility to do wfh and those who brave to go to work.
It was great to spend the day with you and Qi Xuan. I hope one day he will succeed to be a song writer and signer🎉
Interesting video thank you so much for making this lah.❤
Very good video. Enjoy watching it.
THE KOEL AT 2:07 GAVE ME A SHOCK I thought it’s outside my house
You have quality videos, great!
omg i'll love to see different versions! Maybe life of a Poly/JC student, life of an Expat/Foreigner! Or even eccentric jobs like life of a director/chef!!
Nice you bring these out,very true, reality of life living🙃✌
This is so cute, so nice! Good work! I just followed your channel, looking forward to more vlogs!
Thank you for your encouragement!!
Fun little video! Interesting to see another perspective
Thank you! ^^
Your channel is a real gem.
Thank you 🙏
Love this!! Accurate representation of a singaporean 🙏
waa really cool video! You and Qi Xuan are so cool 😍
Love this more content please! 💖
Two videos on you tube Nice I love both of them!
Via music he found the core of exploration to experience things . Good for him.
Ya, most Singaporeans dun see sunshine during the work days….start traveling for work before sunrise in the morning, then knock off from work after sunset….
Ya reality of SG life :(
I thought you were collaborating with Paolo from Tokyo. Good inspiration!
Hope next time you could take a video in the work place. Keep up the good work!
THIS DESERVES MORE VIEWS WTH
Interesting video! Thanks for sharing! All the best for the songwriting!
Thank you!!
Qi Xuan looks like a cool dude. Good luck for his endeavours like song writing and all of that!!
Thank you 😊
Wow, I saw this, wish you luck Qi Xuan and you know I don't feel so alone. Hang in there Millennials. We can do it!!
Good to see cousins are so close :D
Thk you for the video. Pls produce more video on different professions especially those we hardly meet in our daily life, eg. Engineers at petroleum refineries, harbour workers, etc
I'm loner like him..No friends at school..nobody to talk with..I eat along..sit along..so I can feel his side .. But best of luck for him for his better future
Thanks bro :) I hope you do find someone you can vibe with! It'll get better once there's someone you can share stories/dramas with
Like your vlog! Great job!👍
Hope we could see more of these videos showing other occupations!
Good young people still holding to his dream. All the best to his career and sing writing.
Thanks man ;)
That's actually really motivational
Qi Xuan's inspirational quote at the end... oooh. Glad Qi Xuan don't have to OT design stuffs at home.
Hahahha I do occasionally bring work back! But luckily not often :)
Hi I would like to thank you for sharing a an accurate and realistic representation of an average working Singaporean who lives in HDB.Unlike other videos showing them waking up in landed properties or condos and driving BMW etc . These people intentionally or unintentionally rubbing salt on wounds and being insensitive towards struggling average Singaporeans who may not be as fortunate as them.
So glad i stumbled upon your channel :)
Thank you for sharing. I'm moving to Singapore soon. I was there for school and I came back my hometown, Laos directly after graduated. In Vientiane, my life and working environment is so comfortable. After 8 years of LDR with my Singaporean boyfriend, I decided to move to Singapore. I feel worry on finding job and working environment. This video can help for better prepare. Hope to see more video from you 😉
Thanks for sharing your experience ^^
your video is quite an inspiration, keep it up, subscribed.
Looking for more videos. Nice one
this video show truly how day in the life of most of office workers in singapore and in the world either. Surely better than fake glamorous life of any vlog out there on youtube
Hey there! I loved watching this and seeing a different way of life in Singapore :) your speech at the end was super inspiring! I'm almost 31 and feel like work is life. It sucks. Looking forward to traveling next year and this made me excited to visit Singapore, even though that wasn't the focus of this video. Super interesting to see what your cousin does on a daily basis!!
Three years ago I used to stay in SG for a month for church training and living in a government housing...just like this one. When watching this video, it brings back my good times in SG. (That 10 mins walk to train everyday is so true!)
Thanks for your support :D
Qi xuan is such a down to earth Guy !!! Good job !!!
Yes he is!! ^^
When you introduced ur cousin first time saw a pair of hands opening the door with black background thought he was a magician lah :)..anyway good video it's great to see cousins still pull each other's leg
what an eye opener, coming from a student not knowing what to expect haha please make more of these kind of content would love to see it :)
@Red Potato Singapore your content is in demand!
You are good staff and make food for eating!! Good luck my friend ❤️
when i graduate i work similiar job (go work before 8:30, and lunch also less than 1hour). and work long hour, with low pay.. luckily i started switch career at age 29. now 8 years , working as Senior software programmer, with better pay, and much more flexi hours. really worthy it when spend 1 hour+ for each day in the early 30s...
Thanks for sharing your story
Very good video. looking forward to more
Thank u!
Wow his bed is so cool, what a genius way to save space
Its from IKEA, called the Brimnes Day bed! ;)
I got this because my grandmum's place usually have relatives coming in during chinese new year :) so this would be great for hosting more people (P.S. not during the covid period)
@@warriorore Cool stuff hahaha I will check it out, thank you for sharing!
We must be grateful for all the blessings.
literally insane to me how we have a 8-9 hour work day for a measly 45mins for lunch..... not even a full one hour and walking time to the coffee shop eats into the 45mins. in the end it's basically like recess in primary school????
maybe primary and secondary school are preparing us for such a lifestyle 😿
exploitative companies, what do you expect, there are plenty of singaporeans in other companies that takes 2 hours lunch breaks...you just have to be lucky enough to work in one..the fact that your attendance and lunch time is tracked is a major red flag imo..
@@lyhthegreat yeah same here... worked in many companies in Singapore and this is the first time I've seen someone still having to clock in and out for work, and with such a limited time for lunch. I almost thought 2 hour lunches are a uniquely Singapore culture!
Please make more videos this is a accurate illustration of a average singaporean daily routine
Thank you, I’ll do my best 🤣
Now that companies function with workfromhome being more common, I am hoping the economy and firms can see the pros more in WFH
Nice video😁 i really miss Singapore have a nice day😉
Nice video guys...
I think if you can figure a way to access the offices of the workplaces, and showcase more about how they work in the office, it's easier to showcase the culture locally. It seems like a sme company, might be worth showcasing startups, smes, mncs etc. It's still a good start and effort!
I had watched all your videos and I feel like you’re a professional content creator cuz your videos are amazing 🤩. Would you like to explore about football or futsal activities of Singaporeans cuz it is my favorite sport and i would like to know it. Keep Going and your videos are really great.💪🏻
Nice to explain