SINGAPORE: A man earning approximately S$300,000 annually expressed his frustration after a conversation about salary with his wife left him feeling i
SINGAPORE: A man earning approximately S$300,000 annually expressed his frustration after a conversation about salary with his wife left him feeling inadequate. In an anonymous post on the confessions page SGWhispers, he sought advice from netizens, feeling lost after the discussion.
The man revealed that his wife, who comes from a comfortable background, made comments during their conversation that suggested he was “poor” and didn’t earn enough, which upset him. Despite his feelings, he ended up apologizing to her to avoid further conflict.
Weeks later, when he inquired about her upset, she explained that it stemmed from his initial reaction to her comments. “I’m lost. Is this how it is? Anyone else experienced the same? How would you have approached the situation differently?” he asked the online community.
Netizens weighed in on the post, reflecting on their own experiences and opinions regarding salary perceptions in Singapore. One user noted a similar concern about defining a “high” salary, questioning whether an income of $100,000 truly represents a significant achievement in the current economic climate.
As discussions around salary and self-worth continue, perspectives on what constitutes a “high salary” remain subjective, varying from person to person.
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