SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old marketing professional recently took to social media to ask if she was "weak" for quitting her job at a small business after
SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old marketing professional recently took to social media to ask if she was “weak” for quitting her job at a small business after only two months. She explained that she faced an unmanageable workload when her supervisor left shortly after she joined, leaving her to handle the responsibilities of an entire marketing team alone.
Originally hired to take product photos and edit them, she soon found herself taking on content creation, newsletter design, ad management, and various ad-hoc tasks. Though her bosses acknowledged that the workload was too much for one person, they downplayed the stress, saying she hadn’t yet been given any “bigger” projects. “Doing everything myself feels overwhelming,” she explained, adding that she craved a collaborative environment rather than working solo.
Her breaking point came when her manager remarked, “Can you finish it up by today? You didn’t do much today,” despite her juggling multiple projects. She struggled to hold back tears, feeling that her efforts were unrecognized.
Supportive comments from Singaporean Redditors assured her that she wasn’t weak for choosing to leave, blaming the company for burdening her with responsibilities suited for a full team. Many addressed misconceptions about digital marketing, explaining that it involves brainstorming, planning, and strategizing — far more than just “easy” social media posts.
One commenter, sharing her own experience, highlighted the struggle: “After 15+ years in marketing, I left because of the unrealistic expectations and lack of respect for the work we do. It’s exhausting.”
Others reminded her to prioritize her mental health. “If it’s negatively affecting your mental health, you have to do what’s good for you. Never set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm,” one person advised.
Some users criticized her company’s lack of a proper structure for knowledge transfer and unreasonable expectations. “You’re functioning as a one-person content and marketing team. While these skills may boost your resume, overloading yourself isn’t sustainable,” another user added.
The conversation highlights the growing awareness around workplace mental health, with many supporting her decision to prioritize well-being over enduring a job that took a toll on her mental health.
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