Singaporean employees question whether long daily commutes are worth it

The discussion on Reddit resonated with many Singaporeans who struggle with long daily commutes.

On February 10th, a user on r/askSingapore asked: Does your commute take more than 1 hour each way? Really worth it.

OP asks if the long commute is worth it

The original poster (OP) pointed out that not everyone can benefit from work-from-home (WFH) or hybrid arrangements.

Some employees spend more than an hour traveling each way and spend more than two hours each day on public transportation or in traffic jams.

What are the advantages and disadvantages for someone who travels more than an hour across Singapore to get to work every day?
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“What are the pros and cons for someone who travels more than an hour across Singapore to get to work every day?” OP asked.

I also wondered why the job was so rewarding despite the long commute, or if it was just a downside.

Some netizens say they can bear it because the salary is high.

Many Redditors were candid in their reactions, with some netizens agreeing that high salaries were the main factor that made long commutes bearable.

One netizen answered that there was only one reason for this: “Salary.”

One person joked that he would happily travel all over Singapore for S$100,000 a month.

Others added that having a good boss, supportive colleagues, and a healthy work environment can make commuting more bearable.

But not everyone felt the same way.

One Redditor shared that after years of enduring long commutes, fatigue took a toll on his mental health.

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