In the realm of work-related grievances, we’ve all been there. At some point, the frustrations can become too much, pushing us to seek better opportunities elsewhere.
However, for one former employee at a Singaporean company, they took a bold step by venting all their grievances in a brutally honest resignation letter, sparing no punches.
The Candid Resignation Letter
The complaints listed in this resignation letter were as straightforward as they come: early wake-up calls, a tight-fisted boss, and a distinct absence of bonuses.
What set this letter apart was the fact that it was predominantly written in Singlish, a colloquial form of Singaporean English.
This letter surfaced in a Xiaohongshu post shared by an anonymous user known as “Little Duck.” It was described as a no-nonsense resignation letter that cut straight to the point, leaving no room for ambiguity.
It’s important to note that the user shared the letter as found online and did not claim ownership. While sensitive information like the employee’s name and the company’s name were redacted, key details such as the date of resignation and the notice period were still discernible.
A Tale of Two Halves
The writer began by expressing their displeasure with the need to wake up at the ungodly hour of 5 am daily just to commute to their boss’s workplace. With no punctuation in sight, they swiftly transitioned to their next grievance: their salary had stagnated.
In bold and capital letters, they emphasized the most critical issue: the absence of bonuses. The final blow was delivered in Singlish slang: “So NIAO how to continue to serve your company in a better way.”
“Niao” is Singlish for “stingy”.
The disgruntled employee wrote in their resignation letter (SIC):
“I, (name redacted), would like to resign from (company name redacted) Pte Ltd with effect from 15th September 2023.
My last day of service will be 14th October 2023.
Thank you.
Reason of why I leave this company:
Every morning need to wake up early 5am just to travel to your company, salary also never increase for me.
MOST IMPORTANTLY IS NO BONUS TAKE. So NIAO how to continue to serve your company in a better way.”
