Is it ok if I have no ambitions for my career and just want to do the bare minimum ?
Hi guys, so just a bit of background, I’m earning a base rate of 2.4k in an SME with overseas subsidary. My job is very chill. White collar kind.
But recently like nothing much to do cos no project. So it got me thinking as to what I want to do in the future but honestly, I don’t want anything else. What I say next might be quite controversial but…
My job actually quite chill one. Sit down, do abit of AutoCAD, watch youtube, play phone game, then go home. Of course, there are periods of high stress such as a potential customer request certain drawing then I have to rush, but currently don’t have.
I have no spouse, no children nor am I intending to get into a relationship or have kids. I don’t intend to buy a house either, staying with my parents but giving them allowance of course.
I have depression and other mental health problems. So I honestly see no future.
Is it ok for me to “tang ping” ? A more common but controversial term is “quiet quitting”. I never say I lepak, just chill and farm at the bottom level. My expenses not much, I no social life, so I also don’t spend much.
Some may tell me I should be afraid I get laid off as I become redundant and yes while I am worried about it, boss is still quite satisfied with my work from my reviews with him.
Thanks !
Netizens’ comments
- At least you are still earning 2.4k doing the bare minimum, I slog my guts out and clock in so many OTs only to take home less than 1.3k a month.
- As long you are happy with future wages and employability (your boss can be happy with you but company can reorg, close etc.)
- Don’t limit your future just because of what you are feeling now.
Nothing wrong with what you’re doing but at the same time don’t be surprised if your boss decides to pass you over for a more hardworking/motivated colleague. - Focus on your mental health at the moment, in the future when you get past that hurdle, you might find yourself with different goals in mind. Until then, try to find some meaning in life, whatevery that may be. Rather overused but, life is short, you should at least find some joy in it, again, whatever kind of joy you define.
- No issue now, the hurdle is just personally dealing with how friends/family/society views you, which I feel is the easy part.
The hard part is the fear you wake up 10 years in the future and it’s NOT enough for you. Might not be able to catch up so easily.