Should You Quit Your Job or Stay? The Truth No One Tells You [W&S 131 ft Yinn Ewe & Shelly Chan]

Is job-hopping really the key to better pay and faster promotions? Or could it be quietly harming your long-term career in Singapore?We speak with two seasoned professionals—Shelly Chan and Yinn Ewe—who stayed over a decade in the same organisation and climbed the ladder through internal mobility, not constant switching. We unpack:- The real cost of job-hopping vs staying- Whether 30% pay jumps are worth the risk- What hiring managers actually think of frequent job changes- Internal talent mobility: how to grow without leaving- How mindset, personal purpose and people-fit impact your long gamePerfect for Singaporean professionals wondering: Should I stay for stability or leave for growth?Whether you're mid-career, exploring your next move, or in HR thinking about talent retention, this episode gives you candid insights and frameworks that go beyond surface-level career advice.Leave a comment if you’ve ever struggled with this decision—and tell us what finally made you stay or go.06:27 How can you tell if someone left a job mainly for financial gain?10:29 How do you justify frequent moves to hire‑ers?13:27 Personal Experiences with Pay Increments23:43 What’s the first move when growth stops?28:27 How do you go from shy to assertive on raises?34:22 Dealing with Colleague Competition and Personal Growth#JobHopping #CareerAdvice #SingaporeJobs---Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterCheck out our other shows: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinancialCoconutTFC/playlists Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.Learn about our eventsHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.