Anyone left corporate to start a business in SG?
Greetings to fellow redditors :)
I've graduated from university in 2023 and have spent the past three years working in a sales role.
The truth is - I don't hate what I do. It's stable, structured, and I've learned a lot. But at the same time, it doesn't quite bring me a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment. It feels like something is missing, even though everything looks "right" on paper.
For as long as I can remember, I've always imagined building something of my own. I've realized that I'm naturally drawn to work where I can be more hands-on. Where I'm involved in the process end-to-end, not just one part of a larger machine. The corporate environment has its strengths, but I often find myself craving more ownership, creativity, and direct impact.
I've been seriously considering starting something small. Perhaps an e-comms business or even an F&B concept. (Something that doesn't require a huge sum of capital) But being in SG, I've also heard all the practical realities. The market is competitive, costs are high, and it's genuinely hard to make it.
At the same time, I've heard just as many stories-people who tried, failed, and had to start over.
People who eventually felt pressured to fall back into the same system they were trying to step out of.
Would greatly appreciate any first-hand experiences or thoughts shared 🤝🤝