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Singaporean in his 30s quits toxic job without telling parents after being told to ask dad for permission
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Yoko Nicole Villarin , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 26, 2026
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After deciding to leave a toxic workplace, one Singaporean man was told he needed his father’s permission first, despite being in his 30s and working independently.
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