OFFICE WORKERS SAY WORKING AT CBD NOT CHEAP, EAT LUNCH 1 TIME = $8 TO $15 GONE (2025)

How is working in corporate / CBD like?

I see a lot of people on TikTok posting that their work life in the cbd is really good. The office looks so new and modern, free flow of snacks, time to go for gym classes in the town area. Makes me feel like the lifestyle is really good compared to working in other areas like industrial parks or other office areas.

What are the pros and cons of working in corporate or working in the cbd area?

Asking those who work in corporate. Is working in cbd really is good as what it is shown? I feel there is so much things to do in the cbd area compared to other areas with industrial parks. Except of course the crowded mrt rides in 8am in the morning.

Feel free to pm me to share your experiences as well , I would love to hear your experiences working in the town area in Singapore.

Netizens’ comments

1. No one is incentivised to put unglamourous things on social media.
   Expect food and transport costs to more than double when working in CBD (basic meal is $8-15 vs $5-8 in industrial areas; more frequent restaurant and cafe visits).
   Also expect the pace of life to be incredibly hectic. Imagine joining an incredible crowd of people heading into work at 8am each day, or being stuck in dense slow traffic, then scattering to your ultra-dense office blocks, and doing that return journey home. During lunch break, instead of a slow stroll to the nearest coffee shop or a communal car ride to a lunch place nearby, you take a lift downstairs into the dense lunch crowd and walk to your chosen location, filled with people rushing to get their meal before their 1hour break ends.
   Perks include:
   -prestige of working in a gleaming tower block located in CBD
   -your typical office has nicer renovation (not always) since the kind of company that needs a CBD office also needs to put on a show for employees and customers.
   -more interesting food and dining options and restaurants around
   -easy access to amenities (gym, leisure places after work, etc)
   -other perks like snacks vary from company to company, though I’ve heard of more companies even in industrial areas realise the value of a good snack corner or private napping room.
2. Working in MBFC area is really expensive!! Lunch is really expensive. I dunno why. My colleagues alwyas like to eat in the malll. Going LpS is like being on a diet. You go alone.
3. WFH better. CBD means your expenses go up too.

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