This text discusses a 25-year-old Singaporean who lost his job and is considering joining Grab or foodpanda for delivery jobs while he continues to search for a full-time position. The text includes advice from the online community on the pros and cons of each platform and offers words of support and motivation.This text discusses a 25-year-old Singaporean who lost his job and is considering joining Grab or foodpanda for delivery jobs while he continues to search for a full-time position. The text includes advice from the online community on the pros and cons of each platform and offers words of support and motivation.
SINGAPORE: Another 25-year-old Singaporean is unemployed and has turned to delivery services to make ends meet. He took to social media for advice on whether to join Grab or foodpanda for delivery jobs after unexpectedly losing his job a week before his notice period ended.
He said: “I have been looking for new full-time jobs, but to no avail. I have been looking for logistics jobs because that is my work history, and also because I am a part-time student, which limits me to sectors with office hours. Administrative positions are very, very, very hard to get.”
He admitted that he ““lost and depressed” and his friends suggested he “do grab/foodpanda while actively looking for a full-time job.”
Seeking guidance from the online community, he asked: “I am here to find out where I can best fit in, even though I have heard that now is not the perfect time (to look for a job).”
Singaporeans online responded with a mix of practical advice and empathy, with many suggesting that while Grab offers more frequent deliveries, foodpanda often pays better rates, especially during peak times such as lunch and dinner.
One commenter advised: “Grab tends to have more orders with a similar amount per order. You can also go online or offline whenever you want, so it’s more flexible. foodpanda pays more during peak times, but the number of orders is lower compared to Grab.”
Others highlighted the differences in pay and flexibility across platforms, adding that while Deliveroo does charge higher rates at certain times, it does have stricter scheduling requirements and takes longer to approve accounts.
Others urged him to try both, noting: “I see people doing both, so why not start with Grab and join foodpanda later once you get used to it?” one commenter suggested.
In addition to the practical advice, many expressions of support and motivational messages also flowed in from the online community.
One commentator offered words of comfort, saying, “All the best brother, as long as you breathe and don’t give up on studying part-time and constantly improving yourself. Let the days pass and one day you will make it.”
“Always remember that life is a marathon, not a race. As long as you are alive, you have a chance!” he added. /TISG
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