To many, being a boss might look glamorous — big house, big factory, and the impression of a successful life.
But behind the scenes, the pressure and pain of running a business often go unseen.
One Malaysian boss recently shared a heart-wrenching confession about his struggles to keep his company afloat.
Despite owning a house and running a business with 10 employees, he revealed that he’s been suffering from financial losses for the past two years — and now, with only RM2,000 left in his bank account, things are at a breaking point.
This anonymous confession was shared by Facebook page XUAN and quickly caught the attention of netizens.
I bought my house 10 years ago and I’m still paying off the loan. My monthly expenses are unstable. I have 10 employees to pay, but I’ve been in the red for 2 years. If things don’t improve this month, my company might collapse.”
He shared that when he checked his bank account recently, he realised he couldn’t even afford to pay his suppliers.
On top of that, his home utility bills are already 4 months overdue, car loan payments are 2 months behind, and even his mortgage is delayed by 2-3 months.
His child’s school fees haven’t been paid for 2 months, and the teacher has been calling repeatedly to remind him.
I’ve stopped giving my parents any allowance. I only go home for meals to save money. Even our home internet has been cut off, and what little I have left is spent on milk powder for my 8-month-old baby.”
The emotional toll of potentially having to let go of his employees is weighing heavily on him.
It’s really hard for me to say, but this could be their last month working here. For the past two years, I’ve been using up all my savings just to keep the company going. Now, there’s nothing left.”
As if things couldn’t get any tougher, income tax is due next month.
Even though he only pays himself RM5,000 a month, he still needs to settle it. He’s thought about borrowing money, but hasn’t had the courage to ask.
He has been wondering whether he should just shut down the business and return to being an employee for a more stable income.
However, he is concerned that if he does that, his staff might report him to the labour office and demand compensation. The thought of that is overwhelming because he simply cannot afford it.
At this point, he admits he’s completely lost and unsure how
Sometimes, we only see the surface of someone’s life without understanding the weight they carry behind closed doors.
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