Working in a big company and working in a small company can feel like two completely different worlds.
For some, big companies may come with more rules, layers, and fixed procedures. But for others, the structure also means clearer roles, proper systems, and benefits.
Small companies, on the other hand, may offer closer communication with the boss. But as one Malaysian Gen Z worker found out, it can also mean doing a bit of everything.
Joined a husband and wife company after leaving big companies
A Gen Z netizen recently shared his working experience on social media, saying that after graduating, he had tried working at several big companies.
Reported by Moretify, he claimed that he could not last long in those companies and would resign after just a few days.
Later on, he decided to give a small company a try and joined a husband and wife run business.
According to him, the company only had one employee.
That employee was him.
Had to do almost everything, including cleaning
The netizen said the office was small and there were basically no benefits.
He described his role as something like a general assistant, where he had to handle all kinds of tasks.
This included cleaning the office.
For him, the issue was not just about doing extra work, but the feeling that he had to take on almost everything simply because there was no one else around.
After working there for around half a year, he eventually decided to resign.
Lunch break timing allegedly became an issue
He also shared an example of how company rules could change suddenly.
According to him, the company’s lunch break was fixed at 12pm. However, his boss had allegedly told him that it was fine for him to go for lunch at 11.50am.
But one day, the boss suddenly asked him why he was always eating so early.
The netizen said that while big companies may have more systems, at least the rules are usually clearer.
In small companies, he felt that things could change depending on what the boss said at that moment.
Claimed he did not receive promised commission
Another issue that upset him was the commission.
He claimed that during the interview, his boss had told him that he would receive commission if he managed to get orders.
However, when he resigned and asked about the commission, his boss allegedly said that his position was only an assistant role.
The boss also allegedly told him that the orders he handled were only considered “follow up” work, so he was not entitled to commission.
He further claimed that his boss tried various ways to stop him from leaving the company.
Netizens say couple run companies can be tricky
The post soon drew reactions from netizens, with many sharing that they had gone through similar experiences in small companies.
Some also advised others to think twice before joining husband and wife run companies, saying that the workplace dynamic can sometimes become complicated when the bosses are family.
Others pointed out that both big and small companies have their own pros and cons.
Big companies may be more rigid, but small companies may expect workers to be flexible to the point of becoming “all rounders”.
For this Gen Z worker, his experience became a reminder that before accepting a job, it is important to clarify the job scope, benefits, lunch break rules, and especially anything related to commission in writing.
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