A Malaysian recently sparked discussion online after revealing that they left a stable finance job paying over RM7,000 a month to pursue a career in the food and beverage industry, only to be mocked by people around them for the decision.
The anonymous confession was shared in the Facebook group, where the netizen expressed frustration over how society often looks down on those working in the food business.
Grew up helping parents at pasar stall
According to the post, the original poster’s parents have been selling food at a pasar stall for more than 20 years.
However, because they were not running a fancy restaurant or café, the family often faced judgment from others who assumed they were poor or “less successful”.
Despite that, the original poster said they were always proud of their family’s food and never understood why running a food stall should be seen as embarrassing.
Having grown up helping out at the stall since young, the netizen also developed a passion for the food business and hoped to enter the industry one day.
Worked in finance before quitting to start F&B business
The netizen later studied finance in university and went on to work in the finance industry for several years, earning a monthly salary of over RM7,000.
While many would consider it a well-paying and stable career, the original poster eventually decided to resign and start a food business together with their partner.
Although the business is still in its early stages, the netizen said many people around them criticised the decision and claimed they had “wasted” their future by leaving a high-paying office job.
The criticism eventually led the original poster to question why society tends to look down on people working in the food industry.
I don’t understand why doing F&B is always looked down upon. Do people really think office jobs are more atas than selling food?” the netizen wrote.
Many netizens supported the decision
The post quickly drew attention online, with many netizens coming forward to support the original poster.
Many pointed out that all jobs deserve respect, while others said those in the food business can sometimes earn even more than office workers.
