Some jobs may look easy on the surface but involve a significant amount of unseen work. That’s likely what prompted a netizen to post this question on a Reddit thread: “What job in Singapore looks easy but is actually exhausting?”

Singaporeans quickly chimed in with their answers, with some naming jobs such as artists, personal assistants, social service roles, and IT support roles — positions that often involve far more effort and preparation behind the scenes than the finished product lets on.