In this industry, the only constant is instability.

Many people say that finding a reliable company and settling down, being able to mix in Southeast Asia for a few years and then return home. But we too easily consider "staying long" as "safe," and "the boss didn't fire you" as "the boss really values you."

But what is the reality? A company can dissolve overnight, your so-called "stability" has never been guaranteed by a contract, there is no legal protection, and you don't even deserve a heads-up. Many people are still waiting in place for the boss to have a change of heart, waiting for layoff notices, waiting for compensation payments, waiting for a future that was never yours to begin with.

You need to know—in this industry, the only constant is instability.