diff --git a/example/subscription/subscription_test.go b/example/subscription/subscription_test.go
index 1bf65cf..336b262 100644
--- a/example/subscription/subscription_test.go
+++ b/example/subscription/subscription_test.go
@@ -538,6 +538,9 @@ func testSubscription_LifeCycleEvents(t *testing.T, syncMode bool) {
 		}
 	}
 
+	// workaround for race condition
+	time.Sleep(time.Second)
+
 	if atomic.LoadInt32(&wasConnected) != 1 {
 		t.Fatalf("expected OnConnected event, got none")
 	}