Are you happy?!?
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U r right!!!Originally posted by ShutterBug:While FTs are good for our economy, but what I'd like to see is some form of FILTERING so that we don't get all sorts of vice and crooks coming in.
Our gov should validate and verify these so called PDMMs; have them prove how they are going to support the child's education in Singapore.
Right now, it's like the door is thrown wide open for all from China, and so we get all sorts coming here.
And like I've said, if our gov continues to favor FTs, it will SURELY accumulate more negativity in the next GE.
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While FTs are good for our economy, but what I'd like to see is some form of FILTERING so that we don't get all sorts of vice and crooks coming in.
Now tat is a difficult thing to do because these crooks and vice r here on visitor pass, nto employment pass. They apply visa to come over here on the premise as a tourist, not worker. If we make strict check on tourists, then we will lose out on tourism from china which is booming in recent years. We may also face some harsh backlash from china and singaprean lose our chance to go to china without visa. Other countries r also facing problems of an influx from china... the best method to go is to keep continuously sweep the crooks and prostitute instead of preventing even tourist from coming over.
On PDMM, the best way to retain talents and make them patrioctic is to make them live in here for a long time
And I believe the bulk of them r here for decent work such as car cleaners etc, working for the beenfit of signapore. We shouldn't again remove all of them because of a few stray sheeps. -
Sorry! i am overleafg my thought .u r mentioning about USA ,do u really think USA are the richest country in the world??? and the least happy ppls???Originally posted by stupidissmart:Frankly I do not have any malicious intent when I suggest people to migrate if they find singapore too stressful. IMO I also felt singapore is too stressful and migrating out is a good way to improve the standard of life. If tat is wat u felt, then really, migrate. Do not treat tat statement negatively
U r entirely wrong!!! pls look at the result of this survey.
We s'poreans are the least happy ppls IN ASIA COUNTRIES AS COMPARE WITH HK,JAPAN AND KOERA WHICH ARE ON THE SAME PAR AS US,why??? -
Simple, the moment these individuals from China enrols their child into any school here, they will be required to prove in black and white, how they may fund the child's education. Otherwise, the may retain Visitor Pass. Only when their child is enroled, they need convert Visitor Pass to Employment one.Originally posted by stupidissmart:Now tat is a difficult thing to do because these crooks and vice r here on visitor pass, nto employment pass. They apply visa to come over here on the premise as a tourist, not worker. If we make strict check on tourists, then we will lose out on tourism from china which is booming in recent years. We may also face some harsh backlash from china and singaprean lose our chance to go to china without visa. Other countries r also facing problems of an influx from china... the best method to go is to keep continuously sweep the crooks and prostitute instead of preventing even tourist from coming over.
On PDMM, the best way to retain talents and make them patrioctic is to make them live in here for a long time And I believe the bulk of them r here for decent work such as car cleaners etc, working for the beenfit of signapore. We shouldn't again remove all of them because of a few stray sheeps.
China so far away, Malaysia only next door. I don't know why our gov can play by the book with Malaysia but so flexible with China. It's MONEY! China's so called booming economy. And someone says why do we all whine so much about MONEY.
It's because we are making PEANUTS, while they are shovelling in money by the truck load! -
u r mentioning about USA ,do u really think USA are the richest country in the world??? and the least happy ppls???
The survey shows tat us is less happy than singaporean They r ranked 150.
Singapore, on the other hand, fared the worst of all the Asean and Asian nations ranked, coming in at 131st
Industrial countries, perhaps unsurprisingly, fared badly on the index - Britain came in at 108th while the US ranked 150thSimple, the moment these individuals from China enrols their child into any school here, they will be required to prove in black and white, how they may fund the child's education. Otherwise, the may retain Visitor Pass. Only when their child is enroled, they need convert Visitor Pass to Employment one.
And then ? If they can show how to support their child with decent work, why grumble ?China so far away, Malaysia only next door. I don't know why our gov can play by the book with Malaysia but so flexible with China. It's MONEY! China's so called booming economy. And someone says why do we all whine so much about MONEY.
If malaysian wanna come to singapore for work etc, it is a far lesser problem than china Tat is why there r so many people crossing the causeway to work here.It's because we are making PEANUTS, while they are shovelling in money by the truck load!
If their work is decent and legal, why r u jealous of their performance when u fail to compete with them -
I think this one and only scheme is entirely wrong!!!Originally posted by ShutterBug:Simple, the moment these individuals from China enrols their child into any school here, they will be required to prove in black and white, how they may fund the child's education. Otherwise, the may retain Visitor Pass. Only when their child is enroled, the need convert Visitor Pass to Employment one.
China so far away, Malaysia only next door. I don't know why our gov can play by the book with Malaysia but so flexible with China. It's MONEY! China's so called booming economy. And someone says why do we all whine so much about MONEY.
It's because we are making PEANUTS, while they are shovelling in money by the truck lodas!
Can my maid bring along her child here to study and work at the same time???
How they are selected???pls take note that my maid is also an U graduate,oh!
Why and how these PDMMs hve no proper education and qualification be allowed here and demand this and that which really make me sick!!!i -
http://www.getformesingapore.com/previous2005/091005_studymumsituationinsingapore.htm
Mr Speaker Sir, "peidu mama", or study mothers, refer to the group of mothers who are here in Singapore to accompany their children studying here.
As at end Jul 05, there were about 6,800 study mothers in Singapore of whom some two-thirds were from the PRC.
The Ministry of Manpower does not allow study mothers to work during their first year of stay here. This is to enable them to properly supervise their children who are studying in a new environment. Thereafter, they can apply for a Work Permit to work.
As at end Jun 05, less than 1,000 study mothers were holding Work Permits.
Before the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority approves an application for a Student's Pass, it would make sure that the foreign student has been accepted by an approved educational institution.
ICA requires a student studying in our government schools, private education organisations and ITEs to have a local sponsor, who will be responsible for the student.
ICA may also require the student to furnish a security deposit. ICA would not approve the application if it has reason to believe that the applicant is not bona-fide.
These safeguards have been found to be adequate in mitigating any immigration or law and order risk that these students and their mothers may pose.
Out of more than 6,000 study mothers in Singapore, less than 40 study mothers were caught for illegal activities for the period from Jan to Jul 2005.
As such, we see no need at present to review the current procedures for approving student visas. However, let me assure the House that if and when the Home Team detects study mothers abusing their stay here, actions will be taken against them. -
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Simple, the moment these individuals from China enrols their child into any school here, they will be required to prove in black and white, how they may fund the child's education. Otherwise, the may retain Visitor Pass. Only when their child is enroled, they need convert Visitor Pass to Employment one.
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And then ? If they can show how to support their child with decent work, why grumble ?
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We and not I, are grumbling about those who resort to flesh trade
to support their child's education. IF, they are legally and gainfully employed, and DO NOT further tarnish our society, who's going to grumble??
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China so far away, Malaysia only next door. I don't know why our gov can play by the book with Malaysia but so flexible with China. It's MONEY! China's so called booming economy. And someone says why do we all whine so much about MONEY.
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If malaysian wanna come to singapore for work etc, it is a far lesser problem than china Tat is why there r so many people crossing the causeway to work here.
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It isn't just about working across the causeway - like for instance,
now even our fighter jets are NOT ALLOWED to fly over their airspace
during training. Why? Because our gov was inflexible over many issues.
One of them being water supply among a multitude of others.
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It's because we are making PEANUTS, while they are shovelling in money by the truck load!
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If their work is decent and legal, why r u jealous of their performance when u fail to compete with them
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If you bother to count, there are far more of these PDMMs and misc. PRCs who are here because of our exhange rates. As for skilled and IT related industry, they make up a small percentage compared to those from India. How come we don't hear about Indian nationals creating an eye-sore trade here???
FYI, I'm not employed, I am an employer.
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Originally posted by stupidissmart:
Pls let me know the criterials how they are selected for i also liko to sponsor my maid's son to come here study then i dont pay her salary and ask her to work as a work permit holder as PDMMs after 1 year.
http://www.getformesingapore.com/previous2005/091005_studymumsituationinsingapore.htm
Mr Speaker Sir, "peidu mama", or study mothers, refer to the group of mothers who are here in Singapore to accompany their children studying here.
As at end Jul 05, there were about 6,800 study mothers in Singapore of whom some two-thirds were from the PRC.
The Ministry of Manpower [b]does not allow study mothers to work during their first year of stay here. This is to enable them to properly supervise their children who are studying in a new environment. Thereafter, they can apply for a Work Permit to work.
As at end Jun 05, less than 1,000 study mothers were holding Work Permits.
Before the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority approves an application for a Student's Pass, it would make sure that the foreign student has been accepted by an approved educational institution.
ICA requires a student studying in our government schools, private education organisations and ITEs to have a local sponsor, who will be responsible for the student.
ICA may also require the student to furnish a security deposit. ICA would not approve the application if it has reason to believe that the applicant is not bona-fide.
These safeguards have been found to be adequate in mitigating any immigration or law and order risk that these students and their mothers may pose.
Out of more than 6,000 study mothers in Singapore, less than 40 study mothers were caught for illegal activities for the period from Jan to Jul 2005.
As such, we see no need at present to review the current procedures for approving student visas. However, let me assure the House that if and when the Home Team detects study mothers abusing their stay here, actions will be taken against them.
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I will be very happy!!! dont need to pay levy and she can earn S$ 1000 p.m.win-win situation ma????
But how to go about it,pls let me know! I will pay u S$2000 as a consultant to process ok??
thanking in advance,stupid---
Can u let me hve yr answer -
Your are COOL man!Originally posted by zzzdidi:Pls let me know the criterials how they are selected for i also liko to sponsor my maid's son to come here study then i dont pay her salary and ask her to work as a work permit holder as PDMMs after 1 year.
I will be very happy!!! dont need to pay levy and she can earn S$ 1000 p.m.win-win situation ma????
But how to go about it,pls let me know! I will pay u S$2000 as a consultant to process ok??
thanking in advance,stupid---
Can u let me hve yr answer -
We and not I, are grumbling about those who resort to felsh trade
Well then I got a surprise for u. Bulk of them (less than 1%) do not resort to flesh trade.
to support their child's education. IF, they are legally and gainfully employed, and DO NOT further tarnish our society, who's going to grumble??It isn't just about working across the causeway - like for instance,
I think the issues goes 2 ways. Negotiation has been ongoing for long and obviously every country care only for their national interest
now even our fighter jets are NOT ALLOWED to fly over their airspace
during training. Why? Because our gov was inflexible over many issues.
One of them being water supply among a multitude of others.If you bother to count, there are far more of these PDMMs and misc. PRCs who are here because of our exhange rates. As for skilled and IT related industry, they make up a small percentage compared to those from India. How come we don't hear about Indian nationals creating an eye-sore trade here???
Probably because singaporean r more interested in chinese than indians
Thailand can bring in girls to singapore legally. They r even cheaper compared with chinese girls. However they still lost out in appeal to publicFYI, I'm not employed, I am an employer
I don't give a damn. Why bring tis up ?Pls let me know the criterials how they are selected for i also liko to sponsor my maid's son to come here study then i dont pay her salary and ask her to work as a work permit holder as PDMMs after 1 year.
U wanna sponsor her son, can. U go and find out lor Is her son good at studies ? Otherwise it is hard to find a local school to accept him. How is she gonna support her son in the study here if she is without pay ? If I am nto wrong it is unsubsidised school fees which goes to few hundreds if not thousands. -
i'm unhappy because of of all the restrictions in s'pore.
i'm happy because i have a safe place where my family can grow up.
if my family is safe, then i'm happy. -
What makes us sad is the superficial increase of the standard of living. However, due to this superficial increase on the surface, it has directly influenced our inner-self's level of a "what makes me happy", even if not at whole, at a comparable ratio.Originally posted by the Bear:what are necessary things?
today, at breakfast, one of the lady colleagues said that her condo, car and a whole lot of other things are "necessities"
to me, if i have a roof over my head, something simple and yummy for meals, friends to chat with, i'm happy..
do i live in an ivory tower?
or do i just have simple needs?
This thread shows that, even when the country is progressing, certain people get left out. Using the meagre sum they earn to make ends meet.
However it's in the process of undergoing such painful times, that you realise that rice is sweet. -
[quote]Originally posted by stupidissmart:
U wanna sponsor her son, can. U go and find out lor Is her son good at studies ? Otherwise it is hard to find a local school to accept him. How is she gonna support her son in the study here if she is without pay ? If I am nto wrong it is unsubsidised school fees which goes to few hundreds if not thousands.
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That why we hav been askg U what are the criterials to select her child and her to come here,we suspect something is not right with this scheme???
My God!!!
Do u know wat we are talking about the issue???
Pls dont make us sick with the joke u are posting???
Pls let us know are u happy???if yes,why?? if no.why??? -
straits times
July 19, 2006
Whether or not we agree with 'unhappy Singaporeans' study, possibility warrants our attention and self-examination
IT MAY come as a surprise to many in Singapore to learn that Singaporeans are the least happy people in Asia (ST, July 13).
Whether we agree with the study by a British think-tank or not, the possibility that we could be warrants our attention and self-examination.
It is generally believed that economic prosperity and material well being are hallmarks of a successful and happy life.
In days gone by, we were led to extol this belief, the influence coming primarily from the so-called First World countries known to be First World due to their economic and technological advancement.
In many ways, Singapore did strive and has become First World, with Singaporeans constantly bombarded with the message that life will be less meaningful if we are left behind by other economically advancing countries.
Now we can boast many things we have developed, acquired and accumulated. To other Asian countries, Singapore seems like paradise.
Yet, are we generally happy, satisfied and contented?
The study says no.
I suppose many will dispute the results of the study.
But before we do so, let us consider what continues to challenge Singaporeans.
One, it was recently reported that someone commits suicide every day. Many more have attempted it.
Two, our mental institution has been expanded and is well occupied, with others seeking treatment from private institutions.
Three, the divorce rate continues to rise, with a high probability of many couples living in estrangement, though not legally divorced.
Four, there are more psychiatrists with more people seeking psychiatric services, with an increasing number of counselling services and the recent growth of family service centres to cater to those with problems.
In fact, despite more counselling services, the Counselling and Care Centre continues to see no decrease in demand for our services.
Finally, as we peek into the future, there will be more social problems as anticipated by the authorities when there are casinos and the probability of increasing incidence of gambling addiction resulting in more personal and family problems.
As we survey the scene, we need to ask if what we strive for really makes life more fruitful, meaningful and satisfying. Material gains do not necessarily lead to psychological, social and spiritual well being.
There must be something more to life than that little extra in terms of economic and material well being.
I learnt this some years ago when I did some work in a small town in India.
During a lecture, a member of the audience asked me if I thought Singapore was a good place to live.
I asked the reason for the question and he said: 'I hear Singapore is prosperous but why do people kill themselves and have mental problems, and divorce is increasing? Here in our part of the world, we have much less but we have time for each other, moments to savour nature around us and our children are happy.'
What was most telling was his concluding comment: 'We are not wealthy, but we are happy.'
Anthony Yeo Consultant Therapist Counselling and Care Centre -
This index is nonsense la...if you believe the statistic, then places like Cuba, Colombia and El Salvador are more desirable than the UK, US and Switzerland.
I dunno about you people, but you must be a fool to prefer Colombia to Singapore..unless you are a cocaine addict, I suppose
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Originally posted by verydisappointed:
A very good article indeed, makes a lot of sense to me.
straits times
July 19, 2006
[b]Whether or not we agree with 'unhappy Singaporeans' study, possibility warrants our attention and self-examination
IT MAY come as a surprise to many in Singapore to learn that Singaporeans are the least happy people in Asia (ST, July 13).
Whether we agree with the study by a British think-tank or not, the possibility that we could be warrants our attention and self-examination.
It is generally believed that economic prosperity and material well being are hallmarks of a successful and happy life.
In days gone by, we were led to extol this belief, the influence coming primarily from the so-called First World countries known to be First World due to their economic and technological advancement.
In many ways, Singapore did strive and has become First World, with Singaporeans constantly bombarded with the message that life will be less meaningful if we are left behind by other economically advancing countries.
Now we can boast many things we have developed, acquired and accumulated. To other Asian countries, Singapore seems like paradise.
Yet, are we generally happy, satisfied and contented?
The study says no.
I suppose many will dispute the results of the study.
But before we do so, let us consider what continues to challenge Singaporeans.
One, it was recently reported that someone commits suicide every day. Many more have attempted it.
Two, our mental institution has been expanded and is well occupied, with others seeking treatment from private institutions.
Three, the divorce rate continues to rise, with a high probability of many couples living in estrangement, though not legally divorced.
Four, there are more psychiatrists with more people seeking psychiatric services, with an increasing number of counselling services and the recent growth of family service centres to cater to those with problems.
In fact, despite more counselling services, the Counselling and Care Centre continues to see no decrease in demand for our services.
Finally, as we peek into the future, there will be more social problems as anticipated by the authorities when there are casinos and the probability of increasing incidence of gambling addiction resulting in more personal and family problems.
As we survey the scene, we need to ask if what we strive for really makes life more fruitful, meaningful and satisfying. Material gains do not necessarily lead to psychological, social and spiritual well being.
There must be something more to life than that little extra in terms of economic and material well being.
I learnt this some years ago when I did some work in a small town in India.
During a lecture, a member of the audience asked me if I thought Singapore was a good place to live.
I asked the reason for the question and he said: 'I hear Singapore is prosperous but why do people kill themselves and have mental problems, and divorce is increasing? Here in our part of the world, we have much less but we have time for each other, moments to savour nature around us and our children are happy.'
What was most telling was his concluding comment: 'We are not wealthy, but we are happy.'
Anthony Yeo Consultant Therapist Counselling and Care Centre
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Singapore is "running" too fast for a lot of people who can't keep up for long. -
That why we hav been askg U what are the criterials to select her child and her to come here,we suspect something is not right with this scheme???
I think u need to get one point straight
My God!!!
Do u know wat we are talking about the issue???
Pls dont make us sick with the joke u are posting???
Pls let us know are u happy???if yes,why?? if no.why???
I do not have a maid tat need to go to singapore to study, u have.
Why should I do your chores for u ? If some other people come and ask me wat is the critetria to come to singapore to study, I have to help him find it ? Com'on man, I am not your servant. If u wanna know, u find out yourself. If u wanna dispute it, u find it out, put it here before u start your anti gov sentiment.
I am just satisfied knowing tat these people support their own school fees and living expenditure and bulk of them do not resort to vices. If your servant son, or nephew and cousin or grandaughter wanna come over, I don't see any problem either.
Whether am I happy. Yes I am happy
Why ? it is because everyday I try to make my life meaningful and be optimistic about events. -
Originally posted by zzzdidi:
hey zzzdidi,
[quote]Originally posted by stupidissmart:
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U wanna sponsor her son, can. U go and find out lor Is her son good at studies ? Otherwise it is hard to find a local school to accept him. How is she gonna support her son in the study here if she is without pay ? If I am nto wrong it is unsubsidised school fees which goes to few hundreds if not thousands.
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That why we hav been askg U what are the criterials to select her child and her to come here,we suspect something is not right with this scheme???
My God!!!
Do u know wat we are talking about the issue???
Pls dont make us sick with the joke u are posting???
Pls let us know are u happy???if yes,why?? if no.why???[/b]
Don't waste your breath with stupidissmart.
He's just another PAP-zombie.
I won't bother with his comments about me either.
You really can't talk sense to someone who's been brain-washed so cleanly. -
He's just another PAP-zombie.
All the while I am just talking sense and facts and now I was branded as "PAP-zombie".
I won't bother with his comments about me either.
You really can't talk sense to someone who's been brain-washed so cleanly All the while I wasn't even talking about PAP
Then I guess anyone tat make sense and use facts r "PAP zombies" and only the senseless, clueless and whiners r "anti-PAP zombies" -
Originally posted by verydisappointed:
In my view if we carried out a survey on these suicide,mental illness and divorce cases, a high % relates to $ problems in spore.
straits times
July 19, 2006
[b]Whether or not we agree with 'unhappy Singaporeans' study, possibility warrants our attention and self-examination
IT MAY come as a surprise to many in Singapore to learn that Singaporeans are the least happy people in Asia (ST, July 13).
Whether we agree with the study by a British think-tank or not, the possibility that we could be warrants our attention and self-examination.
It is generally believed that economic prosperity and material well being are hallmarks of a successful and happy life.
In days gone by, we were led to extol this belief, the influence coming primarily from the so-called First World countries known to be First World due to their economic and technological advancement.
In many ways, Singapore did strive and has become First World, with Singaporeans constantly bombarded with the message that life will be less Averagemeaningful if we are left behind by other economically advancing countries.
Now we can boast many things we have developed, acquired and accumulated. To other Asian countries, Singapore seems like paradise.
Yet, are we generally happy, satisfied and contented?
The study says no.
I suppose many will dispute the results of the study.
But before we do so, let us consider what continues to challenge Singaporeans.
One, it was recently reported that someone commits suicide every day. Many more have attempted it.
Two, our mental institution has been expanded and is well occupied, with others seeking treatment from private institutions.
Three, the divorce rate continues to rise, with a high probability of many couples living in estrangement, though not legally divorced.
Four, there are more psychiatrists with more people seeking psychiatric services, with an increasing number of counselling services and the recent growth of family service centres to cater to those with problems.
In fact, despite more counselling services, the Counselling and Care Centre continues to see no decrease in demand for our services.
Finally, as we peek into the future, there will be more social problems as anticipated by the authorities when there are casinos and the probability of increasing incidence of gambling addiction resulting in more personal and family problems.
As we survey the scene, we need to ask if what we strive for really makes life more fruitful, meaningful and satisfying. Material gains do not necessarily lead to psychological, social and spiritual well being.
There must be something more to life than that little extra in terms of economic and material well being.
I learnt this some years ago when I did some work in a small town in India.
During a lecture, a member of the audience asked me if I thought Singapore was a good place to live.
I asked the reason for the question and he said: 'I hear Singapore is prosperous but why do people kill themselves and have mental problems, and divorce is increasing? Here in our part of the world, we have much less but we have time for each other, moments to savour nature around us and our children are happy.'
What was most telling was his concluding comment: 'We are not wealthy, but we are happy.'
Anthony Yeo Consultant Therapist Counselling and Care Centre
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Average Sporeans are struggling to make ends met, salaried earned in one pocket will disappear from the other pocket within a month.Some of them even unemployed and to live with debts,that why the suicide,mental illness and divorce cases increasing significantly.
To resolve the hich cost issue in Spore,our gov shd look into it promptly and not just to deny it and let it grow which will make us more unhappy and bring along with more social problems. -
Looks to me, it has come to a point, where it is pointless to voice opinions, complain, grumble or feedback. Coz they either didn't hear us, don't believe us, or simply don't take us seriously.Originally posted by zzzdidi:In my view if we carried out a survey on these suicide,mental illness and divorce cases, a high % relates to $ problems in spore.
Average Sporeans are struggling to make ends met, salaried earned in one pocket will disappear from the other pocket within a month.Some of them even unemployed and to live with debts,that why the suicide,mental illness and divorce cases increasing significantly.
To resolve the hich cost issue in Spore,our gov shd look into it promptly and not just to deny it and let it grow which will make us more unhappy and bring along with more social problems.
Only recourse is to act;- go ahead with your plans to migrate, send childrens overseas for education and join them, convert more into opposition supporters, until they feel the pinch and starts asking people WHY? -
Hmmm, Singapore has never been a happy place for me anyway...and I'm sure that goes the same for many I know....just the usual daily grind and all this nonsense about how we are first in this and that...
Am offering only just one reason on how to get out of this grind...be pro-active and seek out an alternatively life elsewhere...of course it won't be easy and no where is perfect but if you allow yourselves to just explore a new place, settle down in a small town with a decent job or business...we will all be at least a little happier
Remember, look thru all the bright lights and so-called number 1 accolades and see beyond to a better life elsewhere...Of course you still have to work hard but at least you can get things you don't find here -
I see in Spore majority of the cars nice n expensive. I wonder if people no need to buy the car, they still need to buy? Is is really necessary to spend
money on a nice item in order to earn praise? I heard people after buying car became not happy after not being able to service the car loan. They started to blame the government for their predicament.
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Yes, There are such people.Originally posted by will4:I see in Spore majority of the cars nice n expensive. I wonder if people no need to buy the car, they still need to buy? Is is really necessary to spend
money on a nice item in order to earn praise? I heard people after buying car became not happy after not being able to service the car loan. They started to blame the government for their predicament.
but then again, if lets say just 60% of motorists give up their cars and motocycles, and takes the MRT, buses & Taxis, what do you think will happen?
You think, public transport is really that EFFICIENT???
Remember how many times the MRT broke down in a year? Recall how Taxis disappear just before Peak Hours or whenever it rains? Rmember how buses are so jam packed you can't even board it or that they don't stop for you? And the infamous LRT system??
It's not a wonder why those who need to move around at work, rather toil extra hard to own their own transport.
Those who just want to show off, or wear a hat bigger than their heads, too bad. Learn the hard way....