A second class Singaporean
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Dear Mr Speaker Sir,
I am glad to return to this forum after a lapse of about 2 years. Over the last 2 years I had been tolling day and night over 2 jobs in large MNCs with a large percentage of Ang MOs. IN 1 of the 2, I was summarily forced to resign after my National Service without a good reason despite achieving superb results - above 130% of targets and assessment from my American boss. After he left the company, my division was transferred to the hands of an Aussie (apparently my boss for just a day) who appointed an ANG MO person who was supposed to help me oversee during my NS. "help" becomes an interesting and convenient word. My Aussie boss happens to be just 1 day being my official boss....
In short, if my bad experience is of any trends, many MNCs are placing Ang Mos instead of the usual locals in the past in the name that locals are not as capable. We all know capability is a subjective matter, not to mention our laws does not protect executive and management personnels.
Many recruiters were surprised why I had not pursue a legal action on the organization who wrongfully removed me. Who wants a prolonged court hearing where its your words against their words when due compensation was already paid with all letters of indemnity being signed (I have to admit I signed them under duress as I was sick and obviously shocked). Besides why the inconvenience to attend court, fight a legal case, spending good money on lawyers without confidence of winning when we saw so many failed cases, tarnished reputations and sadly wondering if I get suppport or sympathy from the judge when obviously our government who is so dependent on foreign investors.... Don't mean or imply defarmation, just fair comment- just my feelings....
In my current work place, the number of Ang MOs are increasing and key management positions are given to Ang Mos and foreigners (Indian Nationals..maybe they are cheaper?). Many of the decisions are based on who knows who- which is understandable except that this is now within the Ang Mo community. The interesting thing is that these people do not walk the talk but just keep talking without actually really doing anything substantial. Guess who takes the pains when issues came up. Bingo! the locals- Singaporeans! I felt sad seeing so many capable people being bullied and let down by their Ang Mo bosses who does not work hard nor smart but flying first and business class, taking credit and passing blame to others, treating the locals with talent like overly paid secretaries- arranging conference calls, meetings....reminding me of the pilot syndrome....
I longed for the days when the government was more restrictive on foreigners joining our ranks. Many of us have good management experience but now if our government's policy of getting so many foreigners into our country, I wonder why do we SIngaporean have to die for this island and how are we going to get to the level hierachy without the due experience.
It is ironic that I have just been given the National Service Medal and placed in Military reserve. As much as I am proud of what I have done for my country, I wonder if I am proud of what my government has done to us.
From Coffee shops to senior management positions, foreigners are taking Singaporean's positions. Sometimes by force (where I experienced first hand- without knowing why even till today- because I suppose there isn't any) and some by opportunity cost as well as who knows who.... what a pathetic state of affairs
Increasingly I feel like a second class citizen. As much as I appreciate the finances (in comparison to local companies), I wonder when the next bad experience will come. As much as I worked over time, over weekends, cleaning the shit of my ang mo bosses- with so many of them - I have 4 bosses- direct and dotted included.... I wonder why they are paid so much more than I am, with all the full facilities and expat packages, when I am actually the guy doing the job, taking the accountability and having to keep answering "what value I bring to the organization" when I wonder what my bosses bring other than talking or teaching me " how to suck eggs" kind of advice.
Can any politician or anyone out there bother to give me some encouragement....Don't try to psycho me.... as I am just pissed. As I lick my wounds, I recalled watching MONEY NO ENOUGH ...where the bak Kua company was messed up by the chao ang mo... I wonder when our government will realize the folly as much as the loss of national integrity and dignity as we kneel down and kowtow just to attract more investors to our shores.... where have the back bone and strength of our Lee Kuan Yew spirit gone to??? Our government is sick!
Increasingly I wonder if it is still worth to let me and my family - including my son to serve NS when he is due......I wonder who am I...... what is the meaning of Singaporean? Why we need our government at all when we are left to fend for ourselves...
So as much as I have a job...I wonder where is my soul and where is my identity and pride...
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Time for PAP regime to go go go.
I wonder where is my soul and where is my identity and pride...
If you run a state like a business, all identity, all culture, all pride all go go go.
Time to go go go PAP.
Lee Kuan Yew, it is time.
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What Animal Farm say is true.
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well said
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All the complains come because you are an employee.
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who is this anonymous person? make believe or real?
LHL unrelenting support for the ang mo is no coincidence, he is in ANG MO kio grc, get the picture?
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Originally posted by eagle:
All the complains come because you are an employee.
most ppl are employee ,the boss are minority.To make u boss need talent ,hard work and some luck -
Originally posted by rokkie:
most ppl are employee ,the boss are minority.To make u boss need talent ,hard work and some luckgreat, keep this mindset and be continuously exploited
All the complains come because you are an employee.
I think I tweak the statement
All complains come as long as you have not achieved financial independence
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And you think all the foreigners who work under the locals have perfect life?
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Well... list down example of companies practicing that... cannot because of you then blacklist all MNC
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the bak kua company getting screwed by the chao ang moh...thats I Not Stupid.
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Originally posted by eagle:
great, keep this mindset and be continuously exploited
u can do nothing more about it,piss it or accept it -
Originally posted by Alucard101:
And you think all the foreigners who work under the locals have perfect life?
foriegner or local,who is at the bottom who sucks.but Singaporean boss is more that foriegner boss .
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ok what happens is singapore losing out without worker's rights and laws in place.
Pretty ironic as what they wan to do is attract foreign investors but in the process mess it up in even more ways
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Originally posted by rokkie:
u can do nothing more about it,piss it or accept itYep, continue to accept this self-defeating and thus self-fulfilling prophecy mindset please.
I'm not going to, but you are definitely free to do so.
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Originally posted by eagle:
Yep, continue to accept this self-defeating and thus self-fulfilling prophecy mindset please.
I'm not going to, but you are definitely free to do so.
This time i can agree with eagle.
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that is why i am working for a singaporean owned company in a foreign country... not going for my ICT and stepping on all the foreigners.... china man and ang moh... song bo?
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immigrate to overseas, preferably an ang mo country, and give up your s'pore citizenship.
after that, come back to s'pore and package yourself as a FT.
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Originally posted by I-like-flings(m):
that is why i am working for a singaporean owned company in a foreign country... not going for my ICT and stepping on all the foreigners.... china man and ang moh... song bo?
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I am a porean who lives in the PORE AND AND!! WORKS in a FOREIGN COUNTRY as I deal with them everyday in my work. poreans are rare here.so, I am also a FT.
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I love being a Singaporean as I enjoy the following benefits.
1) Get free GST credits/dividend packages and $$ packages worth a few hundred a year without the need to pay higher GST taxes etc.
2) A passport that allows free travel everywhere
3) Freedom of speech
And I don't have the following downside of being a Singaporean
1) No need to do reservist, which will cause you your job.
2) Don't contribute to CPF, where the money is locked away from you forever.
3) Pay exhorbitant prices for homes that last for 99 years
The solution is simple. Be a Singaporean, but don't live in Singapore. You will fully appreciate the benefits of being a Singaporean.
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Hey, Singaporeans are a privileged lot.
They can get baby bonuses for having kids.
So next time, their kids can continue to contribute to CPF and if they are male, serve NS.
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Originally posted by eagle:
Yep, continue to accept this self-defeating and thus self-fulfilling prophecy mindset please.
I'm not going to, but you are definitely free to do so.
what i mean is either u do sth to change the situation,if u can do nothing ,just talk,so just accept it lah. -
Originally posted by rokkie:
what i mean is either u do sth to change the situation,if u can do nothing ,just talk,so just accept it lah.Not directed to anyone de hor... Just my viewpoint:
You can always do something about it. Just whether you succeed a not.
But before every success, one must always have tried. There might be lots of failures along the way, but must still try. Just like Thomas Edison... He didn't invent the light bulb trying only 1 material, or 2, or 10, or even 100 (he even tried using a strand of hair).
But by accepting that you can do nothing, and just talk and accept the situation, you are definitely not doing anything. The pre-requisite for success is thus not even fulfilled.
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yes ,nothing comes for free.We can try ,but by wat?Confront ur foriegn boss,or go to strike or parade.Everyone knows that import too many FT will tighten the racial and social harmony,but will government listen the advice.
it's a globalized world ,FT is everywhere ,but the problem to what extent and quantity.After importing FT ,government should do sth, to put the conflict on table.Anyway some FT ,finally become S citizen.
I also like to hear some advicable suppestion from u for the "try" stuff.
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Originally posted by rokkie:
yes ,nothing comes for free.We can try ,but by wat?Confront ur foriegn boss,or go to strike or parade.Everyone knows that import too many FT will tighten the racial and social harmony,but will government listen the advice.
it's a globalized world ,FT is everywhere ,but the problem to what extent and quantity.After importing FT ,government should do sth, to put the conflict on table.Anyway some FT ,finally become S citizen.
I also like to hear some advicable suppestion from u for the "try" stuff.
I have no obligations to give any suggestions to you; it is your life.
Pls, just continue to take it that "u can do nothing more about it,piss it or accept it" since you are so insistent. PAP will be very happy with you.