Thanks for the story. It shows that we need to be thankful for the people whom have built what we have now, and that we should always leave things better than how we found it so that the ones coming after us can benefit too
Singaporean males also have to fight to reach square one too. We have to do NS for 2 years (my time it was 2.5 years). As a result, we are delayed by at least 2 years in the working world behind the Singaporean female and the Malaysians who land a job here. So it is disingenuous to talk about the disadvantages of being a foreigner without talking about its advantages.
Hey, just read your post about your first day at school as an immigrant and it really hit home! I love how you shared the whole mix of excitement and nervousness – it’s so relatable, especially for us in the sandwich generation, managing our own struggles while supporting our families. The way you described dealing with language barriers and making new friends was spot on. It reminded me of my own experience trying to fit in while juggling different cultural expectations.
One thing I’m curious about – did you ever feel like you had to choose between your home culture and adapting to the new one? I ask because it’s something many young folks here face, balancing our roots and fitting into Singapore’s fast-paced society. It really makes you think about identity and belonging, right? How do we blend those two worlds? Would love to hear your thoughts!
No original content, just sellouts after sellouts now
should have known better than to read this on commute; my eyes are getting misty.
Thanks for the story. It shows that we need to be thankful for the people whom have built what we have now, and that we should always leave things better than how we found it so that the ones coming after us can benefit too
Singaporean males also have to fight to reach square one too. We have to do NS for 2 years (my time it was 2.5 years). As a result, we are delayed by at least 2 years in the working world behind the Singaporean female and the Malaysians who land a job here. So it is disingenuous to talk about the disadvantages of being a foreigner without talking about its advantages.
It is disingenuous if you take it as an attack on Singapore. I think the author was merely describing his personal experience of being an immigrant.
Thank you. I appreciate your story. I know of a few others (students and workers) who cross the border daily for years.
Hey, just read your post about your first day at school as an immigrant and it really hit home! I love how you shared the whole mix of excitement and nervousness – it’s so relatable, especially for us in the sandwich generation, managing our own struggles while supporting our families. The way you described dealing with language barriers and making new friends was spot on. It reminded me of my own experience trying to fit in while juggling different cultural expectations.
One thing I’m curious about – did you ever feel like you had to choose between your home culture and adapting to the new one? I ask because it’s something many young folks here face, balancing our roots and fitting into Singapore’s fast-paced society. It really makes you think about identity and belonging, right? How do we blend those two worlds? Would love to hear your thoughts!