I have listened to both sides of the story and staying in
Singapore and living overseas both have their benefits and flaws.
I have often asked myself and my friends their point of view
and would like to relate the benefits of living and working in
Singapore as compared to living and working overseas. This is
an important decision for Singaporeans studying overseas to make
when the Graduation approaches. It's really up to the
individual to decide for himself but the best way to find out is
try out both experiences and determine what is best for you.
Living in Singapore
Advantages
1) Close to family members and childhood friends
2) Takeaways are convienient and taste good
3) Excellent Job Prospects if you are in an industry supported
by the Goverment at the moment.
5) Lower Tax and Better Healthcare System
Disadvantages
1) Have to work long working hours to stay competitive in the
business
2) Singaporean Salaries are lower than other leading countries
(US, Europe) . This explains why FTs are paid more in order to
bring them over.
3) Preference by the Goverment to support certain industries
only (Research, Biotech)
4) High inflation cost
5) Most Singaporeans tend to lack assertiveness and take offence
to positive criticism.
Living Overseas
Advantages
1) Good salaries, and working for established organisations
recognised by the world.
2) 37-40 hours work week on average (shorter working hours)
3) Healthier Homecook Meals
4) More free speech, as a result of this, I have learnt more
about how gays and lesbians get persecuted in Singapore and they
have no choice but to work overseas.
Disadvantages
1) Being apart from the family
2) Going back to Singapore becomes a holiday (a real
holiday!)
3) Overseas foreigners believe that there is a glass ceiling
that prevents them from reaching Senior Management Post in big
MNCs.
4) Most local food delights are available overseas but not all.
(Like Hokkien Mee)
