Hold on, don't be so emotional.
Yes i agree, there are plenty to be done for our seniors who may
not fully benefit from the CPF system due to late introduction.
But i also think that they themselves, being strong-willed and
determined as they used to be, should seek our better alternatives
rather than the gathering cans. For example maybe working at a
hawker center as a part time stall helper.
I know its stupid of me to comment so much about this when im
sitting in the comfort of my home behind my com, but i do think
that this is the time their past ideology comes into play.
With our help and their never-say-die attitude, they will surely
come out of their poverty cycle, to hell with whatever the govt may
provide.
It surely beats the routine collection of cans.
Yes, it is stupid. Like the Chinese saying "who want to be bald
if have hair"? You think the old folk would prefer to go collect
trash can if they can have a proper job as a stall helper (which
probably pay at least 10 times more than what they are
earning!!!).
If you are a store owner, would you hire an elderly who is slow
and take like 5 min to clear 1 table and have problem remembering
order?
Oh yes, I remember there's still a job around for them.
Nowadays, everywhere I go, I see old people starting to sell tissue
papers too. But seriously, people who buy from them is usually due
to compassion more than the need (it's cheaper and quite convenient
to go and buy tissue paper from any convenient store instead when
needed anyway).
