People who left Singapore, please stand up!

last SG · 2006-10-29T17:37:37+00:00

Where I am, nobody even thinks in terms of FTs, LTs or any other Ts that you care to name.

JackOT SG

Hello, I'm considering leaving Singapore. Like most ppl here, I don't really fancy the way our country is run, the way I'm being toy around with.

Can people who left Singapore, introduce yourself?
Where are you now? How's life different from Singapore?
Any regret?

I don't know if this thread suits Speaker's corner, but I just want ppl to give serious reply. Thanks.

sgboy2004 SG

go sentosa counted?

Gedanken SG

Just go to the Singaporeans Overseas forum - you'll find lists of quitters there. Mr. Green

Speaking for myself, I left for Australia 12 years ago, and the more Singaporean news I read, the more I know I made the right choice.

That's not to say that Oz is perfect, of course - we get our fair share of idiots in politics here, but with two major parties on the scene, there's at least a set of checks and measures and we're not forced to get out of the idiots' elitist faces. Laughing

JackOT SG

Oh, there's one such forum.
Thanks for notifying Embarassed

Gackt247 SG

GEDDY!!! Mr. Green

Gedanken SG

Hey Gackt, how's it hanging? Very Happy

justcooler SG

left singapore for australia 1 1/2 year ago,

Reason for leaving, continuation of my immigration heritage (i am a Hakka)

Grandfather migrate from China to Malaysia, then my father from malaysia to singapore, now i am continuing the suit. I seem that we are going south all the time. May my next generation will go southpole Laughing

This bring back to the issue of Quitters. Most of the Chinese in singapore are migrants from china, come to singapore to seek for a better quality of life. the 2nd and 3rd gen are just following the suit of our forefather. So why are we been branded Quitters.

Just because we wanted to look for a better way of life for our future generations ?
Even all the top sits decision makers have forefathers that are quitters .... from china perspectives.

Most of us that migrate from sg knows that we can have a better prospective outside of singapore. And in Aus i found what i am looking for
1) personal space and time
2) Outback
3) Landed property
4) Much better quality of life (much better air quality)
the list just keeps going on....

though there are some issues that worries you.

katatonic SG

my family and i left singapore for toronto, canada 5 years ago...now moved to alberta. So far it has been nothing but awesome! the people are multicultural, friendly, tolerant, liberal, and peaceful.

canada is good place to live, come and join us!

Cindyfeh SG

but dam cold there right?

Meilin86 SG

Yes!!! Indeed a good place. I like the place very much and join you one day. Less crowded, more nature and less stress!! Lastly say goodbye to the overcrowding and stuffy Raffles Places and Shenton Way!!! Razz Razz Razz Razz Razz

^spidee^ SG

Laughing

Rock^Star SG

I shall be working in M'sia for the next 2 years at least. Will be off next week. Goodbye Singapore, Hello kawan Badawi and Old fart Mathathir! Laughing

Getting sick of small S'pore, gonna take some fresh air up there. Actually S'pore small nvm, but gahmen also fcuked up.

Kentz SG

Since the thread says "People who left Singapore", guess I'm one of them though I'm don't hold a red IC, blue one actually.

I came to Singapore alone when I was 8yrs old, stayed with relative. Had my primary, secondary and poly education, work for about 5 yrs. Decided that this is not the place for long term stay, I left this March and is now in Australia with my sis.

All I can say is that I'm smiling a lot more now. Very Happy

PAP are the reason why most of us are the way we are now, through the education and fear system. Yes, it's time to stand up and leave.

JackOT SG

Hey thanks for replying even though I post the thread in the wrong forum.

I'm an undergrad in Aus, graduating end of the year. I'm seriously considering getting a PR in Aust and working + doing Masters here.

I also hope to visit Canada this Jan or what. I always hear good things about Canada plus Canada seems to be a very "free" country. I did some ethics assignment, researching on human rights and most materials are related to Canada. Sweet.

And lastly, I'm also a Hakka. Laughing Just like LKY

Coquitlam SG

Helloooooooo...I'm from the other side now....ex-sillyporean...

Well, if you want the short cut version of how most of us feel...here goes

LIfe is not a bed of roses overseas either but if you work hard and smart, you will find your fortune....there are lots over there that Sillypore cannot offer...Ture, there may be corruption over there but hey, at least they are all in the open rather than this place acting clean and pure...It's just too surreal don't you think? Like things here are too staid and too perfect to be true...

Come join us....

Coquitlam SG

I moved to Vancouver and its WOW!!!

Sure you have to work hard and don't kid yourself you don't have to work hard. In fact you have to work harder as the people here tend to think on their feet and are innovative...remember all the things that are said about our education system....see the difference here in Canada man...or Australis, or U.S. and I even dare say..China....

Hey all, let start posting pictures here to convince our fellow people in making a better choice....after all, pictures tell a 1,000 words

Coquitlam SG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqUde5i4KbI

COOL!!!

Coquitlam SG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAmvxp3g9ek

JackOT SG

Ya, very nice. I must go take a look for myself. =)
Thanks for sharing.

Coquitlam SG

No prob man….let me know if you wanna come over…there’s a small but growing group of ex-sillyporeans ready to greet u man