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Simply put, you call this fake meritocracy.
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From: jbharding (Japarmy) 28-Aug 22:34
To: groundnuts unread 68 of 68
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Here is my opinion of FTs. First, Singapore's educational
system,
although good academically, is not desinged to instill self-
confidence in students. At IRAS we had many of the best former
NUS
students working for us. In general, they were, however,
programmed
not to take charge. This is compounded by putting an FT, in this
case
me, in charge of the IRAS computer operation. My initial contract
was
for two years. I was extended to a third, before going off (for
a
better salary) to Citibank.
By putting FTs in key position, Singapore blocks its own people
from
advancing on merit. In this way Singapore controls who gets
ahead,
and who doesn't. Only the favored succeed, and it more ones
attitude
than ability that enables him to go ahead.
In this way, those at the top can pick and choose those who
will
never challange them. Singapore is not alone is operating this
way.
At Citibank, the CEO, John Reed was noted for surrounding
himself
with weak people. That way John Reed could stay on top, which he
did
for some time. Eventually, however, John Reed was forced out
of
Citibank as a result of its merger with Travelors.
FTs are the roadblocks who are put in place to prevent
Singaporeans
from getting ahead.
