A few weeks ago I had this dinner at the home of a couple, both
had been in America for 8 years before deciding to settle down in
Singapore. They are still in the process of getting used to how we
live here in Singapore, being that the expectations of them as
employees are different to that in America. Here, if we leave the
office at 7 or 8 p.m. people tend to give you this funny look. Back
in America, empolyers respect the fact that employees have a life
out of the office and that having a healthy family life is
important to productivity in the office.
On this note, I cannot help but wonder what use is a baby bonus to
us here in Singapore. Since the norm here in Singapore requires at
least two working adults per household, who will take care of out
off springs. I have friends who would leave their kids with
parents, but is that the only option?
Comments?