Why do we hold foreigner in so high regards?

ling226 SG

Why do we believe foreigners are better that they should lead as CEO and senior executives and relegate Singaporeans to low paying jobs. Why keep out foreigners from low paying jobs like construction and welcome foreigners as PMET? Shouldn’t that be the other way around? One reason often cited is global competition for top talent. But doesn’t Singapore produce top talents as well? We invited foreign scholars who are trash (scolding us as dogs, post pornography) to our land for what purpose. Really, Is there a need to kowtow to these foreigners?

Dalforce 1941 SG

Go ask PAP.

ditzy SG

Ask our govt.

FireIce SG

i don't

ling226 SG

Indiscriminate admission of trash even white ones don’t increase our competition and productivity. Tightening of immigration policy is needed to protect locals and get foreigners that we really need. Maybe MOM should conduct stringent interviews of foreigners coming into our land.

^Acid^ aka s|aO^eH~ SG

Well, I agree mostly, only disagree with this part...

Why keep out foreigners from low paying jobs like construction

So are you saying the construction workers are mostly singaporeans???

ling226 SG

I meant we can let in foreigners as construction workers as most Singaporeans shy away from this harsh working condition and not all low paying jobs like table cleaners, sweepers.

foolsh_2000 SG

We r being invaded by aliens even kopi tiam auntie also bcome prc woman,clener bcomefilipino young men!

FireIce SG

heart pain when i see old singaporean auntie/uncle still having to work, as cleaners

True-Say-Laa SG

i) Why do we believe foreigners are better that they should lead as CEO and senior executives and relegate Singaporeans to low paying jobs. Why keep out foreigners from low paying jobs like construction and welcome foreigners as PMET? Shouldn’t that be the other way around? ii)One reason often cited is global competition for top talent. But doesn’t Singapore produce top talents as well?We invited foreign scholars who are trash (scolding us as dogs, post pornography) to our land for what purpose. Really, Is there a need to kowtow to these foreigners?

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Let me answer two of your points laa

The majority of businesses now in Singapore are Global, therefore "we" Singaporeans do not have a say whether or not a foreigner or Singaporean should lead as the CEO or senior executives. It is ultimately a decision being made by an overseas executive.

The reality of the matter is that the majority of Singaporeans do not have the experience that a global company requires at this level. The reason being, is the majority have not worked overseas and gained experience of how western Global companies work. But more importantly it is a common conception that Singaporeans are unable to think "outside the box" and have a rigid focus. This compiled with the fact that most Global companies do not wish to be represented by someone who has not completely grasped the Global way of speaking English is also hindering Singaporeans moving up the chain within Global enterprises.

The most successful Singaporeans are those who have "flown the nest" gained valuable experience in USA/UK/Europe, have progressed, then brought not only that experience, but an understanding of the western corporate culture with them.

Singapore does produce highly educated individuals, but education doesn't necessarily covert to business acumen, leadership qualities and an understanding of Western work culture.

Singapore is a small country, and has cultivated a very contracted viewpoint, this is one of our challenges laa

M the name SG

Ask the 60.1%

Avatarniu SG

It is you who believe.... dont represent other ppl...

zulkifli mahmood SG

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I agree with your point of view there laa. However, don't you think that most male Singaporeans are hindered from gaining global experience abroad due to their NS and reservist service obligation. It doesn't affect so much for the female Singaporeans but it does affect the majority of male Singaporeans laa. If only NS policy can be review again and amended to see how more male Singaporeans can attain that corporate globalization experience, then probably we can have more male Singaporeans holding higher positions in the global enterprises......isn't it not?

PJ_Quek SG

We r being invaded by aliens even kopi tiam auntie also bcome prc woman,clener bcomefilipino young men!

Somebody has to do these jobs, whether local or alien, hire local then fireice said see liao heart pain.

Not just S'pore, truly asia also hire a lot of aliens to become kopitiam runner, cleaner, chef etc.

Avatarniu SG

Is there any local company hiring foreigner for CEO position? I don't think so...

True-Say-Laa SG

Dear Zulkifi Mahmood,

Your point is a very strong and valid one indeed laa

One thing the smart and forward thinking Japanese government initiated in the 90's with some success was a partnership with the American government/corporations. The premise of the agreement essentially allowed a significant % of Japanese professionals to work in similar level positions for a period of time (usually for a 2 yr or 3year period) within American corporations and vice-versa which opened the eyes of both nations and helped with a better understanding and an increased harmony in terms of understanding, especially in terms of the culture within Enterprise.

An interesting idea..

And if we are talking about securing the CEO positions and Executive Director roles within global companies, it's fair to assume that the trend is not going to change anytime soon.

My advice: if you are looking to move up within a global company, move overseas for a few years, even if the role is a perceived demotion in terms of responsibility and upon your return to Singapore, your worth will be two-fold laa

foolsh_2000 SG

If say like that how come South Korea,Taiwan and Israel r successful countries although they also have NS!

Avatarniu SG

Sometimes also very indignant abt those AngMo who I deem retarded ate holding better positions and better pay... Life, man

M the name SG

http://limpehft.blogspot.sg/2013/03/q-how-do-i-see-singapore.html

Katherine654321 SG

it is just like we always have Singaporeans or HK people to be senior managors in international companies Chinese office. I don't think it is related to descrimination or something. I would rather see this fact as a tradeoff between localizaiton and emphasize of corporate culture and mission. One of the reason why Singapore appeals top talents is its friendly environment to foreigners. Anyway, with friendly and open policy to foreign talents, the labor market will be more competitive.