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Not so golden years
SINGAPOREANS are discussing the plight of the elderly who collect
cans and cardboard boxes for recycling to make ends meet.
Starstunner writes: "Maybe
they have no children who can help to supply them with the basic
necessities."
Bored Dad agrees but
added: "Some choose not to depend on their children. Either way,
it's a pitiful state to be in."
Those who choose to be self-reliant should be lauded, says
northern lights who adds,
"They serve as a constant reminder for the rest of us to exercise
our social responsibility and ensure that they are taken care
of."
http://talkback.stomp.com.sg/forums
Paper chase in vain?
MALAGAS01 wonders whether
paper qualifications will guarantee a high-paying job.
axparadox says: "I have a
few friends who graduated from the National University of
Singapore. One is selling insurance though he calls himself a
financial adviser. Another one is working as a waiter."
leetahsar feels that
"connections are the key".
But Zoe in Red Hot Kimono
feels that this may not be a bad thing. She writes: "So now our
young will really concentrate on what they really want to
do...instead of stupidly reading 'dead' academic subjects until the
age of 18 or 19 before they start to learn something related to
their interests."
http://forums.delphiforums.com/sammyboymod/
