Archive for January, 2013
30-year-old local planner replaced by Malaysian in a company staffed predominantly by Malaysian workers
I received a text message from Jack two weeks ago and realised he was terminated by a local company but what irked me intensely was that he was eventually replaced by a foreigner - a Malaysian. Don't get me wrong - I have always accepted our [...]
Protest at Hong Lim Park on 16 Feb (Sat) at 4.30pm – Say NO to 6.9 million population!
Dear Friends, Transitioning is organising a protest at Hong Lim Park Speakers’ Corner on 16 Feb (Sat) at 4.30pm – “Say NO to 6.9 million population”. Note that Speakers’ Corner is a legitimate government-allowed area for [...]
SMU graduate with mental health condition exploited and unfairly dismissed by private educator
Dear Gilbert, Sorry for responding late to the email. After meeting you, my flu symptoms escalated and I got sunburnt. I took a rest for the next coming few days to get and feel better. Maybe it is predestined that I have to meet a lot of [...]
Ten reasons why PAP lost to WP in the Punggol East by-election
Two gentlemen must be having sleepless nights after the disastrous showing at the Punggol East by-election - PM Lee Hsein Loong and disgraced ex-speaker of Parliament Michael Palmer. The Prime Minister must be cursing his luck when SDP [...]
Political reason why our government allows foreigners to overtake us?
I seldom felt so enraged when I received emails from our readers until I received one from Francis the other day. Francis wrote how he was ousted from his company – a global Fortune 500 conglomerate, by a foreigner Indian IT director from [...]
Aftermath of Punggol East by-election – Gen Y explained why PAP lost
Transitioning: First of all, thank you for responding to our questionnaire on the Workers’ Party Punggol East sizzling by-election victory, can you please state your educational qualification, marital status and work experience? Dan: Bachelor [...]
Workers’ Party sizzling victory at Punggol East by-election – a tight slap in the face for PAP?
I woke up at 4am for my usual pee routine last night and realised that I have a series of text messages. "WP have won!" one message screamed at me timed 1230 am. I couldn't sleep well after knowing the shocking news and felt the goose pimples [...]
10-month jobless IT specialist feeling lost and looking for new direction in life
Hi Gilbert, By chance, I stumbled upon your Transitioning website as I was searching for jobless-related articles. By the way, I hope to receive a copy of your free Ebook. I have been jobless twice – the first one lasted 16 months [...]
Say NO to a 6.9-million Singapore! What Singaporeans can do to save their jobs from foreign talents
Design No 1 Since stepping off the Scoot plane three weeks ago, I have being frantically catching up with readers who have emailed me while I was still in Sydney visiting my family. I must thanked them for waiting patiently as some [...]
Blind counsellor asking for inclusive understanding from the public
Transitioning: Thanks Cassandra for answering our questionaire on the challenges faced by people with disabilities. Can you please describe your work experience, qualification and skillsets. Cassandra: I am 33 years old, married with a daughter [...]
Writer’s sister switched career to community service at 60 years old
Hi Gilbert I dropped by your website occasionally to get updated on what the job market is like for matured workers. I have recently seen a lot of sad examples of unemployment among matured workers - which are very discouraging and decided to [...]
Second-year accountancy undergraduate is against influx of foreign talents
Transitioning: Being someone from the Gen Y group Joseph, do you feel that opportunities are now somewhat muted as both the babyboomers and Gen X have already gained a strong foothold in senior positions in the public and private [...]
5 Things Punggol East Residents Will Consider Before Voting
Friends have being calling me to attend the Punggol East by-election rallies started since yesterday but I was reluctant to attend any. Maybe I am still suffering from the election rally fever during GE 2011 when we all have to prepare our [...]
Canadian family looking for work in Singapore via tourist visa
gopanator on: 16 January 2013, 2:36:13 AM My wife, 3 month old daughter and I are moving to Singapore this summer. Nope, we do not have expat package and are taking a giant leap of faith. I have read quite a few articles on this subject and [...]
Punggol East by-election: Strengths, weaknesses and future of PAP and WP
Singaporeans are still ravishing in the fact that they can soon flock to packed charged-up stadiums again to hear their favourite political parties pump them up during the forthcoming Punggol East by-election on 26 January. Many have [...]
