‘Email A Counsellor’ Archives
Malay jobless lady with degree in film feeling discouraged prior to marriage
Hi Gilbert, I came across your site from an article that a friend shared through FB. I think the site is a needed avenue for PMET especially who are going through transitional unemployment. Anyway, my name is Ashish and I myself am in this [...]
23-year-old security guard feeling hopeless and suicidal in life
Hi Sir Im not too sure if you remember me. My name is Steven I have emailed you regarding my job as a security guard and the challenges I faced. I am currently facing more problems than before and have thought of suicide as a way [...]
Malaysian seeking support for prolonged unemployment
Dear Gilbert, Hope this mail finds you all well. I'm writing to you after coming across your website when I did a search for career coach last night. Just to give you a bit of a background about myself. I'm originally a Malaysian but [...]
Why I attended the 1602 protest against 6.9 million population white paper
Transitioning: Thanks for participating in the 1602 protest at Hong Lim Park, can you please describe your occupation, qualifications and age? Rahimah: Odd jobs (part-time data entry). Often unemployed. 30 yrs old, BSc in Applied Maths [...]
Post-protest letters from supporters
Gilbert, Firstly a big Thank You for organising the protest. I attended with 15 other people in my circle including my colleagues, friends and young-adult children who brought along some friends too. It sure took a lot to organize and the [...]
Foreigner against 6.9 million population and coming for the protest event
Hi Gilbert, First off, I want to thank you for organizing the protest next week. While I am ambivalent about the subject of the protest itself, I intend to attend the rally, and wanted to write to you if I don't get the chance to meet you in [...]
Malaysian PR applying for citizenship against 6.9 million population target
Transitioning: Thanks Dave for answering the questionaire on the 6.9 million population target set out by our government by 2030. Can you please first state your educational qualifications, salary range, age, marital status and work [...]
Singaporean flabbergasted at government’s refusal to convert Malaysian mum who stays here for 40 years
Dear Gilbert, Thanks for initiating the Event: Protest at Hong Lim on 16 Feb – Say NO to 6.9M population. I will try my best to be there. I wish to share with you about how heartless the government is on population policies, just using my [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
