‘Email A Counsellor’ Archives
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 [...]
Jobless and single generation Y female PMET: “My aim is to achieve financial freedom…and get a PR as a backup plan.”
Transitioning: Hi Irene, thanks for taking time to answer our online questionaire, being someone from the Generation Y age group, do you feel that opportunities are now somewhat muted as both the babyboomers and Gen X have already [...]
Polytechnic student on attachment with law firm frustrated by Filipino co-workers
Dear Gilbert, I am writing to you to describe a depressing situation I am currently facing at work. I hope to share my experience as well as to see if you can offer me any advice. To introduce myself, I am currently a final year poly [...]
Jobless divorced PMET with masters degree: “I need help, I do feel suicidal at times…”
Hi Gilbert, I truly need help I am feeling suicidal at times. My life has been a challenge since the day I was born. I try to get pass through by trying to compare myself to the less fortunate. I do not know how much longer I can hold [...]
Are our government aid agencies all useless and ineffective?
Dear Gilbert I have been reading occasionally the posts on Transitioning and I stopped my work midway to write this email. It saddens me everytime I read articles of individuals being abused in the workplace and with no one to turn to, they [...]
Transitioning helps PMET made police report on harassment by ex-employer
Just as I was about to enjoy a fuss-free pre-Christmas period, in walk Gloria who greeted me politely with an intense handshake. My sixth sense told me that something is very wrong here as she shifted gingerly on the sofa - her countenance caked [...]
Shameful: MOM could not help when PMET is bullied by lady boss in government body
Dear Gilbert, I am writing in to highlight a weakness in our labour system. There are a lot of people who think that just because the government supports people starting a family then the work environment within any particular government [...]
