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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
CHANGE. Is the topic for today.
You know, after my US trip, I see everything really differently now. I used to be quite contented with what I have: My career, my education, my love life... but after I have seen how simple it is to just make that difference in my life, I am determined to strive for it. Its not going to be easy but at least I am going to try.
I'm probably not going to jinx something this major. The many times I announced my plans, they slap me in the face by failing terribly for me. Of course I blame myself for most parts of it, but I think destiny really wants to get me for something. Perhaps its karma... OK let's not go there.
Anyways, I did have a discussion about Singapore on a whole with some of my close friends and colleagues. We concluded that:
1. Wages are really low in Singapore. So much so that we are classified as a 3rd world country in comparison to the prices we pay for the bare essentials (housing, food, utilities etc.) Everyone strives for that Bachelor's degree or even that Masters degree here... but is it even worth it ? Most stat boards don't even want to look at your resume if you're not from a local Uni (NTU, NUS, SMU) or from a top university overseas.
So Unfair.
2. The country is too small for talent. We get engulfed with foreign talent. Ever wonder why we never had a solid arts or music program ? Or that people who did social science (let's say history or literature) always end up as school teachers ? Or that broadway musicals don't actually stay for really long ? And why do we only have 1 stupid TV channel which airs programs NOT locally produced ? Maybe it's because we can't produce good enough programs to even be aired...
Sad isn't it ?
We are too restricted for our own good. I know the government thinks the better for all of us by giving us a good education system. Although we produce really bright students across the board, we also produce really boring students. Our creativity is only limited to a certain level.
Pity.
I could go on but I have work to do... (you see?)
Abrupt as it might be, but I'd need to end this here for now.
A sequel of rantings await.
Till We Meet Again CHANGE
| L|GhT`AgE | 8:37 PM
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