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Revisiting the thread.

How’s the job market in the cheaper destinations vis a vis Singapore. Does being cheaper lead to a full employment scenario for the economy, or it’s immaterial cause AI would just replace us all.

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A conundrum.

People are living longer, ie people in Singapore tend to live longer than the rest of the region.

Something to think over is whether the retirement nest egg can last that long.

A non issue, if people die earlier.

I find it really strange that a PR cannot find a job in Singapore. With everything happening these days to make it tough for foreigners, I thought having a PR means you are already half way into the company. Besides, being a PR, you can start a business and become your own boss. I have friends havi...

Always have been, even as PR.

It truly felt like home, only after being a citizen.

I don’t disagree with OP that Singapore is expensive. I have seen it over and over, industries getting shipped out of here based on cost pressures. If it wasn’t so, this island would have still remained as it is, a toy making hub as it was in the 70s. Let it run its course. The strong currency has i...

Today, CNA Insider aired an episode of Talking Point on Youtube on Unemployment in 30s in Singapore. In the interview, it was mentioned that the interviewees' roles were made redundant as their teams in Singapore were dismissed. Most comments (from the locals I suppose) are directed at foreign tale...

I just read an article on the current unemployment of the latest batch of graduates from the 4 local universities. It is now at 20%, which is the highest in recent history. As usual, many locals blame it on foreigners working here. You know, the "FT steal our jobs" "PAP opens floodgate" kind of arg...

Gotta make a punt on several factors

1. Good jobs?
2. Population growth?
3. Johor - Sg connectivity?

Look at HK with regards to the 3 factors.
Point 3 wud be shenzhen-HK connectivity

Look at NZ with regards to the 2 factors.

Both are suffering declines.

I have no crystal ball. Unfortunately.

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Tue, 07 Jan 2025 6:57 pm

Actually, the fact that Singaporeans have the lowest fertility rate and don't want to have kids, actually tells you everything you need to know about the "privilege" of being born in Singapore, doesn't it?

It’s prevalent amongst East Asians though. Korea, Japan, Taiwan…

Being bottom percentile any where is horrible. Being top percentile any where is great. So let’s ignore the tails and talk about the middle of the bell curve. I think there’s a chance your future generations may end up. “Everyone wishes for success, but there’s no guarantees” So the question you shl...

https://www.newsweek.com/justin-trudeau-admits-immigration-mistakes-canada-changes-policy-1988094 Game changer This had been telegraphed for some time. It was also easy to foresee some of the challenges Canada is now dealing with (many of the issues/problems are common across countries). The doors ...

https://www.newsweek.com/justin-trudeau ... cy-1988094

Game changer

Sentosa is definitely an under rated and undervalued place..with its biggest mall just a short drive and business district located so close, I believe it'll start to shine and rise soon cos mainland prices are already quite high.. Even in the suburbs. and the brani sentosa plan, it can only get bet...

Been having conversations with some ex colleagues and many were predicting Singapore Property market will crash soon.. But by looking at how prices escalated during covid, I doubt so? What are your views? Segregated market. Price of properties with high concentration of locals remain well supported...