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'Lack of self-awareness': Singapore recruiter hits back at criticism over 'hungrier' foreigners remark​

Many online have fervently responded that Lee's views did not reflect realities on the ground and lacking nuance.
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PUBLISHED ONMay 06, 2026 1:01 PMBYHELMY SA'AT








A Singapore-based recruiter has responded to online criticisms over her earlier remarks that companies prefer to hire foreign workers who are "hungrier" over locals.

Appearing on an episode of CNA's Deep Dive podcast posted on Tuesday (April 30), legal recruiter Lee Shulin said then that these foreigners are often "hungrier" than locals, adding that this reflects, in part, how some fresh graduates may lack certain necessary skills.

"The terrifying thing is that now a lot of Gen Z-ers, they cannot carry a conversation. And they can't even explain what they do to a stranger," she said then.


Some netizens pointed out then that her views did not reflect realities on the ground and lack nuance.

"I disagree with the statement 'foreign workers are hungrier'. They are merely more incentivised to work due to the higher exchange rate," said one netizen.

Another pointed out that the discussion left out a key representative: "But notice what's missing? Young people. Just a bunch of old folks bashing the younger generation without considering the young people's perspective."

Lee responds​

Lee subsequently uploaded her response video to netizens' reactions on her TikTok account on Monday.

In the video, she acknowledged that many were triggered as she had "hit a nerve".

She shared her own career vulnerability as the world in its current state of disruption is threatening many livelihoods.

"I'm worried about my livelihood and so should you," she said.

In a post on LinkedIn on Tuesday (May 4), Lee also pointed out that companies are moving headcounts out of Singapore not because they want
to - because they have to.

"This isn't about one generation. Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X — complacency doesn't discriminate," she said.

She added that the current market is unforgiving and "doesn't owe you anything".

"You can be offended by this video. Or you can do something about it. But only one of those changes your future," she concluded.

'Self-entitled, lack drive'​

One netizen, sharing that they have experience coaching individuals embarking on career switches, agreed with Lee's perspective on her LinkedIn post.

"There is a lack of self-awareness... Many were self-entitled, and lack the drive," they wrote.

Another netizen lamented the current state of the local workforce and blamed economic prosperity in shaping expectations that turned into feelings of entitlement without factoring in external shocks.

"Hiring and firing decisions are not made in isolation but with regional and global talent access in mind, particularly with open borders like our own," said another netizen.

"I totally agree, attitude is absolutely key. If people are getting triggered by that, it’s likely their guilt speaking," shared a netizen.

AsiaOne has reached out to Lee for comment

 

[syed putra]

She has the right yo freedom of speech and opinion. If dontch like, go back to china where both are curtailed.

 

[glockman]

It's the hard truth. But I squarely put the blame on the restrictive and self-censoring sg environment created by the pap's paternalistic (autocratic?) governing style and policies.

 

[laksaboy]

Just ignore these hot takes on TikTok. Many of them just want the hype and the monetization. In this case, 'controversy' is used to generate the hype.

 

[A Singaporean]

Did she say anything untrue ? Coolie gene Sinkies are the most disgusting people and thats why PAP fucks them all the time.