Redditer: Another Sgn family affected by jobs moving to Msia

[Tree]

Another Sgn family affected by jobs moving to Msia​

The past week has been rough for my family.

My dad had been acting different recently. He is quieter than usual, distant n constantly stares at his phone after work. My mum kept asking if something was wrong but he just brush it off and say he was tired.

A few days ago, we finally found out why when he broke down. He was laid off after the company he worked for decided to move production to Msia. My dad is the sole breadwinner of our family. My mum is disabled n unable to work. My sister and I are still studying and depend on him financially.

People always say theres financial assistance available. Maybe there is but anyone who has actually needed it knows it doesnnt magically solve everything like school fee, transport, groceries, utilities n medical expenses that dont disappear overnight.

What legit frustrates me is that my dad did everything society and this govt tells you to do. Worked hard for years, paid taxes, contribute to CPF, raised a family n stayed loyal to his company. Yet all it takes is one decision to move jobs elsewhere and suddenly our family’s future becomes uncertain.

Every election, we’re told Sgns will be protected and that good jobs will be created for locals. But when I look at my dad sitting at the dining table wondering how hes going to support the family and pay next month bills, I cant help but wonder what that protection actually means.

Maybe there are economic reasons or maybe companies have to do whats best for business or maybe my family is just unlucky policies dont work in favour of us. For families like mine, those explanations dont make paying the bills any easier.

I know 65% of Sgns voted for the current govt. Thats their choice but this week has left me wondering whether ordinary Sgn workers are really as protected as we’re constantly told they are.

 

[Tree]

This is the result of voting PAP in every GE. Isn't it?

 

[rocket]

Another Sgn family affected by jobs moving to Msia​

The past week has been rough for my family.

My dad had been acting different recently. He is quieter than usual, distant n constantly stares at his phone after work. My mum kept asking if something was wrong but he just brush it off and say he was tired.

A few days ago, we finally found out why when he broke down. He was laid off after the company he worked for decided to move production to Msia. My dad is the sole breadwinner of our family. My mum is disabled n unable to work. My sister and I are still studying and depend on him financially.

People always say theres financial assistance available. Maybe there is but anyone who has actually needed it knows it doesnnt magically solve everything like school fee, transport, groceries, utilities n medical expenses that dont disappear overnight.

What legit frustrates me is that my dad did everything society and this govt tells you to do. Worked hard for years, paid taxes, contribute to CPF, raised a family n stayed loyal to his company. Yet all it takes is one decision to move jobs elsewhere and suddenly our family’s future becomes uncertain.

Every election, we’re told Sgns will be protected and that good jobs will be created for locals. But when I look at my dad sitting at the dining table wondering how hes going to support the family and pay next month bills, I cant help but wonder what that protection actually means.

Maybe there are economic reasons or maybe companies have to do whats best for business or maybe my family is just unlucky policies dont work in favour of us. For families like mine, those explanations dont make paying the bills any easier.

I know 65% of Sgns voted for the current govt. Thats their choice but this week has left me wondering whether ordinary Sgn workers are really as protected as we’re constantly told they are.

At this juncture of dad life now the expense so high. Jin cham

 

[Tree]

At this juncture of dad life now the expense so high. Jin cham

Yep. And it will be difficult for him to look for another job. I assume he is already in his mid 40s

 

[syed putra]

Maybe there is but anyone who has actually needed it knows it doesnnt magically solve everything like school fee, transport, groceries, utilities n medical expenses that dont disappear overnight.

School fees? Even in the US i think it's free.

 

[Dongyi]

What legit frustrates me is that my dad did everything society and this govt tells you to do. Worked hard for years, paid taxes, contribute to CPF, raised a family n stayed loyal to his company. Yet all it takes is one decision to move jobs elsewhere and suddenly our family’s future becomes uncertain.

Got pak zham or not ?

 

[rocket]

Yep. And it will be difficult for him to look for another job. I assume he is already in his mid 40s

If the kid wrote this. Likely 50plus to 60.

 

[Tree]

 

[searcher1]

 

[eatshitndie]

School fees? Even in the US i think it's free.

for k to grade 12 (k-12) or kindergarten 1 and 2 to high school (4 to 18 years old) but not free for college. must pay school fees plus tuition fees. many times more for out of state student.

 

[iluvgst]

TS vaxtards after complaining will still vote pap

 

[Boonsiong]

At this juncture of dad life now the expense so high. Jin cham

All men with wife and children must be prepared and believe that you will be retrenched and fired at any point of time

That is why I dare not to spend money

 

[KingFook Sr]

Yep. And it will be difficult for him to look for another job. I assume he is already in his mid 40s

For those in their 40s in SG, it is almost impossible to have a job once you are unemployed.
The situation is created by the PAP and they know it.