TODAY my sister in-law will come to lion city with the prospect of getting a job. Just like other foreign workers, she has to pass all the barrier if she is about to succeed her mission. As we all know that there is no other time than post CNY days for any job seeker. Under the usual circumstance, we have to agree with the higher probability for job hunter. However, this year is going to be a strange year for foreign workers in the wake of 2012 budget. The latest budget brought one apparent cruel package towards foreign workers as well as SMEs bosses. The foreign workers levies is to be raised while dependency ceiling ration decreased to 20% from current 25% for construction sector. The same manner apply to manufacturing and servicing sector that hit rock due to their labor-intensive nature. The good news is some MPs and local business men calling budget too much to handle to them. Despite the budget bring several schemes to raise productivity, most of the employers feel they can't raise productivity over the night. They need time to practice. The major reason behind the policy change is to create better chance for unemployed locals who keep noisy towards government policy makers.
In fact, foreign workers are working in the jobs that most of locals shy away from. They are plugging in the gap in those 3D works. Some SMEs know it's mission impossible to convince locals to work those hard works with long hours. But the government has shown how much they have taken into consideration for the benefit of its people despite the voices from some walk of life. Anyway, the recent policy change will definitely affect on foreign workers especially on the new comers. Nowadays, we heard a lot unsuccessful work passes application around us. Besides, even some existing work pass holders unable to extend their expired pass. It doesn't matter how much the employer need them in some cases. I'm sure the new requirements to qualify for work pass has made those job expectant hard to meet.
In this circumstance, my sister arrives on with the recognized diploma and 5 years local experience. We hope for her success while expecting the worst. Currently we could pray hardest for her luck drive well to get grant visa when she enter Singapore this evening. Later on, we'll see how and the time will tell us her destiny sooner or later. May all job hunters get favorable result amid turbulent job market.
In fact, foreign workers are working in the jobs that most of locals shy away from. They are plugging in the gap in those 3D works. Some SMEs know it's mission impossible to convince locals to work those hard works with long hours. But the government has shown how much they have taken into consideration for the benefit of its people despite the voices from some walk of life. Anyway, the recent policy change will definitely affect on foreign workers especially on the new comers. Nowadays, we heard a lot unsuccessful work passes application around us. Besides, even some existing work pass holders unable to extend their expired pass. It doesn't matter how much the employer need them in some cases. I'm sure the new requirements to qualify for work pass has made those job expectant hard to meet.
In this circumstance, my sister arrives on with the recognized diploma and 5 years local experience. We hope for her success while expecting the worst. Currently we could pray hardest for her luck drive well to get grant visa when she enter Singapore this evening. Later on, we'll see how and the time will tell us her destiny sooner or later. May all job hunters get favorable result amid turbulent job market.
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