Who am I ?

I have been working in oversea for more than 7 years now in two different countries. As our pasture at home are not green enough, we seek opportunity to get oversea job where possible. Some would say "brain drain" for mother country while host nation residents say immigrant workers. Being a worker from third world country, I could be easily called a foreign worker. No matter what kind of post I am working with. The host residents would name expatriates to those coming from first world nations. Some say FT (Foreign Talents) while other name Cheap Workers. Anyway, we all have to thank host country for letting us stay here and work because we can't deny the fact that there are greener pasture here than our home land.

I got surprised to read recent survey's found that Singaporean view immigrant workers in three categories. They are leap frogs, hungry immigrants and immigrant scroungers. All seem correct despite a bit pessimistic for guest workers here. It would be a happier world if the people are optimistic even in the circumstance of uncertainty. Dr. Terence Chong, a senior fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, explained the definition of said labels as follow:-

A "leap frog" is a new citizen or permanent resident that Singaporeans feel has access to benefits without contributing to what Singapore has become today or doing national service.

The "hungry immigrant" leaves Singaporeans feeling inadequate in comparison - such as being not hungry enough or lacking certain skills.

The "immigrant scroungers" are those perceived as merely using Singapore as a stepping stone to other countries like the United States.

I am leaving in puzzle after reading the article that is published in local free paper. Just wondering where should I stand with the new gauge of immigrants defined by locals. I would like to assure locals that we are just a guest of Singapore with temporary stay and not every immigrant workers has the same attitude that you all accuse. If your nation is supposed to be a dynamic metropolitan city, it'ld be better suit for you to change your mindset towards migrants. At the end of the days, we all have to gone and left everything we own for next life. Then it's not worthy to be proud of where we are born or living in. God will surely bless to those who has a kind-heart towards people especially inferiors.

(source: Today news dated on 22/05/2012)