Singapore, the Next Big Apple or Small Apple?

Singapore has changed a whole lot of deal comparing 10 years back, or maybe 15 years back.

When I was still a secondary student, it was quite rare to spot an Ang Moh(let’s exclude MNCs) or a PRC (People of Republic of China). I remembered that in my sec school days, I had a classmate from Hong Kong and the whole sec 2 were making a big fuzz, specially boys. They would come to my classroom to take a peek at her. Like visitors watching… let’s say… erm… thinking of a nice description… forget it, just some animals.

In the workforce, there were mainly only Singaporeans and Malaysians.

Now Singapore is a melting pot of all races and nationalities. There are Ang Mohs everywhere, even in public schools and heartland areas (in the past, usually see them in Orchard, Bukit Timah, etc) Ang Mohs setting up food stalls in coffeeshops.

Filipinos are no longer just lounge singers or maids, they are in corporate and customer services. Call centres, boutiques, cafes, restaurant and even management positions.

Speaking English to sales personnels is not enough, Mandarin is sometimes applied.

Indians are not just construction workers. Some of them are holding positions of V.P. in MNCs.

When I’m in the train, all different languages are filling up the train. On my left, some native dialect from China. On my right, tagalong. Behind me, “I can’t identify” European language. (Just trying to be abit drama. Kekeke…)

Singapore is getting more global and more diversify. We are getting to be like New York! And I have realized as I’m blogging away that I am competing with the WORLD!!! Life is tough, man….