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Full-Time Grab Driver With NUS Degree Claims Older & Qualified S’poreans Lack Job Opportunities​

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By Fayyadhah Zainalabiden - 1 Dec 2022, 8:48 pm

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48-Year-Old Grab Driver Laments Lack Of Job Opportunities For Singaporeans​

In a competitive society like Singapore, job opportunities may be hard to come by, even if you have decent qualifications.
A 48-year-old Grab driver knows that predicament too well, having attained a degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Now driving full-time, he shares the struggles of securing a traditional career, especially at his age.
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Little did he know that he was venting his frustrations to politician Jeffrey Khoo from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP).

Grab driver shares struggles finding job opportunities in Singapore​

On Thursday (1 Dec), PSP member Jeffrey Khoo took to Facebook to share an exchange he had with a Grab driver.

Source: Jeffrey Khoo 邱宝忠 on Facebook
Dubbing it “a sad ride”, he noted that the driver was a graduate and former NUS Society (NUSS) member who “has fallen on hard times”.
He was apparently struggling so much at one point that he had to sell his membership.
Prior to being a driver, Mr Khoo claimed that the 48-year-old man was a Commercial Director at a multinational company (MNC).
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He allegedly left that job to pursue a personal venture which failed after three to four years. Thereafter, he struggled to secure a job and has been driving for Grab for several years since.
At this juncture, Mr Khoo wrote that the driver “feels all hope is lost to find full-time employment”.

No time to attend courses as there’s family to support​

When asked if he has tried to upgrade his skills, the driver explained that he has no time to attend courses.
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Describing the driver’s situation, Mr Khoo stated,

With children to feed and bills to pay, he has no choice but to drive as much as possible to increase income…He further mentioned that he needs a job now and not “higher potential for a job” by acquiring more training.

Considering his age and experience, the driver supposed that he could qualify for a people management role.
But if he were to attain new skill sets, he may have to start from a lower level. Sharing his observations that most managerial positions fall to foreigners instead, Mr Khoo implied the driver’s frustrations that qualified Singaporeans are losing out.
Before exiting the vehicle at his destination, Mr Khoo assured the driver that change will come and told him not to give up.
His post garnered countless comments from netizens who acknowledged the driver’s challenges and even echoed them too.

Former diplomat Tommy Koh also chimed in to lament that ageism is a problem for people in the driver’s age group.

Source: Facebook
Mr Khoo concurred, saying that those above 40 often seem “less valuable” in the workforce.
Do you agree with their opinions on the subject matter? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

 

[Leongsam]

Full-Time Grab Driver With NUS Degree Claims Older & Qualified S’poreans Lack Job Opportunities​

FEATURED SOCIAL ISSUES
Upskilling takes time and could mean restarting at a lower level.
By Fayyadhah Zainalabiden - 1 Dec 2022, 8:48 pm

ADVERTISEMENT

48-Year-Old Grab Driver Laments Lack Of Job Opportunities For Singaporeans​

In a competitive society like Singapore, job opportunities may be hard to come by, even if you have decent qualifications.
A 48-year-old Grab driver knows that predicament too well, having attained a degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Now driving full-time, he shares the struggles of securing a traditional career, especially at his age.
ADVERTISEMENT

Little did he know that he was venting his frustrations to politician Jeffrey Khoo from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP).

Grab driver shares struggles finding job opportunities in Singapore​

On Thursday (1 Dec), PSP member Jeffrey Khoo took to Facebook to share an exchange he had with a Grab driver.

Source: Jeffrey Khoo 邱宝忠 on Facebook
Dubbing it “a sad ride”, he noted that the driver was a graduate and former NUS Society (NUSS) member who “has fallen on hard times”.
He was apparently struggling so much at one point that he had to sell his membership.
Prior to being a driver, Mr Khoo claimed that the 48-year-old man was a Commercial Director at a multinational company (MNC).
ADVERTISEMENT

He allegedly left that job to pursue a personal venture which failed after three to four years. Thereafter, he struggled to secure a job and has been driving for Grab for several years since.
At this juncture, Mr Khoo wrote that the driver “feels all hope is lost to find full-time employment”.

No time to attend courses as there’s family to support​

When asked if he has tried to upgrade his skills, the driver explained that he has no time to attend courses.
ADVERTISEMENT


Describing the driver’s situation, Mr Khoo stated,

Considering his age and experience, the driver supposed that he could qualify for a people management role.
But if he were to attain new skill sets, he may have to start from a lower level. Sharing his observations that most managerial positions fall to foreigners instead, Mr Khoo implied the driver’s frustrations that qualified Singaporeans are losing out.
Before exiting the vehicle at his destination, Mr Khoo assured the driver that change will come and told him not to give up.
His post garnered countless comments from netizens who acknowledged the driver’s challenges and even echoed them too.

Former diplomat Tommy Koh also chimed in to lament that ageism is a problem for people in the driver’s age group.

Source: Facebook
Mr Khoo concurred, saying that those above 40 often seem “less valuable” in the workforce.
Do you agree with their opinions on the subject matter? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

All these claims of ageism are a load of bollocks. Take this guy for example he was gainfully employed well into his 80s which proves beyond all doubt that people are willing to hire sinkies regardless of age as long as they are capable of doing the job.

 

[LaoHongBiscuit]

he vote who in g.e.?

 

[LexLuthor]

All these claims of ageism are a load of bollocks. Take this guy for example he was gainfully employed well into his 80s which proves beyond all doubt that people are willing to hire sinkies regardless of age as long as they are capable of doing the job.

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This old man too, if his son had not sabo him he would still be gainfully employed:

 

[syed putra]

Guy resigned on his own free will to start a business. Normslly this will be the last employers would want to hire as managers. He will have to start from tne bottom again unless he has some skills as consultants which those in the particular industry would require.

 

[Rogue Trader]

Who did he voted for?

 

[Devil Within]

NUS degree is overrated. He would have had a better chance of a management position had he gone to some US or Aust uni.

 

[borom]

How do NUS always get top ranking amongst universities when its graduates cannot compete against graduates from India, Pinoyland, Malaysia and even Burma?
This shows that the ranking are rubbish.
Based on ability to get jobs here, the top universities should be from CECAland, Pinoyland, Mudland and Burma .
You want evidence- just look at these local graduates in our cabinet and see how they have performed - I rest my case

 

[Leungsam]

All these claims of ageism are a load of bollocks. Take this guy for example he was gainfully employed well into his 80s which proves beyond all doubt that people are willing to hire sinkies regardless of age as long as they are capable of doing the job.

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[Patriotmissile]

When he was a CD in an MNC did he save? Or he splurged on depreciating items? He would not have become a chauffeur if he spent wisely and knowingly. It is a common fact that MNC likes to sack locals in times of "restructure".

 

[creampie]

 

[blackmondy]

NUS degree is overrated. He would have had a better chance of a management position had he gone to some US or Aust uni.

NUS is more famous for its hardworking perverts than their degrees.

 

[rushifa666]

How do NUS always get top ranking amongst universities when its graduates cannot compete against graduates from India, Pinoyland, Malaysia and even Burma?
This shows that the ranking are rubbish.
Based on ability to get jobs here, the top universities should be from CECAland, Pinoyland, Mudland and Burma .
You want evidence- just look at these local graduates in our cabinet and see how they have performed - I rest my case

They got it by hiring old dying professors to write thesis. Nothing to do with quality. If you think nus is top 20 you are fucked in the head

 

[red amoeba]

no one comes close to him. Gainfully working and offering to work.