I could write an extremely long article on my experiences in getting work or a job here, but forget it; years ago, when I was 'preaching' the ills of a government that has been too long in power, nobody wants to listen. I was labeled "harbinger of bad tidings' & others names. Never mind, many are experiencing it today & I have left the loop & unshackle myself from the salaried work & being my own boss.
If the new graduates can't find work, how about those from 35 years of age upwards, those from 50years upwards....do not get cheated by the articles written in the local presses on jobs for graduates for the whatever age..they will catch a few, willing to help them sell the "feel good" spirits.
I have registered in the government agency that find you work, before they were known as careers@gov & whatever the name is today..for many years I updated my profile, change my needs & salary expectation to as low as $800....it had never found me any work...& I have tried those listed in that job sites...a few examples of getting turned away, even I asked for a salary of $1,100 later $800, " you are too old for the job", " you are too qualified", " you are too experience", "this is a young people environment", " this is a woman only work place"....
On top of that, I have attended interviews in companies that have, many " Indian Nationals", " Filipinos", " Mostly Malaysians" etc...
Why don't we all just join the PAP after we graduate, or join their affiliate PA....or the government service & the GLC's....since these are the only organization that offer, lifelong titanium rice bowls jobs...& in bad economic environments, you still can f#$^$^k up the job, you do not get sack & still receive bonuses...
Why don't we all WORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT.....