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[Sg] - Garbage collectors in Singapore earn between S$5,000 to S$10,000 per month
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S'pore Garbage Collector Claims Job Pays Minimum S$5K/Month, Says It's An Honest Living
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Ignoring the naysayers, this young garbage collector chose the job to save up for his family.
By Iqmall Hayat - 6 May 2023, 3:18 pm
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The sentiments towards those working in the waste disposal industry in Singapore have never been the best.
Some folks from the older generations would even scare kids into studying by telling them they’ll be dumpster diving for a living if they didn’t hit the books.
However, recently on a local podcast, a 23-year-old garbage collector provided a little insight into his unique job.
In a short clip uploaded on TikTok, the man claims that someone in his profession can earn S$5,000 monthly.
And that amount is the minimum, as the man went on to say that it could go up to upwards of S$8,000.
Taking the frank approach, the garbage collector says that it was for the money.
He then elaborates that his supervisor possesses a Master’s degree, while his colleagues ride BMW motorbikes.
Going back to the salary, the young man claims that folks can earn S$5,000 minimally in his line of work.
On the other end of the spectrum, he says it can even go as high as upwards of S$8,000 a month.
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Hearing that, the man explains, ” Of course, it’s embarrassing. At the end of the day, it’s still about the money. It’s an honest living.”
And although he gets negative comments from his friends and family, the man says he ignores them and remains focused on saving money for his family.
Seeing the conversation veer into a sombre mood, one of the hosts asks how he got used to the putrid odours while working.
Laughing it off, the garbage collector says that it only took him a day to acclimatise himself to the smell.
One commenter specifically pointed out that garbage truck drivers are paid handsomely.
Meanwhile, another commenter brought up the point that these drivers have to be vigilant as a small accident on the road could lead to a sizable deduction in their salary.
Apart from that, another user expressed their respect towards the young man in the podcast.
They applauded his ability to work in any job as long as he was making an honest living.
While those working in garbage disposal may still face a stigma, it’s heartening to see that there are conversations debunking some stereotypes.
After all, these individuals are the ones providing an essential service to society.
mustsharenews.com
Ignoring the naysayers, this young garbage collector chose the job to save up for his family.
By Iqmall Hayat - 6 May 2023, 3:18 pm
https://t.me/mustsharenews
The sentiments towards those working in the waste disposal industry in Singapore have never been the best.
Some folks from the older generations would even scare kids into studying by telling them they’ll be dumpster diving for a living if they didn’t hit the books.
However, recently on a local podcast, a 23-year-old garbage collector provided a little insight into his unique job.
In a short clip uploaded on TikTok, the man claims that someone in his profession can earn S$5,000 monthly.
And that amount is the minimum, as the man went on to say that it could go up to upwards of S$8,000.
Garbage collector debunks waste disposal job stereotypes
According to the two-minute clip on TikTok, the hosts of TheCommonFolks podcast ask the man why he’d decided to become a garbage collector at a young age.Taking the frank approach, the garbage collector says that it was for the money.
He then elaborates that his supervisor possesses a Master’s degree, while his colleagues ride BMW motorbikes.
Going back to the salary, the young man claims that folks can earn S$5,000 minimally in his line of work.
On the other end of the spectrum, he says it can even go as high as upwards of S$8,000 a month.
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Says it’s an honest living despite negative perceptions
The hosts then say that although the money sounds great, they can’t help but feel embarrassed if they were in his shoes.Hearing that, the man explains, ” Of course, it’s embarrassing. At the end of the day, it’s still about the money. It’s an honest living.”
And although he gets negative comments from his friends and family, the man says he ignores them and remains focused on saving money for his family.
Seeing the conversation veer into a sombre mood, one of the hosts asks how he got used to the putrid odours while working.
Laughing it off, the garbage collector says that it only took him a day to acclimatise himself to the smell.
Others echo his sentiments
While some in the comments questioned the validity of his claims, others came forward to say that it’s possible to earn a high salary in the waste disposal industry.One commenter specifically pointed out that garbage truck drivers are paid handsomely.
Meanwhile, another commenter brought up the point that these drivers have to be vigilant as a small accident on the road could lead to a sizable deduction in their salary.
Apart from that, another user expressed their respect towards the young man in the podcast.
They applauded his ability to work in any job as long as he was making an honest living.
Remains an essential service
Kudos to the young man for speaking up about his industry and taking on a job with the right intentions.While those working in garbage disposal may still face a stigma, it’s heartening to see that there are conversations debunking some stereotypes.
After all, these individuals are the ones providing an essential service to society.
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Posted earlier liao :
https://www.sammyboy.com/threads/sg...between-s-5-000-to-s-10-000-per-month.340425/
https://www.sammyboy.com/threads/sg...between-s-5-000-to-s-10-000-per-month.340425/
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Value for money compared to 2 million to the CAQ.
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I am in the wrong line.
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Another stupid attempt to glamorise blue collar jobs and soften the impact of a degree pursuit ? Fuck the wayang lah. Until the day we see a non U grad as minister.
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You get plenty of those in jiu hu.
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You are in the same line; you are the garbage
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It breaks my heart to see all that food waste i delivered discarded in such a manner
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So some of u clowns here actually earn less than a garbage collector?
Or is that what they are trying to get u to believe? Haha… no point highlighting a few examples when the average salary for that role is not the case.
Or is that what they are trying to get u to believe? Haha… no point highlighting a few examples when the average salary for that role is not the case.
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I am still waiting for the feel good story about a security guard pulling in $20k per month and driving a BMW
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SOS knows a migrant worker who became a sewage installation specialist and take home >$7000.
Dirty jobs pays well in developed economies, fishmongers are also known to make $8000-12000 a month
Dirty jobs pays well in developed economies, fishmongers are also known to make $8000-12000 a month
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That pay range for garbage collectors in Singapore really surprised me. It shows how important their work is. A while back, I needed some heavy furniture cleared out after a move, and a friend suggested itspurgepros. They were fantastic! The team showed up on time, and it felt great knowing I was supporting local junk removal professionals. They handled everything quickly and made the process super easy. I was impressed by how friendly they were, too. It's always nice to see people who take pride in their jobs, especially in roles that often go unnoticed. So yeah, it’s great to see that garbage collectors get recognized for their hard work!
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In order words fresh grad not even worth garbage man pay
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I had no idea garbage collectors in Singapore could earn between S$5,000 to S$10,000 a month! That’s pretty impressive, especially for a job many people don’t think twice about.
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