[Poll]Hammer Gang say locals face disadvantage, Lightning Gang say No FT you mati

[Ahwhye]

communication is just a small prob, international sign language aka finger-pointing can do most of the time. What i cannot tahan is the way these chaps cook, ever once tried one hongkong style roast meat and double-boiled soup that was so out-of-the-worldly salty and oily, just like some northern/western china food sure close shop soon one....

 

I have hard time communicating with the PRC in foodcourts,hawker ctrs etc.They don't understand what I'm talking.Last weekend, this ah pek was ordering his dessert at a foodcourt.The PRC don't understand ah pek's dialect.KNN don't know if anyone of you encounter similar experience?

[Ahwhye]

Only if you can afford their rates ....

 

dun worry, they are here to compete on the cost front, very much like the factory workers, kopitiam chefs, toilet cleaners, beer ladies etc...they drive the cost so low that local all cannot fight.....of course I cannot say the same about the truely Talented one lah ....

[Papajack]

ya,even the cashiers at some petrol kiosks are from PRC,got problem communicating with them...in the end the singaporean staff have to scold them in front of customers...

[Ahwhye]

tell that to those millions-dolars men, they will tell you "see, i am right, be gladful, FT has indeed created some full-time job for you peasants. For those who cannot accept the FT realities, of course there is only one way...out lor"

 

yes, FT r indeed replacing locals.

 

my mil used to be on yrly renewable contractual basis for 1 of the prominently located hotel. however, due to the fact that it is "cheaper" to employ FT, they r letting her as well as her colleagues (all locals) go.

 

for those who has not completed their contract, the hotel offered a contract to the locals where they do not get the benefits of a full-time worker but hv to fulfill the working hrs of a full-time worker. now, only FT are full-time whereas locals r on part-time.

 

so for those who buy FT are good, sooner or later, u or yr offsprings might not hv a job to speak of in future.

Edited May 1, 2008 by Ahwhye

[Nkps]

yes, FT r indeed replacing locals.

 

my mil used to be on yrly renewable contractual basis for 1 of the prominently located hotel. however, due to the fact that it is "cheaper" to employ FT, they r letting her as well as her colleagues (all locals) go.

 

for those who has not completed their contract, the hotel offered a contract to the locals where they do not get the benefits of a full-time worker but hv to fulfill the working hrs of a full-time worker. now, only FT are full-time whereas locals r on part-time.

 

so for those who buy FT are good, sooner or later, u or yr offsprings might not hv a job to speak of in future.

 

mai compram lah, there is nothing u can do....

[Dipstick]

I have hard time communicating with the PRC in foodcourts,hawker ctrs etc.They don't understand what I'm talking.Last weekend, this ah pek was ordering his dessert at a foodcourt.The PRC don't understand ah pek's dialect.KNN don't know if anyone of you encounter similar experience?

 

Me also have same problem with PRCs. Me no speak "putong hua", only speak hokkien and engrish. Feel like SGP slowly becoming SAR of China........KNN

[Apollo]

try practising this...

 

服务员，水饺一碗多少钱

 

then this

 

服务员，睡觉一晚多少钱

 

then do it both together in the fastest way..

[Apollo]

This is a good one, never know he can be so funny..... , tell that to the neighbourhood kopi-soh and tiger beer auntie, they sure peng.....

 

 

 

 

Third, many SMEs do not make good profits, especially the neighbourhood shops. If they can hire some foreign workers in addition to the locals, they can reduce their business costs; otherwise, they may have to go out of business. Thier Singaporean employees will then lose their jobs.

 

PM Lee said the Government is controlling the inflow of foreign workers, by setting limits on the proportion of foreign workers they can hire and imposing a levy. This gives Singaporean workers the edge in competing for jobs.

 

'Overall, our policies are creating many job opportunities for Singaporeans,' he added.

 

 

http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2...ry_232960.html

 

 

 

i was wondering how they made up the statistics of so many blowjob opportunities for singapore?

 

do they send their surveyors down geylang to find out?

[Kingcopa]

Like in my industry, local asking for at least 3-4K plus benefits, but FT willingly to 2.5K flat. If u boss, who would u employ?

[Juniorsg]

what if the ministers job are being outsource to FT?

what will they say?

[Kingcopa]

Some of the Minister and MO are FT what

[Leepee]

I think the 'older' Singaporeans are disadvantaged as they are 'stuck' here with HDB and car loans. So lan lan have to endure the humiliation of FT taking over their jobs.

I am sure the fresh/young graduates can see thru this problems, and many are leaving Singapore en mass. Not getting stuck with 30yr HDB loans, etc, living the way of the FT mentality aka "Anytime not happy, just pack up and leave here"

 

The situation is changing, the fresh and young Singaporeans will turn the table around in another 4-8 years time.

I am sure the next two erections will be turning points.

 

When the old man is no more, miw will surely have more internal problems. In fact the slapping of the son case was the prove already. The old lee is still holding everyones balls tightly for now. Just wait....when miw can't receive anymore tips from the old man, internal rife and mistakes will be more common and who knows what will Singapore become.

[Zanter]

As much as i dont like some of the things Lightening does, I like their reply to Hammer, which is OK to prove it works 1st start with all ur FT workers working in ur estate . Hammer drop balls I think

[Apollo]

i follow the law lor... must get NTUC ones...

 

Nee Tua U Chiam....

[Patwong]

===Quote===

The PM gave three reasons:

First, foreign workers are hardworking and willing to work long hours. By hiring them, coffee shops can open late, or even 24 hours, round the clock.

Second and more importantly, with the help of foreign workers, airport, seaport, factories, offices, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets can offer better service and business hours: 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, they can run their operations, service their customers, and so strengthen Singapore's overall competitiveness.

 

Third, many SMEs do not make good profits, especially the neighbourhood shops. If they can hire some foreign workers in addition to the locals, they can reduce their business costs; otherwise, they may have to go out of business. Thier Singaporean employees will then lose their jobs.

 

PM Lee said the Government is controlling the inflow of foreign workers, by setting limits on the proportion of foreign workers they can hire and imposing a levy. This gives Singaporean workers the edge in competing for jobs.

 

'Overall, our policies are creating many job opportunities for Singaporeans,' he added. ===Unquote===

 

From the above, i think PM is refering more to the job created that Sporean do not want to take. Spore, as a developed country, the citizens also developed to become 'higher class' people. Look at the toilets janitors, they are either the foreigners or elder people that still leads a humble life and find cleaning toilet is ok = honest living.

Ask any sporean below 50years-old (i think), would they want to take the job. Maybe, dont talk about cleaning toilet. How about job created in the retail industry, many Sporean also shun this type tof job due to longer working hours and need to work wkends.

[Porker]

The lancing cat above you enjoys cleaning toilets and I'm very sure he's below 50

[Ahwhye]

hello, in this sillyland, we dun use 服务员, we use 小姐.....hahaaahahhaaa

 

 

 

try practising this...

 

服务员，水饺一碗多少钱

 

then this

 

服务员，睡觉一晚多少钱

 

then do it both together in the fastest way..

[Apollo]

1st -- he probably implying his team is not hardworking. yes, remember tat complacent ministar who went shopping ard food court hunting down patrons and karcheow them whilst pple still eating. he sud hv been displaced by a FT who willing to working longer, go into jungle and get the limping terrorist with his own bare hands.

 

Second and more importantly, with the help of foreign workers, we may not even need to pay his PMO in excess of $200 mil a year to run it. inside 1 PrimaryStar and 2 ministar and 2 PastPrime stars. the FT team will offer better service and longer operational hours: 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, they can run their operations, blah blah blah, and so strengthen Singapore's overall competitiveness.