Singaporeans Struggle with Full-Time Employment Amid Contractor Preference
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Singaporeans face challenges in securing full-time jobs as companies prefer cheaper contractors, with some being replaced by foreign workers from Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
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Singapore's job market has seen a shift towards contractual employment.
Singaporeans are finding it challenging to secure full-time employment as companies prefer hiring cheaper contractors. Azizul, a 38-year-old Singaporean, shared his experience of not getting his contract renewed as a lawyer, with his firm opting for a permanent replacement based in Kuala Lumpur. He has since pivoted to working as a physical trainer and live streamer.
Legal recruiter Lee Shulin, in a viral CNA podcast released on April 30, stated that companies are letting go of Singaporeans in favor of workers from Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. She also criticized Gen Z's communication skills, advising young employees to be paranoid about their future.
This trend highlights the challenges Singaporeans face in the job market, with a preference for contractual workers over full-time employees.
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Increased scrutiny of contractual hiring practices
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- What are the government's plans to address this trend?
- How widespread is this practice across other industries?
