How would you respond if your graduate daughter dated a plumber?

The biggest challenge in remodelling Singapore society into a more egalitarian one that values hand and heart work lies in our mindsets.

If Singapore wants to see a change in how skilled tradesmen are regarded, there must also be changes in social attitudes. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY
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I recently had two experiences, which gave me a glimpse of why it might be hard to get locals into the plumbing trade.

Upon contacting a company I found online with good reviews to get a spray hose installed, a customer service officer sent a migrant worker.

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