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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.
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If Singapore wants to see a change in how skilled tradesmen are regarded, there must also be changes in social attitudes.
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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.
