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The real question for Singaporeans: Hungry for what?
The goal posts have shifted for this generation. It’s no longer ticking off grades, but adapting to uncertainty.
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Singaporeans would be setting themselves up for disappointment if we insist on finding jobs that meet these expectations in the uncertain times today.
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Leong Chan-Hoong
As an educator, employer and board member on several international academic bodies, I have been asked from time to time if Singaporeans are motivated enough to compete aggressively in a globalised job market.
In the eyes of the world community, this is usually a rhetorical question as Singapore is often held up as a shining example of a no-nonsense, ultra-competitive society that is not only hungry for success, but also has a clear vision of what success means.
