I work in the equities department of a foreign investment bank. Every morning we gather downstairs for department breakfast before trading hours start. I dare not even bring up the topic of FT at all! Why?
MD is foreigner. The 2 directly below him also foreigners. My colleagues are also foreigners (if you are in the finance industry.. you know which type of foreigner dominate the banks now)
The other day they were making fun of how easy it is to get Citizenship. One commented that he don't even know the Singapore pledge, less so the National Anthem. I hear them discuss about politics and also bitch about the average Singapore.
I am a minority in my own country. Recently when there was a job opening in my department, they 2 fellas straight from India. Expat package. Bank even have to pay for their housing rent (Btw, they stay at upmarket condo in the CBD)
Too bad like most Singaporeans I can only complain. Every morning twist toes listening to the FT's conversations. .
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