First, people complained about foreign workers snatching away cleaning jobs from locals, especially the elderly. Then they highlighted the presence of the elderly at shops picking up recyclables for a living. Next they suggested how sad to see the elderly working as cleaners or in fast food joints, e.g McD.
I am really sick of the accusation that all these are the work of Singapore government. These oppositions can really blame!
First of, what is so darn wrong about the above jobs? The elderly has pride and they would rather work than beg. Furthermore, their jobs are decent and nothing to be ashamed of. Who are you to show your pitiful face to them when they walk tall? If you think their jobs are pathetic, what type of job suits them? Which company, whose boss are willing to employ them, and at what level?
Some elderly end up with cleaning job because they lacked education. They could have dropped out due to financial problem (or bad choices). The latters’ problem are their own problem. Who are you to show pity and start accusations, and barking the wrong tree? Education is by law a requisite for family, but after high school (or sec), dropping out is no crime and the government can’t do a thing!
Some elderly worked because they are lonely at home, esp. when kids are grown and working. Few elderly are alone because they were childless and also due to passing of their spouse. Fewer are due to mental problem and difficulty for their children or spouse to control them and hence they wander. How are any of these anyone’s fault?
Mind you, there are a handful who ended up lonely (or pathetic) because they were BAD parents and abusive spouses. Due to karma, they are lonely because they drove off their loved ones long ago. Who are you to blame all these problems to the government?
If you can’t help the above people, don’t start the blame game. If you sincerely want to help, write the the government of your suggestions and volunteer to help. Be constructive, rather than barking incoherently.
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