Think the issue for me would be that the gov seems to be unwilling, or too slow, to take up the next step. Have to give them credit for developing us from 3rd to 1st world in 30+ years, but surely now the next step must be democratization, free speech, income equality etc.

Here’s a bunch of bullcrap of Singapore spending the last 30 years building the “ideal citizen” that doesn’t spit and litter and how Singapore’s kindness movement is a cultural success…..No one knows how much fear is driven into all these “campaigns.”

Right, Singaporeans don’t spit? Singaporean’s don’t litter? Give me a break. I have seen my fair share of spit and litter everywhere. We do have a tip top cleaning crew that is paid little to nothing to do the dirty job.

Yes, we did have COURTEOUS campaigns like Mr Lion but does it really mean Singaporeans are all courteous and kind? I think there’s a bunch of snobs in the air right now in Singapore more than before.

Forgive my rant…but this is such a big lie of Singapore being a kind city, yes, kind to tourists but definitely NOT to Singaporeans.

The article says Taxi Drivers are a good barometer of national discourse… and the driver said that these campaigns work(?) because the law makes people kind? So fear makes people kind? We need laws to make people kind? Come on….

My friend’s dad died in TTSH following a minor heart attack and had to wait at ER for more than 20 hours after trying to admit himself and telling the staff he is having a heart attack. Kindness?

Old seniors having to collect cardboards for survival, is that kindness?

I can give many more examples but I don’t want to discredit those who are actually kind. I have came across kind people but in no way is Singapore’s Kindness Standard a success.

I think one VERY important aspect to this discussion has not been mentioned. Many MANY friends advise that whatever choice I may make, I should not give up my citizenship, because if whatever I plan fail, I can still come back to Singapore and be guaranteed a job, and a decent life. I trust half of Singapore thinks this way.

I think, if you’re gonna dive, then give it all you got. Your (unborn) children deserve better, even if you think you don’t.

That said, I’m trying very hard to break free myself. I’m 20 and not at all rich. Can anyone advise on how best to emigrate? Currently I’m thinking of studying abroad for my Bachelor’s and stay on.

However, I am still inclined to agree with Aaron

I went to college in Texas, got told to come home cos mom thought it was best. She is now regretting it and frankly, even though I do not blame her, I’d wish she was more opened minded then.

Now i am struggling to get my PR for the land of Oz and because of the economy, they have basically closed the door. What could have been a 15 month wait is now a 3 year wait.

I regretted my decision for coming back since day one. And most of the friends I had in college who are from here…. they either never came back or left after coming back for a few years.

When you have a taste of what real living is, you will realize that this is not even half life you have here.