South China Morning Post
AsiaPac · 2 mins ago
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Singaporeans refute lack of hunger stereotype, warn of ‘self-fulfilling bias’ over jobs
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A Singapore-based lawyer describes employment precarity in the country's job market, where contract roles predominate over permanent positions, challenging stereotypes about Singaporean work hunger and suggesting systemic biases may be reinforcing employment instability.
Singaporeans refute lack of hunger stereotype, warn of ‘self-fulfilling bias’ over jobs
Azizul Kamal has spent a decade building his legal career in Singapore, but half of the time, he was hopping from one contract role to another in the industry.
“Every company seems to only want to hire contractors, because we’re cheaper for balance books. It’s very hard to find a full-time role,” the 38-year-old Singaporean said.
Azizul did not secure a third extension as a lawyer at his previous firm, after it found a permanent replacement based in Kuala Lumpur, he said. With bills to pay, he..
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