tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post487873406718893777..comments2024-03-18T10:55:52.127-07:00Comments on Wink <br>and the world surprises you: Equal pay for equal work in Singapore?Winking Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-36389108755654530282013-07-16T22:39:13.940-07:002013-07-16T22:39:13.940-07:00Hi Anonymous on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6:10:00 AM,...Hi Anonymous on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6:10:00 AM,<br /><br />Please see my blog post in answer to a <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2013/04/the-art-of-bond-breaking.html" rel="nofollow">similar issue</a> below.<br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2013/04/the-art-of-bond-breaking.html<br /><br />Best Regards, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-33400852578687609802013-07-16T06:10:29.717-07:002013-07-16T06:10:29.717-07:00Hi WD, I was googling on breaking hospital sponsor...Hi WD, I was googling on breaking hospital sponsorship bond when I chanced upon your blog... I'm now facing this dilemma of wanting to break my bond in exchange for my career freedom.. Took up 3 yrs bond during my diploma in nursing.. After working for this hospital for 1yr 2mths, I just want to get out of this hellhole.. But the prob is HR refused to allow me to pay the pro-rated liquidated damage in instalment... How do I go abt breaking this bond in my situation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-45862312051871073942013-04-19T15:38:40.250-07:002013-04-19T15:38:40.250-07:00Hi Concerned Boyfriend,
Below is a comment from s...Hi Concerned Boyfriend,<br /><br />Below is a comment from someone who completed a similar bond (as the one your girlfriend has) with Changi General Hospital. Do excuse her language as she did not have a pleasant work experience there either. [Note: I have edited her message slightly for clarity only.]<br /><br />Firstly, a DECLARATION AND DISCLAIMER: The following are personal opinions from me and the aforementioned person. Neither of us is a Human Resource personnel, nor are we in any way trained in the matters of handling termination of scholarship bonds. Thus any content from us shall be construed as a sharing of personal opinions, not career nor legal advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided by us. Under no circumstances will we or anyone related to this content be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from any reliance on the information or other content posted or linked herewith.<br /><br />Ex-CGH staff wrote: "Wtf, it's pro rated. It's written in the contract -- which year, u pay how much. If that's the case*, just leave without notifying them. My friend did that as she had depression n just left. It costs too much for moh pursue lawsuit, more than the amt she owes (to them). But I'm so sure the breeching (i.e. bond-breaking) contract fee decrease each year."<br /><br />*Note: By "if that's the case", she was referring to any threat/suggestion that your girlfriend has to pay up the full bond amount.<br /><br />Please be aware that the above person left CGH years ago, so no one knows for sure if the above will apply to your girlfriend as well. Also be prepared that the paper-pushers may suddenly unveil their iron-fists under their gloves as they did in my case.<br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2013/04/the-art-of-bond-breaking.html<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-29091045117987706652013-04-16T12:30:24.578-07:002013-04-16T12:30:24.578-07:00Hi Concerned Boyfriend,
IMHO, your girlfriend'...Hi Concerned Boyfriend,<br /><br />IMHO, your girlfriend's best bet is to speak to her hospital's Human Resource Dept directly. It is up to her hospital HR to decide since her bond is with them. Factors they may consider include: whether they believe her reason(s) for wanting to switch to part-time work and upgrading to a degree, the risks of her not fulfilling her bond, and how desperate they are to retain staff.<br /><br />I suggest that she sits down and thinks through her options before rocking any boat. Depending on her rapport with her polytechnic nursing lecturers, they may be the best source of neutral advice (i.e. people without vested interest). Don't be surprised that nursing lecturers often keep their fingers on the pulse of the industry, both locally and overseas. Some knows the trends/norms, at least mine from Nanyang Polytechnic did.<br /><br />As I have explained in my other blog post and above, I took a different route. I doubt that I can offer relevant in-depth advice on your girlfriend's specific situation, given that I did not walk the same path.<br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2013/04/the-art-of-bond-breaking.html<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-63898572792437204032013-04-16T10:43:40.823-07:002013-04-16T10:43:40.823-07:00Hi Concerned Boyfriend,
Please check the followin...Hi Concerned Boyfriend,<br /><br />Please check the following url for details on registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.<br />http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-and-Endorsement/International.aspx<br /><br />As I've mentioned earlier, I did not go down the Australian route, so I cannot help you there. Besides, I am a believer of the DIY migration (and certification) process. My rationale is stated in the blog post below.<br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/12/emigration-to-diy-or-not-to-diy.html<br /><br />Whatever the circumstances that led to your girlfriend being bonded to her unhealthy workplace, as a fellow human-being, I believe that she has a right to seek her own happiness. She may need a lot of emotional support from you even after she quit because the traumatic scars from prolonged exposure to stress/bullying take time to heal.<br /><br />Send my regards to your girlfriend. Tell her that the world is her oyster -- do not stay at any place that does not value her and treat her well. As a human being and a professional, she deserves better.<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-85712861629328686032013-04-16T10:29:31.404-07:002013-04-16T10:29:31.404-07:00How about part time post-registration to degree du...How about part time post-registration to degree during the bond service. Is it usually allowed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-76927993842561226772013-04-16T10:13:45.757-07:002013-04-16T10:13:45.757-07:00What if my girlfriend wanted to break the bond and...What if my girlfriend wanted to break the bond and continue studying nursing degree IN singapore? And after the degree she'll go away with me to Australia? Just saying. This time self paid because she realises the mistake made? Also fyi, the sponsorship is from Changi general hospital.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-37107188766269610552013-04-15T20:09:00.429-07:002013-04-15T20:09:00.429-07:00Hi Anonymous at Monday, April 15, 2013 8:50:00 AM,...Hi Anonymous at Monday, April 15, 2013 8:50:00 AM,<br /><br />Please see a more lengthy reply in the <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2013/04/the-art-of-bond-breaking.html" rel="nofollow">blog post</a> below.<br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2013/04/the-art-of-bond-breaking.html<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-29605038664926375932013-04-15T08:50:16.609-07:002013-04-15T08:50:16.609-07:00I have a girlfriend whos also bonded to one of the...I have a girlfriend whos also bonded to one of these sponsorships at ngee ann polytechnic. As a malaysian, she is bonded for 6 years instead of the standard singaporean 3 years which is kinda unfair. Do u have any idea what should be covered or paid altogether to break the bond after she graduates? Does the bond breaking cost lessens if she works longer in the bond ? I just want to get her out of that hellhole asap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-48242313976349339692012-12-10T17:16:08.552-08:002012-12-10T17:16:08.552-08:00Hi J,
Thanks for returning and adding on to your ...Hi J,<br /><br />Thanks for returning and adding on to your thoughts.<br /><br />> Actually I think that we lost our rights way before that<br /><br />Yeah, I think you raised a good point here. All examples below quoted from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org" rel="nofollow">wikipedia</a>.<br /><br />- When Singapore joined the Federation of Malaya in 1963, the Malayan ISA was enacted in Singapore. Even after its separation from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore also retained the ISA.<br /><br />- NTUC was created in 1961 when the Singapore Trades Union Congress (STUC), which had backed the People's Action Party (PAP) in its successful drive for self-government, split into the pro-PAP NTUC and the leftist Singapore Association of Trade Unions (SATU). The SATU collapsed in 1963 following the government's detention of its leaders during Operation Coldstore <br /><br />- Newspaper and Printing Presses Act of 1974<br /><br />> this is the situation that we are stuck with and from which change has to be earned and gained back. ... Is Singapore meant to be stuck in this mindless loop until it's too late to save ourselves?<br /><br />I don't know. To fight for change OR continue this mindless loop? Either way, the sky ahead look stormy. I wish the <a href="http://theonlinecitizen.com/" rel="nofollow">brave young Singaporeans</a> all the best in undoing the mistakes of their (grand-)parents' generation.<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-74318271028481299412012-12-10T06:31:29.931-08:002012-12-10T06:31:29.931-08:00Well, we are what we deserved because the older ge...Well, we are what we deserved because the older generations either chose wealth and materials needs over basic rights or they had been cowed into submission by the government. It's rather sad but this is the situation that we are stuck with and from which change has to be earned and gained back. <br /><br />Actually I think that we lost our rights way before that but it was not obvious until the foreign influx came plus the fact that all was still rosy then.<br /><br />Yeah, I agree with your thoughts. I had since given up on those people yet it's these shortsighted people who will ultimately vote for the PAP. Is Singapore meant to be stuck in this mindless loop until it's too late to save ourselves?<br /><br />It's good to help unions and people on one side when facing discrimination and the law to protect one against such things. Sadly, Singapore lack so much in these area that it's so laughable, especially the tripartite nonsense our govt like to spew out and a lot of mindless Singaporeans spewing it out too.<br /><br />I have seen some protests and strike while I was in New Zealand and I strongly believe that one's right to protest and strike must be protected because no matter how many communication channels there are, sometimes, the most effective way to get the management and leaders to move as well as to get enough attention to the matter is through this.<br /><br />Well, I can understand PY feelings. Our society is degenerating into one filled with hatred. While it's still being levered at the PRCs right now, with the Indians and Pinoys getting their share, I believe it won't be long before it become a blanket hatred of all foreigners. And to make matters worse, Singaporeans seemed to have some stuck up superiority complex, thinking that they are the best (best sum up in LIFT blog posts), that's making things worse.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />J Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-32414672774652777232012-12-06T13:06:10.318-08:002012-12-06T13:06:10.318-08:00Hi J,
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a c...Hi J,<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.<br /><br />I agree with you that so many of our basic workers rights have been lost. Sometimes I wonder what really happened, because I recall that back in the early-1990's it wasn't that bad. Perhaps PAP had not flung the foreign labour floodgates wide-open back then, and thus employers had to treat workers well to retain their services. E.g. We had some foreign colleagues, but all were paid equally as Singapore citizens with equivalent training/experience.<br /><br />> even Singaporeans sees such practices are normal<br /><br />These Singaporeans are either those with a vested interest or those who are "short-sighted". <br /><br />Example of those with a vested interest are people like this <a href="http://asingaporeanson.blogspot.ca/2012/09/3000.html" rel="nofollow">boss who went on TV claiming that nobody willing to work as a dishwasher even when offered $3K/month.</a> <br /><br />As for the <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2010/08/facebook-exchange-what-it-means-to.html" rel="nofollow">short-sighted folks</a>, I really don't know how to talk to them. Like, why can't they see that by allowing unlimited supply of foreign labour who are willing to take whatever crummy pay offered, it will eventually undercut Singapore citizens' pay, benefits and workplace conditions. Frankly, I have given up talking to such folks. It seems to me that they not only lack vision, they also lack humanity.<br /><br />Well, I am now in Canada. I have the <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/11/on-verge-of-advocacy.html" rel="nofollow">union and others on my side when I advocate against discrimination</a>. What a difference in labour norms here. Even my China-Chinese nursing friend PY who worked in Singapore before exclaimed, <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/09/not-typical-singaporean.html" rel="nofollow">"Never want to go back and work in Singapore again. NEVER!"</a> If it was bad for me as a Singaporean nurse, I can imagine what pushed her (given the anti-PRC sentiments) to make such an exclamation.<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-67759933353585090062012-12-06T09:10:27.720-08:002012-12-06T09:10:27.720-08:00Hi WD,
This is the sad truth about Singapore. Wor...Hi WD,<br /><br />This is the sad truth about Singapore. Workers rights are virtually none. I previously came from the construction industry and seeing the way companies are treating the workers appall me greatly and following Yawning Bread posts on the workers really break my heart. This is just not the way to treat fellow humans, just because they come from poorer, less developed countries. To make it even worse, our MSM promote such a mindset and after countless of years of brainwashing, even Singaporeans sees such practices are normal. Just reading other people comments when discussing foreign workers issue make me wonder at times if they even consider how such practices are affecting the workers. We had already trade away so many of our basic workers rights that there's virtually nothing much left.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com