Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Top 10 Jobs Singaporean shuns

Surely a job paying more than $1,000 will find ready takers, especially in these difficult times? Not always true – Singaporeans are shunning certain jobs. A Sunday Times check found 10 jobs that pay more than $1,000 which locals, even jobless ones, are reluctant to take up.

1 Bus driver
Salary: $1,700 to $3,500

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Long and irregular hours, dealing with difficult commuters

Said Ms Tammy Tan, spokesman for SBS Transit: ‘It is a challenge attracting Singaporeans to join us as Bus Captains. This is despite our various efforts over the years to promote the profession.’

2 Telemarketer
Salary: $800 to $1,000 plus commissions

Why Singaporeans shun the job: Lots of patience and perseverance required

Read the rest here.

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