A local fresh grad recently sparked a heated debate online after revealing plans to spend up to $15,000 on Plastic surgery in South Korea to gain a competitive edge in Singapore’s tough job market.
Currently working two part-time jobs and cutting back on daily expenses to fund the trip, the graduate argued that relying solely on a university degree and GPA is no longer enough—claiming that “pretty privilege” and aesthetic confidence yield a higher career ROI in client-facing roles than putting money into investments or paying down tuition loans faster.
