Why aren\u2019t more locals taking up jobs such as grass-cutting?<\/p>\n
That was the question posed by former presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian<\/a> in a Facebook post on June 13<\/a> that has since sparked considerable debate.<\/p>\n Sharing a photo of what appeared to be two workers trimming grass outside Aperia Mall, Tan wrote:<\/p>\n Some foreign workers are cutting grass. Why can\u2019t locals do this work? Is it due to low wages, dislike for the sun, long hours or esteem?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tan\u2019s post drew more over 1,700 likes and 1,200 comments spanning a broad spectrum.<\/p>\n Several commenters argued that the issue was about compensation.<\/p>\n One Facebook user wrote, \u201cIn the West, they give big titles like Landscape Maintenance Engineer and big salaries. Big salary is the main attraction.\u201d<\/p>\n Another commented, \u201cIn the UK, you see their own citizens working as garbage truck collectors, which is likely due to the good wages and benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n Not everyone agreed with Tan\u2019s take, and challenged him to set an example himself.<\/p>\n \u201cSir would you start by setting the example,\u201d one user wrote.<\/p>\n Another asked, \u201cWill you ask your university graduates son or daughter go apply this job?\u201d<\/p>\n In response to various such comments, Tan replied, \u201cThis is a useless and arrogant comment.\u201d<\/p>\n However, when one commenter asked if he would personally take up such a job, Tan replied, \u201cIf I need to, I would take up this job.\u201d<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSome point to wages<\/h2>\n
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