Ministerial Salary Review
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Daddy
Vk2010... This sounds just like the other thread :razz: :siam:[/quote] :scratchhead: which one ah?
Not anti-RI lah... I know so many RI boys. Those closest and dearest all RI... How can hate RI? But love cannot be blind. It is the top school and it does breed a sense of entitlement. Once this school sets a tone, others will respect and follow. It has a moral social responsibility because it is the best.Chenonceau:
[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]
why so anti-RI ? It is the same with other schools, and every school, political party, organisation, all have black sheep
the \"sense of entitlement\" starts in the family, beginning with the dad and mum
HCI not much better. All top schools same. Start with RI. -
Good that our PM has taken this step to reconnect with the people. Also like the fact that our President had accepted the commitee’s recommendations in such a quick manner.
Personally, all politicians holding office are statesmen. Financial and personal sacrifices are to be expected. In return, they are accorded with respect and the esteem the offices hold which financial rewards in itself cannot satisfy. Without their leadership and sacrifices, our nation cannot prosper and move together regardless of one’s social standing as one people. Nation building must be seen to start from the very top. Previous PAP leaders were seen to be frugal and had great support from the people. This is a major step taken by this current leadership to correct a policy error and is one i am happy about.
Occupations like social services, uniform groups, government medical staff and education service also require some form of sacrifices. If all these professionals would to demand higher pay, they should take the risk to venture into private sector. Thus comparing the very top pay the top ceos draw in the glcs/top public listed cos is not instructive at all. Major sacrifices must be seen from our leaders which is why it is not just a career but a calling! A highly competent professional with great achievements in his career may not necessarily make the cut for political office in this instance if he is too concern about remuneration. Careers as President, PM and his ministers are all extraordinary jobs meant for extraordinary people. There is glory in this area and no amount of material benefits can equate with it.
All in all, i am happy with the progress made so far by this current administration. -
if a general election were to be called now, will it be more than 60.1% ?
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Yes. Kudos that the government acts fast on this point as this is my main peeve of the entire administration. I suppose when things are put in perspective and more equitable, we can focus on the right issues from here. Also, I pray that with this change, we continue to have good people serving without corruption otherwise it only proves that we have been having the wrong people on board which I really do not think so. I seriously hope people are not serving because of the attractive pay and their integrity stays in tact even with this change in policy. Then I can be very proud of Singapore’s leadership.
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Why do I get the impression that whatever any man/woman in white says anything, it will be taken to be something contrary?
In any case, at the rate the all these political parties are being flamed for anything they say or do or being blamed for everything that is happening, it will be a wonder if ,going forward, anyone would want to enter into politics. -
ksi:
I seriously hope people are not serving because of the attractive pay and their integrity stays in tact even with this change in policy. Then I can be very proud of Singapore's leadership.
you may be very disappointed on that
and i can reassure that grace will not be the only one who is not happy now -
Daddy
Not anti-RI lah... I know so many RI boys. Those closest and dearest all RI... How can hate RI? But love cannot be blind. It is the top school and it does breed a sense of entitlement. Once this school sets a tone, others will respect and follow. It has a moral social responsibility because it is the best.Chenonceau:
[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]
why so anti-RI ? It is the same with other schools, and every school, political party, organisation, all have black sheep
the \"sense of entitlement\" starts in the family, beginning with the dad and mum
HCI not much better. All top schools same. Start with RI.
Vk2010... This sounds just like the other thread :razz: :siam:[/quote]Men are sensitive creatures... One mention of beloved school already feel hurt. Sayang Sayang... -
We shouldn’t flame those who talk. Talk can be misinterpreted. Now we should sit back and see who will walk. Flame those.
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ksi:
DSA Appeal 2011. It seems RI was the only school who collected $20 for DSA appeal despite being told that MOE will not allow such appeals this year. Don't blame me for flaming the reputable best school hor... It did what it did. It's own actions speak for its current ethos.
:scratchhead: which one ah?
If it is something you really care about, you speak the truth about it. As old boys of RI, don't you want the school to continue in the best traditions that moulded YOU into whom you are today? -
raysusan:
I believe the human nature precedes here and to be unhappy is understandable, I put myself in their shoes, it is somewhat like a knee-jerk action on my pocket, then my integrity...very complicated feelings I am sure. However, once the right people get over it and recognise the importance of their roles to Singapore and continue to serve willingly, those would be the ones to keep. I would be disappointed if this change is not rocking any boat to weed out the wrong ones. If it does, then the objective is met and there will be no disappointment.ksi:
I seriously hope people are not serving because of the attractive pay and their integrity stays in tact even with this change in policy. Then I can be very proud of Singapore's leadership.
you may be very disappointed on that
and i can reassure that grace will not be the only one who is not happy now
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