Marriage & Parenthood Package
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rains:
May I return the compliment to a die-hard opposition supporter for whom nothing is ever good enough. FYI I voted opposition last GE, so no, I'm not die hard.
Grateful? You are a true blue miw supporter. I don't believe that these perks would have sprung up suddenly at such a time which incidentally coincides with the Punggol east by-election if not for the threat of the opposition party.3Boys:
Hahahaha!
You are in the wrong country my dear, it's not fashionable to be grateful.
Even up till now, they are still blind to the fact that money is not THE solution. They forget that the commoners are actually flesh-and-blood human beings who want to spend time with their kids. They think that only their children are important enough for their wives to stay home so that their children are not latch-keyed.
Ps: I won't be able to out talk an avid miw supporter and I shan't attempt to.
I guess the safe island I live in with an unemployment rate of less than 3%, with cash to pursue social policies, is an illusion. I must really be in Greece somewhere with 25% unemployment, with cutbacks to hospitals and schools and law enforcement. Yup, I have nothing to be grateful for. -
Personally, I think that the government is merely wasting resources on trying to persuade folks to procreate. It is an unstoppable trend and we should not waste resources trying to stop/reduce it.
The government should try to encourage active aging instead. Encourage citizens to keep working, to pick up a second or third career. Reduce the stigma of working beyond some artificial retirement age such that folks want to work because they want to remain engaged with society… -
3Boys:
:yikes: I thought your vote is supposed to be secret
May I return the compliment to a die-hard opposition supporter for whom nothing is ever good enough.
:siam:
Money is never enough...
So depending on your income level/housing type/car/lifestyle.... This package will entice different folks... who will appreciate.
Btw, the 1 week paternity leave applies to civil servants only? -
Govt is doing whatever it can to boost birth rate…of course it hopes every year is a dragon year.
My dear brother and his wife just had a daughter…maid is not very willing to learn. Having #2 is indeed questionable. -
This package is not to change the minds of people who do not want any or more kids. It is to help those who want kids.
Based on feedback given by those who have yet to have kids but have concerns and those who have already walked that road and know to some extent what will really help. I think the package tries to address areas that can be improved immediately.
It is an improvement. And it will benefit those who want kids. -
3Boys:
Yes.. it is a matter of choice..
Ummm...janet, I don't think your husband would be different from many working men. If someone is working 12 hour days every day for years on end, it comes down to choice.
My DW and I have busy careers, and work life balance is eminently achievable. In fact, it is essential, non-negotiable.
between $$$$$/luxury and keeping DC company.. there's always a choice.. unless the parent have to work to just bring the bread (not abalone) home to feed the offspring, then it is different story.. -
This time this news is not for mummy like me… Haiz
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limlim:
Abalone ???? :rotflmao:
Yes.. it is a matter of choice..
between $$$$$/luxury and keeping DC company.. there's always a choice.. unless the parent have to work to just bring the bread (not abalone) home to feed the offspring, then it is different story..
Put it this way, that $8000 is not for me...but 2 extra days leave for kids below 12 is indeed very welcoming. -
limlim:
Are you trying to imply something?
Yes.. it is a matter of choice..3Boys:
Ummm...janet, I don't think your husband would be different from many working men. If someone is working 12 hour days every day for years on end, it comes down to choice.
My DW and I have busy careers, and work life balance is eminently achievable. In fact, it is essential, non-negotiable.
between $$$$$/luxury and keeping DC company.. there's always a choice.. unless the parent have to work to just bring the bread (not abalone) home to feed the offspring, then it is different story..
Learned helplessness......
If people believe it can be done, take charge instead of blaming other people, anything is possible. If they externalize blame, no matter how much help they get, everything also cannot. -
3Boys:
Nope.. just kinda agree with what you wrote on \"it's all about choice\"..
Are you trying to imply something?
Learned helplessness......
When pple with big house and big cars complains so much abt financial difficulties in having kids.. (\"learned helplessness\"..?) one just cannot help but wonder how does pple with $1~2k/mth income managed to raise 5 kids..(guess it was reported in the news?)
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