S1E14: They quit school early and do blue-collar jobs; can they have hope in Singapore? - Work Talk

The Straits Times Podcasts · Feb 5, 2023 · 21m

Ms Shobana Baskaram had no higher school qualifications but is now assistant manager at Marina Bay Sands.

Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life.

In this episode, host Krist Boo asks these questions: Can a room attendant who barely speaks or read English rise to become an assistant front-office manager? Does a restaurant manager really need a diploma or a degree? Can a secondary-school graduate manage a team of 44?

She and her guests talk about the plight of Singaporean workers who stop school at…