Life is more difficult

I met a few relatives at a wedding reception.

One drives a bus. The insurance premium has increased sharply. He now has to drive longer hours and get his grown up son to take the third shift to make ends meet.

Another runs a mini-mart. He complains about the regulations on placing goods outside his shop and the summon that he received from the town council. After seeing his MP, he was issued with a courts summons.

Another runs a catering business. He is worried about the competitive environment, low margin and high operating cost.

All of them said that life is more difficult today, compared to the past. They face stress due to the high cost of living, rules and regulations and competition.

Tan Kin Lian