Several people have asked me to comment on the best country for Singaporeans to migrate to.
My top choice is Australia, followed by New Zealand and Canada. They are English speaking countries and easy for Singaporeans to adapt to. They also have a high quality of life and a good work-life balance, and a good climate.
My brother migrated to Australia 15 years ago. I have seen how he adapted to the new lifestyle and how his two children grew up in their new environment. They love their new home.
I have also met many local born Australians. They are considerate, helpful, positive and broad minded people. This is a general observation; there are certainly exceptions.
The Australians have a term "fair-go". They believe in treating people fairly and helping others to succeed.
Taxes in Australia are high, but most people do not mind, as they have a high minimum wage, high wages and good welfare benefits. Net of tax, they have enough to live a comfortable life with good work-life balance.
I believe that high taxes is good, if the taxes are used to provide the health care, education, short term unemployment benefits and other public services. Most people need these services, which can be provided more economically by the state, using the principle of collective purchasing of the services.
I am sure that it is not all rosy in Australia. It should be possible for someone to bring up some parts of the life in Australia that is wrong. There is no perfect system that suits everyone. But, generally, I find the Australian system to be a good model; a good balance between capitalism and community.
For young Singaporeans who have a chance to migrate to Australia, I would say, "Take it". You have a high chance of making it there.
For those who stay back in Singapore, I would say, "Singapore is not too bad either". We can do well here, also.
It would be better, if our government change some of its policies to follow the good examples in Australia, such as more social welfare and welfare of workers. In spite of the obvious differences (i.e. large country with natural resources and small country with no natural resources), many good practices in governance can be applied to all countries.
Don't ask me how to get permission to migrate to Australia. Ask their embassy, or ask Singaporeans who have migrated there to give you some tips.
I welcome views on this topic, especially from Singaporeans who have migrated on the balance between the good and bad points of Australia.
My top choice is Australia, followed by New Zealand and Canada. They are English speaking countries and easy for Singaporeans to adapt to. They also have a high quality of life and a good work-life balance, and a good climate.
My brother migrated to Australia 15 years ago. I have seen how he adapted to the new lifestyle and how his two children grew up in their new environment. They love their new home.
I have also met many local born Australians. They are considerate, helpful, positive and broad minded people. This is a general observation; there are certainly exceptions.
The Australians have a term "fair-go". They believe in treating people fairly and helping others to succeed.
Taxes in Australia are high, but most people do not mind, as they have a high minimum wage, high wages and good welfare benefits. Net of tax, they have enough to live a comfortable life with good work-life balance.
I believe that high taxes is good, if the taxes are used to provide the health care, education, short term unemployment benefits and other public services. Most people need these services, which can be provided more economically by the state, using the principle of collective purchasing of the services.
I am sure that it is not all rosy in Australia. It should be possible for someone to bring up some parts of the life in Australia that is wrong. There is no perfect system that suits everyone. But, generally, I find the Australian system to be a good model; a good balance between capitalism and community.
For young Singaporeans who have a chance to migrate to Australia, I would say, "Take it". You have a high chance of making it there.
For those who stay back in Singapore, I would say, "Singapore is not too bad either". We can do well here, also.
It would be better, if our government change some of its policies to follow the good examples in Australia, such as more social welfare and welfare of workers. In spite of the obvious differences (i.e. large country with natural resources and small country with no natural resources), many good practices in governance can be applied to all countries.
Don't ask me how to get permission to migrate to Australia. Ask their embassy, or ask Singaporeans who have migrated there to give you some tips.
I welcome views on this topic, especially from Singaporeans who have migrated on the balance between the good and bad points of Australia.
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