Jobs & Economy

Stories that explore employment trends, economic developments, and career insights that illuminate the ever-changing culture of work.

‘Have I Made the Right Decision?’: The Lingering Doubts Behind Mid-Career Pivots

‘Have I Made the Right Decision?’: The Lingering Doubts Behind Mid-Career Pivots

Have mid-career switchers in Singapore found happiness on the other side?

by Joel Teo October 19, 2026

At 17, I Couldn’t Wait to Leave Singapore. Now, I Have to Prove My Singaporean-ness

At 17, I Couldn’t Wait to Leave Singapore. Now, I Have to Prove My Singaporean-ness

"In the UK, I'm not Asian enough. In Singapore, I'm not Singaporean enough."

by Chloe Chung October 16, 2026

What Happily Ever After Looks Like When a Single Mum Remarries

What Happily Ever After Looks Like When a Single Mum Remarries

New marriage, new family, new fine print.

by Michelle Lim October 15, 2026

We Grew Up on Hong Kong Action Flicks. Now Its Stuntmen Need Second Jobs.

We Grew Up on Hong Kong Action Flicks. Now Its Stuntmen Need Second Jobs.

"Our entire industry relied on movies to make a living. Now, some stunt performers drive taxis, some help people look after homes.”

by Savanna Tai October 9, 2026

Fresh Grads Have It Hard Enough. Leave Their GPAs Out of Hiring.

Fresh Grads Have It Hard Enough. Leave Their GPAs Out of Hiring.

If grades-based shortlisting keeps the rote academic pressure on, who is it actually helping?

by Anabelle Chang October 8, 2026

Is It Even Possible To Gentrify Geylang?

Is It Even Possible To Gentrify Geylang?

With young creatives moving in and co-living operators converting shophouses, what does Geylang feel like in 2026?

by Tristan Chan September 30, 2026

Recent Articles

Coming Of Age

When the Singaporean Dream Shrinks to an $8 Matcha

When the Singaporean Dream Shrinks to an $8 Matcha

"Our little treats and trinkets don’t solve uncertainty. But they remind us that we can't spend our lives preparing for what comes next."

by Sean Lim

August 21, 2026

Coming Of Age

Singapore Doesn’t Need Public Transport to Be an Alternative. It Needs It to Be the Default.

Singapore Doesn’t Need Public Transport to Be an Alternative. It Needs It to Be the Default.

The distance between where (and who) we were back then can be traced to the stops we made on commutes throughout our lives.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

August 20, 2026

Amongst Us

Social Workers Can’t Afford Pro Photography. So We Shoot for Them, For Free.

Social Workers Can’t Afford Pro Photography. So We Shoot for Them, For Free.

"Three-and-a-half years later, we’re still here shooting, serving and believing that everyone deserves to be seen."

by Rachel Goh

August 14, 2026

Coming Of Age

No Tail, No Mouth: Alexandra Canal, and Everything We Clear Away to Keep Building

No Tail, No Mouth: Alexandra Canal, and Everything We Clear Away to Keep Building

I have no mouth, and I must stream.

by Zachary Tang

August 12, 2026

Grindsets

Sin Hoi Sai Eating House and the Only Child Inheriting Its Late-Night Legacy

Sin Hoi Sai Eating House and the Only Child Inheriting Its Late-Night Legacy

He knows that he’ll have to step up soon—but not before introducing his parents to the radical notion of rest.

by Isabelle Tow

July 29, 2026