Comments on: When people think pursuing your dreams is a waste.

By: dl

dl — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:43:02 +0000

not really sure of the term "safe job" nowadays, especially after seeing many of those in the ranks of "safe job" losing it overnight through the stories of remorse for not pursing what they desired deep down - only when its too late.

To quote (an advice shared by someone whom many would considered the last person to quote the following advice):
"they just told me my service is no longer required...well that's corporate life for you...."

By: Vinnie

Vinnie — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:13:23 +0000

Great post, I agree on following your dreams and passions and not the career that may provide finically stability but little other rewards.

This is a mindset I hope to help change for any conservatives in the SG tech community with http://www.shdh.sg - I've been pleasently surprised with the level of creativity and risk taking that I've seen so far.

How's your cousin doing a year and a half later?

By: Sarina

Sarina — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:42:17 +0000

Wow, finally someone who thinks the same way as I do. I'm 18 and currently doing 2 year, engineering in SP. I chose it because i thought that i would be able to get a stable job for myself and also support my family in future. But when i thought about it, that's a waste. After years of searching, i realised my true passion is music. But as you know here in Singapore, it's almost impossible. Even if i want to pursue it after im stable, how old would i be by then. I don't want to disappoint my parents, but at the same time, my passion is burning. Alot of my friends are too. Maybe one day, ill have the courage to do what your cousin had done.

By: Pythito

Pythito — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:33:38 +0000

hmm.. bookmarked )

By: Stan

Stan — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:44:52 +0000

Hello. I think your post is an echo of the thoughts that many people have inside their head. Just based on conversations I've had with friends, I think there are many people out there who would absolutely love to just pursue their dreams, passions etc. However many singaporeans are such a pragmatic lot that those who really dare to pursue their dreams lie in the minority.

The herd mentality well, blame it on the environment that we grew up in but I believe it's NEVER too late to do anything. :)