I have a personal identity crisis going on, and I want to seek help.
(1) Nation
Recently, in my local Brony society, there are new guidelines issued by a practicing lawyer (himself in charge of the society), and they are, in theory, not enforced:
The thing is, some of us can't conform. We like our brony stuff differently.
I was told, never make a life-long decision based on an incident.
Rest assured, this is not the case.
As the author of my favorite online article said,
In my opinion, the Civil Service is the employer of last resort. If the private sector couldn't employ the Aspies because of his autism, then either the Aspie get welfare, or he completes his degree from the local publicly funded universities and get a civil service job. Thing is, neither of which happens.
Although accounting is something which brings jobs, Singaporeans don't really do accounting. The capable Singaporeans probably go into International Trade, or does Human Resouce Management. Singapore looks down on accountants.
I will probably feel the same in Australia. But Dad always tells me, it is better to be a second class citizen elsewhere, then to be a second-class citizen in one's 'home'.
If I am discriminated implictly (by saying ignorant comments such as 'if I know it, I'll not send my kid to any class with an Aspie child, as what I overheard from some parents) and explicity (the lack of guidelines to employ Aspies, like they do in America), then why should I stay in Singapore?
I want to tell the Singapore government, I supported you for many years, I supported your government, and yet this is how you treat me and my country's Aspies - you all exclude and don't bother to include us. And the opposition is not as good as you. If this is the society I am living in, why should I support you all the way?
I am so disgusted with the Singapore government with the lack of assurance in this area, that I am willing to jump to another ship, a better and more sturdy ship, elsewhere. So if there is any job opportunities related to accounting in Australia (or England or Canada), count me in! I'll head there immediately.
But I love Singapore. I want to change society. I want Singapore to be more open-minded for all people - people regardless of gender, race, language, religion (including both Watchtower Church and atheism) or creed. I think we can all contribute to Singapore in our own ways, despite our difference.
I feel lost.
(2) Religion
My parents are Taoists who adopted some Buddhist practices. I myself went through all Buddhist rites, but I am not a practicing Buddhist anymore. I sought refuge in Buddha, the monks and the Truth (Buddha, Sangha and Dharma). However, I believe in one and only God, as He created the universe and everything in it. (Corinthians 8: 4-6)
I know why I gave up Buddhism. Two reasons:
- Opportunity. Or the lack of it.
The last time I heard of a Buddhist CEO, he got charged for corruption and jailed for embazzlement. The last time I saw the Rich List, almost all billionaires listed in Singapore are Christians. None are Buddhist. Also, the Minister in charge of the most unpopular ministry in Singapore is a Buddhist, but other than that, it seems to me the Cabinet members are mostly Christian, agnostic, Muslim or Hindu. No Buddhists I know of. What gives?
- Personal Experience.
Indeed, I have Christian friends but very, very few Buddhists. Currently, I know only one Buddhist friend (and scores and dozens of Christian friends), and that's about it. I try to reach out, but I find it hard to follow the Buddhist paradigm...
Also, I just simply believe in God.
I am currently looking for a church that I can pray and be a member in.
Sigh.
(1) Nation
Recently, in my local Brony society, there are new guidelines issued by a practicing lawyer (himself in charge of the society), and they are, in theory, not enforced:
The thing is, some of us can't conform. We like our brony stuff differently.
I was told, never make a life-long decision based on an incident.
Rest assured, this is not the case.
As the author of my favorite online article said,
In my opinion, the Civil Service is the employer of last resort. If the private sector couldn't employ the Aspies because of his autism, then either the Aspie get welfare, or he completes his degree from the local publicly funded universities and get a civil service job. Thing is, neither of which happens.
Although accounting is something which brings jobs, Singaporeans don't really do accounting. The capable Singaporeans probably go into International Trade, or does Human Resouce Management. Singapore looks down on accountants.
I will probably feel the same in Australia. But Dad always tells me, it is better to be a second class citizen elsewhere, then to be a second-class citizen in one's 'home'.
If I am discriminated implictly (by saying ignorant comments such as 'if I know it, I'll not send my kid to any class with an Aspie child, as what I overheard from some parents) and explicity (the lack of guidelines to employ Aspies, like they do in America), then why should I stay in Singapore?
I want to tell the Singapore government, I supported you for many years, I supported your government, and yet this is how you treat me and my country's Aspies - you all exclude and don't bother to include us. And the opposition is not as good as you. If this is the society I am living in, why should I support you all the way?
I am so disgusted with the Singapore government with the lack of assurance in this area, that I am willing to jump to another ship, a better and more sturdy ship, elsewhere. So if there is any job opportunities related to accounting in Australia (or England or Canada), count me in! I'll head there immediately.
But I love Singapore. I want to change society. I want Singapore to be more open-minded for all people - people regardless of gender, race, language, religion (including both Watchtower Church and atheism) or creed. I think we can all contribute to Singapore in our own ways, despite our difference.
I feel lost.
(2) Religion
My parents are Taoists who adopted some Buddhist practices. I myself went through all Buddhist rites, but I am not a practicing Buddhist anymore. I sought refuge in Buddha, the monks and the Truth (Buddha, Sangha and Dharma). However, I believe in one and only God, as He created the universe and everything in it. (Corinthians 8: 4-6)
I know why I gave up Buddhism. Two reasons:
- Opportunity. Or the lack of it.
The last time I heard of a Buddhist CEO, he got charged for corruption and jailed for embazzlement. The last time I saw the Rich List, almost all billionaires listed in Singapore are Christians. None are Buddhist. Also, the Minister in charge of the most unpopular ministry in Singapore is a Buddhist, but other than that, it seems to me the Cabinet members are mostly Christian, agnostic, Muslim or Hindu. No Buddhists I know of. What gives?
- Personal Experience.
Indeed, I have Christian friends but very, very few Buddhists. Currently, I know only one Buddhist friend (and scores and dozens of Christian friends), and that's about it. I try to reach out, but I find it hard to follow the Buddhist paradigm...
Also, I just simply believe in God.
I am currently looking for a church that I can pray and be a member in.
Sigh.
