Why do Singaporean professionals return home? The main reasons are almost always because of their families – whether it's to raise their children in a familiar environment, or to take care of their ageing parents.
In this article, the Straits Times features four different stories of Singaporeans who chose to return home, and they share about their experiences and journey in moving home.
Ivy Low, International Candidate Manager at Robert Walters Singapore, also provides her insights into how easy or difficult it is for returning Singaporeans to find a career when they Balik Kampung. Read the full article here.
If you're an overseas Singaporean exploring the idea of moving home, feel free to reach out to Ivy at ivy.low@robertwalters.com.sg to learn more about the landscape in Singapore.
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