The Reality Of Living in Singapore For 17 Years (as an American)

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Meet Dennis. He's from the US and has been living in Singapore for 17 years, yet he still doesn't hold a PR. We had a really exciting conversation about prejudices against expats and why he won't retire in Singapore. Enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:28 Relationships with Singapore
01:48 Diversity in Asia VS America
03:19 Retirement in Singapore
03:45 Money hacks from Dennis
05:54 Cultural shock
07:58 Habits Dennis adopted living in Singapore
08:45 Crazy story about Singapore
12:05 Prejudices against expats
12:50 What American city is Singapore similar to?
14:40 What should America learn from Singapore?
15:47 Is there a democracy in Singapore?
19:20 Life advice from Dennis
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@muhammadfairuzsamsi7209 Год назад

Bro, I think this is one of the best interviews so far. He's really being frank about his experiences. A breath of fresh air.

@arsenal_84 Год назад

Yup, having stay in sg for so many yrs, he really adapted well.

@MaxChernov Год назад

Appreciate it, bro! 🤙🙏

@tanhuachan Год назад

Yes bro. I like it too. Well said by you.

@andrewv.9890 Год назад

Frankness is mostly an American thing bro.

@xaerotan8286 Год назад

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@AndrePHK Год назад

Why does it always takes a foreigner to appreciate what we, as Singaporeans, regrettably, take for granted? Dennis, you deserve the PR, best of luck in your next application.

@rjjrjehehew Год назад

He doesn't want pr, he wants to retire in us.

@Phello123 Год назад

Because we don't get much to take for granted. Foreigners are first class citizens, local girls and second class citizens and local males are third class citizens in Singapore.

@tintintin534 Год назад

Singaporeans just love to complain and not being contented. need to live overseas and get some life experience

@alimfuzzy Год назад

@General Hux you're full of BS. Do you even live in Singapore?

@cmymotion Год назад

Nobody wants to retire here. You need a job to live in Singapore

@mylesnmore Год назад

I'm also American living in Singapore for 15-years and I agree with a lot of these points he mentioned. As long as you live like a normal person, you get by without thinking about missing certain "freedoms". Great point.

@Nelson484 Год назад

That's what many people in totalitarian countries say, too. Just don't protest against the government, know you place, keep your head down and you will be fine.

@ericww1993 Год назад

@@Nelson484 Why protest when the goverment always hear and respond so quick? What to be protested about?

@commentarytalk1446 Год назад

@@Nelson484 If you listen to his story of the dispute with the car, the only way HIGH DENSITY environments can be organized with humans is fundamentally through an "Authorative" regime. And it works for people better too. If you take the much vaunted "democracy" (it's not democracy at all it's poltiical and bureaucratic "elite" running a nation with the periodic circus of elections) how things run tend to degrade over time with insurmountable "special pleading" and appeasement eg the homelessness problem in the US is an example or kids school behaviour is out of control in other such nations. Just look at many US Cities degrading.

@Ginasgusa Год назад

I am a Singaporean living in the US. In general, Singapore is an awesome country with government taking good care of its citizens. I am very proud of my country. However, we all realized that no country is perfect so as much as I love my home country, I totally disagreed when it comes to freedom. Absolutely no freedom in Singapore unless you wanna be a puppet, string along by the govt. I was warned numerous times that I shouldn’t talk about politics because “they” are listening. Don’t say this or that! I am embarrassed with their backward laws regarding the rights of the LGBTQ society. This is a review given by a westerner. All nice but I truly like a review from a Chinese, or Malay or Indian who migrated to Singapore. I think the story will turn out to be a little different.

@ericww1993 Год назад

@@Ginasgusa "..government taking good care of its citizens.." dude please, its all that matters

@leehongjin6884 Год назад

As a born Singaporean I would be happy to have someone like Dennis around here. He is certainly a wise individual who doesn't lock himself to a window.

@vicdesilva Год назад

The reason the police used a note book is because it won’t get recorded into the system. It’s a non issue. 😊

@boohennessy4638 Год назад

@A A R You also don't need a battery, firmware upgrades, internet connection etc. Writing also helps your memory.

@roberthalverson3987 8 месяцев назад

WHY NOT USE A BODY-WORN CAMERA TO DO THE INTERVIEW AND ONLY WRITE DOWN IMPORTANT TECHNICAL DETAILS? THEN THE OFFICER CAN REVIEW THEIR INTERVIEW BEFORE TYPING UP (OR DICTATING) THEIR REPORT AFTERWARDS. SINGAPORE IS AN ADVANCED COUNTRY AND I'M SURE THEIR POLICE DO THIS BY NOW.

@Horotoma 5 месяцев назад

@@roberthalverson3987 trust me, the officer used her discretion after realising that one guy was being very petty and decided that this is a normal, non-violent dispute, and decided the best way to de-escalate the issue is by taking a statement by note and just leave it at that. Cameras are not used probably as the incident didn't warrant it.

@induchopra3014 4 месяца назад

Police just did formality. But this man is a pycho..look at his speed of talking. He doesn't seem to have many friends. He could have sorted this small issue himself

@junbecks 4 месяца назад

Thats what many Singaporeans do . Cant communicate? Call the police. Cant deescalate? Stomp/whip out camera and record.

@marielee4643 Год назад

As a Singaporean, I definitely agree with him regarding retirement. Got to keep the income flowing in and it's quite stressful.

@lannyjr1042 8 месяцев назад

Malaysia 👌

@Etendard1708 7 месяцев назад

Singapore is not the right place for retirement. Better go to Malaysia

@Etendard1708 7 месяцев назад

But then again.. Singapore is far better than Hong Kong. They value diversity here & the govt is good enough even Hong Kongers go to Singapore to find work

@marielee4643 7 месяцев назад

I would probably advise against going to work as an English teacher in Singapore since the market for English teachers is too saturated. If I'm not wrong, the demand for IT trained workforce is much higher. Data Analytics is quite a hot field.

@henrihenderson4148 Год назад

As a fellow expat in Singapore for 25+ years I truly appreciate this open and candid sharing of views about living in Singapore, honest and very relatable. Well done.

@MaxChernov Год назад

Our pleasure!

@kwokholuk8723 Год назад

You said that you have already lived in Singapore for 25+years. So, have you got the permanent residency of Singapore ?

@henrihenderson4148 Год назад

@@kwokholuk8723 Yes of course.

@matthewhartman7176 Год назад

My GF lives in Tampines. I'm from WA USA. I was in Singapore recently and greatly enjoyed my stay and the lifestyle. The sense of safety and unity was something very foreign to my senses as an American. A welcome one. I found myself agreeing with much of what this man said. Yeah, Singapore is definitely not the place to retire. Honestly, I'm not convinced the USA is either. I miss Kopi C kasong lah. 😂

@shreeraaman1667 3 месяца назад

You should consider retiring in Ukraine. I've heard that the weather ☁️ is fantastic over there.

@MrKevinliow88 Год назад

That was another amazing interview with an expat and his very positive view about life in Singapore. Thank you so much Max.

@MaxChernov Год назад

Thanks so much for watching!

@shilashilslala Год назад

An honest interview. He should have been given a PR. As a Singapore citizen myself, I am impressed by his knowledge of our diversities. This shows that he has assimilated well with the people here.

@jadendsouza8366 Год назад

he probably doesn't want to retire here?

@jeney7928 Год назад

Too expensive to live in Singapore for retirees, he said.

@rjjrjehehew Год назад

Why must need PR?

@kelvincheng5901 Год назад

But not all are as humble n assimilated well like Dennis..in recent years there's the perception the country is letting in too many foreigners who don't bother to integrate. Can't blame the citizens for feeling negative towards the immigration policy

@glehagocoaching Год назад

I am Danish and have lived in Singapore for 12 years already and love it here. I was fortunate enough to obtain a PR status back in 2011 which has definitely helped me. I value how Singapore manages a multicultural society where everyone can feel welcome and have the ability to contribute to society here.

@kwacou4279 Год назад

Chinese Singaporeans constitute 75.9% of the Singaporean citizen population. It is a Chinese nation with ethnic minorities.

@glehagocoaching Год назад

@@kwacou4279 of the resident population you are correct at 2022 had 74% ethnic Chinese. But there are also 1.6 million non residents in Singapore, large parts from Indonesia, Philippines and South Asia. 👍 It's a melting pot. Remember that culture is not defined purely by ethnicity. 😉 Belief system, world experiences, nationalities, heritage and more are all here and Singapore tries hard to create a place that is welcoming to everyone. 🙏

@abbey1999 8 месяцев назад

Haha multiculturalism what a stupid idiotic remark. Shows u have totally believe the Chinese PR BS

@jwanglerz8500 4 месяца назад

@@kwacou4279and Singapore is the only country in south east Asia that practices meritocracy. Not soo for the rest in the region.

@asmirann3636 4 месяца назад

@@glehagocoaching Singapore is basically an Asian ecosystem. The whole South East Asia was always very diverse. People of various ethnicity lived with each other for centuries. Chinese, Indians were always present across the region in lands that were Malay, Indonesian, Thai or Burmese. But all of these groups believed and practiced peaceful co-existence. Such an ecosystem is completely opposite to the European ecosystem where Ethno-nationalism or Tribalism is the way of life. These attitudes breed and preach hatred and violence for the others. This is why Europe and Europeans have such a violent history among each other and also with Non-Europeans. Irony is that these values, that accept you and let you be one with the Singaporean society, can never be the values of your home country. Over there rampant disrespect and hatred for the others are pretty much the norm. With the rise of neo-fascists across Europe, including Denmark, it is only a matter of time when you people will again start some sort of ethnic cl*ansing and g*nocide across Europe.

@RaymondChia_Silaqui Год назад

I find it really impressive with the places you find to do the interviews. Those are places for even some of the local would not know about.

@MaxChernov Год назад

Thanks I’m doing my best 😁☺️

@tankenneth9915 Год назад

Looks like pearls Hill to me.

@lydiat5819 Год назад

I just found out a wonderful place a few blocks away from me and I have lived in this area for more than 20 years !!! ... smh ...

@Maya-sv1pz Год назад

he's direct and honest. welcome to south east asia. you're part of us now

@MOMOxDEFI Год назад

As a Singaporean born and bred here, I agree with Dennis a 100%. He's every bit an ideal Singaporean and kinda sad that hes not gotten at least a PR. My take away from this video is to never forget to look up at my surroundings everyday, try something new and be thankful that I've been presented with all these around me in my life. Alhamdulillah. We can only move forward. Majulah Singapura.

@CoreyChambersLA Год назад

PR means Permanent Residency

@jeremywck8757 Год назад

@@suhanjayalian5044 Apa hubungan identitas Singapura dengan berbahasa Indonesia? Singapura tidak pernah menjadi bagian dari Indonesia. Ketika Singapura menjadi bagian dari Malaysia, Bahasa Melayu menjadi Bahasa Nasional kami dan kami generasi tua harus belajar Bahasa Melayu. Lagu kebangsaan kami Majulah Singapura dipilih pada tahun 1959. Sejak Kemerdekaan kami pada tahun 1965, kami memilih bahasa Inggris sebagai media utama pendidikan dan bahasa kerja utama. Semua warga Singapura diwajibkan untuk belajar bahasa Inggris dan bahasa ibu mereka sebagai Bahasa Kedua. Sepanjang sejarah kita, orang Melayu selalu menikmati keistimewaan yang tidak dimiliki ras lain. Bagaimanapun, siapa Anda untuk mempertanyakan identitas kami dan keharmonisan ras kami? Anda tidak lebih dari seorang idiot yang bodoh dan sombong. What has the Singapore identity to do with speaking Indonesian? Singapore was never a part of Indonesia. When Singapore became part of Malaysia, Malay became our National Language and we the older generation then had to learn Malay. Our national anthem Majulah Singapura was selected in 1959. Since our Independence in 1965, we opted for English as the main medium for education and the main working language. All Singaporeans are required to learn English and their mother tongue as a Second Language. All through our history Malays have always enjoyed privileges not available to other races. In any case, who are you to question our identity and our racial harmony? You are nothing more than an ignorant and arrogant idiot.

@anchored555 Год назад

@@suhanjayalian5044 SG was never part of Indonesia, so why should we be expected to speak Indonesian?

@limbehh8494 Год назад

@Jeremy WCK Bro.... I were shocked too. We ...Singaporean speak Indonesian?????? Just leave him alone ya.

@kengleetan63 Год назад

Ang Mo did not know or look at things ,that the ruling party seems to be responsive to ground sentiments and will respond but Ang Mo does not know that the ruling party is good at lip service and wayang... Oh....of course...Ang Mo does not watch wayang...he only watch Netflicks!😆😆😆😆😆

@siewtohong7138 Год назад

Very candid this interviewee. Appreciates his absolute honesty! Good job on finding those interviewees!! Keep it up!!

@MaxChernov Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@rickychan1727 Год назад

Great interview! Really liked Dennis's honesty and transparency. All the best to you Dennis!

@MaxChernov Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@gilchristhaas9865 Год назад

That was really a wonderful interview. As an American who loves Singapore and am embarrassed about the direction my own country has taken for the past decade or so, this man’s views resonate strongly with my own.

@ordoabchao4202 Год назад

As a German who loves Singapore I feel the same...

@raymondtan4261 Год назад

Thank you Dennis for speaking a candid view on Singapore. Wishing you all the best on your PR status in Singapore.

@d4vid0110 Год назад

Truly enjoy this episode! Kind of glad to find your channel.

@moltenvanilla5935 Год назад

Love your videos!!❤ Thank you for sharing their views. As a Singaporean I find it so educational. Never had the chance to interact with them much❤

@amyg1073 Год назад

Good n honest reflection. Appreciate this kind of conversation. Sg police usually take down notes as a statement report, but treat this kind of dispute as a trivial matter that happens everyday. So no action taken

@NazriB Год назад

Lies again? American Education Teddy UFC WWE88

@leongyet9896 Год назад

Good interview. As long as foreigners who contributed and can gel into local communities and not get stuck up,we welcome you!

@rjjrjehehew Год назад

No.

@peppergirlrocks Год назад

@@rjjrjehehew why?

@y2kjericho86 Год назад

I like Dennis's sharing of his experience. He really does not hold back and he is very honest, straightforward and I really take my hats off to him and lots of respect to him. Its nice to hear someone who does nto hold back, its raw and real.

@dreamscuba Год назад

Great interview and a very nice gentleman being interviewed. I agree with his sentiments. I am grateful to be a visitor living in Singapore for many years.

@dawnho7744 Год назад

Hey Max. This is my first time watching your channel and I want to thank you for making this interview. I really enjoy watching this episode because as a Singaporean, I get to hear how expats/PRs (in this case, Dennis) feel about living in this little red dot. It's so heartwarming to know that Dennis finds Singapore a very livable country and that he has been here for 17 years. Hope to see more of such videos soon!

@MaxChernov Год назад

Welcome aboard!

@matpk Год назад

@@MaxChernov RACIST RACIST ASIAN COUNTRIES NOT ALLOW FOREIGNERS TO BECOME CITIZENS😂😂😂

@panda63725 Год назад

One thing good in SG, bullies can't get away by calling the police. Even between locals, a dispute like that with one sided accusation, police will not take sides but to split the argument. However, if Dennis had evidence, he could also instead report the reckless driver to the police.

@LeeMia875 8 месяцев назад

This video is amazing! The perspectives and information you present are very in-depth.

@crystal8537 Год назад

Very insightful. I am a Singaporean and literally just found out of ur channel and now i am watching ur past vids hahaha

@MaxChernov Год назад

Thanks so much ☺️

@vennsim71 Год назад

Max’s videos are very down-to-earth, and very much at grassroots level. Refreshing, to say the least.

@Ginasgusa Год назад

I am a Singaporean who migrated to the US. Yup, I get that EVERYTIME I get into an argument with anybody in the US. I guess it is how it is no matter where you are.

@GUITARTIME2024 10 месяцев назад

My wife is foreign, here in America. Not once has anyone told her to "go back", and I doubt it happened to you very much.

@henggaraed 9 месяцев назад

@@GUITARTIME2024 something not having happened in your life really is not the ultimate proof that is has never happened to anyone else. It might not be every single time but a few times, is believable.

@yrsofpain 8 месяцев назад

@@GUITARTIME2024 just cause it never happen to you it can happen to other clown ass.

@leongsam1075 Год назад

I like this chap! Enjoyed this interview.. and can relate to his views. Seems like a guy who had been mellowed with age.. a very good wine! 😊. Thank you and good job Max. PS: good to see your sub numbers gradually increasing. Press on max!!

@MaxChernov Год назад

We are working on it! Thanks so much!

@ahmetjank3892 10 месяцев назад

I just came across your video. You have gift to get genuin and very real story telling from people. I rarely write comments. Love your video. ❤

@MaxChernov 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@charlesquah Год назад

A wonderful and honest interview!

@chroniclesofalazyriderbyde9504 Год назад

A very true outlook of my home. A very good and honest interview with Dennis.😊👍👍

@MaxChernov Год назад

Thank you kindly!

@thosetravelmoments Год назад

Great conversation. Wishing you both happy staying here in SG.

@MaxChernov Год назад

Thank you!

@goddanner 10 месяцев назад

The interviewee is really frank and it really gave me an insight on how it feels for him living in Singapore!

@davidtaiwaileong8692 Год назад

Thank you for putting this interview out. I think this is very real and more of such videos will further enhance the local fabric and bind us with new residents. This also feels real because we can also see Dennis scratching mid-interview 😄😄

@MaxChernov Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@raclj9940 Год назад

DENNIS IS AWESOME!! thank you Max, the best content always!!!

@MaxChernov Год назад

My pleasure!

@JP-ok2qd Год назад

Great interview Max. Dennis is very humble and open with his views both positive and negative! Well done!

@user-ub8bs9js2u Год назад

It’s very insightful and the interviewee has quite a lot of experience about life.

@Neverender3367 Год назад

I just discovered your channel and love it! I have always been interested in Singapore and I’m excited to learn more about it. Thank you for the great interview my friend.

@MaxChernov Год назад

Thank you so much! Where are you based? :)

@Seramics Год назад

So much for advice n wisdom from this man. Thanks.

@MaxChernov Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@edgyguy8240 Год назад

Nice interview. Dennis sounds like a very well planted guy. All the best to you two!

@zephyrkhambatta Год назад

Yup, great one bro. Thanks for making this.

@lilycool2601 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, for your insight of Singapore n the people. I wish you the very best while you are still in Singapore.

@graceyam1925 Год назад

We Singaporeans welcome such a foreigner who is not bias and given a good and fair outlook of his 17 good years of appreciation in this little dot with gratitude and balance view of how he sees our multicultural landscape. Thk you for such a comprehensive view of our beloved island.

@kevinwebster7868 Год назад

I’m an American and have lived here in Singapore for 18 years and have been a PR the entire time. My only issue is that locals assume I’m filthy rich. I don’t even make as much as a cab driver so no I can’t afford to just buy whatever I want. Also Singaporeans don’t seem to understand how good they have it. They think it’s expensive but Singapore is far better than other places. With my current health issues if I still lived in the U.S. I would be in so my much debt due to medical bills that my children would spend their lives trying to pay it off after I’m gone.

@MaxChernov Год назад

Yes, average Singaporean has much higher standard of living vs other countries. It becomes very obvious when you start traveling.

@starlet88sg 8 месяцев назад

thank you Dennis. you really know us very well. enjoy your stay here.

@psreinc Год назад

very good and balanced interview. thanks

@matsudarx8 Год назад

Thank you Max. U r helping me understand my country more everyday through different lenses. It's wonderful. It's good to have you as one of us. I have always hope that singapore can become more cosmopolitan. I think it has happened and I love it. Different cultures all in one place. I just hope that the other cultures (which are not the 4 main ones) can also take a front seat, truly making singapore a little united nations.

@MaxChernov Год назад

🙏

@RideTheTrack Год назад

I dont usually watch content like this (as a singaporean) but i have to say this was really well done and insightful from the both of you

@MaxChernov Год назад

Thanks for your kind words!

@jacektravel1 Год назад

I agree with Dennis 100%. An true and real perspective on living in Singapore. Mysleft: 11 years here. Thanks for posting the video.

@corgiforever3822 Год назад

Appreciate Dennis for your valuable insight n heartwarming sharing about your pros n cons living experiences in Singapore. Well, Max has also done an enjoyable n superb interactive meeting with Dennis 👏 👏 Cheers~

@MaxChernov Год назад

My pleasure!

@unbiasyoutuber7117 Год назад

I would love to hang out with this guy. Thanks for the honesty and we hope you earn enough to stay here longer😂

@yktang4088 Год назад

I like this man. He is so authentic. It is amazing to hear from an American working and living in Singapore to say so many good things about Singapore.

@eviegoh Год назад

Singaporean here, appreciating the candid interview and frankness! A lot of what he observed and talked about is relatable. Loving the slippers/thongs/flipflops in the grass, whatever you want to call it.. haha.

@mbnb007 Год назад

great interview, lived here 11 years and all points raised and answered are bang on :)

@MaxChernov Год назад

where are you now? :)

@mbnb007 Год назад

@@MaxChernov still in Singapore :)

@patientchick898 Год назад

I really appreciate this video and especially Dennis. Living in Asia has his mind opened and he say it nicely in regards to the restriction of laws. I agree with him that in general, if you are a descent human and live your life normally, majority of the law would not feel like a restriction to freedom. The only time I had encounter a police in my country was when I ride a motor bike with non standardised helmet. I got a fine. But I did not feel like my life being controlled by government, it is more like a H&S reminder. @Max, thank you for creating such content and provide an opportunity for us all in exchanging experience and learn from one another. Salut

@MaxChernov Год назад

Thanks so much for your kind words! 🙏

@eriktiongweeseah465 Год назад

Very insightful interviewing session for people to know about SG: Dennis seems to know the local way of living--probably learnt from some locals. Also a clear-cut and straightforward answers from Dennis--with using different lenses to look at different angles of your surrounding; including sharing his life story!

@fomoyolope3573 7 месяцев назад

Hi Max: You did a fantastic job in conducting the interview with an American expat working and living in SG. I don't know if I am able the catch the guest by his first name but his frankness and straightforwardness reflect an important element, authenticity. I was born in SG and currently reside in Los Angeles California, USA. Like your guest, I have had excellent experience about SG; love the infrastructure, people and many others. In regards to the van incident, there are street bullies in every country unfortunately. Kudos to the guest for taking a stand against a bully. The guest and I have similar options as to where to retire. I encourage viewers to explore and travel overseas; not necessarily for retirement but to stretch one's horizon. The guest made a very good point about the world; it is so big and changing.

@siokbeeyeo1186 Год назад

Awesome interview

@yuva Год назад

Bro, super smooth ad. Love it. Also, man got angry when someone took his chope. That alone should qualify him for PR and citizenship haha

@MaxChernov Год назад

hahaha definitely!

@victimofpsychiatry 11 месяцев назад

As a Singaporean, I have to say kudos to you both for being able to stand there for hours with the (possible mosquitos) and flies 😅

@boonleeglobal Год назад

Great job Dennis.

@j.reneesiow9142 Год назад

U r the only person that speak the truth abt Singapore on RU-vid , most ppl that made a video abt s’pore hv either just visited us in a couple of days or weeks n nothing they said tells the whole truth. thank u for being so honest speaking abt Singapore ,

@manseb5211 Год назад

After so many yrs in Singapore he's truly able to accept the diversity of multiracial society in our city state without any feeling of alienation. With such open minded views on things here, i wish him well in the coming yrs living in our little red dot. May he find peace in his twilight yrs.

@RADIUMGLASS Год назад

People in Singapore and that part of the world advance, and will continue to advance. There is multiculturalism there, however, there isn't any one group or specific groups that are trying to dominate society.

@gera.w Год назад

i really enjoyed this interview too, Dennis has very insightful and at the same time down to earth opinions which I think more people should listen to. He ought to get PR really, from his reaction to having his choped table taken away, he’s singaporeanised already 😂

@hammylauw9574 7 месяцев назад

A VERY honest @ logical explanation of life in short to the point kind of way.❤

@mattcheah69 10 месяцев назад

Awesome video guys

@davidwong1848 Год назад

Very well said bro😊😊

@MaxChernov Год назад

💯

@Sail17 Год назад

this is an example of an ang moh we like. all the best for him and his family

@Natura804 7 месяцев назад

Good positive mindset displayed by the person. I think one really understands the meaning of life when one is out of the cocoon surrounding.

@CapDingo1975 Год назад

This popped up on my feed. I must say that you have edited this very well! So well that I smell Singaporean. Efficient communication of content. Nice one! I moved from Sydney when I was 22. Married here at 24. Kids at 26. We are still here. Chinese heritage so yeah we blend right in until I open my mouth. Agree fully with the views shared. Accurate and consistent with my observations. The only thing I would add is that without a high paying job, as a local, they do struggle immensely. Cost of living is high. A salary of 6K is difficult to run a family on. They would be scraping by. This is something that we as foreigners need to be more sensitive about. The "good life" we live is one we are blessed with. It's not something that everyone in SG experiences, especially locals. Much like the experience of clocking off at reasonable hours in HP versus the local style where they leave at 9pm or later because the boss is still there.

@MaxChernov Год назад

subscribed? :)

@riptyurass302 Год назад

Honolulu is actually probably the closest city to Singapore in terms of what it's like.

@georgeho8997 Год назад

Anything that goes into the system cannot be altered or erased, so writing it down on paper first allows both sides to cool off; after all, this was just a trivia matter with no casualties, so it does not need to go into the records so quickly.

@kaps3767 8 месяцев назад

I (From India) just love these kind of blokes - honest and nice human being

@Glickan Год назад

Very good video, Singapore here I come ❤🎉

@leadershipvids Год назад

I've been here for 30 years and became a citizen a long time ago... Singapore is a gem

@Faisal-cz5if Год назад

Explain yourself

@leadershipvids Год назад

@@Faisal-cz5if excuse me?!?

@TheNasa85 Год назад

Just being honest, open minded, respectful and grateful, you can live a good life anywhere on earth. And he is one of a good example.

@Cecilia- Год назад

He was very articulate. Great interview

@tulipsandpeaches1834 Год назад

Enjoyed this candid sharing very much. So where is this park? 😂

@SuperModerngranny Год назад

About the incident with the driver, please note that there have been incidents where people trying to scam 'naive' victims. Not sure if the scammers are local but I have read of such scams happened on the road. Drivers jammed break causing the car behind to crash into theirs. They then demand a ridiculous amount of compensation on the spot. In Dennis' case, he's a foreigner, so the guy tried to do so via the SPF. Of course, SPF here are not stupid enough to fall for such scams either, they will investigate.

@muizzanis Год назад

i like the way he described in American cities various races lived in "patches as pattern on quilt". diverse etnicities but in groups of their own whereas in Singapore diverse and mixed. similar to Malaysian towns and cities

@Ontario100 Год назад

Outstanding Interview! 💥 🔥 💥 👍

@mrtan1309 Год назад

Jeez.. I couldn't believe someone like him who's been working and living here for so long didn't managed to get a PR. He had clearly blended into our local culture.

@chee-liekho5860 Год назад

Perhaps he does not like to be a PR. It is "Hotel Singapura " kind of thing.

@peterkhew7414 Год назад

His retirement fund is back in the US. He has to go back eventually.

@SleepyOx2023 Год назад

Singapore's opaque PR requirements may be scary to a lot of people. Even smart people may feel they're never good enough, and hearing how others get rejected means they probably will delay as much as possible until they feel they have enough net worth to apply. The stigma from firsters is also a factor, some expats may feel they don't want to bother a bee's nest, given how easy it is to expel foreigners if they make a human mistake, even if they really really want to be a PR. Thirdly your company needs to pay CPF once you become a PR, so in a way, starting to have to pay CPF might be a consideration for the company? But expats pay the same tax rates but the benefits go to locals.

@rjjrjehehew Год назад

why you want every foreigner to get PR. suck their kuku for what?

@orzRaspberrih Год назад

@@SleepyOx2023tldr if you pump money into singapore, or if you're highly educated and want to start a family in singapore, it's not hard

@gl9795 Год назад

Almost jealous of him being able to live in my home country! And I'm here in the US (Florida to be more specific) and would love to get out of this crazy state. Thank goodness I've held into my Singaporean passport and hope in this lifetime to head back and live there.

@thumpertorque_ 8 месяцев назад

Florida is an absolute shithole just like New Jersey. Move to a different state.

@marielle3929 8 месяцев назад

@@derrickjensen1240same question

@uresfffff222 8 месяцев назад

@@derrickjensen1240 prolly money

@arfriedman4577 4 месяца назад

Many blessings

@abbyabroad 4 месяца назад

Yes! I grew up in Florida and live in China now. Hope you escape too and get back to Singapore.

@limbehh8494 Год назад

I like dat American... his perspective of life and enjoy everything around him. He live his life well. Cool !!!

@viniityap2779 Месяц назад

You are so positive and that's an inspiration.

@sitcom1971 Год назад

Excellent post!!!

@MaxChernov Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@drjennyli Год назад

The story about van driver. My god. Mind blowing. Glad local police is reasonable and Just, coz what driver is demanding , makes Singapore looks really bad.

@anchored555 Год назад

There are bad hats everywhere, not just in SG. One bad apple shouldn’t taint the whole lot.

@noproblematallmate Год назад

I think the police trying to drag out the process and make it look like they are going to do something is intentional to let both parties cool down and allow the guy who reported to feel "it isn't worth it". This is as compared to passing a judgement quickly on the spot on who is right and wrong. Chinese has a saying. Turn a big thing into a small thing. And a small thing into nothing.

@NijiKonohana Год назад

Lol you have no idea how many bad apples there are on Singapore roads, especially taxi drivers. My dad has at least three run-ins with taxi drivers who keep pushing past damages on him to get him to pay. Particularly one company that uses red taxis. I would suggest you avoid them if you can :P

@drjennyli Год назад

@@NijiKonohana 😳

@user-ht1qg9xn3ra Год назад

I incline to think that the diver himself might not realize what had actually happened.

@seabreeze667 Год назад

Maybe try interviewing Sporean from the neighborhood who are making the average national income of around S$3500?? His staying near Orchard, he should be those expatriates that Sporean are tired of hearing.

@turtlechomper5361 2 месяца назад

My wife is Singaporean she says this guy gave very accurate answers. I am an american and have spent about 9 months total on 3 different trips in Singapore. I loved it there its a great country.

@dennisfoo1622 Год назад

Amazing!! I wanna buy you and Dennis a beer. Or two!! For real!

@christine8203 Год назад

A very interesting interview with Dennis; thank you for being so candid in sharing your (17-year lived-in) perspective of Singapore. People like you both are needed in Singapore to provide a side of diversity that is not possible among the locals - by that, I mean when you bring your culture, your ways of seeing and interacting, etc. to Singapore and adapt it to that of the island, the locals will see another expression of humanity, which over time, will be woven into the national fabric. I laud the leadership of Singapore! I do want to retire in Singapore…more cons than pros? I’ve been seeing only the positives! 😬

@MaxChernov Год назад

Thanks for your perspective!

@ordoabchao4202 Год назад

The only con to retiring in Sg is the cost. If you can afford housing and health insurance without income you should be fine.

@christine8203 Год назад

@@ordoabchao4202 that’s good to know. Thank you for the info.

@joemurray8902 Год назад

Thanks for this. Really great questions.

@MaxChernov Год назад

🙏

@kpsher367 8 месяцев назад

Its amazing how you see people changes based on where you live .

@aqilhomaili Год назад

The argument part where people said to go back to your country is pretty common for any foreigner living in any country as long you are reasonable and know you wrong doing I think its fine.

@Cysecsg Год назад

Doesn’t mean other places are doing means it’s a “norm”. He said “mostly” his fault, means there are time others are at fault too. No matter whose fault, there shouldn’t be any bigotry counters. It just meant they failed to win logically and resort to such tactic. It’s shameful.

@sdqsdq6274 Год назад

lol , people say hurtful words when they are angry all the time , all i can say is just walk away , as simple as that ...

@LordKarma101 Год назад

Personally i feel that the "go back to your country" is more common in western countries towards foreigners. When i was student in UK and US, i experienced the "go back to your own country Chinky" in both countries. My other friends had similar experience. Note: for these westerners, as long as you look Asian, we are all Chinks from China. I guess they don't study geography in school, as anything East is China.

@rgb6834 Год назад

I am in Singapore in two weeks to visit my neice who has lived there for 22 years I must ask her some of the questions you asked .

@bminton3291 Год назад

This is a good interview

@pengqing8857 Год назад

Love the first recommendation

@anchored555 Год назад

Dennis appreciates what we have in SG better than some Singaporeans. Maybe we should swap them for him and give him PR😂

@lotuseletre8724 Год назад

Yes, that is like that for many in each system /society though. People naturally take what they have for granted. It would be beneficial for everyone if they would take more effort to understand the difference so that they can appreciate more what they take for granted.

@MaxChernov Год назад

Hahahaha

@muhammadfairuzsamsi7209 Год назад

People appreciate more when they have experienced how other countries worked.