{"id":5487,"date":"2025-08-22T13:09:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/foreign-engineers-work-stint-in-singapore-sparks-mixed-reactions-online\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T13:09:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:09:30","slug":"foreign-engineers-work-stint-in-singapore-sparks-mixed-reactions-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/foreign-engineers-work-stint-in-singapore-sparks-mixed-reactions-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign engineer’s work stint in Singapore sparks mixed reactions online"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A young engineer’s move to Singapore under a rotational work programme has sparked debate online, after her TikTok documenting the experience went viral.<\/p>\n

TikTok user @theshelbyolson shared that she is part of a two-year programme run by her company that places fresh graduates on overseas stints to gain industry experience. She was posted here along with five others.<\/p>\n

The graduates, trained in disciplines such as mechanical, chemical and biochemical engineering, will rotate across different roles and locations – with Singapore being one of the stops.<\/p>\n

In her videos, she shared her excitement about relocating, settling into life here, and her first day at work.<\/p>\n

The clips – which show her trying local food and adjusting to Singapore’s walking culture – have drawn plenty of attention. One video of her first day at work has racked up more than 155,000 views and over 4,000 likes.<\/p>\n

Filming from an overhead bridge, she remarked: “I’ve been adjusting a lot to the new ways of life in Singapore, especially walking everywhere, which I actually enjoy.”<\/p>\n

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The post on her first day of work received more than 300 comments. Many welcomed her to Singapore, congratulating her on the milestone and offering food recommendations and travel tips.<\/p>\n

“Welcome to Singapore. Don’t forget to take short trips around the region to make full use of your tenure here. Flights are affordable!” suggested one user.<\/p>\n

“Welcome, enjoy the walks and enjoy the food!” said another.<\/p>\n

However, not all responses were positive.<\/p>\n

When one of the clips was shared in a post on subreddit r\/SgRabak, the title asked: “What do these people have that our local fresh graduates lack?”<\/span><\/p>\n

Some netizens expressed frustration, pointing to the tough job market for local grads.<\/p>\n

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“The point is that a role in a Singapore branch could have been filled by a local, a fresh graduate,” one user commented.<\/p>\n

Others, however, offered a more balanced view, pointing out that hiring decisions are shaped by company policies and government frameworks rather than individual employees.<\/p>\n

“Don’t divert the topic, they are not angry with foreigners but the policymakers who make things difficult for locals,” one user explained.<\/p>\n

Another netizen defended the influencer’s presence in Singapore: “Maybe there’s a Singaporean in their company on rotation to their country? Do you want that Singaporean to receive the same hate by the locals?<\/p>\n

“These people are excited about Singapore and seem very respectful and grateful to be here. These are the types of foreigners we welcome.”<\/p>\n

On TikTok, one commenter encouraged her to “ignore the haters”.<\/p>\n

“As a Singapore Mechanical Engineer graduate, I support companies that believe in talent development and rotational programs or careers that are borderless,” they said.<\/p>\n

To this, theshelbyolson replied: “Thank you. I’m learning a lot and I am very grateful for this experience.”<\/p>\n

The New Paper has reached out to theshelbyolson for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Foreign engineer’s work stint in Singapore sparks mixed reactions online<\/div>\n

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A young engineer’s move to Singapore under a rotational work programme has sparked debate online, after her TikTok documenting the experience went viral. TikTok user @theshelbyolson shared that she is part of a two-year programme run by her company that places fresh graduates on overseas stints to gain industry experience. She was posted here along…<\/p>\n

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