Are we being targeted? — Foreigner reports unfair and unreasonable dismissal after just 11 days at Singapore company

SINGAPORE: An anonymous foreigner reports on social media that his job was unfairly and unreasonably terminated after just 11 working days at a Singapore company.

While recognizing that the service contract permitted termination, he considered that “it was unreasonable and unfair.

He shared, “As a foreigner working remotely, I needed time to adapt to the Singaporean company culture, practices and laws. Although I understood Singapore’s fast-paced work culture, I didn’t expect to be fired so abruptly.

He pointed out that throughout his employment, his former employer, a prominent lawyer in a certain field, frequently made discriminatory and derogatory remarks about his language and nationality.

He mentioned that his employer had implied that his English proficiency did not meet her expectations because he was not from Singapore, which she cited as a reason for dismissal.

Additionally, he suffered mental stress from his constant gaslighting. Despite his diligent efforts to gain his approval through hard work, he was still released.

Another employee was fired after just nine days, leading him to question whether it was a coincidence or a deliberate effort to target foreigners.

“It was a deeply unpleasant experience working with Singaporeans. In professional fields, many Singaporeans can be discriminatory and condescending towards others,” he concluded.

This sparked discussions online among Singaporeans.

Some commentators have shared similar experiences of abrupt layoffs during probationary periods, pointing out that such practices are not uncommon in Singapore’s competitive job market.

One said: “I can assure you this doesn’t just happen to foreigners but also to locals. »

Another chimed in, saying: “During probation, anyone can be asked to leave if they find you unfit from day one. It doesn’t have to be a full three months.

Another advised: “The best thing to do is move on; There’s no point in coming back to the same subject. Whether it’s a foreign or Singaporean employer, it doesn’t matter.

Another noted: “You are not officially employed by any company in Singapore; this is why you are not covered by the MOM regulations.

This is why your employer takes advantage and abuses it. Nothing to say about this. Bite the conduit and continue. /TISG

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