Hey ... ... just saw your post so getting back to you now.

Yes, I have a specialised skill so I was extra lucky.

Although Singapore doesn't seem to have been hit as badly by the global downturn, employment continues to be an issue.

Regarding your work experience -- although tourism has been majorly hit here you might look at applying for a job with the IRs -- Integrated Resorts. The do have a local hire quota but there may be some positions available. If you speak a number of different languages that could help also.

Or, if you really want to come and you're prepared to do some work for it, there are some areas where they continue to need workers -- specifically in the medical area ie. nurses.

If you did a nursing degree you might be more likely to have a skill that's more transferable.

Still ... keep looking; you never know

Good luck

cheers
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