Guess what? Lots more Singaporeans keen to go and work abroad now

THE percentage figures may be a little eyebrow- raising, but recent survey findings by a recruiting consultancy would seem to give the lie to the notion that Singaporeans are a stodgy bunch when it comes to relocating overseas for work.

According to a poll by recruiter Hays, 97 per cent of Singapore job-seekers said they would consider working overseas - the majority drawn by the prospect of better job opportunities, career development or exposure, while some cited "lifestyle factors" as the reason for going abroad. Only 3 per cent would not consider venturing overseas to work. The strong …