But what if that non-Chinese person does fit the criteria of “Chinese-speaking”? Will the employer still want that Chinese-speaking non-Chinese individual for the job?
Apparently not, as Tharenii Muniandy found out. Currently looking for a job in the IT industry, he’s been fielding calls by companies to head for interviews — but one particular call really pissed him off. According to his now-viral rant posted on Facebook, the caller beat around the bush until the quintessential question was asked: was he actually Chinese? When Tharenii replied no, he was immediately rejected, despite him being an actual Chinese-speaking applicant.
“What if he did not ask me if I was Chinese and I actually go and show up for the interview — is he going to insult me (to) my face by saying ‘Actually we are actually looking for a Chinese-speaking person’. Am I supposed to beg and say ‘(yes I really can speak Chinese), please give me the job!”
Tharenii’s rant comes to no surprise really for the many non-Chinese Singaporeans who’ve faced rejection during their own job hunts multiple times — and purely on the grounds that they’re not Chinese.
News and photo from MSN.com
1 comment:
Thi reminded incident years back. I was a PC installer and supposed to installed Singtel Magix modem. When we reached, this organization do not allow us to install it. When we ask why, the receptionist reply because you are non-Chinese. Our company does not allow non-Chinese to enter the premise.
Both my technician and I looking at each other. Then we decided to call our manager for assistance and told him everything. My manager spoke to the receptionist and finally allow us to perform our duty.
Guess what, in that office, there is no sign of non-Chinese. The staff looks at both of us as if we are criminals. Evil look. But one thing they didn't know that I understand Mandarin. Till today I can't forget, just because we are the minority you can belittle us. Remember we vow the same pledge (in English),
We, the citizens of Singapore,
pledge ourselves as one united people,
regardless of race, language or religion,
to build a democratic society
based on justice and equality
so as to achieve happiness, prosperity
and progress for our nation.
and in (the Malay Language),
Kami, warganegara Singapura,
sebagai rakyat yang bersatu padu,
tidak kira apa bangsa, bahasa, atau agama,
berikrar untuk membina suatu masyarakat yang demokratik,
berdasarkan kepada keadilan dan persamaan untuk mencapai kebahagiaan,
kemakmuran dan kemajuan bagi negara Kami.
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