The Big Story: Farmer, plumber, lift technician - Low-status jobs? Not for these Gen Zs and Millennials

If your kid told you they wanted to fix lifts, grow vegetables, or work with their hands instead of sitting behind a desk, would you support it? Because that’s exactly what more young Singaporeans are choosing to do. Across the island, Millennials and Gen Zs are quietly walking away from traditional office jobs and into skilled trades, from farming to plumbing to lift maintenance. So what’s behind this unexpected career shift, and what does it mean for Singapore’s future workforce? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Salim, Business Correspondent, The Straits Times, to find out more. If you want to read more, check out Sharon’s full interview: Farmer, plumber, lift technician: More young people in Singapore drawn to skilled trades https://www.straitstimes.com/business/farmer-plumber-lift-technician-more-young-people-in-singapore-drawn-to-skilled-tradesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.