Security supervisor S$1,839 monthly: “So this is what our so called leaders aspire the citizens to be? Earning $1.8k after training?” — Netizens

SINGAPORE: Netizens are responding to an NTUC Learning Hub advertisement for a security supervisor position, saying that skilling up and working as a security supervisor could earn S$1,839 monthly.

An online user took to social media on Tuesday (June 20) to share an old job posting news thread showcasing an NTUC Learning Hub advertisement for a security supervisor position. 

“Skill up to be a security supervisor,” the tarp read, with the words “Earn from S$1,839 monthly” highlighted. 

Over the course of a few days, many online users took to the comments section to respond to the advertisement, many sharing their concerns over the low rate being offered. 

“With the infrastructure we built in the 70-90s, is it too much to ask for better-paying jobs?” wrote one, adding, “Without disrespect to the security industry.”

Another said, “Salary so low, how to survive?” 

Still, a third shed a different light on the conditions of some people who work in security, saying, “Security do not have a proper place for resting…(they) always rest at rubbish points.”

“With such (a) low salary, still needs to attend their course,” another online user pointed out. 

One commenter, in particular, took a different route and called out the government. “So this is (this) what our so-called leaders aspire the citizens to be? Earning $1.8k after training? While they earn millions and stay at huge B&W bungalows that can fit many HDB BTOs?$1.8k is not even a living wage at all- all thanks to the high cost of living created by these MIW. Time to VTO.”

Still, another online user wondered if S$1.8k was enough to feed a family of one child.