The Reality of Moving to Singapore for a British Expat

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Meet Mark, who is from the UK. He decided to move to Singapore after he and his wife watched a food and travel show on Netflix, and he's a rather unique Western expat living in an HDB. I learned a lot of interesting things! Enjoy:)

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:26 Foreigner in HDB
04:00 Sponsorship
05:14 Safety in HDB
05:51 First Impressions of Singapore
07:01 Cultural differences
12:51 Attitude towards foreigners
14:16 Singapore vs the UK
16:18 Moving advices

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[tbdhk]

just to let you know, my social studies teacher actually showed one of your videos in class this week! your content is really interesting and i hope you continue to make even better videos in future

[FC-uxch]

Just to be clear, people blasting their phones on full volume without headphones on public transport is NOT NORMAL. Everyone is just too afraid to say something about it.

[keyvleon]

Elderly blasting their phone volume on high is NOT NORMAL. People just tolerate it out of respect, because they understood that the older generation might not be as technologically savvy.

It’s annoying as hell but most of us just tolerate them

[MrGarySim]

the policy of making sure there are no ethnic enclaves in SG was a conscious decision made by the govt, simply because they did not want SG to be wracked by ethnic conflicts... even if some people say it is "forced". It's called the Ethnic Integration Policy. It was also because they moved people from the kampungs to HDB estates, so there had to be a way to try to make our lives here as harmonious as possible, as a multi-racial, multi-cultural society.

[NEAAFFAIRS]

Great Interview. Mark is very open minded. His strategy of not reading up to form preconceived notion about a place is awesome.
For loud mobile phone in public transport, it's frown upon but usually not confronted.

[sjelinelukiman]

My English son in-law lived and worked in Singapore for more than 10 years. Our grandchildren think when they finish their education in The UK they want to work and live in Singapore again. They loved riding their bikes to Bukit Timah and walking to food hawker centres to have Hainanese chicken rise, laksa, and more. They feel safer, much safer in Singapore than in their own country.

[leewn]

One key point for foreigners moving to Sg is to take up insurance for healthcare as it’s very expensive for foreigners. Also ensure your insurance policies covers healthcare expenses in SG and the region.

[MrKevinliow]

Wow, so many positive experiences living in Singapore. Makes me feel so blessed to be born in Singapore.

[spunkmuffin]

I'm glad as a foreigner he is self-aware and genuinely interested in our mixed culture and learn from it. Kudos for trying out living in a HDB housing estate, I grew up in one and it's a good place to start to get integrated into the local culture. Groceries and amenities are also cheaper in the local HDB estates. I've lived in UK and understand exactly what he meant when it comes to public housing. In reality the local public housing is very different from that. With an open heart and mind, and a willingness to embrace the local culture, I'm sure you will gain a lot more while living here. Enjoy and all the best in Singapore!

[lukejohneeles]

Being in Singapore for a decade, good to finally have some content like this. Keep it up! Some real interesting viewpoints.

[soggywoggy]

thank you for these kinds of content. it helps me realise that sometimes i am taking singapore for granted.

[crosbyong]

Mark, welcome to Singapore. I sincerely hope you will find it comfortable and conducive to do the things you love to do while living here, and with your family.

[theflathead]

welcome to Singapore, Mark. its good to see self-aware and humble foreigners in singapore becoming one of us.

[chenyinmei]

You are very nice sir, your sincerity jumps out of the video. What a positive and honest interview..thank you. .

[lay-na]

Really enjoyed this video! Mark seems like a very well-spoken and open-minded individual! Love his positivity and optimistic outlook on moving to a new country. Great interview

[hzg]

Subscribed. 4th video in this series that I've watched in a short span of time. Keep up the good word, Max! & thank you to all the interviewees for their honest & kind sharing. ♥

[mosessim]

Property agents will always not recommend you HDB but private properties to gain more commission.

[pinkymoon]

Another amazing video. His observations about different ethnicities is interesting. Wish this video was longer too. Enjoyed it just as much as the interview with the Canadian expat from the 80s

[EVL-xjvc]

I'm biased, I enjoy listening to a British speak - so clear and eloquent.

[theluxuryminimalistraveler]

could listen to him all day. he's so observant ❤