Local who once ‘hated Singapore’ changes his mind after studying overseas, appreciates life back home

A Singaporean who once claimed to 'loathe Singapore and being Singaporean' discovered that his perspective had shifted when he relocated overseas. In an anonymous post on the r/asksg subreddit, the young man expressed his gratitude for the country he had previously taken for granted. Upon moving abroad, he realized how much he had come to appreciate the simple comforts of life in Singapore.

The global student shared that meeting people from diverse backgrounds and exploring unfamiliar neighborhoods helped him appreciate the hyper-efficient culture that Singapore embodied.

He noted that people overseas were constantly on edge, worrying about survival and comparing the safety of their neighborhoods. In contrast, Singaporeans took these things for granted, as the country's infrastructure was reliable and safe. The young man questioned whether Singaporeans were overly focused on romanticizing the 'gritty overseas experience' and forgetting the basic pleasures of living in a safe and well-organized society.

His post resonated with many Singaporeans who also realized the value of the basic necessities provided by the country. One commenter remarked, "As I grew older, I realised my hatred towards the government was just an excuse to justify the unhappiness I have with my own life. Singapore has all the basic necessities covered in our lives.

Anything more is just excess of our basic privileges. We truly are blessed in this chaos." Another user, who had studied overseas, echoed similar sentiments, expressing appreciation for Singapore's organization and cleanliness, even if it wasn't perfect. Foreigners also chimed in, praising the country's organization, cleanliness, and safety, as well as the government's care for its citizens.