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 tradeshttps://www.straitstimes.com/business/farmer-plumber-lift-technician-more-young-people-in-singapore-drawn-to-skilled-trades

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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s behind this unexpected career shift, and what does it mean for Singapore&rsquo;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&rsquo;s full interview:&nbsp;Farmer, plumber, lift technician: More young people in Singapore drawn to skilled trades <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/business/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-trades</a>

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.