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Man asks, “why SG employers only want degree holders for managerial positions? What about our work experience?” 


https://theindependent.sg/man-asks-why-s...e_vignette

On a moral basis, I fully agree that a degree should not be a hard prerequisite for managerial positions. However we all know that the realities and attitudes on the ground are far more complicated and will take a long time to change.

What I don't understand is why these people would rather spend year after year complaining this injustice then just spend a few thousand dollars to "purchase" a business degree from many of the private universities available in Singapore. I believe the HR people in many companies are just following company policy and just want something that shows compliance to corporate policy, most people won't dig too deep especially if it's just an internal promotion.

I once told a non-degree colleague in private the same thing as well - "You can keep complaining to me or HR to lobby a change in corporate policy or just go get a degree ASAP so that I can put up your promotion and HR can check off the list for having met requirements". Thankfully he carried through my recommendation and got his promotion within a year.

It's ok to raise awareness, complain and advocate for change, but don't let this be an excuse to not work around the problem in the mean time.