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He faced an uncertain future as a business development manager when Covid-19 appeared.
The business collapsed for the former employer of Veronica Sung, a sustainable packaging company that served the foodservice sector. It was also a loss of income for the 30-year-old, whose salary was based solely on commission.
He decided it was time to find another career that offered better prospects and job security.
After visiting various career fairs, she landed a job as an assistant teacher at Safari House as a preschool.
Ms Sung told The New Paper: “I’ve always wanted to work with children … I thought maybe I could learn something more practical. Education (knowledge) in early childhood is always helpful. If you have your own children later on , know how to teach them. “
When she joined Safari House in August, the former banking graduate enrolled in the career conversion program so that preschool teachers were equipped with the necessary formal qualifications.
Three months after the one-year program, Ms. Sung, who is expecting her first child next year, is already helping to teach some classes.
Yesterday, Human Resources Minister Josephine Teo noted that three out of four who join the early childhood education sector are mid-career people.
Speaking after a virtual visit to the National Institute for Early Childhood Development, Ms Teo said: “The industry appreciates people who can bring transferable skills from abroad.”
Ms. Sung’s past experience in customer service has been helpful. She said, “Patience and understanding others from their perspective helps.” -KOK YUFENG
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