I actually have Singaporean friends who are staying in Texas now. Sure, Toronto might only be 28hrs away (1 way) but its still far compared to Aus/NZ.
Aiyoh why u compare to OZ and NZ, at least compare with countries in the same continent.
Flight for sg to Toronto ~21hrs, to Texas Austin more like 29hrs. Still u find more Singaporean there than Toronto. Ppl in OZ fly back 2x a yr meh cause so near?
Far is the concept of Singaporean, although Auckland is a 12 hr flight nearer but no one is flying home like taking MRT. If u want to make it home distance is not a key deterrence factor, its all lame excuse.
Our ancestors move from china, Indian on boats also didn't complain far. Get out is already far not like bike or walk or simple MRT can reach in any time.
Neighbors better than distance relative when come to help. 12 vs 30 hrs makes little difference when help cannot come within the next hr. don't forget flights don't fly anytime u wanted to go.
My uncle is actually a FT in Alberta working for BP.
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