I’m going to
hate myself for
saying this since
I’m a business
owner but wages
in Singapore are
far too low when
you take costs
of living into
consideration.
have created. It is Jamie’s way of
providing a platform for mothers in
Singapore to financially provide for
their families even when they are at
home looking after the brood. She
understands that some families may
face financial difficulties when they
have a child; she experienced it firsthand with the birth of Alysia.
before the sun sets to be with Alysia.
Similarly, Thorsten has an enviously
flexible schedule, being the owner of
a communications agency.
getting for her PSLE! Children at that
age should not be segregated based
on the grades they get from one
examination,” says Jamie.
Jamie’s and Thorsten’s lives and
career goals have evolved alongside
Alysia’s growth. “For me, raising a
family comes first and everything
else is secondary. Work will always
be work and whatever I achieve in my
business or at work will never be able
to give as much satisfaction as seeing
Alysia grow an inch in the space of a
month. Our work and businesses are
really just a way to provide for her,”
says Jamie.
Thorsten echoes her sentiments, not
mincing his words: “One of the things
that struck me about Singapore’s
education syste H\