Career & Education
Govt Retrenchment! Iron Rice Bowl Not Iron Anymore!
By 1M65  •  July 15, 2026
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5lYoAEvV9XY[/embed] For decades, many Singaporeans believed that government jobs were the ultimate “iron rice bowl”—stable, secure and protected. But GovTech’s announcement that it is restructuring, with 93 staff retrenched and up to 9% of roles affected over the next two years, raises an important question: Is job security becoming a thing of the past? In this video, I discuss:
  • Why GovTech says it is restructuring instead of simply downsizing.
  • Why some roles are disappearing while new ones are being created.
  • What “in-housing” technology really means.
  • Why even government organisations must continuously reinvent themselves.
  • Most importantly, what this means for every Singaporean’s career and financial future.
The biggest lesson may not be about GovTech at all. It is about preparing ourselves for a world where skills matter more than job titles, and adaptability matters more than tenure. Watch till the end as I share my thoughts on how to stay relevant in an economy where change is becoming the new normal. #GovTech #Singapore #Retrenchment #Career #Jobs #AI #Reskilling #FutureOfWork #FinancialFreedom #1M65...
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By 1M65
Loo founded the Non-Profit 1M65 Movement and was one of the few non-civil servants to receive the Public Sector Transformation Award in 2018 for his 1M65 efforts. Kate, Loo’s daughter, is a 19-year-old finance guru wannabe. If you’d like to hear more from Loo and Kate on Personal Finance, please join the 1M65 Telegram Discussion Group or watch their entertaining Youtube channel.
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