Singapore After Work
In a city where many are workaholics, Singapore is often touted as boring with 'no life'. Singapore After Work dispels the notion by featuring the lesser-known stories of ordinary salary folks and how they pursue unique passions outside office hours. Among the myriad of anecdotes: a software developer hunts down tiny creepy crawlies after dark. A graphic designer takes makes time beyond work to clean and groom terminally ill patients. A marketing consultant tries to keep the food heritage of indigenous people alive, and an oncology nurse makes dreams come true for children with critical illnesses.
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In a city where many are workaholics, Singapore is often touted as boring with 'no life'. Singapore After Work dispels the notion by featuring the lesser-known stories of ordinary salary folks and how they pursue unique passions outside office hours. Among the myriad of anecdotes: a software developer hunts down tiny creepy crawlies after dark. A graphic designer takes makes time beyond work to clean and groom terminally ill patients. A marketing consultant tries to keep the food heritage of indigenous people alive, and an oncology nurse makes dreams come true for children with critical illnesses.
Software developer Nicky Bay goes on a weekly night search for elusive insects, while ophthalmology resident Nicole Chan prepares for a concert on top of ten-hour work shifts.
Software developer Nicky Bay goes on a weekly night search for elusive insects, while ophthalmology resident Nicole Chan prepares for a concert on top of ten-hour work shifts.
Graphic designer Foong Yuet Foong volunteers for Vigil Angels, a programme that provides palliative services for dying patients. Clara Su is an oncology nurse who loves making children's wishes come true.
Graphic designer Foong Yuet Foong volunteers for Vigil Angels, a programme that provides palliative services for dying patients. Clara Su is an oncology nurse who loves making children's wishes come true.
Pastry chef Alex Ng has found a hobby that gets him creating new plant species while pharmaceutical scientist Jackie Ang dives deep into the world of wine.
Pastry chef Alex Ng has found a hobby that gets him creating new plant species while pharmaceutical scientist Jackie Ang dives deep into the world of wine.
Marketing consultant Firdaus Sani is a fourth-generation Orang Laut while graphic designer Glarence Pang grew up in a Teochew opera troupe. Both men are on a quest to keep their heritage alive.
Marketing consultant Firdaus Sani is a fourth-generation Orang Laut while graphic designer Glarence Pang grew up in a Teochew opera troupe. Both men are on a quest to keep their heritage alive.
Food technologist Samantha Liew volunteers for Back Alley Barbers to serve migrant workers while award-winning photographer Edwin Koo runs a community project taking portraits of the elderly.
Food technologist Samantha Liew volunteers for Back Alley Barbers to serve migrant workers while award-winning photographer Edwin Koo runs a community project taking portraits of the elderly.
After work, oncology counsellor Huibing is a running buddy to people with disabilities and special needs. Human resource executive Hsin Ching finds joy working with horses every week.
After work, oncology counsellor Huibing is a running buddy to people with disabilities and special needs. Human resource executive Hsin Ching finds joy working with horses every week.
Canoeing coach Kian is also a forest therapy guide who helps vulnerable groups connect with nature while office manager Esther is a certified KonMari consultant who helps people to tidy and declutter.
Canoeing coach Kian is also a forest therapy guide who helps vulnerable groups connect with nature while office manager Esther is a certified KonMari consultant who helps people to tidy and declutter.
Derek runs a cleaning firm in the day and after work, he runs food rescue missions. Valerie is a business analyst who befriends the elderly through the lost form of handwritten letters.
Derek runs a cleaning firm in the day and after work, he runs food rescue missions. Valerie is a business analyst who befriends the elderly through the lost form of handwritten letters.
Bharatanatyam dancer Priya prepares for a performance on top of work and family commitments while Norfairus sees his multi-racial parentage come alive as he embarks on heritage trails after work.
Bharatanatyam dancer Priya prepares for a performance on top of work and family commitments while Norfairus sees his multi-racial parentage come alive as he embarks on heritage trails after work.
An Olympian rower and a nurse, Joan juggles her frontline duties with rigorous trainings while finance professional and pro-wrestling champion Dennis coaches others to enter the pro-wrestling scene.
An Olympian rower and a nurse, Joan juggles her frontline duties with rigorous trainings while finance professional and pro-wrestling champion Dennis coaches others to enter the pro-wrestling scene.