The fast-changing nature of work has prompted many Singaporeans to upgrade their skills to stay relevant. TODAY’s Voices section is publishing first-hand accounts of young Singaporeans who have recently done so to give their careers a boost, or even pursue new paths in life.
In this instalment, Mr Embleton Lian, 32, describes how a desire to make a difference in people’s lives prompted him to leave his finance job and pursue a career in social work. He made the switch with the help of a Workforce Singapore career conversion programme.