> For all of its many other issues, one thing clear is that Singapore is one of the few countries where being a public servant is a reputable and highly regarde

> For all of its many other issues, one thing clear is that Singapore is one of the few countries where being a public servant is a reputable and highly regarded career. Singaporean here. It's mostly "reputable and highly regarded" if one gets a top-tier government scholarship [1], since that leads to civil service postings with more exposure and chances to take credit. Everyone else is just a "farmer" [2][3]. :) [1] https://www.quora.com/Are-scholarship-holders-more-likely-to-succeed-in-public-service-in-Singapore-compared-to-self-funded-graduates https://www.quora.com/Are-scholarship-holders-more-likely-to... [2] https://www.mycarforum.com/forums/topic/2675951-lousy-scholar-vs-excellent-farmer/ https://www.mycarforum.com/forums/topic/2675951-lousy-schola... [3] https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/7p5unh/degree_holder_looking_to_join_the_civil_service/ https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/7p5unh/degree_ho...