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XX Files - S1E1: Low pay and long hours. Our young architects are losing hope

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Our young architects are losing hope in the industry after years of studying the field. The reasons for this - long hours, uncertain progression and low wages. We hear from a young architect to find out how grueling the industry can be and if the hard work is justifiable.

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XX Files - S1E22: Welcoming the new world of work

It’s a whole new world of work - flexible hours, higher pay, and even remote work! Justin Moss speaks to Louisa Lee, Chief Executive, DP Dental about why she gave her staff the option of a four-day work week. We also speak to a mum about balancing work, school and caregiving duties. Plus, a chat about crowdfunding in Singapore.

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XX Files - S1E21: A note to paw-rents to be: Adopt don't shop

When COVID-19 restrictions eased, some animal welfare groups saw a 30 per cent increase in pet abandonment.  Gabrielle Mendoza is an advocate for pet adoption. Justine Moss speaks to her about how she encourages people to adopt pets instead of buying. We also learn more about the challenges of parenting, how you should discipline children and the challenges mums face when breastfeeding.

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XX Files - S1E20: Putting an end to intergenerational offending and gender inequality

According to a study by Ipsos, 25 per cent of Singaporeans do not believe that gender inequality exists. Justine Moss speaks to Vivian Lim, co-founder of The idea Co. about Generally Speaking. It’s a card game she developed to promote conversations around gender issues. She also chats with Doris Ng, Executive Director of NeuGen, a charity fund that supports children and families of ex-offenders. She tells us how they’re helping children to stay out of trouble.

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XX Files - S1E19: Doctors helping low-income communities

Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Dr Gayathri Nadarajan from Singapore General Hospital. Every year, she brings doctors and students to Nepal to help with the medical conditions there. We also chat about preparing students with disabilities for the working world. We get insights from a job coach, and a company that offers jobs to students and a parent!

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XX Files - S1E18: Thyroid disease in women

Women are 5 times more likely to get thyroid disease than men. Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Dr Vivien Lim to understand the condition and how to spot it. We also chat about the fashion industry with Shweta Batra, CEO of Fashive, and find out how her experience in a developing country inspired her to start an e-learning portal for fashion-related courses.

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