Singapore aspires to be a global tech player, but its residents don't necessarily want to work in the sector. It seems that they may be more interested in less time-consuming and less stressful occupations such as chauffeur, bakery sales assistant or pet-sitter.
For many, pet-sitting is a way of supplementing their income. In Singapore, however, it is one of the most sought-after professions for job applicants. In the city-state, pet-sitting ads saw a 260% increase in views on Indeed between November 2023 and November 2024, according to the American news network CNBC. Job vacancies for zookeepers are also attracting growing interest, with an increase of 149% over the same period.
