--- title: A $117 Investment Protected My Career In Tough Times [W&S 110 ft National Trades Union Congress] description: Join The Financial Coconut for insights on personal finance, investing, and wealth-building strategies. 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Join us on Wise & Shine as we explore the modern labour movement with special guest Miss Yeo Wan Ling, Member of Parliament and Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC. Episode Highlight: - How the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has evolved beyond its traditional blue-collar roots - The changing landscape for PMEs (Professionals, Managers, and Executives) - Support systems and protections you might not know about - Navigating career transitions in today's dynamic job market - New initiatives for platform workers and freelancers Whether you're a fresh graduate, mid-career professional, or considering a career switch, this episode offers valuable insights into how Singapore's largest labour movement is adapting to support today's workforce. Tune in as we unpack these topics with MP Yeo Wan Ling, and discover why NTUC might be more relevant to your career than you think. **What We Discuss:** - [01:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io&t=85s) - How is NTUC relevant to today’s workforce compared to previous generations? - [09:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io&t=583s) - How does the union support individual members when their employer isn’t unionised? - [12:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io&t=754s) - How can employees facing ageism seek NTUC’s support for issues like unfair termination? - [16:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io&t=1010s) - How does NTUC assist employees impacted by layoffs, especially caregivers with dependents? - [18:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io&t=1125s) - What are your thoughts on young workers struggling with callbacks and shifting industries? - [25:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io&t=1535s) - Elaborate on NTUC’s support for platform workers transitioning from traditional careers? - [29:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io&t=1768s) - Does representation cover local platform workers or also freelancers on sites like Fiverr? - [33:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io&t=2023s) - Is NTUC a safety net for PMEs and platform workers amid rising costs of living? - [36:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io&t=2166s) - Should non-unionised white-collar workers join NTUC, and what are the benefits? **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/62PDpoSNyoJciS9GDfPzAj) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0fJueNS3Io) - [Apple podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/a-%24108-investment-protected-my-career-in-tough/id1487004505?i=1000685547391) New Episodes every Monday  Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. 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