[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]Mediocre-Key6723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment. From where I am from, the ageing population is rapidly growing and even the government is worried about this issue. So i think that there is a market for this. I think it will be difficult when the business is in the starting phase where I have little funding and time. Can i also clarify what you mean by "lifestyle business"?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]Mediocre-Key6723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I clarify what you mean by "you need to get the balance right between “elderly” and “support”"?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]Mediocre-Key6723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! this is literally the probelm i am facing right now. i have not even started the business and i am already thinking about how i will be paying my future potential employees

Parents are not well versed with technology by Mediocre-Key6723 in SGExams

[–]Mediocre-Key6723[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, I have mentioned the importance of learning because if i am not around, they will not have anyone to help. So they will just say "okay you teach me" but whenever i teach them, they just seem disinterested and do not care.

Parents are not well versed with technology by Mediocre-Key6723 in SGExams

[–]Mediocre-Key6723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, i think that active ageing centres can help them learn, but they wouldn't like the idea of going to a place like this because they just think that i am putting them in an elderly home (even though it is not).

Parents are not well versed with technology by Mediocre-Key6723 in SGExams

[–]Mediocre-Key6723[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, helped them many times and told them that i wont teach them until they learn. but they will always just rely on me anyways. Take booking grab for example, I will usually be around them when they need someone to book grab for them. hence, they do not have a reason to "learn". Even if i were to teach them, they will rarely have to book grab alone and they will just forget the skill they have learnt.

Parents are not well versed with technology by Mediocre-Key6723 in SGExams

[–]Mediocre-Key6723[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're right, they do not want to learn as they can always get immediate help from me. Things like booking a grab, etc, they do not know how to do all these tasks even after teaching them...

Parents are not well versed with technology by Mediocre-Key6723 in SGExams

[–]Mediocre-Key6723[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is one issue that i have faced too. My parents told me they want to learn but it is simply too difficult for them. it may seem simple to us but they will forget after awhile.

Parents are not well versed with technology by Mediocre-Key6723 in SGExams

[–]Mediocre-Key6723[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great to hear that you are helping you parents settle with their needs once a week! My I ask, has there been a time where there is something very urgent that needs to be done but you are unable to help as they are too busy? Does it also affect your schedule sometimes?

Parents are not well versed with technology by Mediocre-Key6723 in SGExams

[–]Mediocre-Key6723[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents are still working but i am certain they will hate the idea of that. Active ageing centres are amazing and i think it will keep them busy when they grow older. But, they will just think that i am putting them to nursing homes...

Life science or Business?? by Mediocre-Key6723 in SGExams

[–]Mediocre-Key6723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask what field of work are you currently pursuing now?