British man who wants to be Singaporean (again)

✨ Unlock Your Child's Potential at Stamford American International School! Book a Campus Tour with us: https://tinyurl.com/sais-campustour-maxcvideo Meet Jonty, a Singaporean by birth who moved to the UK with his parents at the age of 2. Five years ago, he and his wife decided to return to Singapore with their two kids for a new start. Now, Jonty teaches music at Stamford American International School. He shared why he struggled with his Singaporean identity in the UK, how raising kids in Singapore differs from the UK, and why he wants to regain his Singaporean citizenship. Enjoy! TO START AND GROW YOUTUBE: 🎬 Online workshop "YouTube Fast-Track to Views & Passive Income". Book your spot: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/6/925q4ak 🏆 12-month full-scale personally coached program ‘Side Hustle YouTube Mastery.’ Join us: https://www.shym.sg/ LET'S BOOST OUR RELATIONSHIP: 📷 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chernov_networking 💰 Sponsorship-related requests: maxchernovYT@gmail.com 👥 If you have a guest suggestion for an interview, please reach out at maxchernovYT@gmail.com TODAY'S GUEST: ➢ on LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jonty-tan-7b9750198 ➢ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jontytan WATCH NEXT: ► Singaporean left UK to become a multi-millionaire at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81KqC4HlqYE ► I met the most unexpected person in Singapore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp9kXJkMFuk ► What is it like to live in Singapore since 1989: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_QszCU69S8 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRO 00:40 Identity Issues 02:03 Why Did Jonty Move to Singapore? 03:17 Expectations vs. Reality 03:55 An Unexpected Thing in Singapore 06:08 Biggest Changes After 5 Years in Singapore 08:37 Switching to Singlish 09:22 Feelings About the UK After 5 Years in Singapore 09:44 Obtaining a Singaporean Passport 10:50 Raising Kids in Singapore vs. the UK 13:54 Education System in Singapore vs. the UK 16:31 Four Core Values of School in Singapore 18:11 How to Find Balance Between Discipline and Freedom 20:22 How Often Should You Give a Phone to a Kid? 22:24 Сultural Diversity in One School 24:44 Favorite Part of Being a Music Teacher 25:43 Why Jonty Chose to Teach Music 27:22 Life Principles 28:29 The Meaning of Life Hey! This channel bridges the gap between locals and foreigners all over the world. Join Max as he interviews expats, unraveling their unique stories and providing valuable insights into their lives in the vibrant places of Asia. Through engaging conversations, Max fosters understanding and appreciation between locals and the global community, focusing on cultural exchange. If you're a company seeking sponsorship opportunities to engage our upscale audience, contact us at maxchernovYT@gmail.com. With over 50% Singaporean viewers and a substantial number of foreign professionals (US, EU, Australia), our mature audience (35-54 years) boasts strong purchasing power and interests in an above-average lifestyle, travel, investment, and personal finance.