Big Tech used to be all about big employee perks: flexible hours, free food, travel opportunities, in-office naps and massages, all to attract top talent to do high-value work.  But as the tech crunch continues, these perks are being swallowed. Will glamorous tech firms eventually become like all other mundane companies? Separately, we look at what is arguably the biggest employee perk ever: diplomatic immunity. A Singapore government officer in London has been found guilty of child neglect, but is getting away scot-free. What is the bigger problem here: the neglect, or the fact that diplomatic immunity remains a widespread practice today?(00:00) Words of Wisdom(01:00) Intro(08:50) Yah Lah BUT Live Show(10:12) Big Tech Employees Now Getting Smaller Perks(31:40) MFA Officer Guilty of Child Neglect(50:23) One Shiok Comment(54:06) One Shiok ThingOur LIVE SHOW on Thu, 12 Dec 2024Happening at 8pm in Singapore’s CBD - more details to follow!Ticket sales go live at 3pm on Tue, 19 Nov, and we’ll share the link in our Telegram group, so join it now at https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast!Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Find us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutBig Tech Employees Now Getting Smaller PerksGoodbye to big tech’s big perks? S’pore workers say global techlash has come for their benefits[2012] Here's What Happens To Google Employees When They DieMFA Officer Guilty of Child NeglectS’pore govt officer in London counselled, warned for leaving kids home alone: MFABritish government discloses crimes allegedly committed by foreign diplomatsWritten statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK ParliamentSingapore High Commission officer mentioned in UK parliament over alleged child neglect given warning: MFAOne Shiok CommentComment by fujishimaComment by furby_botOne Shiok ThingLife on Our Planet | Official Trailer | NetflixNobody Wants This | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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