The 23-Year-Old Bus Driver | Don't Make Us Invisible | CNA Insider
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- Опубліковано 17 лис 2024
- It's been his dream since he was 16. Now Benjamin Lim is one of Singapore's youngest bus drivers, and he's hoping to inspire more with his passion. The job though, is a lot more challenging than the public thinks, and here's why.
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About the series:
You see them every day. The bus driver on your commute to work… the cleaner in your office… the construction workers labouring away. Seemingly unimportant guys with seemingly simple professions.
But do you really see them?
What does it take to do the work they do? Do they ever get bored? Do they ever wish for anything else? And what if they didn’t exist… what would our lives be like?
Many of these crucial individuals are more often not, the most invisible in our society. In this ambitious series, we tackle social invisibility by telling their stories. We spend time with them in and outside of work, meet their families, and reveal the life behind the job.
At least he achieved his dream. I don't even know what is my dream. Mad respect for this guy.
callmehoo he doesn’t look like his living a dream job I mean bus driving puts a lot of stress and tbh I think he had to much stress I mean look at him he looks like his in his mid 30s
The Official Come to think of it, there's really no right way to say if someone is living their dream job or not. If he likes it, then he's living the dream. I'm sure most jobs have its ups and downs.
same
Generally Many Of Our Bus Drivers Are Polite. I Always Say, 'Thank You' To Them When I Alight At Bus Terminus Interchange, This Show To Them Your Appreciation.
Mad respect, no dreams are laughable or small if one can fight for it and see happiness in pursuing it.
Well said
Then why would say it is "laughable or small" assuming people are laughing over his job? i didn't even thought about it being funny.
@@empower_english33 is the pay very low?
Yes 👍
Totally agree.
Being a bus driver is definitely not easy and hence they deserve more respect and appreciation from the public. It may be a profession that many do not want to join but he knows his passion and works hard for it. Keep it going!
Desiree Tan I think they also deserve higher pay having such workload on their shoulders.
Semewmaru Micka Whats wrong?
Semewmaru Micka ????? Did someone hurt you when you were small?
Scychotic97 Fuck U
Semewmaru Micka damn, I actually feel sorry for you. 1 like = 1 prayer
Benjamin will surely become a trainer! He works hard and has a passion for buses, he’s definitely going to get his dream job
This is the question I asked myself a while ago, can someone be happy driving a taxi for life? can someone's passion really be driving a cab? Mom would have slapped me in the face (literally) if i told her something like chauffeuring people is my dream etc.
I finished a master degree and with an okay job right now but still cannot be as happy as this dude. I think it is a blessing that to be passionate about what you are doing.
Well said CJ Yen. I have an engineering degree but I feel miserable working in an office. At least this gentleman enjoys what he is doing.
When u love ur job u wud be happy if not then it wud be very difficult to enjoy ur job everyday
Join FIRE movement. Once you're Financially independent you can retire early to do the job you love.
You will never be happy in anything if you care what they think bout chu boo
About a year ago, I meet this really nice lady that gave me a ride in her didi. She told me that she studied psychology but wasn’t able to find any jobs related to her degree, so she became a cop like her husband, but quit after seeing how corrupt the system is. She then decided to become a cab driver because she needed another source of income and that one seemed simple enough. She said that was her favorite job so far because she enjoyed talking to new people and as a woman, she said it was super safe and she didn’t dealt with harassment from her bosses or coworkers. She also got her cousin to work for the same company, since she has just got out of an abusive relationship and had no means to support herself. Her cousin was as happy as she was and neither of them had any intention of changing jobs for the mean time. So the answer is yes, even the jobs we sometimes don’t bring enough valor to can bring someone happiness and wellbeing.
Is very heart warming to see Singaporean younger gen took up this job as his passion. No job is too low to pay them their well deserved respect. Thumb up for this young man. I'm really proud to have see a true blue Singaporean driving a SBS buses.
Living your dream by doing what you love for a living. Good for you, Benjamin!
I was 19 when I became a transit driver. Very good profession, I love every day of it.
Good for you
Benjamin just want you to know how important your job is. Most Singaporean taking public transportation and it's good to see a Singaporean driving us around makes us feel safe and sound. Respect
Wow! Very impressive young man! He has the dedication and commitment to get the job done right. The world needs more people like Benjamin. The best part of this video was when he said that he wants to pass on his knowledge to the even younger generation.
Reminds me that at 24 (i started working here at 21) i'm possibly one of the youngest full-time singaporean fair price aunties in sg. Haha... people dont understand how much passion and commiment it takes to work in such a physically demanding job. The worst part of all? I love my job but my customers arent always nice. The best part? All my uncle and auntie colleagues that treat me like their own. Haha. Overall, it's been an awesome ride.
Just curious, have you thought of joining other professions when you were 21yo?
Passion and respect for this great man.
The amount of passion he has is sooo contagious. Much respect for him
Admire his job as a Bus Captain at the young age. Huge respect for Benjamin 😊👍
Kudos to Benjamin Lim! 👍 He certainly takes great pride in his job and that is all that matters! His work attitude, dedication, articulation, interpersonal skills and problem solving ability say it all. Most importantly, he has aspirations and goals and works hard to bring them to fruition. We need more people like him in the work force, one who genuinely sparks the passion of one's profession regardless of its monetary rewards and status and shine like a star.
This is in fact the right job for a youngster. The sad thing is when this is taken as unusual. We praise kids getting their degrees, but this guy everyday helping hundreds of kids on their degrees transporting them to college.
Mad respect to him for following his passion
This is why you should always hire people who are genuinely passionate about the job. If they're passionate they're going to work hard and go the extra mile to do it well. Whereas if you if hire just some random guy they'll just clock in, do the bare minimum then leave.
What a guy. So proud of him’ I want to be a trainer so I can pass on my passion to younger Singaporean’s!’ Yes more Singaporean’s should take up these jobs. We will be less reliant on foreigners
That's a hard working man right there..I respect my local workers..
Respectable and responsible young man.
The malay auntie getting the lurple bag didn't even say thank you. Shows how hard it is.
The Yazzywazzy she could be shy of the cameraman. Pls dont easily jump into conclusion
Not jumping but personally have been in the service line for 7 years. Now i am still doing it from time to time. Its hard for Singaporeans to be grateful to you. Thats the reality in Singapore. Yet he still could be so excited and cheery. Really not many people can be like that.
carlagaybalingit Did someone hurt you when you were small?
Why are you easily butthurt by that. Almost every elderly people are like that.
kgdangar2 cause kindness on singaporeans is still very difficult to acknowledge unlike americans
There is nothing happier and satisfying than do what u really love..
Poor lady lost her COMB.
She went to the Lost & Found to see if they found her comb.
If she is my grandmother, I will blame SBS-Transit.
I love watching these little mini documentaries about other people's lives. It helps me admire their work and also be more grateful for what I have in my own life.
This is a professional. Thank you and respect.
SOO MUCH RESPECT FOR THIS GUY.. IM SO AMAZED HOW ORGANIZED THIS COUNTRY. THATS WHY IM SO FASCINATED ANYTHING ABOUT SINGAPORE
Always thank the bus driver when you get off
I love this series, please keep them coming.
Great Respect to Benjamin. Passion in his job . 👍
Yes! this guys got it all!! He admires peaceful jobs and wanted to become a good person at one. I admire that.
I love the idea that even for a tiny comb you're committed to find it...God job bro...
I have so much respect for bus drivers. Thank you for taking us to where we need to be safely on a daily basis, I often like to sit near the driver so I can watch them drive and maneuver narrow roads, their driving skills are really top notch, being able to control a long vehicle and even double decks!! But honestly, I always wondered what if they needed an urgent trip to the toilet to 💩💩💩. Thank you heros
ALWAYS THANK THE BUS DRIVER
On the note of "dont make us invisible", I have recently started to consciously greet the bus driver when I board the bus and also tried to get their attention by giving them a nod + wave before I alight. The latter was harder. Not only was it a little awkward at first, I wasnt sure if it would work in Singapore cos nobody does that (and do the bus driver even look at us?) But a friend who returned from abroad said she continued to do that and the drivers always return an acknowledge - and guess what? I ALWAYS MANAGED TO GET A RESPONSE BACK FROM THE DRIVERS! Now, that's my step of making them visible ❤ try it too!
Try it!
I salute you.
You, and many others like you, make Singapore great. You display dedication, commitment, and passion for your work. You are an unsung hero of Singapore.
doesn't matter what job you do as long as you are passionate about it
At the end of the day it isnt about how much you can study or how much you earn. It's about how happy you are. This man is happy achieving his dreams and driving buses
How many can really say they have achieve their dreams. Start pursuing and hearing the voice in YOUR heart to pursue what YOU want. Not what your parents or society wants for you!
I’ve always wanted to live in Singapore, it’s such a beautiful place!
It is... I dun earn much.. Work 4 hours a days.. 3 nice meals no issue.. Medical is top notch... Just manage your expectations
Proud of you, boi.You will go far with that attitude and passion.
Wow it's one of my dream too when i was a kid, before my family try airplane in the past we always use bus when i go tou my grandparents house, because i live in Indonesia and it is archipelago country, it takes us 2 day and cross island, I'm from lombok and then go to bali and the go to Java island, it's very fun ride a bus because you can always see the scenery of every island, and that's make me want to become bus driver so I can see it everytime I go to work, but now i work in DJP or engslis DGT it's a taxation division in my country, but it was fun to have a dream even if you cannot reach it hahaha
I never searched for buses but still recommending was worth it...❤️UA-cam❤️
i like this guy's passion. small things, big happiness!
Work hard
Hey Benjamin: you’re a PRO!!! Love your dedication and passion!!! Thank you for your service! Respect yo!!!
TO HAVE A PASSION IS A REWARD IN ITSELF
My respect to them. True that there are some bad ones, but it's also the same as other professions.
I don't think I can be like them. The job responsibility is very high and one needs to have a good temperament to be a bus driver.
Hats off to them!
if Benjamin is reading this, i hope he fulfils his dreams! 🙂
Chasing after your passion is great. Chasing after your passion despite it not being well received by the society, thats my respect you've earned.
I too have a passion that may not be something a society defined as success (because it doesnt bring in a huge paycheck) but this really inspired and motivated me.
and hes my age OMG
just realised
Respect, thank you for being such an inspiration
Great! I like bus so much and when I am 20+ I can work as bus driver! I am inspired by you Benjamin!
So lucky ! How many among us that can turn our passion into paying job ?
The poor lady with the lost comb. I’m at a loss of words. I don’t think anybody would want to pickup a dropped comb, let alone thinking someone actually lost it and looking for it.
Blessed to have a passion, that’s most people’s problem they just don’t like anything
Driving bus and working in customer service he is a hard worker.
In Australia we say thank you to the bus driver before we get out from the bus.
i think this guy quite zai, can see his passion. hopefully there are systems in place in sbs to groom him towards leadership positions in future, he will have a great experience of what's happening on the ground.
Good job Benjamin. This auntie always looks at the driver, to acknowledge him. Most of them nod in return. A few in bad mood don't even want to look at passengers!
any job can be career. as long we can provide food for family and important in my view is happy with what your doing daily.
Agree! ☺️
Agree too
Well done! Thank you and keep up the good work.
Remember to always thank your bus driver.
My respect to him for his passion and dedication! Thank you!
Just got a job driving for the city. Training was probably the most intense and thorough month ive been through.
Technicians deserve recognition too
Everybody does
Actually Service 72 is AMDEP not BNDEP. But Benjamin drive a bus from BNDEP.
Thank you Singapore Bus Driver
Good for you if you like to drive the buses you enjoy it. Good thinking young guy like you I know you speak like. Singaporean Bless you all bus driver thank you for sharing.
I use to be a pilot... but now i work at shengshiong... 16 month bonus....😘😘😘
Love his passion:)!
You are doing a fantastic job Benjamin!, keep up with the good work! From a new fan in London. :)
An Australian bus driver made a hilarious you tube video #billythebusdriver. My craziest passengers. Highly recommended :)
Be proud of what u enjoy doing people.No matter what job it is,the most crucial part is whether you're passionate about it or not.
Mustafa Austin Powers yes I agree... being paid only $750 n he's got this passion... Wat a guy
Dante Faisal The ironic part is that the pay is way higher than you expected.It is a decent job to be frank with u.
He kinda blends well with the other middle aged bus drivers. I would've guess he is 30 years old if CNA didn't told me he's 23. 😂
(Don't take this seriously)
exactly
Thank u for your hardwork.
I started to have a passion in buses since 5 uears old. Im only 12 years old now!
Someone still has to do all these jobs. Jobs that no one else wants to do. So best appreciate their efforts.
My greetings to all the bus drivers in Singapore! The vast majority of you drive really very well, with very few exceptions. You are polite and give even tiny motorcycles way when they actually have not the right of way.
Thank you - your job is not an easy one!
Didnt know about Lost and Found. SBS and Smrt should inform the public where to go to return lost items, and to retrieve lost items.
Love the singlish ， simple and easy to understand
^english
ThomasNovLoh flew right over your head
Heres someone who doesnt care about the salary and is very satisfied with his job. Hope one day i can find something that gives me a purpose in life just like this man did.
I love this video about bus drivers!
I am proud of Benjamin 👍
Great respect for this young man. Pursue your passion. Don't ever become a doctor or a lawyer. These professions are reserved for crooks. That's how they empty your bank accounts.
salimsg what nonsence. Then dont go to doctor when youre sick.
There are good doctors, but there are a lot more crooked doctors. Beware.
salimsg the doctors want to earn more money
Why do the doctors want to know whether you're insured? Is this ethical?
Know how you feel. Been there before.
I bet he would also develop a passion for aircraft piloting as well.
My bad time was when My brother lost his wallet which contained his IC, money, and other important belongings. He lost it in the bus in Malaysia, he forgot about his wallet because he was sleeping. He woke up and left the bus without taking his wallet. We still got it back with the help of bus workers.
Always thank the bus driver
Very inspirational 👏 👏
Top man, going the extra mile, great video x
Thank you to all dedicated bus drivers of singapore...
seems like he is a lovely guy
at least u find passion in ur job!! thats awesome
(:
Noice! But here in the UK we have way younger drivers. A bit surprised with the title tbh but good work Benjamin!
Because in Singapore, due to higher level of education in the younger generation in recent years, young people at his age would rather work in the office (can dress up, regular working hours and probably with better salaries). Thus, not many of them want to be bus drivers.
I had a passion for buses since I was 7 and now at 16 i memorised routes as well 😂
I have a passion of buses now i am aged 13
what are you waiting for? go join bus drivers youth club lah!
I started driving buses age 18 in London UK. One of the worst decisions I made. Glad I’ve left
Very nice, not a lot of people go into that job
Wow it's a beautiful thing following your dreams. I have a degree in Mathematics. Became an statistical analyst. I make loads of money BUT I'm fucking depressed and hate my life. I get really jealous when I see happy people. There's a cook at my cafeteria In the office building I work at...she's been working there for 35 yrs. So happy and loves life. I'd be glad even if I become 50% as happy as she is.
Good on him!
This guy would easily be a high rank before he hit 50 if he were to keep driving till then. Seeing from his passion, i bet he would~
21-Year-Old Transit Bus Driver here. For sure looks easy but not easy.
Jacky they said hes the youngest, how can u be younger than him?
I'm from Western Canada, not from Singapore :D
Jacky From BC?
Yeah!
oo cool i always wanted to go there haha
I live in tampines so i hope i could see him at the interchange
Me too I love trains buses and cars I like it since 10