Helpful Marvin had actually got me a 3-weeks temporary assignment in Taylor Nelson Sofres Singapore Pte Ltd, a UK-based research MNC. The pay is pretty reasonable as the survey is not that hard to complete. Mainly, I'm supposed to find non-smokers which surely would be easier than finding smoking ones. Though we are not told about the market researching client, I guess it has got to do with some big players in the tobacco industry. They must be thinking of ways to improve their sales and counter the Health Promotion Board's National Smoking Control Programme(NSCP) efforts to promote a smoke-free lifestyle in Singapore. Or maybe it's the NSCP who wants to know their enemies better before having yet another campaign?
Personally, I'm neither a smoker nor someone who is biased against smokers. I believe smoking is a "habit" thing and once you are addicted to it, it's not easy to quit. Although we know that smoking is bad for our health. Some people still choose to smoke. Why? I don't know. But, not all smokers die early and some can live longer than those who don't, just like my grandfather. So, is tobacco good or bad? It's really up to individual. For whatever thing you do, just be aware of the consequences and be responsible.
My partner working with me is a smoker himself. haha..
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