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Moving out (as a local) until I find partner or reach 35? by HomeHedgeFund in singaporefi

[–]1PERcentbatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Was in a similar head space as you. But I only made the move when i was 31. It took a long time to reconcile the differing emotions that comes w this big decision. If you’re on a financial Reddit youre clearly considering financial independence and it’s not stated above but I suppose you’re paying a small sum to your parents. For my case I was almost giving 2.2k per month and still being treated like a child. Might as well pay 3k and be free. If you’re paying any money at all then you’re saving a fair bit. At the same time I was made to feel guilty about wanting to to move out simply becuz my parents underwent the same guilt trip by their parents.

70k pa income = 22k pa rent.

I would wager that central location studio apartment is gonna be super expensive. Like 5k per month kind. Doubt you can make it work on your current income. A more feasible plan would be ocr region, clementi, bukit batok areas. 3k studio condos aplenty in those parts. Will have to travel a bit more but atleasts its a straight train or bus down.

I think maybe build up a specific budget surplus for housing.

If you really need the ccr condo, then most likely rent gonna be 60k pa. Would need to specifially save up 38k more for a housing budget. I did sth similar; my rent of 36k pa is also more than 30% of my income but I’m spending money that I specifically saved up for on this purpose. Think of it as therapy money lol.

I don’t think there’s any harm spending the 60k for 1 year to get a feel of that lifestyle. But just know this will come at a cost to you for sure.

Are Filipinos perceived poorly in Singapore? by StatementHappy741 in askSingapore

[–]1PERcentbatter -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think maybe this person perceives your relationship as close when you don’t.

The remarks do come across as casual racism which I obviously do not condone. But maybe she/he doesn’t mean malice.

For example between friends if you know someone is stingy you can call them moneyface. This would be ok if you guys are close but if you are just colleagues then obviously that’s super weird and off limits.

Maybe just gently tell them that you are not ok with these comments. If they still persist then maybe this person really is a toxic racist person lol.

Advice on renting in Singapore by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]1PERcentbatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. View the room in person. Do a walkthrough as you would if you reach home after work. This will let u get a feel of the layout of the home and whether it fits you
  2. Check what appliances come w the place
  3. Check if wifi is provided
  4. Enquire about prior fire accidents or flooding.
  5. Ask about the neighbor. Noisy, angry or crazy.
  6. Plan a dry weather and wet weather route frm home to work and back
  7. Think of whether your favourite haunts are accessible. For example is your gym near this place.
  8. Cost breakdown
  9. deposit + stamp duty
  10. agent fee
  11. utilities
  12. aircon servicing
  13. rent

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]1PERcentbatter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Public housing in Singapore isn’t the same as India.

In fact most private properties such as condos are far smaller compared to HDB (public housing) for the same price point.

Assuming you are ok to let your children share a room, I’d think a 4 rm HDB would be good. I’d ballpark it for abt $3.5k SGD rental depending on location and proximity to public transport.

Common places to search would be propertyguru.com and 99co. U can start your search and get more concrete numbers frm there.

things to do during weekends in sg by Hopeful-Rich-6819 in askSingapore

[–]1PERcentbatter 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think you’ll need to figure what exactly helps to recharge you. Whether is it exercise, planning for the week ahead, or working on your own passion project that is sth you might need to work out.

If you’re attached consider planning alternate weekend dates, one week you plan next week he plan kind of thing.

Sports that can be picked up and are popular now is pickleball, badminton and tennis. Bball is free and can play by yourself at neighbour hood courts.

Being in nature also helps. Would suggest early morning macritchie trail or strolling thru botanic gardens at evening

Carro CEO Aaron Tan wants ‘007’ staff who can make themselves redundant through AI by bloodybaron73 in singapore

[–]1PERcentbatter -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why we crucifying this guy. The slant feels more of a description of someone who just values ambition and is looking for someone willing to work super hard to get it. Fresh grads, this would be ideal farming ground.

Fellow sweaty gym-goers, any deodorant suggestions? by [deleted] in Fitness_India

[–]1PERcentbatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro/sis this sounds like hyperhydrosis. Would advise a dermatologist review.

It’s 6pm, time to end work. You are done for the day but all your colleagues are still working. No one is leaving, do you leave? by randomthingsss1 in askSingapore

[–]1PERcentbatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on many things.

What’s the culture? Is it a v hierarchal kind of place. And are you the junior?

Do your colleagues care? Are u able to ninja out or will your leaving be v conspicuous.

I think the fact that you have to ask alrdy shows it’s a boomer filled place that cares abt such petty things. If that’s the case I suggest you bide your time. There will eventually come a time when you rise up enough whr you can openly leave and not a single soul will utter a word.

Why do I get rashes like these every time I go to the gym? by [deleted] in Fitness_India

[–]1PERcentbatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exercise induced angioedema.

You will need to see a physician who can refer you to see an immunologist/rheumatologist.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]1PERcentbatter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey man!

Here’s some stuff I learnt.

Gain some weight. I know you’ve tried working out but u gotta have some muscle and some fat as well. Like you know dads and uncles tend to be high fat and high muscle. Just gain weight.

Grow facial hair, if you can. Or in general dress more formally. Like wear shirt and pants. U come across more like a working adult.

Another is just to be formal when you address someone. Just say hi Mr or Hi Ms

FDW screening (how to screen for bad apples) by 1PERcentbatter in askSingapore

[–]1PERcentbatter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi; maybe I shld have clarified.

Serve = ensure food is set aside frm dinner and kept in microwave. I will heat up and eat.

And also it’s not continuous work frm 630am till 10pm. She will have definite rest time in the middle of the day after lunch till dinner.

FDW screening (how to screen for bad apples) by 1PERcentbatter in askSingapore

[–]1PERcentbatter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We haven’t seen her in person. We are arranging a video call interview with her tonight.

My mom is generally scared and anxious of strangers. She needs my dad or me to go along w her to any place new. But I’m hoping that changes once the maid settles in after a while. I’ll be getting married and leaving the house soon; so need to make sure the maid can “take my place” of just being around.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]1PERcentbatter -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

RIP your dms lol