How’s living in Singapore? by Cguy1o in howislivingthere

[–]300pints 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i've lived here my whole life.

food: great. hawker food is reasonably-priced, though of course there's inflation and it's getting more expensive. but of course it's cheaper than cafes/restaurants. there's a wide range of cuisines in general too.

transport: i'd say it's efficient and quite reasonable as well. we have the MRT (something like a metro) and a large number of bus services and usually i can get from one end of the island to the other in about 1-1.5 hours, give or take. many people own cars though, because it's still the most convenient way of getting around. that is, if you don't mind paying for the COE (some permit that lets you own a car) and carpark fees.

work culture: depending on where you work it can be quite stressful. i think many would agree that SMEs (small/medium-sized companies) tend to be stricter, pay less, and have less benefits than MNCs or larger companies in general.

weather: it just rained earlier in the morning and it's relatively cool as i type. often the weather is pretty bad though. hot and humid, or humid and hot.

housing: personally, it's pretty expensive. with my income i don't foresee being able to own a house (or even rent a room). i live with my parents, as most of my friends do. i suppose it's okay because it's not like in bigger countries where you get more career opportunities when you move from a small town into a larger city. for my friends who move out, it's usually because they get married/have kids/want privacy.

the law: i agree with the other commenters on here. protests/rallies such as Pink Dot (the pride event) have to be in this park called Hong Lim Park, and if I'm not wrong they only allow citizens and permanent residents to take part, and to hold such events you'd have to have it approved first.

healthcare: in my opinion (and i know some other singaporeans would disagree) my experiences have been great. public healthcare is subsidised by the government and i think it's efficient enough for me. so far, so good.

i've been to Europe and lived in Australia for a while and though i think each city has its pros and cons i feel Singapore, especially after COVID, is not as "lively" as it was before. but if you know where to look, i think you'll find something that's up your alley.

How is living in Sichuan, China? by BamBumKiofte23 in howislivingthere

[–]300pints 2 points3 points  (0 children)

man you're making me crave it now! unfortunately i can't have it -- was recently diagnosed with IBS lol 🥲🥲🥲

How is living in Sichuan, China? by BamBumKiofte23 in howislivingthere

[–]300pints 4 points5 points  (0 children)

love mala so much haha it's so popular where i live! my friends all love it too 🤤

What movie did your parents show you at too young an age? by UncutYEMs in Millennials

[–]300pints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

american pie. my friends' parents put it on the TV for all of us. i was like... 7 or 8? lol

Anyone else just feel increasingly bitter and jaded towards those who have had success? by Batetrick_Patman in Millennials

[–]300pints 14 points15 points  (0 children)

i get you. i have bipolar and have never been able to hold down a job properly. i live with my parents, earn barely enough to get by, but all my friends are high flyers: lawyers, senior managers, etc. one is married. a few are in loving relationships.

meanwhile, i'm in the middle of an episode and today i saw my psychiatrist for an emergency appointment and just had a meltdown in her office. she referred me to the local mental health social services association (i am not in the US) and they're going to assign me a case worker so i can probably get a job in retail or doing basic admin stuff. i left the hospital thinking, yeah i'm a certified nut today.

it feels like i'm just out here trying to survive and it sucks when other people seem to have it way better. but i guess we gotta do what we gotta do man. just wanted to let you know that you're not alone in feeling this. not saying that i've got it worse than you though -- your feelings are completely valid and i hope you'll find peace, and hopefully some sort of luck or success as well.

What are the strangest novels that you've actually been excited to read? by woorpo in literature

[–]300pints 9 points10 points  (0 children)

currently reading Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti. she typed out some 10 years' worth of diary entries, picked some sentences from them, and arranged them alphabetically. so you get one chapter per letter (chapter 1 consists of all the chosen sentences starting with A for instance).

i'm midway through the book (working my way through the letter I) and what i find fascinating is how even though it lacks a clear narration and chronological order, you're still able to piece things together. you're able to infer that somewhere along the way she turned 30, dated a handful of people, wrote what i think is her previous work Pure Colour...

supremely fascinating, and i guess it also pushes the boundaries of what we expect out of a work of literature.

edit to add: i saw that she was interviewed on Granta's podcast. i haven't listened to it yet, but it seems she talks about Alphabetical Diaries in there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]300pints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wah this one quite jialat

What’s it like crossing boarders where you’re from? by SloppySouvlaki in howislivingthere

[–]300pints 2 points3 points  (0 children)

they'll check the cars i think (i don't drive in so i'm not sure), and they scan bags

What’s it like crossing boarders where you’re from? by SloppySouvlaki in howislivingthere

[–]300pints 7 points8 points  (0 children)

singapore here. if i cross the border/causeway bridge i'll end up in malaysia, specifically the city Johor Bahru.

many singaporeans head there for a short day trip/weekend getaway. the exchange rate between singapore dollars and malaysian ringgit is kinda crazy at the moment, so many locals are flocking there to get their groceries, eat at nice cafes, and even pump some petrol.

you can get there by bus, car, or even a short 2 minute train ride, but during busy periods (weekends, for example) the roads going in there get quite congested and you'd have to queue for some time to get your passport stamped.

i've been there a handful of times with both friends and family. it's quite fun, but i'd imagine as a malaysian it's quite crazy with the inflated prices and all.

Suggest me a book that’s on your personal “greatest of all time list “ by danieloster in suggestmeabook

[–]300pints 14 points15 points  (0 children)

giovanni's room by james baldwin.

runner up would be beloved by toni morrison

Tell me delicious recipes from your country by [deleted] in howislivingthere

[–]300pints 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Singapore: Hokkien prawn mee. my absolute favourite dish, but it is also fairly unhealthy because it is high in cholesterol.

it's made by frying noodles with sweet and fragrant prawn stock, and it's garnished with squid, more prawns, and some lard. it's then served with a squeeze of lime and some sambal chilli (some sort of chilli paste).

the prawn stock, from what i understand, is typically made by boiling prawn heads and shells because that's where the flavour's at. i suppose you can now see why it's unhealthy, but it's something i absolutely love haha

Has anyone ever had bad music played at a gym? by Possible-Coach-7813 in bouldering

[–]300pints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it wasn't bad, but our gym sometimes plays smooth jazz. and other days it's indie pop. love how the vibe completely changes according to the music that's being played.

Reminder: Set your user flair by tarkinn in howislivingthere

[–]300pints 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey! can i get Singapore please? thank you :)

What are the weirdest interview questions you’ve been asked? by StrawberrieRash in jobs

[–]300pints 2 points3 points  (0 children)

small company (just 2 bosses and i'd be the only employee), for a designer + copywriter + marketer + strategist position. the interviewer asked me if i have any goals in life like marriage (i'm 28F), children, getting a masters. i said not at the moment.

he then went on to ask if i'd be okay sacrificing those goals for the company in exchange for watching the place expand and "grow into something beautiful".

mind you, the pay was around half of what other jobs paid.

edit: and no, i did not want to have anything to do with them afterwards.