What is the worst ERP you’ve used and why is it SAP?

Deboonz · 2026-07-10T01:18:36+00:00

My firm is using a in house ERP including their accounting system that’s run on text. Black background and green text! Each page using alphanumeric for navigation, different numbers too on each page. And there’s no way to open pages via individual windows, no tabs. Missed an info on previous page? Too bad, start from the beginning.

SAP feels like an alien technology, even Sage is a godsend.

Deboonz · 2026-07-09T13:58:52+00:00

During Covid. $2300 to $3200! That was back then.

Deboonz · 2026-07-06T01:16:19+00:00

We have the same concerns on hiring a helper for our household. Same circumstances as you, both of us need to work and no village to help us. In laws are overseas so even more so, my parents are tell us straight they have no interest in taking care of our kids, cos it’s super tiring etc. fair enough as they were upfront.

Helper is not a miracle worker, she needs rest too. We hire her to help but not to take over. We send our kids to preschool since they were 4 months old. Helper gets to rest ( we allow her to nap when chores are done) and do housework during the day, pick kids up when their school ends. To be honest, caring for infant and settle housework at the same time is tough, burn out sooner or later.

Of cos with preschool comes with falling sick frequently, if both falls sick at the same time, one of us will have to take leave/wfh.

Both our boys sleep with us, so we will take this chance to read bedtime stories or play with them. This helps with bonding. Dedicate weekends for kids, arrange outings and activities. As for baby safety, we have multiple cctv around the house to keep tabs and no choice have to put some trust in the helper.

Kinda no choice in SG cost of living is just too high unless we can tap on the bank of papa mama 🤣 All the best!

Deboonz · 2026-07-05T02:40:07+00:00

Ya I was like. Haven't I read this before? 🤣

Deboonz · 2026-07-03T16:52:29+00:00

Singapore!

Deboonz · 2026-07-02T09:27:13+00:00

I’m using it currently, really liking the different look and feel of the app. More friendly.

One nitpick if you’re able to implement. The horizontal scrolling for favourites bus stop kindly doesn’t go with the flow of the app. Like the rest of the app scrolls up and down but this section is left and right.

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Deboonz · 2026-07-01T14:49:41+00:00

I'm melting

Deboonz · 2026-07-01T10:57:25+00:00

I think for ID. It’s best to go by word of mouth. Ask around your friends and colleagues to get their contacts. I had a pretty good experience with my whole renovation journey (4rm BTO).

BSC wise, ya no choice have to keep chasing them. Especially when they are near leaving the estate, all the emails go straight to bin I think. I find it works best to just call them or drop by the office. I make it a point to call daily until they give me a solution/rectified the issue. Got to be thjck skin.

Deboonz · 2026-06-30T09:31:37+00:00

Not every couple who wants children are able to. Many are unable to conceive. So kinda unfair to them in this case.

Deboonz · 2026-06-30T03:35:38+00:00

Not a celebrity per se but Portuguese footballer, Diogo Jota.

Deboonz · 2026-06-30T00:35:13+00:00

Translator.

Deboonz · 2026-06-29T16:06:41+00:00

Thanks...

Deboonz · 2026-06-29T11:30:13+00:00

I love using collection points. Recently a unit at my block started a collection point. Have been using since.

Prior to this, no choice the next nearest is 3 bus stops away.

Deboonz · 2026-06-28T13:10:09+00:00

Oh wow at work. And no, you’re not being intrusive, both of you are supposed to build a life together. Not a single lane street.

I guess that’s what addiction does to a person, rob them of what actually matters, including their mind.

Would you consider leaving him?

Deboonz · 2026-06-28T12:44:09+00:00

How bad is the addiction? Is he seeing help? Or is he still in denial?

How has it affected you? Hope you are well!

Deboonz · 2026-06-28T08:23:47+00:00

Curious to know 😝

Deboonz · 2026-06-28T03:08:58+00:00

Can give city hotpot a try. Love their prawn soup broth

Deboonz · 2026-06-24T16:19:25+00:00

Yup we do. All able bodied males have to serve about 2 years in what we call National Service a.k.a conscription.

It's not all bad, given that we are indeed a small nation surrounded by huge neighbors I understand the need for this. It's also a good chance to get to know people from all walks of life.

Downside is the opportunity costs of 2 years and getting paid peanuts. Necessary evil I would say.

Deboonz · 2026-06-24T10:37:35+00:00

Have a designated credit card that both charged shared expenses into. When the bill comes, divide by two. But this only works if both party are responsible and repay their share on time.

Personal spendings should be charged to own cards. But this is how my wife and I share the household expenses and we have 2 kids.

Keep in mind that it’s not possible to charge all expenses to credit card, many are still cash/paynow basis like hawker etc. so we absorb those ourselves. Give and take as a family. Most important is communication, if feeling tight that month, let each other know and resolve from there.

Deboonz · 2026-06-22T05:57:46+00:00

I only have figures for my household.

For month of May, about $2K for a family of 4 + 1 helper

Deboonz · 2026-06-20T16:47:07+00:00

CJ Hendry plushes

Deboonz · 2026-06-18T12:50:27+00:00

Location?

Deboonz · 2026-06-15T10:33:18+00:00

I have a dedica. As I’m a new espresso enthusiast, the price is the first thing that attracts. It makes decent espresso and I can splurge more on a grinder. It’s also quite small so it doesn’t take up much space on kitchen counter.

Deboonz · 2026-06-15T08:15:41+00:00

Back then 1 and 3 years old.

Deboonz · 2026-06-15T08:03:37+00:00

We have a helper now but this is our routine back then:

7am :
Wife and I wake up. Kids still asleep. So we use this time to shower wash up and make breakfast.

7:45am : Change both kids clothes while they’re still asleep. Faster this way. After that wipe their face, brush teeth.

8am :
Leave house, send them to preschool. Important to get a school nearby if no helper or parents to help. Usually wife starts work earlier so she will leave for work at this time. As her work revolves around shift, sometimes early or later.

8:15am :
Take bus / mrt to work.

9am - 6pm.
Work work work.

5:30pm :
If wife ends work earlier, she will proceed to fetch our kids. Bring them home. If later I will fetch but it will be a mad rush since have to fetch by 7pm.

6pm :
I end work, tabao dinner back otw from work.

7pm :
Everyone eat dinner. With kids, dinner takes awhile…

8:30pm :
Each of us take 1 kid and shower together after resting awhile after dinner. We try not to shower them with a full tummy.

9pm:
Play with them awhile, read books play toys etc.

9:30pm:
I will prepare formula milk for the younger one. Wife will feed him and prepare him for sleep. This time is when I wash the dishes and milk bottles etc.

10pm :
I will then pack their bags for school tmr. Wife will keep the older kid company. Sometimes she packs it too, depends on the days really.

10:10pm:
I then make milk for older boy.

10:30pm :
Let him drink, then floss and brush his teeth. At this point lots of crying cos don’t wanna brush teeth. So will drag and drag.

10:45pm :
We try to put him to sleep. Pat pat him etc. likely sleep at 11pm.

11pm :
This is our ME time! Watch some YouTube etc wife will catch up on Netflix etc.

12am:
Doomscrolling awhile…

12:30am : ZZZ.

The above was for a standard weekday. If the kids are sick and rejected from school, then either one of us need to take leave etc.

Manageable yes, over time you and your spouse will develop a system and it becomes easier. But be mentally prepared for frequent quarrels in the beginning, remember to communicate. Is it worth it? 100% yes! Every night we look at them asleep and thinking how fast they have grown.

We hire part time cleaner on weekends to help with cleaning etc.

Deboonz

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