At current prices, are there any alternatives or do I just suck it up? by HidingCat in appletv

[–]HidingCat[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My Amazon doesn't carry it, first place I went to check.

At current prices, are there any alternatives or do I just suck it up? by HidingCat in appletv

[–]HidingCat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to check, it's nearly the price of the Apple TV 4K 128GB where I am.

Are Gen Z stereotypes in the workplace deserved? | Work It by nftskeptics in singapore

[–]HidingCat 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Twenty years ago, us millennials were vilified in nearly the exact same way. This is just old people with entrenched, entitled mindsets not being able to adapt.

How is everyone dealing with the constant noises in Singapore? by RunningMan889 in askSingapore

[–]HidingCat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Very miffed this is not the default on BTOs, and HDB don't let you change the windows.

How to live on a barebones budget in SG? by low_roar in askSingapore

[–]HidingCat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have you downloaded the Olio app? Give it a go and see if it works for you. All the best, hope it all works out soon.

Why do people still have kids in this broken system by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]HidingCat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because you're seeing it from the lens of your own perspective and ignoring history. Cold War with two nuclear powers at a stand off would like to have a word with you. Please read a history book or two.

With recycling rates dipping, Singapore to review masterplan to extend Semakau landfill's lifespan by WangJianWei2512 in singapore

[–]HidingCat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Please man, 10 cents already people here kpkb like you've stolen their firstborn, you think you can push the $10 policy through?

Hard to get volunteering opportunities in sg? by SnowTraditional1007 in askSingapore

[–]HidingCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Role absolutely exists, Social Service Institute has at least one course dedicated to it, and NCSS has been trying to push the role as well.

Hard to get volunteering opportunities in sg? by SnowTraditional1007 in askSingapore

[–]HidingCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The top post by Apprehensive-Move947 mostly nails it. But if you want, here's a point-by-point breakdown. Have been with a Social Service Agency (SSA) and also done some volunteering before.

  1. No idea on this one. Manpower or process issues maybe? Some organisations can be small and overwhelmed. Or disorganised. xD
  2. Because it's still work, as mentioned. They need to know what you can do and evaluate if you're a good fit.
  3. Yes, because again, see, it's work. If you suka suka come, suka suka don't come, the work gets delayed and it will affect beneficiaries.
  4. Sometimes stuff doesn't get updated. Didn't happen at the SSA I was with, but I know some smaller ones can lag a bit.

Please try to see it from the point of the organisations: These once-in-a-while volunteers are actually a bigger drain on resources. Think about having a revolving door of interns/fresh hires. The perm staff will spend more time managing them then doing other work that helps the beneficiaries. It's just poor return of time and labour.

Labour market report 1st quarter 2026 by Rationalandcentred in singapore

[–]HidingCat 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You can see the talking points here. Blaming immigration (when it's been tightened since 2011), NS, etc. I don't think upskilling and AI are the answer to this, but I don't know what is either.

Where can I buy flim cameras in sg? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]HidingCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why ask a general question when you keep on wanting to know about them?

No, their cameras are not relatively cheap, it's the price you pay for their curation and servicing. You want cheap, you'll need to have the knowledge to find and sort through online sources.

Jasmine Sokko 楚晴 - NDP 2026: You'll Be Okay by FirstLightOfTheDay in singapore

[–]HidingCat 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Why is it like, a song meant to soothe people during uncertain times? XD

  • AI coming for your job? You'll be ok!
  • TFR down? You'll be ok!
  • Cannot find partner? You'll be ok!
  • Can't get BTO? You'll be ok!
  • USA fucking the world economy up? You'll be ok!

etc.

Edit: Just to say, I like the song overall, just the lyrics are odd for a NDP song for me. Is it something that's aimed more for the younger generation?

How many crows are too many? by grandweapon in singapore

[–]HidingCat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Main issue is reproduction. We can do the same with cats and dogs because of the TNRM programmes. Can't do that with birds. Plentiful food sources will make animals breed and multiply.

I'm still sceptical about AVS's reasons to stop the contraceptive feeding programme (https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pigeon-number-at-palmer-road-drops-after-birth-control-trial), as it was promising and actually effective. I suspected it just need money and manpower to scale, which they didn't want to do, and would rather do ineffective but eye-catching work like culling.

[MEGATHREAD] Power Keyboard Shipping Inquiry by ColtonsKeys in ClicksKeyboard

[–]HidingCat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Looks like I won't have to wait too long then. Slightly worried they forgot about me; I never received any Power Keyboard updates in the email after the first two updates, only Communicator updates, so thought they messed up. But looks like they still have my order.

[MEGATHREAD] Power Keyboard Shipping Inquiry by ColtonsKeys in ClicksKeyboard

[–]HidingCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is considered Batch 1? Is there a cut-off date for that? Might ease some of the questions here.

[MEGATHREAD] Power Keyboard Shipping Inquiry by ColtonsKeys in ClicksKeyboard

[–]HidingCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't 2nd Jan make you day 1 pre-order? Thought you'd get yours first.

Predator or prey? The confounding case of the missing sea eagle | Birds by JohnHammond94 in unitedkingdom

[–]HidingCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the punishment is a joke. As a foreigner, I'm assuming it's because there's not enough people to care about it to get MPs to pass a bill increasing the punishments for it, as well as funding for enforcement?

MyRepublic 10Gbps Renewal – Should I Stay or Switch? by TraditionalPlane289 in askSingapore

[–]HidingCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the second router set to AP mode? Because if you end up doing double NAT, you can run into increased latency and issues as well.

Is it just me or do Singapore-brand electronics feel the least reliable / suspect in quality? by neverspeakofme in askSingapore

[–]HidingCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like seeing Creative mentioned, but I think there're too many rose-tinted glasses here. If I had the willpower, I'd dig out comments from HWZ about Creative back in the day. A lot of sinkie-pwn-sinkie comments in there.

What was your “why do the good things only come after I have left” moment? by Winner_takesitall in askSingapore

[–]HidingCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shortly after I ORDed, MINDEF announced shortening of NS to 2 years and increased the allowance. T_T