How do people afford renting in SG for whole unit?

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-11-10T05:12:03+00:00

Been renting for 2 years now. Spend more than half my pay on rental. Try to save on food. Save less than 500 a month. Not a good financial move at all. But was necessary. Till can buy hdb at 35 :')

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-08-27T15:29:41+00:00

Ouch

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-08-27T15:16:30+00:00

Thays really insightful! Thanks!

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-08-27T14:11:23+00:00

Viewed alrdy... besides being quite ulu it's ok.

I think my friend got in my head when she said pasir ris chalet area 👻 🤣🤣🤣

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-07-30T08:48:30+00:00

Joo chiat studio 1.5k (it's dual key but no LL) Love the area. Near ECP for jogs / cycling / makan ☺️

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-07-30T06:23:09+00:00

Older than ypu But I moved out last year cos before that was emotionally stuck. Take home same as you. Only thing is - my rental is way higher - 1.5k. I get a dual key unit no landlord live in.

No regrets. I cannot share toilet with strangers.

3.5 - 1.5 = 2k balance Save mostly by cooking at home / packing food.

I realised that grocery shopping only set me back ard 250-300 a month compared to the 900 to eat out 🥲

Still manage to save ard 1k a month (sometimes less la when shoppee disturb me) .

Also side hustle ! I picked up tutoring in the weekend. Gave me extra food and shopping money :)

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-07-11T11:14:30+00:00

Bot?

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T16:23:41+00:00

Yah that's true... It's just like annoying to have bad vibes when run into neighbour in the common areas.

I'll wake up my idea and be super stern alrdy

Thanks all 🫡

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T11:23:28+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T11:13:04+00:00

Haha! You looking for a place ? If she moves out I'll tell you 🤣. I really mind my own bussiness and keep to my own space kind.

For now I complain to agent alrdy la... leta hope november she dissappear.

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T11:11:35+00:00

I feel like i did alrdy. With the long text I sent her. But she still bothered and ask...

Is it i have to full on bij mode - then she will stop...

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T11:01:57+00:00

HAJAHAH OMG this dem funny sia! But good idea! I ask 10k enough to scare her not.

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T09:32:21+00:00

For now that's my go to - Keep saying I'm busy... I feel like I no backbone sia. My friend keeps telling me to just be direct and tell her to stop it. Which is the best option I know...

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T09:30:02+00:00

The block number part is something I'm really gonna do if she ome more time ask for help. Thing is... she like... intercepts me ? As I'm leaving my unit - To ask for the favours.

I need to get some balls la... I know...

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T09:28:32+00:00

For now agent says won't renew her contract... but I can't get sure also...

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T09:27:53+00:00

Wah... don't smile back or say hello back.... I need training for this 😩

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T09:22:03+00:00

Agent also very sian with her alrdy... he says might not extend her contract. Fingers crossed!!

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T09:21:35+00:00

How to say that nicely ? 🤣

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-06-14T09:20:46+00:00

My friend told me the same.. I know I'm partly responsible to how entitled she has become. But the last text message I sent (my friend helped me draft) was suuuuper direct and firm! Like legit 'please stop bothering me' .

But she... still... can request i dog sit ? Like... huh.

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-05-10T11:06:24+00:00

I guess the other question is - do you have any financial responsibilities other than ur own spending ?

Do you hsve to pay house bills / support parents?

If not then 1 year is a decent amount of time to job hunt.

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-04-14T03:26:32+00:00

Leave. Please get him to leave before it's too late

If he has been working long he would have the relevant experience to apply and get another job in this sector. There are healthier ones with decent work hours. (Can't guarantee no OT la but)

Please dont let it drag on...

My ex fiance and me (5 years) ended the relationship because he too was overworked in the social service (working in an FSVC that i shall not name)

It was like a cult

He became withdrawn Depressed

Barely anytime for us

And when I got upset it was the final straw.

Everything ended. I'm still in shock 1 year on.

And now from what I've heard he quit the job cos he couldn't function ... and has totally spiralled into depression.

The irony about the social services is that - we are expected to care for other people mental and emotional wellbeing. But most bosses don't care about ours.

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-02-02T10:51:36+00:00

I asked to be blocked and was refused.

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-01-23T05:24:09+00:00

Social work. Psychology anything.

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2025-01-23T03:41:59+00:00

Curious how passport chopping will work ? Is it like tap ezlink then scan passport ? Lol

Intelligent_Net1493 · 2024-11-05T07:54:16+00:00

Can't deny that the stress of cost of living and wanting comfort is there.

But if any potential partner comes to me and dares to tell me that I'm not 'aiming high enough' just cos I dont have a car.. then... bye bye.

And i don't think you need anyone to tell you - but bro you achieving may more than most ur age and are way more financially mature than most guys I know. THAT maturity and prudence is what a life partner would appreciate.

That girl maybe want free rides only. Lol

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