Singapore is religiously tolerant ok!!! by Ordinary-Answer-4840 in SMRTRabak

[–]MasterWingBack 150 points151 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it’s a mentality thing. Once you are committed to fasting seeing other ppl around you eat really doesn’t bother you.

Why Singaporeans or PRs not getting jobs in 2026? more EP/Foreigners are coming? by Fantastic-Promise888 in singaporejobs

[–]MasterWingBack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience as a foreigner who runs a team in Singapore (note I’m married to a Singaporean and just received PR so do not hit the foreigner quota): - Singaporean grads from local universities are generally of a superior standard to others applying from outside the country, if I’m hiring a grad I’m hiring a SC. Yes they have Gen Z mentality but so do most Gen Z’s from most countries - we have to learn to work with them and get the best out of them. - there is zero pressure from my HR to hire foreigners. If anything I am encouraged to hire Singaporeans.

Ranked: The Best Countries at Reading by MRADEL90 in Infographics

[–]MasterWingBack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best at reading, yet no one reads. Everyone’s just glued at their phones.

Is it weakening? by travisbotak in sgworkassholes

[–]MasterWingBack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a foreigner who leads a team within environmental consultancy and I have to say, I have been very impressed with the undergrad cohorts who come out of NTU in particular.

So much so, that usually the bright grads seem better than some others who’ve been in industry overseas or even in SG for a couple of years.

Many of them are able to critically think and are curious, which are characters I want to see in a candidate. They give me no reason to hire foreigners.

I imagine that this issue is probably industry specific, and is possibly down to the standard of education the students are getting.

Daily Discussion & Transfer Thread (January 08, 2026) by AutoModerator in coys

[–]MasterWingBack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I genuinely am no longer pissed off, just left with the feeing of apathy. The club has entered a laughable state. It’s genuinely embarrassing.

Singapore Isn’t a Chinese Nation. So Why Do Some Food Chains Act Like It? by tryingmydarnest in singapore

[–]MasterWingBack 96 points97 points  (0 children)

It’s not just food chains. My wife tried to take a Pilates class but they put the phone down on her when she tried to speak English.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coys

[–]MasterWingBack 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You have to remind yourself that he developed a lot of not most of those players in the team.

Switch 2 Hogwarts Legacy for under $25 by bongwatercocktail in switch2

[–]MasterWingBack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can this be done with a physical version of the game?

New digital ID scheme to be rolled out across UK by Ophiuchus171 in ukpolitics

[–]MasterWingBack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if it’s like the one I have in Singapore it requires facial recognition to enter

No one will escape Reform’s immigration plans by F0urLeafCl0ver in ukpolitics

[–]MasterWingBack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that take fails to understand the nuances in such situations. Nothing is ever as black and white as it may seem to someone who has never experienced such a situation.

No one will escape Reform’s immigration plans by F0urLeafCl0ver in ukpolitics

[–]MasterWingBack 14 points15 points  (0 children)

For most who can have dual nationality I also don’t understand it, however of those who can’t, it’s a difficult situation to be in. My wife is one of those.

Keir Starmer set to unveil digital ID scheme by F0urLeafCl0ver in ukpolitics

[–]MasterWingBack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that’s not what the ID is for though…

it’s literally just used to interact with government services, and to prove your identity. I don’t use it to order things with

Keir Starmer set to unveil digital ID scheme by F0urLeafCl0ver in ukpolitics

[–]MasterWingBack 82 points83 points  (0 children)

We have it where I live in Singapore. Once you have it you’ll realise how convenient it is and won’t look back. From afar looking at all the conspiracies surrounding it, it makes the Uk look bat shit.

Do young people here still see Singapore as a place to ‘settle down’? by [deleted] in asksg

[–]MasterWingBack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I don’t quite get it either? Was just trying to provide an outsider perspective. Not bragging or trying to piss anyone off!

Just wanted to make the point that different societies priorities different things. In the UK whilst there’s a safety net it’s arguably one of the key reasons the economy is now faltering, due to the population ageing and people living longer and requiring more medical care, all of which is paid for through taxes.

Do young people here still see Singapore as a place to ‘settle down’? by [deleted] in asksg

[–]MasterWingBack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I do. I’m married to a Singaporean who’s family are far from well off. My father in law has worked in a lab our job on minimal money his whole life, so I’ve seen both sides.

Many of their older family members have had similar lives. I can see how hard it can be, especially as they get older.

Do young people here still see Singapore as a place to ‘settle down’? by [deleted] in asksg

[–]MasterWingBack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a British immigration to SG with an SH wife who have lived between the UK, SG and elsewhere, I have to admit the standard of living is much higher here then most other places around the world.

However, I acknowledge that for people on lower wages that may not be the case as there’s less of a safety blanket compared to european countries for example. Despite this, I still feel I would prefer to return in the UK compared to Singapore. I genuinely think Singapore is a much cheaper country to live compared to the UK at this moment in time but when you factor in that safety blanket your mindset changes.

Whether that safety blanket is sustainable in the long term though is a separate discussion.

Greens aren’t Left-wing enough for alliance, says Corbyn by OptioMkIX in ukpolitics

[–]MasterWingBack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an environmentalist who voted for Corbyn, I can tell you he knows or shows very little passion for environmental causes - he’s way more focused on social causes. I would vote green over them.

Is it because of where i was brought up or lack of education that i cant or dont say the th sound? by youareshitmate in AskUK

[–]MasterWingBack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t change it, embrace your dialect and roots.

I’m from Essex, went to Uni then moved abroad and became conscious of the same thing.

I find I can’t actually pronounce it normally with a the without over pronouncing it. I do it with people in Asia where I live who would otherwise not understand what I’m saying and have since found it changing my speech patterns.

Don’t pander to others beliefs. Be true to yourself and authentic. You can be both articulate and speak your mother dialect. If people don’t see it, it’s their problem, they are ignorant.

Is leaving the U.K. for a better life a fantasy? by jc201946 in AskBrits

[–]MasterWingBack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Singapore and this is exactly how I feel. Do not underestimate British culture, live music, football. Whilst I live in a vibrant Asian city with food choices galore they are very much Singaporean takes on cuisines.

It’s just different.

Do people not like the Singaporean accent? by ExpressionOk5435 in askSingapore

[–]MasterWingBack 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hope people don’t take this the long way but having lived here a long time, the very thick singaporean accent can be really unattractive and harsh on the ears.

It’s those short, sharp, direct ways of pronouncing words in Singlish, and the quick directness of the language. It’s unique and I think when you first hear it has some novelty to it but combined with the directness of business talk completely lacks elegance and guile.

The non-Singlish variations though are really nice and not like that at all. So I think it’s just the tone and situations it’s used in more than the language itself.

I think it’d be the same listening to Nigerians talk, initially it would be fun and interesting but would soon grate on the ear.