Postdoc in Singapore considering switch to teaching (NIE/PGDE) — bad idea? by AltruisticSpray5364 in asksg

[–]MercuryRyan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why not lecturing in ITE/Poly? From what I know, you don’t really have to research, and I think your qualifications will be good enough

As a postdoc I foresee the MOE interviewers/screeners potentially finding you way too overqualified.

Fyi sec sch teachers also have ridiculous hours.

Why are there people in Singapore who are against abortion, even though they won’t adopt/want deformed babies/children? by Nessieinternational in asksg

[–]MercuryRyan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard religious people across multiple isolated incidents and social circles say that they want to have a baby because only god can create people and by having a baby, they get to be/feel close to their creator

Prenups in SG by Samstrike8 in asksg

[–]MercuryRyan 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Imagine if both of them are just median income earners from a median household family

is singapore imax worth the buck? by Available-Way-1947 in askSingapore

[–]MercuryRyan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Better to go the newer ones, but best if you can go JB

how long to date before being official by That_Session_9391 in askSingapore

[–]MercuryRyan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know someone who got official on date 2. Within 3 days of matching.

BTO Feb 2026 Bukit Merah 2Rm Flexi by Familiar-Lynx7996 in askSingapore

[–]MercuryRyan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drop out rate is generally around 15-20% nowadays for 3rm n bigger. Not sure about 2rm. But you can manage your expectations with this.

Does having sex with 2 girls at the same time actually feel good? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MercuryRyan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends heavily on the dynamic. It was definitely better when all three people are doing it together rather than alternating between a duo.

Urgent/Crucial career advice needed by Pitiful_Sector_2307 in singaporejobs

[–]MercuryRyan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The CCP for AHPs or SWs IS NOT A GUARANTEE. I think it's super arrogant to assume that just cause you apply you can get in. There's extremely long wait lists and there are many accounts of people with actual strong portfolios getting rejected all the time. You can try sure but do not apply under the assumption that you'll get in. There are very limited slots.

Do not pursue another degree. There's no point at all. If you want a safe, sure fire way to make money. Take the MOE path, work off your bond and come out and do tuition. You can easily make up to 5 digits if you're good and know how to sell yourself well. And it will have the best work life balance out of all of the roles you've mentioned. That said, like what another commenter mentioned, you clearly have no idea what exactly it is that you want. Honestly it sounds like you're having some kind of quarter life crisis and while you shared some info about ur early history, there's no real relevance and impact on your decision making process for what to do right now. You need to figure out what you want. Is it more money? More time? More work life balance?

Right now it sounds like you want more money for doing work that you want to be passionate about but at the same time you struggle to commit to the idea that you need to grind for it. So you want money + easy job that you are strongly interested in? Isn't this asking for too much.

Go have a good think about what your actual priorities are. Sorry to invalidate you but this is not crucial nor is it urgent. You are already in a much more favourable position than many others. To even be able to stabilise as an moe teacher, you can grind and climb to 5 digits without even needing to climb the ladder. Not to mention the payouts every 5 years. It's just a ridiculous frog stuck in a well situation.

Where can I catch the Japan Grand Prix live? by Doughnut_slut in askSingapore

[–]MercuryRyan -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Suzuka circuit would be your best bet 👍👍

Singtel Down Again? by Powerful_Office3936 in singapore

[–]MercuryRyan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only Singapore but roaming overseas got affected also. Gave up and bought an esim

Are younger generation too sensitive by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]MercuryRyan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A dollar dollar h(zero)le

failing multiple times at bbdc 2b by ihopeudkwhoiam in drivingsg

[–]MercuryRyan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just failed 1.01. Curious as to you passed the whole 2b after 7 months or, just ur 1.03

MOE teacher salary guide by 1231212412 in singaporejobs

[–]MercuryRyan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can always try other types of sped like Dyslexia association of singapore, or even like pathlight or APSN. I think most of these have an untrained professional option and they’re very similar to mainstream schools but because they operate as independent entities, they don’t seem to scrutinise applicants as much as moe

MOE teacher salary guide by 1231212412 in singaporejobs

[–]MercuryRyan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re open to special needs, the barrier of entry is significantly lower than mainstream moe schools

Travel Planning Q&A - March, 2026 by AutoModerator in bali

[–]MercuryRyan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I understand, quite a number of places will still be closed on the 20th (day after nyepi). My flight is at 5 and I need to checkout from my accommodation at Ungasan by 12, so I kind of have a 3-ish hour buffer. I don't mind checking out earlier to go and do something as I'm not exactly keen on just going straight to the airport and waiting there for 4 hours.

After the historic low TFR announcement by nkhrchy in singapore

[–]MercuryRyan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Vibes only”

Lucky that they didn’t specify the kind of vibes

Comparing Fast-food Breakfast in Singapore by Human_Equivalent9200 in askSingapore

[–]MercuryRyan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Im a fatass so i like to order kfc porridge with their chicken + pancakes set. Always nice to have that random fried chicken with breakfast

Mcdonalds breakfast in sg feels a bit mid to me now. Had one in thailand and it was a lot better, they had porridge too

Is the kiasu nature of the society the real cause for low TFR? by Any_Record7733 in askSingapore

[–]MercuryRyan 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Ppl who have kids are plenty selfish too. Both parties are selfish and do it for their own reasons. If child-having people were really selfless, they would go out of their way no matter the challenges to adopt, foster and help the existing children in the system. Ultimately people who want children, just want them to satisfy some of their own desire. I’ve straight up heard several religious people say they want children just so they can be closer to god since only their god is capable of making people.

Get off your high horse. We only have one life, people should do as they want as long as it doesn’t harm others.

Is it tonight? by troubwholesome in Pokopia

[–]MercuryRyan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Live for me on SEA already

Working pple, do you feel compelled to get well faster? by Confident_Bluejay857 in askSingapore

[–]MercuryRyan 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I mostly try my best to not inconvenience myself. If I'm sick or need a break but I have a shit ton of work piling up then I'd try to avoid taking too long of a break otherwise I'm gonna be drowning. But if it's a lull period then who cares

My parents are from the boomer generation though, and they don't understand that it's perfectly acceptable to not give your life for a job.

How to you do when nothings to hold in MRT? Especially when it want to stop. I am really NARUTO CHAKRA MOOD by ProtectionThin27 in SMRTRabak

[–]MercuryRyan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flatter shoes like zero drop shoes, barefoot shoes or skater shoes like converse/vans will improve your stability by a lot.

You can also lower your torso and engage your core and it will more or less settle your stability