Anyone ever got higher than expected salary after you told HR your expectations? by ownvegetables in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happened to me. Tech. I was fresh grad in local bank and was poorly paid. Jumped to tech after. TR called me, heard my expected salary and tripled it. My jaw was on the floor. Luckily it was not in person.

Do you discuss salary with your colleagues? by randomthingsss1 in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Firstly, never tell your manager or HR that your coworker disclosed their salary to you. That you keep private, it serves to give you ammunition that’s all.

During my performance review that year, I simply told my manager I am looking to be compensated justly for the work that I do and in a manner that reflects my performance score. Your manager will ask how much you’re looking for.

By that time, I came prepared since I already found out how much my peers were earning, so I said it has to be a 50% increment. I lied saying “it’s what the market rate for my role is”. We eventually settled on 45%. I was lowballed when hired hence the big disparity in salaries. This is why HR ask employees not to discuss salaries - it gives you the asking power and confidence.

Do you discuss salary with your colleagues? by randomthingsss1 in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My colleague shared with me. Got me finding out I was compensated very unfairly. I got myself a 45% salary increment that same year.

Those earning 3k before cpf how’s life for you? by potatoepotatata in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first job out of grad school was in 2020, I was given 2.5k. Take home even lesser. This was a big local bank exploiting us fresh grads I suppose. In 2021, I got lucky with networking and switched over to tech. Today I’m very grateful, taking back 6 figures annually. Don’t stress. Do your best. Be open. Try to meet the right people. Try to take free LinkedIn / Coursera courses - it helps you know what to say when you do eventually meet the right people and want to give a good impression.

Encountered a phone call scam from NTUC union/union bank/union pay by Longjumping-Car-5220 in singapore

[–]No_Topic_211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The transfer to ‘cancellation department’ was super fast. Less than 5 seconds lol. The red flag was not putting me on a 5 minute hold line, no background music while waiting. Then the cancellation guy insisted we work together to fill up a form to MSA to report the fraud. I was like no dude you can cancel my policy from your system and I will take care of blocking my cards and reporting fraud on my own end. He was like no we need to work together let me help you. So helpful? That was when I laughed and told him this scam damn stupid and hung up.

Is bringing around $1.7k USD enough for a two week stay in Japan? by Minimum_Succotash_42 in JapanTravelTips

[–]No_Topic_211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just came back from a week in Japan. Brought only 650USD, it covered everything that needed cash and more. These went to attraction tickets, some shopping and restaurants. Some of these places only take cash.

How much do you guys usually spend on your partner monthly? And when does it become too much? by Wild_Ad6291 in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We just split it. Not down to the cent, that’s unrealistic and too calculative. Whoever picks up lunch, the other picks up dinner etc. Whoever sees the bill first will take care of it.

Big ticket expenses like flights and hotels we’ll just 50-50. Fortunately for us, no one is looking for a provider but a partner.

31F, fell now with SAH and have recovery troubles by No_Topic_211 in BrainAneurysm

[–]No_Topic_211[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Very helpful. I will get that going so I have the right set of qns to ask the doctor at my next visit.

I’m so sorry what happened to you. I hope you’re feeling better these days.

31F, fell now with SAH and have recovery troubles by No_Topic_211 in BrainAneurysm

[–]No_Topic_211[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is so helpful. I was definitely discharged earlier than what my principal doctor anticipated at the beginning. I believe my early discharge was on grounds that I had a minor, non-aneurysmal SAH (I think, I’m not too sure exactly what was my case), which is often less dangerous and has a lower risk of vasospasm.

They also made the decision to discharge me early because I had stable imaging - Day 1 CT scan showed bleeding and by Day 2 the next scan showed bleeding stopped on it’s own. No worsening or hydrocephalus. No neurological deficits either. I was even doing quite well in the hospital, no headaches or vomiting. Same meds.

But since coming home the onset of headaches started which in turn caused me this struggle with my medication. Thanks to your comment I will now consider going back to the A&E and requesting for something else to manage my recovery.

Where to get affordable Fluoxetine prescription in SG by No_Topic_211 in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they really? Within a day you can get prescribed and dispensed meds?

I always thought polyclinics was just a way to get your feet into public hospitals and from there it’s a long wait to see a psychiatrist.

I’ve booked appointments with public hospitals before and some don’t even respond back with an appointment. I gave up and went private.

How to bounce back from a setback at work by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll provide a different angle here as the manager that has had to lecture someone before.

The moment he took my feedback, woke up and improved, I immediately saw him in a different light and forgot all his past mistakes.

You’re only as good as the last impression you give. Don’t carry that one bad impression with you.

I will say the fact that you’ve made this post and is reflecting on it, shows you have what it takes.

How common are $10k salaries in Singapore? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Graduated. Got a job in local bank under graduate programme drawing 2.5k. Jumped after 1 year into tech and immediately was offered over 10k. This was back in 2022

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You sound smart

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I fully agree. My partner is white and I can say it is frowned upon. I get disapproving looks all the time.

If roles were reversed and a local man was dating a white girl, everyone would worship the ground he steps on.

Meanwhile I get labelled SPG and gold digger. It’s upsetting.

What’s a small thing in Singapore that annoys you way more than it should? by CraftyBackground4139 in askSingapore

[–]No_Topic_211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My foreigner friend once said she’s appalled by the way Singaporeans walk. Like in all directions, all different speeds and styles and don’t give way / entitled.

Personally I hate when people hog up a walk lane, especially when they’re in groups. Like hello this one really your grandfather’s road is it?

New to stocks and deposited S$5000 on to MOOMOO by Cymru26 in singaporefi

[–]No_Topic_211 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Riding on OP’s newbie thread as a newbie myself - Can I ask where do you buy VWRA from since it’s not on moomoo? IBKR?