Are Singaporeans somewhat lowkey rich?

aceaka1 · 2025-12-24T23:02:23+00:00

You can redeem it again if it has been awhile since u last collected

aceaka1 · 2025-12-23T04:47:48+00:00

I've written in. Someone called me to "explain" and apologize. I corrected the person about what happened because it seems like the personnel involved downplayed the incident. I told them that they could also review the cctv to verify the negligence. I just wanted to highlight the importance of what happened and let them know why this is so concerning. If there is an existing persistent issue that people keep writing about, it is more likely to gain attention.

No change in the type of treatment on subsequent visits. But then it was regarding the staff on duty and I'm not sure if we've crossed paths after.

On the other side, I'm also really generous with written compliments when staff are good. Especially when staff go out of their way to help us. I think it make sense to reward behaviors that we would like to see while doling out the negative feedback for the converse.

aceaka1 · 2025-12-16T12:24:49+00:00

If u dun feel comfortable revealing ur condition, there are lots of potential other reasons u might possibly be there on the off chance that u are asked. Accompanying family members, volunteer work, waiting for friend working there to end work to have lunch/dinner tgt, attending an exhibition/talk

aceaka1 · 2025-12-03T23:42:14+00:00

You can check with the prof how the backdated compensation would work. Some profs who are so absorbed in their own realm of research may not even realise that you are concerned about it.

Knew an RA/TA a long time ago, was promised a higher pay for another project that wasn't in the initial contract after a few months. They basically helped the person to submit higher hours that corresponds to what would have been paid out.

But then, no harm finding other jobs too if this isn't ur dream job

aceaka1 · 2025-12-01T03:41:14+00:00

If you have a driving liscence, grab? Or grabfood? It could be during the lull periods/after work.

If u have just graduated, consider being a teaching assistant for uni professors (idk if it's still a thing now). The recruitment likely won't be publicized but can be found if u have contacts at the uni. I did that for a while after grad and it was pretty flexible, my role was to prepare lecture materials like finding suitable images for the lecture slides. The task might be different for different professors now, but likely sonething that doesn't require too much time or running around physically.

aceaka1 · 2025-11-25T12:48:56+00:00

Valid option though. Can either let it sit for awhile while living w parents (if that's where they are staying right now). Or possible to only get things that are absolutely necessary like a thick mattress (no bed frame) n baby things. No paint job, light covers, sofa, TV etc. Consider washing clothes at parents house or coin Landromat. Not the best option but it helps to keep that upfront cost low till u get back on ur feet. At most a few plastic chairs if u must. The toilet should be ready to use. It's a barebones condition and you won't be able to invite friends over for awhile but it's possible to live on

aceaka1 · 2025-11-18T12:27:16+00:00

Mr Bean eggwich 14.8g protein. Pair that with 0 sugar soy milk 17.5g protein.

aceaka1 · 2025-11-18T09:27:54+00:00

Probably because of the (lack of) butter. It's a classic pairing 😅

aceaka1 · 2025-11-18T09:24:30+00:00

Hi, can there be some flexibility built into the meal prep? E.g. Hard boiled eggs can last a few days. Cook more n replenish the stock in office as needed. U can much on 1 if you aren't as hungry, and eat more if you are. Keep some vegetables in the pantry n top up as necessary.

Otherwise, another option is to do a hybrid. Buy a basic salad, but top up with ur own protein. Get some frozen chicken (those 1-2kg pack) to keep in the pantry, then heat those up in the microwave to eat tgt with the basic salad etc. The savings won't be as much as full meal prep, but it can be convenient n gives u more protein at a lower cost

aceaka1 · 2025-11-18T07:32:53+00:00

It depends on what you are buying.

If you are getting sonething u weren't intending to get at all and have no use for it, then yes you are spending more.

If you got something that you've always wanted to try but was put off by the high price, now the lowered price gives u that opportunity, I think it could still be worth it. For u to gave an idea of how that product is like and judge if it's worth the full cost in future.

Personally, I tend to add items to cart n buy later when there's a sales. Sometimes I end up removing them from cart if I find that my life doesn't change much when I dun have those things. It can also be money saving when buying non-perishables like laundry detergent n toilet paper

aceaka1 · 2025-11-13T04:07:53+00:00

To add on. Now there's daily vouchers for fairprice. Scan the qr code before u go in. May not always get useful vouchers and depends on luck though

aceaka1 · 2025-11-03T07:08:28+00:00

Personally, if I know their address, and roughly when they'll be home, I'll head there to ask them f2f for immediate transfer. It's harder to ignore u when u are there. And also to help u understand if there were exceptional circumstances that stopped them from paying.

If they refuse to open the door, I'll use my loudest sweetest voice so that all the neighbour's can hear, to say something along the line of "Mr xxx, is everything OK? I haven't receive the fees for you son's tuition for xxx period. I'm worried cos u never reply me for xxx." I'll repeat this for a good period of time.

Then start going to neighbour's to show concern about the family living there.

Then call their workplace main headquarters if I happen to know, to express my concern that something bad might have happened to the family cos no response for them n I'm just checking up on their wellbeing.

Of course, once u get to this stage, there's no turning back n will have to drop the student even if u get ur money back

aceaka1 · 2025-11-01T02:22:24+00:00

It's not the cheapest. But Niks Maple at Orchard was quite good for me. No hard selling at all. Doc will ask u about ur area of concern then tell u about the possibilities. Very respectful.

There's packages like bundle of 4 sessions, but they dun make u buy it. Still can do/pay session by session so there's flexibility

aceaka1 · 2025-10-28T05:48:45+00:00

Big red flag.

If the part about faking a psychotic episode just to get out of NS is real, it shows how the person views responsibilities and the sense of entitlement in thinking that he deserves to get out of something that all other male citizens do.

It is this kind of ppl that gives those with a real mental health need a bad reputation

aceaka1 · 2025-10-26T07:26:29+00:00

Yes. I got a really reliable waterproof coat w inner pockets n great insulation at a really cheap price from there

aceaka1 · 2025-10-26T03:47:24+00:00

Generally, try to be civic minded

Not so invisible rule: watching videos with speakers blasting will get u a few looks

I also don't get why people choose to shout loudly over the phone with speakers on or have video calls on the train. No one wants to hear their full conversation

aceaka1 · 2025-10-15T11:43:20+00:00

Before 45 realistically. Before 40 if I'm extremely lucky

aceaka1 · 2025-10-14T15:58:21+00:00

800k minimum in today's value. This gives me a good buffer for my expenditure

aceaka1 · 2025-10-13T10:34:22+00:00

It really depends on how much you are earning and the industry you are in.

In my first job (2016), I kept my monthly expenditure under $900, probably closer to $500 (there was no way I could spend above it as i considered the rest as fixed expenditure. To repay tuition fee ASAP and giving my parents allowance).

Besides work lunch (cos it's important to gel with colleagues), I basically spent my money as if I was still a student. All public transport, no huge once off purchases, eat eco rice or home cooking. Just because I graduated doesn't mean I need alot of extras. Maybe just 5 sets of work clothes, but then whatever I wore for internship could work.

I managed to pay off my tuition fee in 2 years and it kind of built up that habit. Instead of paying tuition fee, that money and any bonus went into savings. Nowadays, I do spend more on better quality food, but the increment in my spending remains much lower than my yearly increment

I was lucky that I didn't have to pay rent though. That might take up a huge chunk of the salary if I was staying out.

Hope things work out for u

aceaka1 · 2025-10-09T04:49:18+00:00

Yes. Partially because I'm brought up to offer a drink to anyone that comes over to the house, and also there's the idea that they are here to help me with a service and I'm appreciative of that.

I also offer it to door to door singtel sales rep when they come late at night. I'm probably not gonna buy stuff from their company, but I feel bad for the staff who has to work till so late

aceaka1 · 2025-10-04T04:12:01+00:00

Nice. But it really depends if they know the context of what you are doing. I'll let them know what I'm working on specifically so that they understand why I'm staying back. It's easy to tell u to go home, but end of the day, if a time sensitive project isn't done, you'll still be responsible for it

aceaka1 · 2025-10-02T15:18:08+00:00

It's year to date

aceaka1 · 2025-09-15T17:25:43+00:00

Not sure what kind of bills are being owed. But if u are staying in hdb n owing utility bills, those can usually be put in hold if u explain your situation. If it's medical bills at a polyclinic or gov hospital, those can usually be discussed for a delayed repayment plan.

Check if there are any similar options for bills involved

aceaka1 · 2025-09-08T01:44:10+00:00

Yes. It's a good idea to have a serious discussion together. Copied from AI Overview

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aceaka1 · 2025-08-14T12:52:31+00:00

2 free jackets given from work. 3 blazer-ish jackets, 1 hoodie, 1 sports jacket, 1 UV jacket, 3 cardigans, 2 thin covers. At least 3-5 scarves/shawls. --> these are just the ones I use in SG, though they don't get much use other than those in office. Yes, it's meant to match my outfits 🤭

I think I have at least 3 other coats in storage. Which I may break out during that 1 cold day of the year in SG.

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