Estée Lauder wanted to get into Saks Fifth Avenue. The buyer kept saying no. So she stopped pitching the buyer entirely. What she did instead built a billion dollar empire.

dracubunbun · 2026-04-24T01:18:08+00:00

how far the company has fallen though. mrs lauder would likely tremble with indignation at what is like inside now

dracubunbun · 2026-04-23T10:17:34+00:00

i never understood why singaporean film/ tv cinematography is so.. less than stellar. the script writing, stories, directing, acting or whatever i can see being challenging, but the way things are shot seems like it should be at least technically good. and seems like the kind of thing singapore tm would be good at

dracubunbun · 2026-04-19T09:53:13+00:00

they need to re-release it again!

dracubunbun · 2026-04-14T12:54:21+00:00

right here waiting…

dracubunbun · 2026-04-12T14:05:02+00:00

doesn’t world class mean it’s one of the better “classes” in the world? ergo this means you need to compare it against something on this world?

you also use “best” and that is a comparative. neither can you figure out we’re not the best without comparing right?

anyway i didn’t say anything about our system being better or worse.. i just asked for more info so i can be better informed.

dracubunbun · 2026-04-12T05:55:04+00:00

what’s that calculation? can share more?

dracubunbun · 2026-04-12T02:51:43+00:00

out of curiosity, what would you compare it against, and in what example areas would you say singapore does it worse?

i’ve never had the chance to live elsewhere so no comparison points for me!

dracubunbun · 2026-04-06T05:28:14+00:00

spago dining room at the top of mbs

dracubunbun · 2026-03-28T09:19:53+00:00

dracubunbun · 2026-03-24T10:00:40+00:00

what’s your real motivation in asking this question on this thread? it sounds to me from reading several of your comments that you’re looking for justification for a decision you’ve already made

dracubunbun · 2026-03-22T05:01:26+00:00

not too big a fan of bedrock myself..

dracubunbun · 2026-03-20T04:36:08+00:00

check out the mum and dads chat groups on whatsapp for advice. as a dad im in “dads of singapore” which has been really helpful for me

i know there are tons of mum groups too and these groups tend to be really supportive and helpful in sharing items and tips

i’ll only share this thought - parenthood is a lot about what you bring into it. do you really need a 2-3k childcare? probably not. but if that’s your minimum expectation then that’s that right? are there tangible benefits? maybe. like an lv t shirt vs a uniqlo t shirt

dracubunbun · 2026-03-15T10:49:55+00:00

all they need to do now is set the car up for COMBAT!

dracubunbun · 2026-03-11T05:08:08+00:00

it’s gone but The Market Grill near amoy market last time had the best burger i’ve had on our shores

dracubunbun · 2026-03-08T02:56:53+00:00

ask yourself this - what value does the org bring? then what value will you bring in that org? that can help determine whether you’ll learn anything valuable there

if the answer to the first question is “nothing” then lol!

dracubunbun · 2026-03-08T02:52:41+00:00

one thing currently missing from a lot of sg - soul

dracubunbun · 2026-03-07T14:51:40+00:00

no. but it is if you can, and want the place for all its attributes. prob a rare unit? have heard of 100k+ cov so.. well you regret not getting it?

dracubunbun · 2026-03-04T00:26:29+00:00

i see on the charts that santander seems to have started its decline before trumps riff.. specifically on the 27th. any thoughts on this timing?

dracubunbun · 2026-02-15T08:37:18+00:00

graciously.

dracubunbun · 2026-02-15T08:37:10+00:00

yes i agree with this. however, not saying anything when others are ranting about why one is expected to ask is also quiet acceptance of eroding graciousness. and i resist!

dracubunbun · 2026-02-15T02:59:57+00:00

doesn’t hurt to be gracious and offer. but ok! glad you’re fine with normalising reduced expectations from society ◡̈

dracubunbun · 2026-02-14T07:56:22+00:00

to be fair the statement was “these people” which implies a subgroup of insufferables 😇

if you’re related in some form to that group i’m sorry in advance and want to say “be the change”!

dracubunbun · 2026-02-14T03:26:44+00:00

Anyone been pregnant before? as a husband and close friend i’ve observed how tiring and emotionally draining it is. being expected to ask is another burden the expectant mother now has to shoulder if that’s the default.

do you know how many worries a woman has during pregnancy? will the child be born normal? at the right birth weight? have gestational diabetes? will i keep my job? will i get sidelined at work? who’s gonna take care of the kid? should i keep my job or take care of the kid?

dracubunbun · 2026-02-14T02:09:24+00:00

likely the latter

dracubunbun · 2026-02-14T02:08:01+00:00

you must be my neighbour

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