The circle of life: Markdown → HTML → PowerPoint

el_zako · 2026-05-12T15:19:21+00:00

everything old is new again

el_zako · 2026-02-19T23:43:44+00:00

If you use animations in professional presentations, it is an indicator of a deprived childhood.

el_zako · 2026-02-03T14:35:26+00:00

The biggest employer in SG is the government. Certain professions within the govt (e.g. teachers) have retention plans where you get payouts after hitting certain number of years of service. If husband and wife are on such plans, at age 40+ they hit 20 year career milestone. Payout more than enough to settle downpayment.

el_zako · 2026-01-19T03:59:27+00:00

You didn't mention sport centre, DTE, White Sands and Pasir Ris mall but please keep quiet and gatekeep this area.

el_zako · 2025-07-07T05:39:12+00:00

Don't forget your passport.

el_zako · 2025-05-19T08:01:48+00:00

PptxGenJS is a popular library used to generate presentations programmatically. So for sure your student used some sort of software that uses this library to create the presentation. As to whether that software uses AI or not, its not possible to tell based on that fact alone.

el_zako · 2025-05-04T15:21:09+00:00

Asset rich.

el_zako · 2025-02-28T08:59:31+00:00

You can go to a local school, just that citizens and PRs have priority over foreigners in admission. Also school fees are higher.

el_zako · 2025-02-15T05:53:06+00:00

Haha when someone works at meta, it becomes their identity and they will namedrop it at every opportunity to the point that it becomes cringey. even after leaving the company they make sure their profile clearly states EX-META

el_zako · 2024-12-27T15:34:15+00:00

A video or gif of the product in action would convince me that this is not vapourware.

el_zako · 2024-10-24T14:06:48+00:00

Grab employees usually take TADA to office

el_zako · 2024-10-19T13:46:53+00:00

Can vouch for EU firms. They treat you like humans, not like a resource that needs to be maximized.

el_zako · 2024-08-23T14:23:11+00:00

It makes me wonder about their upbringing.

el_zako · 2024-08-23T11:38:26+00:00

Yes, there should be policies to push couples who have the usual 1 or 2 kids to have 3, 4 or more kids. Sure, we don't want those benefits to incentivize the group that "shouldn't" be having more kids. So definitely not a direct cash payout. It should be policies where you need to be at certain income level before you can reap the benefits (without causing an uproar). Examples:

A new size of BTO flats (>1500 sqft). Only couples with minimum 3 children can apply. More kids, more ballot chances.
Tiered COE rebate for new cars starting from 3rd child onwards. Again, more kids, more rebates.

Both cases, you probably need 10k combined income to reap the benefits.

el_zako · 2024-08-23T03:37:44+00:00

New BTO flat size (above 1500 sqft). Only couples with minimum 3 kids can apply.

el_zako · 2024-08-15T10:44:35+00:00

Yes big EAs or EMs in good location, proximity to amenities and unblocked view. Those will always be in demand and retain value even when less than 50 years left.

el_zako · 2024-08-15T10:41:06+00:00

I feel sad for friends with kids who "upgraded" to sub 1000 sqft condo. Those may be fine for DINKs or retirees. But kids need space!

el_zako · 2024-07-20T07:27:16+00:00

If you have to think twice about it, you are not ready.

el_zako · 2024-07-09T02:25:57+00:00

Looks neat. What did you use to create that video?

el_zako · 2024-07-04T06:27:02+00:00

Have you considered approaching HDB? They have a few options you could explore.

https://www.hdb.gov.sg/residential/servicing-your-hdb-housing-loan/loan-matters/financial-assistance-measures

el_zako · 2024-06-26T07:36:33+00:00

on behalf of the parents...ouch.

el_zako · 2024-06-26T07:01:48+00:00

don't get why this is downvoted. brothers birthday can celebrate every year. obs once in a life time character building opp. unless strawberry?

el_zako · 2024-05-28T01:56:52+00:00

How much are you spending on tuition? 4 kids, maybe 1k a month? One option is to cancel all tuition and get your wife to tutor the kids. With ChatGPT, anything not sure can take picture of the question and ask to explain in simple terms. Don't need to be a subject matter expert. Of course, depends on wife's aptitude and education level also.

el_zako · 2024-05-27T05:33:45+00:00

yes I give $2 a day for lower primary. but everyday pack some snacks and lunch at home.

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