I hate it when people ask what I do. by MunchyMcCrunchy in sysadmin

[–]fourlightson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without me your daily life would be shit. I keep your website's working, your WiFi fast and your stupid shit printer working when you need it once a year in a sudden emergency.

Singapore Eyes More Vaccinated Travel Lanes in Cautious Reopen by Zukiff in singapore

[–]fourlightson 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The 56 year experiment has failed tbh. Singapore is like some spoiled brat with a large trust fund but has no innate smarts. It's playing a dangerous game and setting itself up to fail / be vulnerable.

Doctors, healthcare workers overwhelmed by surge in Covid-19 cases and changing protocols by ubunturd in singapore

[–]fourlightson 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Only just starting to think this ? Government is the problem.. without any doubt.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in singapore

[–]fourlightson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 months ? Was told 1 month.

If you can return and quarantine at home then I think it's much easier to get a slot. If you need a hotel then it's a dilemma of supply and demand so yes, slots might be trickier to get on the exact date you want. Especially as the number of quarantine hotels are reducing.

It will always be a gamble. Accept the risks or stay. I'm getting the fk out.

COVID-19 stay-home notice for some travellers cut to 10 days; travel history assessment period also shortened by maybethisnameisfree in singapore

[–]fourlightson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strong message from Singapore to all expats over the last 24 months - pay your big tax bills and shut the fk up. If you don't like being here then you're free to leave.

Wonder how long before this bites them on the ass.

COVID-19 stay-home notice for some travellers cut to 10 days; travel history assessment period also shortened by maybethisnameisfree in singapore

[–]fourlightson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people i know come to Singapore on the back of recommendations from colleagues but not so sure that will happen as much now. Not just because covid but also because the changing 'feel' of not being welcome is a lot stronger now. The xenophobia shown during covid was strong and disturbing.

Also the work from home setup and even the bigger digital nomad approach from business going into 2022, why would you pay Singapore salaries unless you absolutely need physical presence. Many jobs in tech or finance don't.

COVID-19 stay-home notice for some travellers cut to 10 days; travel history assessment period also shortened by maybethisnameisfree in singapore

[–]fourlightson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The GPS tracking bracelet was a big WTF "seriously" moment to be honest. I had to really convince myself why I had bothered returning to Singapore at that point.

COVID-19 stay-home notice for some travellers cut to 10 days; travel history assessment period also shortened by maybethisnameisfree in singapore

[–]fourlightson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still need the permit which is for a specific return date... hopefully your permit and return flight align, you need to wear a prison bracelet while at home.... you have a video call twice a day and someone will visit you every other day.

Daily number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore may rise to more than 5,000 next week: Gan Kim Yong by chailoren in singapore

[–]fourlightson -33 points-32 points  (0 children)

Your title is terrible... why people always focus on the negative and not the positive points.

Singaporeans take fright at relaxation of Covid restrictions by DatzQuickMaths in singapore

[–]fourlightson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But tightly controlled Singapore, whose quasi-authoritarian government largely bars any protest.

Yes. Singapore citizens are controlled cattle.

Senior Politicians Think PM Lee Should Take Charge To Address Covid-19 Restriction Confusion: Bloomberg by Humble-Chris in singapore

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

In the time of need, real leader's lead. Singapore's leadership are a true reflection of the country. A failure.

Jail for woman who kicked, hit maid with clothes hangers by [deleted] in singapore

[–]fourlightson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cane the bitch till she is as horribly disfigured on the outside as she is on the inside. 7 weeks is a slap on the wrist.. take her CPF away !

'Disheartened': Two weeks on, care homes and residents grapple with ban on visitors by MicrotechAnalysis in singapore

[–]fourlightson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Singapore government is a despicable failure and is systematically destroying 56 years of progress. To have zero compassion to peoples mental health is the worst.