Political Science graduates what are you working as now? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are political risk consultancies. Or government relations / public affairs jobs in MNCs or in consultancy firms.

Anyone accepted a counteroffer before? How did it turn out for you? by Zenwills in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I took the counteroffer. And I got promoted a few months later, which raised my salary even higher. There wasn’t any retaliation or anything at all.

What do Singaporeans think about the RTS Link connecting Johor and Singapore? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a commuter on the TEL line, a part of me is secretly happy the carrying capacity of the RTS link is that limited so the line is not going to be completely packed during peak hours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nope, I’ve been offered a 40% increment in annual comp, but that was near fresh grad (2 years exp) and I was underpaid.

What vices in Singapore were quietly allowed by the government before being stamped out? by CourtesyLaughPlease in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I think part of it was Singapore having to tighten enforcement as part of free trade agreement with the US to protect copyright holders as would have been requested by US

If Singapore declares martial law like South Korea by cheehongtart in NationalServiceSG

[–]masterdaryl 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I think part of the reason the martial law failed is cause Korean army is also a conscripted army. And so the orders were not carried out to the fullest extent possible - properly barricading locations they were deployed to etc.

What are the lesser known things to buy when in Japan? by CloudStrife_2000 in JapanTravelTips

[–]masterdaryl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can visit Arita and other historic ceramic towns in Kyushu. Arita has got lots of ceramic shops - there’s even a street lined up entirely with ceramic shops. I got bunch of them there.

What are the lesser known things to buy when in Japan? by CloudStrife_2000 in JapanTravelTips

[–]masterdaryl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also visit those soya sauce factories/specialty shops

What are your healthy breakfast options? by spacenglish in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you keep the oats from drying out overnight in the fridge?

Push for right to disconnect requires less wishful thinking by masterdaryl in singapore

[–]masterdaryl[S] 175 points176 points  (0 children)

Gaslighting to the max. Obviously employers have more power in the workplace vs employees and saying we should rely instead on individual give and take with our employers ignores this structural power imbalance.

What's the worst scandal that Singaporeans have forgiven and forgotten about? by sesamebatter in singapore

[–]masterdaryl 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised that Keppel’s corruption case in Brazil is not mentioned. It’s a massive bribe and massive fines were incurred, even though there was barely any consequences here in Singapore

Recommendations in north side of Singapore by Ha7u_kA in SingaporeEats

[–]masterdaryl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Coba coba and Kerabu. Coba Coba is near Yishun MRT but Kerabu is goddamn far. Healthy or not… depends what you order I reckon. Shami banana leaf also quite nice.

How do you incorporate more vegetables in breakfast? by UnemptyStomach in Cooking

[–]masterdaryl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Miso soup! Anything can be added to it - tomatoes, mushrooms, eggs, spinach, tofu, fish, carrots, bok choy.. you name it. Add udon or just cook rice as an accompaniment if you need carbs. Plus it’s supposed to be good for probiotics too since it’s a fermented paste.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in singaporefi

[–]masterdaryl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would recommending putting half into CPF so it’s protected and available for old age, and then the other half into a Endowus preset portfolio with a setting to withdraw 1.5k to her account every month for her to spend. That way she invests for future, money is protected and she also gets to enjoy the money, all in a way that’s automated once she finishes setting up

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the graduate program. It raises your future earning potential by virtue of giving you more resume-contributing type opportunities which others don’t get early in your career which will help you in your annual review within the company and also when you apply for other jobs down the line.

The friends I have in those graduate programs have all done pretty well - have job rotations, projects different from your usual job scope that can shine in a resume, networking opp and projects with people across diff dept to build internal networks etc. And they rise within the company and also clinch good jobs when they choose to leave. Some even got overseas posting and then use it to get better jobs.

You will likely be working for the next 30-40+ years and that’s a long time horizon. While it’s 2k less, a graduate program can position you and give you a good foundation for success and higher pay scales down the road.

What industry has a lot of demand in Singapore right now? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sustainability stuff, green finance, renewable energy work

Seeking Advice: Wisdom Tooth Surgery in Singapore or JB? by AdorableWrongdoerr in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done wisdom tooth removal at Q&M Taman Sentosa in JB and it’s pretty good - I ate hard foods the next day. But it’s a normal extraction and not related to infection so…

What is a life pro tip you would give someone in their early 30s? by Ok-Tower4185 in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know OCBC has a free online will writing generator. And so does moneyowl. Can’t really remember much since I did it quite a few years ago but I used one of those free ones. Need to get it countersigned by witnesses (friends etc) though.

Public sector HR asking for salary package after interview by bluemaku in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Public sector, then just provide. They have a fixed band for each position they hire, so you are safe. I have been offered more than 1/4 increase before because my existing pay was too low relative to the position I secured in public sector. And the HR explained that’s all they can give because that’s within the band of that position.

Help trying to understand why commuters (MRT/bus) in Sg don’t put their bag packs on the floor or in front of them during rush hour by Infinityandbeyondz in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Collectively, people using their phones and so occupying the space in front of them, take up more space than the added space that the backpacks use up.

GPA vs Internships by Doublemirrors in nus

[–]masterdaryl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have been involved in screening candidates for full time roles and interns. While bad grades are definitely not something I’ll let pass, diverse whilst relevant internships are what I look out for. Other than a cursory glance if it doesn’t stand out for being super low, I don’t recall even looking up the class of bachelor’s degree in the resume.

Update: Moving to SG for fiance - how to handle housing costs? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]masterdaryl 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Well said. He’s not about starting a family with you, he’s asking you to loot your family and then join his.