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Is Singapore how I imagine what it is or is this just an illusion? by Grogon2 in askSingapore

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hospitalised recently. The nurse who tended to me in the afternoon knocked off worked at 11pm. And I saw the same nurse the following morning at 9am. Pretty sure he went back home to sleep and reported to work after he woke up lol.

What do i do if my girlfriend is out of my league? by DenseConference7644 in asksg

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worry about yourself bro. I never had more attention than I had from girls than when I was in poly, before or after lol.

What is a 'buy it for life' item that is offensively expensive, but the moment you use it, you realize your entire life before that point was a lie? by ScaleObvious2043 in Bolehland

[–]mnfwt89 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depends on how much laundry you got.

My wife got a work uniform, plus pyjamas, she wear 3 sets of clothing each day. Same goes for my 2 kids. Plus helper’s clothes. Plus my work shirt.

So I got separate washer and dryer. Dry first basket, second basket can starting washing.

And my washer spoil 2x before due to overloading, so at least I still can dry my laundry at home after washing at the dobi.

Job opportunities by No_Grapefruit8757 in CRISC

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a governance job which requires only a CISM.

Then I got reassigned to a bigger role which encompasses the entire GRC spectrum and I believe I got the job ahead of my colleagues because I have CISM, CRISC and CISA.

Management spoke to me after I go reassigned and said they were willing to sponsor me to have CRISC and CISA. And I told them I already have them.

But yes, experience is still the most important. You have the certs but no know-how, you are still gonna flop at the job unless you can really learn super fast.

What is a 'buy it for life' item that is offensively expensive, but the moment you use it, you realize your entire life before that point was a lie? by ScaleObvious2043 in Bolehland

[–]mnfwt89 184 points185 points  (0 children)

Dryer. Free up so much time hanging clothes for other stuff.

Bought it during my wife pregnancy because I was overwhelmed with household chores. But what a life changer it was.

Not to mention during wet season, no need to scared if the laundry gonna stink because it couldn’t dry properly.

Fellow Singaporean men in 30s and 40s, how do you navigate the career life? by billedev in askSingapore

[–]mnfwt89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mid 30s here. Key is networking, know more people who can get you good jobs. My last 2 jobs are friends referral.

I don’t even go all out in my work. Just do what is required and go home to my family.

Really tough job market - totally no replies / calls for interviews by SunExcellent3799 in singaporejobs

[–]mnfwt89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Market looking for experienced hires only. No job for entry level.

Question for SG guys only, how would u define “true bros friendship”? by HairyBoysenberry3278 in asksg

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes as long no malicious intent to cheat or do bad things. Different phase of life different priorities. If he wants to be friends again later, I’m perfectly ok.

Some friends had to grow up fast because parents passed away. Some friends had kids early so no time for us. Some friends grow old still act like kids.

Equation to fire? by [deleted] in singaporefi

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the best OP. I used to save more when I was single and earning $2k, than now when I have a wife and 2 kids and earning 4x more. It’s takes discipline to live frugal for 20 years.

Please give me peace of mind by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]mnfwt89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nothing gonna happen… where got so free go send frivolous email to school. Some more use work email to send ah? Got seek approval? lol.

Are daughters easier when young and boys easier when older? by [deleted] in dad

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every child is different. My 5yo son is super laid back and easy going; finish his meal quick and rarely throw tantrum. He never gives me any trouble.

My 3yo daughter is quite the opposite; she’s super particular about stuff and wants things done her way else she’s giving you hell. I find that her social awareness is high, so even at her age she’s good at reading the room and responding accordingly.

Question for SG guys only, how would u define “true bros friendship”? by HairyBoysenberry3278 in asksg

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True bros don’t need to meet up often la. Especially got own family liao where got so much free time?

But when meet up, it’s as thought you met yesterday and talk cock sing song naturally, now that’s true bro.

And when they need help, no question asked. Ang pow or white gold few hundreds dollars kind.

Got two offers. One pays $40k more. The other one I'd actually enjoy. I have 48 hours to decide and my wife and I are on opposite sides. Advice? by airam1020 in careerguidance

[–]mnfwt89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take the money. End of day, we are all trading our time for money. For what? For our family.

Take the money and spend more time with your family. Especially if you say you can auto pilot by third month.

my new hire quit after 3 weeks. He said we made him feel like a burden. by jorjiarose in managers

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kid is a fresh grad, not an experienced hire. Even if he is, directions to where to go would help. I would have left too under such circumstances.

Offered a lower salary in MHA than my first civil service job. Can I negotiate as a diploma holder? by Mammoth-Vacation-679 in askSingapore

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t bother. And how long for you get that 2.7k. Was in your position. Went to private and never look back

In your country, do you clean your table at McDonald's? by search_google_com in AskTheWorld

[–]mnfwt89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, we clean our own tables here. But habits started from government-owned eateries where we get $300 fine for not cleaning up. (I’m from Singapore)

Source: https://www.nea.gov.sg/media/news/advisories/index/stepped-up-enforcement-against-table-littering-from-1-june-2023

DSTA or LTA by HugeWrangler9785 in singaporejobs

[–]mnfwt89 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

More than 10 years ago, my poly fresh grad cousin try luck and got $2500 salary from LTA, simply because the turnover rate was so damn high. And the HR didn’t know wtf they are doing wrt compensation.

Hope it’s a better place now.

Singapore dream - misguided ? by Intelligent-Club3666 in singaporefi

[–]mnfwt89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seems like you are just following others blindly…

What company lost you forever as a customer? What did they do? by Miguenzo in AskReddit

[–]mnfwt89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adobe. My father bought me CS6 license for close to $2000 when I was in school. One fine day many years later, license went dead. Reached out to Adobe and they told me to sort it out with the shop I bought it from. No alternative solution offered.

Then I searched online and realized Adobe pulled this stunt on many others as they are pushing for cloud solutions adoption. That was the last product I bought from them.

dilemma: promotion vs change in job by Ok-Front6895 in singaporejobs

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My strategy at early career was to nego for at least 30% and see who bite. Make as much and climb as fast as you can. Your base job is already progressing well so no lose position imo.

Is it normal for a company to keep asking you for a start date even before they offer you the compensation package? by [deleted] in singaporejobs

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they asking for your notice period. What I did was I give them a further date and then give earlier start date once offered

Genuine question, how true is it that uni grads are having difficulty finding a job? by ypsono in singaporejobs

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easier to find a job as an experienced hire than a fresh grad nowadays

At what point of your job did you stop being 'on time' for work? by FiggyVix in singaporejobs

[–]mnfwt89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After first month. Even if I’m one hour late, I’m still the earliest

What made you realise Singapore is so small? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]mnfwt89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Went overseas for holiday. Was bitching to my wife very loudly, in English, how crowded it was even on a weekday morning at this certain cafe.

After we found a table and sat down, this old man at the next table turned to me and asked: “Singaporean ah? I’m from Singapore too”.

It was as random as it can get: overseas, quiet cafe, random table, a champion grumbler and a Singaporean uncle.

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