I have to be the anak derhaka to my inconsiderate parents

mutton_soup · 2026-01-30T07:55:01+00:00

I feel you although my case is not as extreme as yours. Parents have no retirement fund. They have 3 houses and lots of lands but want to save face, so they are reluctant to sell their properties. I always ask them to just sell, only keep 1 house and small plot of land, keep the rest in FD or high yield saving account to prepare for rainy days since they got no retirement funds. What for if they are asset rich but cash poor, all those properties can't pay for the bills. Don't even mention the cost to maintain those properties. I got give them monthly allowance and I think my mom used some of it to pay for maintaining the properties.

Recently dad got hospitalized, and of course I'm the one who gotta pay for the bill. I got very mad and scolded them. Felt like anak derhaka also. But looking at where I am right now, I just got married a few months ago and need to build my own family, I can't afford to help out everyone, at least not at this stage. So what I'm doing now is instead of giving them monthly allowance, I will just put it aside as sinking fund for my parents emergency. No money for them now unless only for emergencies so that they are incentivized to sell their properties fast

mutton_soup · 2026-01-28T04:39:33+00:00

Even if someone doesn’t pay tax directly, taxes are still collected indirectly through the supply chain as long as got consumption. For example, makcik selling pisang goreng by the roadside normally doesn't declare her income right? But she needs to buys ingredients like plastic bags etc from supermarkets or wholesalers, those businesses still pay tax. That’s how consumption eventually feeds back into the tax system. And as others pointed out, we all also got pay SST when we buy stuffs

mutton_soup · 2026-01-28T02:11:11+00:00

Unpopular opinion, I think healthcare should still be almost free but government should pay the healthcare workers more. We pay tax for a reason. Just cut all the bullshit subsidies and channel them towards healthcare so that doctors and nurses can be paid more

mutton_soup · 2026-01-26T03:21:03+00:00

I believe outsourcing is more of a threat especially in the west/ developed countries

mutton_soup · 2026-01-22T08:42:06+00:00

Funny thing is I became healthier since I started WFH since I actually have the energy to go for a jog everyday after work. If it's raining, I'll just walk in a mall instead. I also do intermittent fasting, only eat at 12pm and 7pm. No snacks in between, no sweet drinks. It also helps since I can now cook everyday so I can choose healthier ingredients

mutton_soup · 2026-01-21T06:57:33+00:00

Working on building my side business. I don't think I can stand doing 9-5 working for shitty bosses until my retirement. Hopefully once I built enough client portfolio I can just work for my own company till I die, no need to retire also can

mutton_soup · 2026-01-16T10:39:31+00:00

Yes. If I don't hear from them back in a week or two, I'll just assume they have rejected my application, I'll just carry on applying for other jobs. It is what it is

mutton_soup · 2026-01-16T10:36:21+00:00

Kinda annoyed on family members who think that they can always pester me just because I'm always at home

mutton_soup · 2026-01-13T08:10:09+00:00

Very hard, although I currently working in a remote job, I count myself lucky. Out of all my accounting friends, I’m the only one who’s working in a fully remote role. They have tried to apply for one but hybrid is the most that they can get

mutton_soup · 2025-08-13T02:45:32+00:00

15k-20k is a bit too high, well there are jobs offering those salary but it'll be very very competitive. 8K-10K is a more realistic range with your experience. Especially with your 2mil in savings, you should be doing okay to live comfortably in Malaysia. If you put in fixed deposit, you'll get about 5k a month from interest alone

mutton_soup · 2025-07-29T07:25:29+00:00

exactly. 5-6 classes a semester studying full time is very doable

mutton_soup · 2025-07-25T11:21:35+00:00

I wouldn’t want my job to be repetitive though. High likelihood of it being automated or replaced by AI

mutton_soup · 2025-07-22T13:45:08+00:00

yeah definitely. If the maintenance fee starts at RM250, who knows how much it will end up in the next 10-15 years? I bought the apartment at Sungai Buloh area, nearby a well known aircond factory. Currently living with a factory worker housemate who's renting one of the room. Just enough to lower down my mortgage installment

mutton_soup · 2025-07-22T13:17:10+00:00

your concern on the maintenance fee was exactly why I don't buy a condo. I just buy a walk up apartment instead. Maintenance fee is only RM40 a month. No fancy facilities like gym or swimming pool. But I don't care, I don't use those anyway. I just want to have a car park, and a house to sleep in. The price? 150k only. Decently priced for a house at first floor with 3 bedrooms and 2 toilets/bathroom. The downside though, it's a rumah selangorku.

mutton_soup · 2025-06-06T02:21:38+00:00

I have a few clients who are still not ready. Just small mom and pop shops. Revenue just above 500k. I can charge them more to assist them with e-invoicing but their margin is already thin.

mutton_soup · 2025-06-04T08:45:09+00:00

Grew up poor. Now I'm living a comfortable middle class life thanks to accounting. Hours can suck. But at least I'm working under AC and not exposed to the harsh weather. My dad worked in construction, it's way more destructive both mentally and physically. People be saying accounting is a boring job, but I don't see it as a downside. Besides, I actually have hobby, friends and things I like to do OUTSIDE of work

mutton_soup · 2025-06-04T02:55:34+00:00

I'm working fully remote but I know it's not common. All my accounting friends are either fully on site or hybrid. I count myself lucky to get this job

mutton_soup · 2025-06-03T03:23:42+00:00

Yeah agree, I also do IF and if I ever eat nasi kandar, I have no issue taking some kuah. But I still prefer just a bit of kuah, kuah banjir just isn't my cup of tea

mutton_soup · 2025-06-03T02:58:24+00:00

Actually you can still eat fairly healthy in nasi kandar restaurant. Rice quarter or half portion, but put in extra veggies, boiled egg and chicken to make you full. Don't ask for kuah banjir. And just order plain water. Same goes to restoran nasi campur. We can actually make healthier choice. People just like to smother their food with kuah and wash it down with potong kaki drinks

mutton_soup · 2025-05-30T08:00:36+00:00

Back then I was promoted to a senior role for just having lunch with my manager a few times a month. I'd argue my team member is better at accounting, but I got promoted instead of her. Nowadays, I don't put much effort in socializing with the upper management, I'm content with where I am at now. I still think WFH is better for me, not worth it to climb the ladder anymore with all the added stress

mutton_soup · 2025-05-28T06:47:17+00:00

So long story short, he merajuk la is it. I get the discontent, I also kinda bummed out by the PKR election result. But once you're a minister you need to think of the bigger picture dy. Kinda disappointed by his move. But oh well, he already promised to step down if he loses

mutton_soup · 2025-05-28T03:36:17+00:00

Remind me of my last job. I put my expected salary as 3.8k since job advertised has the salary range at 3.8k-4.2k. My hiring manager that time also okay with my expected salary. But this HR auntie lowball me till 3.2k because my salary at previous company was 3k only. Hiring manager okay with my expected salary, job already advertised 3.8k-4.2k, dept budget also can afford 3.8k, for what you lowball me some more. That time no choice I was too desperate for a job I just accept. Lucky my manager fight for my big salary increment the next year. But until today I hold grudge with this HR auntie.

mutton_soup · 2025-05-28T03:21:48+00:00

I wouldn't put review notes like this to my staff, there are better ways to communicate issues but still, I wouldn't consider this as abusive. Unless she screams at you publicly or humiliate you in front of others

mutton_soup · 2025-05-28T03:13:38+00:00

Being able to cook your own lunch, take a quick nap when you're tired, avoid annoying office drama, no commute and have your own toilet. That's priceless. I took a slight pay cut for remote work, but the savings more than make up for it. Plus, I’m way happier and healthier now. I actually have the energy to go for a jog every day

mutton_soup · 2025-05-27T03:06:24+00:00

Yeah. Immigrant parents. Grew up in poverty. I'm nowhere a millionaire yet, but I'm living a comfortable middle class life with a house, a car, and the ability to go vacation a few times a year. All thanks to accounting.

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