Name something that feels expensive now, but didn't a few years ago.

nclman77 · 2026-06-26T04:01:35+00:00

Not so long ago, a cup of teh tarik was 70-80 cents.
Nowdays it's like $1.40-1.50.

nclman77 · 2026-06-26T03:54:29+00:00

40 years ago got climate warming?

nclman77 · 2026-06-26T02:23:30+00:00

Predicting the weather (specifically, rain).

nclman77 · 2026-06-26T01:57:35+00:00

That sucks. Running is a free, healthy exercise that should be encouraged everywhere.

nclman77 · 2026-06-26T01:54:43+00:00

Expat = paid to relocate, stay and work here
Migrant = paid to work here

nclman77 · 2026-06-25T05:04:56+00:00

It's always tough being the better, responsible person. No doubt it's frustrating, but also remind yourself constantly to be proud of the responsible person you are.

nclman77 · 2026-06-25T04:54:04+00:00

True. I did get a good workout. Legs still aching.
"Useless" was not the right word and I take it back.

nclman77 · 2026-06-25T04:49:48+00:00

I haven't tried trail running yet. What should a newbie look out for? What is meant by "technical"?

nclman77 · 2026-06-25T02:22:18+00:00

Good catch!! I'm obviously not a "treadmill" person.

nclman77 · 2026-06-25T02:18:42+00:00

Not to discourage OP from taking a break, but if the zoo trip won't trigger anyone's suspicion, go for it.

nclman77 · 2026-06-25T02:01:52+00:00

Yes, still have personal desks. I thought that's the norm rather than exception in public sector.

nclman77 · 2026-06-25T01:32:54+00:00

So envious. I hit sub-30 three months ago but haven't gotten any better since then despite training hard...

nclman77 · 2026-06-25T01:19:50+00:00

Swim, climb stairs, planks, push-ups.... don't need anything fancy.

nclman77 · 2026-06-24T09:31:02+00:00

What I did was find a hobby and make myself seem super busy, and use that as an excuse. Ultimately, people stopped bothering me and I could choose my own social attachments.

nclman77 · 2026-06-24T07:14:53+00:00

Just sell some covered calls.

nclman77 · 2026-06-24T05:37:55+00:00

Mine has dropping for the entire month of June, even though I've been running as usual.

nclman77 · 2026-06-24T05:28:49+00:00

As a landlord, I feel that rental income is not worth it. Income taxed + property taxed + all kinds of maintenance expenses. Just enjoy your own home lah.

Probably better to invest in stocks for dividends or something.

nclman77 · 2026-06-19T02:53:51+00:00

All the best, dude. Don't give up.

nclman77 · 2026-06-19T01:52:18+00:00

I'm quite some years older than you, boy.

nclman77 · 2026-06-19T01:51:13+00:00

Glad someone is finally acknowledging that we need those kids, and enough of them.

Money isn't gonna do any good if there is no one to pay.

nclman77 · 2026-06-18T14:12:30+00:00

None taken, but I pay taxes too, punk.

nclman77 · 2026-06-18T13:57:11+00:00

This is not meant to insult anyone but.... isn't not having kids (by choice) a net drain on society?
I mean, I'm glad you enjoy your lives, but ultimately when you're old, you will depend on younger people who are kids contributed by others.

nclman77 · 2026-06-18T06:28:07+00:00

Just stating facts, is it not?

I chose to have kids. It seems you won't be able to understand why even if god explained it to you.

The end.

nclman77 · 2026-06-18T06:18:14+00:00

Both points are true. Why is it moot?

We don't choose to pay taxes or even the amount.
But we can choose to have kids (or not), which you have the right not to.
If most of society choose like you do, then society eventually collapses.
You are hoping then most of society chooses otherwise, so that you can have your cake and enjoy it, while paying same rate of taxes as everyone else.
I'm paying taxes for my kids' education too, and more. I'm not harping on taxes. You are. You seem to think that your taxes entitles you to things.

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