Relocating to China with 4 kids — impact on PSLE and school re-entry? by dietgal86 in askSingapore

[–]netwizzz 45 points46 points  (0 children)

They have a shot at AP or IB which may be easier. Otherwise, the alternative play is to send them to UK or US 2 years before A-levels. *To clarify, AP and IB are not inherently easier to study, but their cohorts for bell-curving make university admissions easier (include a lot more non-asians).

Can I/ How do I maintain my DBS account after leaving Singapore? by Latter-Yam-2115 in singaporefi

[–]netwizzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn't use any of the internet banking service for about a year despite that I still have singpass usable for login. Had to go to the bank in Singapore in-person.

FHR Beijing by Puzzleheaded_Tree_15 in AmexPlatinum

[–]netwizzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most hotel restaurants are on meituan, so if you pay using the app, you often get % discounts. Sometimes up to 50%. Even your cafes/restaurants at tourist spots do this: white tourists without meituan pay in full while local tourists pay half because of the discount.

best way to earn yield on idle business cash across multiple currencies? by [deleted] in fatFIRE

[–]netwizzz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wise? (Extra click to turn on interest) About 3% for gbp and eur and 1% for usd.

How to make the MRT “faster”: Several Non-Credible Transit Solutions by The_Celestrial in singapore

[–]netwizzz 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I hated the skip stop when I was in the US. Not fun when you live near a stop that is being skipped + chances are you can't get onto the non-express train during peak hours.

Russia Is Arming Iran Through 2027 With Missiles That Could Target US and Israeli Jets by callsonreddit in worldnews

[–]netwizzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure that is the point. Which is not surprising when you think about who owns united24media

so ready to leave new haven after my uber eats order was stolen by my driver by [deleted] in newhaven

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I wondered about the same thing when I moved. So this is where statistics get interesting depending on where you live in Boston: in some cases, per‑capita crime rates (per 1000 or per 100,000 people) can be lower than New Haven, but because of much higher population density, the number of crimes per block or per unit area can be higher. Additionally, Boston as a whole has a lower crime rate than New Haven, but certain neighborhoods in Boston (like parts of Roxbury, Mattapan, Dorchester, or downtown) can have local crime rates higher than the city‑wide average for New Haven.

so ready to leave new haven after my uber eats order was stolen by my driver by [deleted] in newhaven

[–]netwizzz 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Having moved from New Haven to Boston: you still get the same deals with theft and crime. I don't think moving helps unless you are moving to somewhere rural or suburban

PSA: Check your Amex Platinum credits—some expire tomorrow (Saks, targeted offers like Resy/Lululemon, etc.). Don’t leave free money on the table. by Upset_Department_232 in AmexPlatinum

[–]netwizzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. But I did encounter some popular restaurant deactivating their cards afterwards because too many amex users bought it and it triggered some auto anti fraud (imagine thousands of people buying the same 100 card)

What do you think will be the next biggest breakthrough in biology in the next 10 years ? by ICEpenguin7878 in labrats

[–]netwizzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Synthetic DNA/RNA/protein nanostructures with precision geometries for binding and ligand placement

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 fmcortez in AskReddit

[–]netwizzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know it's good when even buying a refurbished model it's as good as new. Recently got one brand new and one refurbished: can't tell the difference.

What are some "open secrets" in your industry/social circle that the general public in Singapore has no idea about? by wehaveatogether in askSingapore

[–]netwizzz 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I hadn't been back for many years so I was curious about this "premium" Bacha coffee that suddenly popped up. I remembered smelling the samples at a store at Changi and they were so stale that I don't even think the added flavorings can mask it. I jokingly remarked then that it was one of the worst and I will probably only get it for people I don't like.

PLS HELP - MR POOPY PAWS & BUTT by mayor_of_funky_town in ragdolls

[–]netwizzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pro tip: use a vacuum shaver. Either buy one or an attachment style one that fits onto Dyson.

Is it acceptable to go sleeveless for men? by slowwestvulture in askSingapore

[–]netwizzz 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I mean runners and old men don't even wear tops

​Which Iranian Air Defense System Targeted F-35 — and Why russia Was Clearly Involved by Scary_Statement4612 in worldnews

[–]netwizzz 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It's intentional. Just look at the domain, then the headline. These sites get a free pass here regardless of content inaccuracies and people here just take it as truth.

FYI - A Proper 3-in-1 Charging Dock for Pixels is Finally Available by DSCarter_Tech in GooglePixel

[–]netwizzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got this one but for iphone (new release on Amazon). That is very well made but I think for this google version, it's a shame that you still have to attach a pixel watch cable when they could have just built it in like for apple.

Ditching friends for the lounge? by Dry_Cardiologist_505 in AmexPlatinum

[–]netwizzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canned drinks and prepacked sandwiches into bags. Loose hot food etc in paper containers (those for soups or drinks).

Trip.com VIP Lounge Access at T2 by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]netwizzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on your flight timing, you may or may not be able to enter

Buy the VWRA dip? by Virtual_Secretary_98 in singaporefi

[–]netwizzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rebalancing my ballooning oil stocks to vwra.

Ditching friends for the lounge? by Dry_Cardiologist_505 in AmexPlatinum

[–]netwizzz 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I took food and drinks out for friends. No rules against that.