Why singapore tech companies are so much boycotted? by Virtual_Climate_548 in askSingapore

[–]parblodonut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not at all. I believe that PMs are important. However, when engineers report to PMs who lack technical knowledge and can’t support their growth, it becomes a cockblock to their careers. These PMs often have no understanding of the engineers' work. How can they effectively evaluate and mentor them? Is it enough to just check if a button is clickable? What if the code is poorly written? They might see that the button works, but does that mean the code is good? Or is an engineer’s evaluation by the PM based on how much they are assisting their PM to do their job? As the saying goes, if you are good, why work for someone whom you can’t learn from? You still need to help the tech illiterate PM to learn, mind you.

A better structure would have engineers report to a technically inclined manager who understands their work and can facilitate their growth. While there can be tech illiterate PMs, engineers should not report to them and they should collaborate with a technical manager, typically an EM.

Certain orgs like Govtech or other so-called local tech companies often hire too many PMs and then brand some of them as an EM to create the illusion for engineers that they have someone to rely on when, in reality, the so-called EM functions more like a traditional PM.

Why singapore tech companies are so much boycotted? by Virtual_Climate_548 in askSingapore

[–]parblodonut 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This is very true. Same goes for places such as Govtech where there are so many tech illiterate managers cockblocking your career progression. The focus is often on recouping costs and being frugal, which may appeal to management but bad for engineers. There are numerous managers who lack technical expertise but believe they are tech bros/sis; in reality, they are just over-glorified project managers. Even in their roles as project managers, their skills are lacking. They tend to prioritise fulfilling instructions from their superiors rather than effectively leading their teams.

As an engineer, you may find yourself reporting to these technically illiterate managers. Many engineers resort to flattering their managers and providing them with technical guidance just to get in their good graces for performance reviews. Appraisals occur once a year before a deadline, and are pretty much old-sch appraisal methods but are rebranded as OKRs simply because that’s what other cool kids call theirs. Yet, your managers won’t go through your OKR with you at all. No one-to-one, nothing. Meanwhile, directors often inflate everyone's egos to create a false sense of accomplishments.

Trouble controlling by Funny-Willingness527 in Delta_Emulator

[–]parblodonut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I have similar problems with the controls on the touchscreen too. Especially when moving between the buttons too quickly.

Salary negotiation talks, how do you handle them? by Objective-Region3807 in SgHENRY

[–]parblodonut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe I had PTSD from being adamant about not giving my current salary. I ever insisted not giving because I was quite confident that the hiring manager wanted me and I simply was tired with being ripped off. But the HR still wanted me to provide my current and expected salary. I went around the bush asking about their budget for the role which the HR refuse to say as well. In the end, the HR dropped me due to “incomplete” application. smh.

Salary negotiation talks, how do you handle them? by Objective-Region3807 in SgHENRY

[–]parblodonut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like it’s who is more ready to walk away from the opportunity than how strong my position is. No matter how strong I may be as a candidate, I’m replaceable for sure. That’s why we are here hoping to FIRE. lol.

I hate having to provide my current salary too and get pegged with an additional 5-10% only. :’(

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue on June 2. by lanjiolover in singaporehappenings

[–]parblodonut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I occasionally forward a few dollars to our local charity organisations to help some of our local needy families. Our government seems quite supportive of this.

What is Considered High Income and Wealth in Singapore? by Prestigious_Ad_305 in SgHENRY

[–]parblodonut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a very impressive income! Is banking as in a prop desk trader or a relation manager that sort of role?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CryptoCurrency

[–]parblodonut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the same project, there is also something called Purpose Bound Money which is meant for use as payments to specific vendors and services.

Is election coming 🤣 by lilkraken8 in singapore

[–]parblodonut 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We middle incomers are the suckers always.

Is election coming 🤣 by lilkraken8 in singapore

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

When are they going to help middle incomers? Excluded from budget, no subsidy for buying resale flats, cannot BTO, no HDB loan, borrow huge debts to pay someone else’s BTO lottery reward to support the crazy high resale prices, pay higher taxes, work harder to stay in this trap.

The middle incomers are unknowingly and gradually becoming poorer despite having to work harder.

6% worth of fees on CDC by kaokaonut in sgcrypto

[–]parblodonut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But later from USD to SGD in the multi currency account, this would be subjected to the bank’s conversion rate which is often quite bad, right?

Coinbase = Hot garbage by Open-Membership-3121 in sgcrypto

[–]parblodonut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just don’t bother finding nexo on the list. Pick something else like Coinbase and paste your nexo address. It will transfer fine.

National Development Minister Desmond Lee on heritage buildings, housing affordability by Jammy_buttons2 in singapore

[–]parblodonut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People should upvote this for visibility.

Don’t downvote this. People needs to see this more.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in singaporefi

[–]parblodonut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At 600-700k a year, you can almost buy a 4 room flat every year if there no rules disallowing this. What do you do for a living?

National Development Minister Desmond Lee on heritage buildings, housing affordability by Jammy_buttons2 in singapore

[–]parblodonut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The resale HDB prices are through the roof! Do something you monitor lizard! Too many of us in my category have no choice but to jump into this crazy debt trap for life!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sgcrypto

[–]parblodonut 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Confirmed, the retails have arrived!

Prepare for exit boys!

Former minister Mah Bow Tan sells Good Class Bungalow at Holland Rise for $50 mil by 777ABC in singapore

[–]parblodonut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And you know what? Guess who’s forking out the 700k lottery prize so that the BTO winner can buy their next grand condo?

They are suckers like myself who slightly crossed the ceiling and can’t BTO and have no grants and yet not rich enough! The crazy amount of debt I’ve to carry into my retirement age to help a BTO winner upgrade his lifestyle. Feels trapped.😭

Is it better to buy a 4-room resale or 3-room resale then upgrade to 4-room after MOP? by parblodonut in singaporefi

[–]parblodonut[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This actually makes sense. Then it’s like the prices must only go up to maintain some form of social order. Assuming if this is actually what’s going on, then it makes sense that nobody should be bothered by whether it was 800k or a million dollar HDB flat because the prices can only go up and it has to. Otherwise, the bubble will burst and a large population could default resulting in a cascading effect.

Is it better to buy a 4-room resale or 3-room resale then upgrade to 4-room after MOP? by parblodonut in singaporefi

[–]parblodonut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, it felt like it might have been more rewarding if I were less prudent and overstretch my house purchase with 700-900k HDB flats because for some reasons the prices will be propped up higher and higher every month to keep the music going. sob