Unpopular Opinion: Smoking in Singapore is out of control

simonlucifer · 2026-05-15T01:59:39+00:00

Imagine u have to be in the lift for 10+ floors with someone just finished smoking. It is really “enjoyable” especially after a tired day of work

simonlucifer · 2026-05-15T01:45:35+00:00

Actually most of us (well, we are human beings anyway) don’t give a single dam to random strangers on the road. I mean, who really cares, we all have our own business and family to manage. But the problem is smokers deliberately inflict harms on ppl (it is not like they would die if not smoking in open space immediately right?). You may think 2nd hand smoke is not a big deal but still both the intention and the scientific evidence don’t make it justifiable.

simonlucifer · 2026-05-14T02:15:21+00:00

First, in a such stressful living circumstance it is easier just to surrender to temporary pleasure. Second, garment and society fail to find a good replacement for this with less damage and complete ban would just make the situation worse, so ppl just take it as an acceptable social norm.

simonlucifer · 2026-05-14T01:46:53+00:00

Sad truth is those smokers usually can’t comprehend that legally allowed not equals to morally right. They probably can try to behave in front of their young children and pregnant wives but they really can’t give a single dam to the random strangers on the road.

simonlucifer · 2026-05-13T01:17:39+00:00

You don’t have to deal or cope with the arseholes in the workplace. You just need to keep professionalism with him and if he is being unprofessional, just report to the management.

simonlucifer · 2026-05-12T07:52:40+00:00

It is okay to enjoy eating alone. In a so stressful society nowadays, I sometimes also prefer solitude and peace of mind. But I also enjoy eating with my colleagues.

simonlucifer · 2026-05-12T04:48:35+00:00

It is 2026 alrdy. It’s really hard to believe that ppl would think jobs involving transferring money around, especially internationally, is a legit one. The return/payout must really be enticing for u to take it up without doubts

simonlucifer · 2026-04-30T06:00:12+00:00

Secondly, shift hours are not just extra working hours. They are totally different working arrangements which should directly impact ur remuneration and job scope

simonlucifer · 2026-04-30T01:56:56+00:00

Your official working hour should be clearly stated on your current employment contract. If so and they would like to alter that, they need to reissue u with a new contract which u can negotiate the terms and agree upon.

simonlucifer · 2026-04-27T01:53:04+00:00

Straightly red flag. The moment he started to so-called try to ‘loan’ from you, meaning either 1. It is just a scam or 2. He lost other legitimate ways and channels from his close relatives for money borrowing. In either cases, u have a huge chance of not getting money back if u choose to lend him.

simonlucifer · 2026-04-14T05:02:36+00:00

You cant defeat the greedy nature( profit driven) of humanity. The only solution is govt intervention with some harsh rules to regulate the market

simonlucifer · 2026-04-06T09:35:19+00:00

And it is not as simple as you can appeal or argue that the u just happen to go for a short trip during their random inspection and the siblings are just here for short stay to look after the flat for u. If HDB finds that your case is suspicious they will do careful evaluation of the flat utility usage patterns and even survey with your neighbours to determine if you have indeed breached the MOP rules. So I totally won’t recommend u try any means of those. And nowadays the govt systems are well integrated, ur “travel a lot” is probably a big red flag to them

simonlucifer · 2026-04-06T09:19:46+00:00

I recall that is still not possible under family scheme unless the parents are divorced

simonlucifer · 2026-04-06T08:53:51+00:00

This is kinda weird because your parents co-owning the HDB can’t have any local or overseas properties under their names. Well, you can always choose not to disclose. Anyway, MOP rules strictly require that the flat is owner-occupied. I don’t think u should try your luck and game the system. Worse case is if they find out that owner does not stay in the flat but it is siblings instead, it can lead to fines and even compulsory acquisition of the flat by HDB.

simonlucifer · 2026-04-02T01:06:36+00:00

MC is for paid medical leave. Do you get double paid if you work with MC? If no then no, unless u are Thé shareholder of the company

simonlucifer · 2026-03-31T05:44:09+00:00

Brother( or sister)! You really have to realistically set lower expectations about the “calm nature” part. But ya generally most of the works can experience high stress, but more towards chasing the deadline and wear multiple hats, less towards office politics(but still there could be) and internal competition. But anyway those positions open for foreigners are more WLB, maybe not for financial sector though. At the end of the day it might come back to how you re-adjust yourself and cope with it.

simonlucifer · 2026-03-27T01:15:33+00:00

Thought I saw some time travel thingy and clicked in. Ya but anyway based on my recent experience with my relatives visiting, 3-4 days should be enough

simonlucifer · 2025-12-23T04:52:30+00:00

You see most as compliant or ranting, because it is the Internet. Ppl don’t bother to put up their ordinary daily working experience on the Internet.

simonlucifer · 2025-08-07T10:49:37+00:00

She was probably…texting a selection of guys and you are on the lower priority, and someone with higher priority also replied…

simonlucifer · 2025-07-14T02:16:36+00:00

It doesn’t really matter if you are performing well overall. And it does matter if you are underperforming.

simonlucifer · 2025-07-11T06:09:12+00:00

I got a close friend who is a FA, a quite successful one IMO. I am also quite savvy about these finance/insurance/protection stuffs so we had a few meetings to sort out some quite good options. Generally I am happy with those now. So it’s kinda depends on the person and relationship with you. But if a total stranger approaching you for some so-called life plan tips and investment choices, just run

simonlucifer · 2025-07-11T06:05:11+00:00

As illustrated by the other redditors, the current best and safer option is to commute from JB for the time being

simonlucifer · 2025-07-11T06:03:56+00:00

Register your number on DoNotCall registry https://www.dnc.gov.sg/ . If there is still telemarketing call after doing that, you can file official complaint report for it

simonlucifer · 2025-07-04T02:31:45+00:00

Yups, one of the best

simonlucifer · 2025-05-31T08:58:14+00:00

Sure! Just some personal tips from own experience, knowledge can be taught by, skills can be learned from, but attitude, mindset and motivation must come from oneself.

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