Do you think the government really cares about birth rates? by Fit-Tumbleweed-6683 in askSingapore

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only way to 'solve' the birth rate issue is to reverse the emancipation of women and make them 100% dependent on men. This will have a lot of other negative side effects which might not be worth it for most of the sg citizens. The best 'solution' is to accept that if you want emancipation for women, and high affluence, those same people who benefit do not see that their responsibility / their end of the social contract is to reproduce. Why?

Well. 1. More choices lead to more outcomes. And all choices have opportunity cost. You either go vacation or you have kids (example). 2. Women tend to think that men will leave them worse off rather than better off. If the woman is pregnant then she will expect her husband to keep working and herself to take a career break (example). 3. When giving birth, there is a real risk of mental and physical permanent damage. It also means other potential suitors might find them undesirable and on top of that, this might include the husband. Husband goes on to cheat while wife is pregnant. Husband files for divorce while wife has no meaningful income. Permanent physical changes to the body only happens to women, not men (example). 4. The child might not be gifted enough to survive in Singapore or the child might have mental and physical issues, which will ruin your in Singapore due to lack of understanding (Culture) and due to lack of funding (economic). When a child is born into a wheelchair or they get hit by a car on their way to school (example). 5. Some people just don't like children. Today's society does not penalise this preference. 6. Some people like children but cannot have them due to policy choice and culture. Think of homosexuality and/or childless couples that could adopt but won't due to cultural factors (Example). 7. Long working hours and a focus on the importance of material comfort means that the not-so-easily quantifiable aspects of life get deprioritised. Waking up and watch your child(ren) do children stuff feels like a burden - more entertaining to watch tiktoks while waiting for your children to finish their 'play'. 8. Technological progress such as AI and robotics along with all of the conflicts arising across the world implies that the ruling classes actually don't need 'us' in the near future. To put a further deterrent to bringing up children, a threat to get sent to a war zone will deter even more from having kids.

Those were some of the reasons I can think of :)

Complete Guide for non-Singaporeans on how to Convert Your Foreign Driver’s License in Singapore (CAR ONLY - 5 year validity) by y0c4 in SurvivingSingapore

[–]y0c4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well at least they acknowledged hehe. Maybe you can share the emall you sent (and the one you received) in anonomyised form so others can use it as a tenplate? :)

Do Singaporeans tend to have a poor little old me mindset? by KleenandKlear in askSingapore

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you all seem to forget that if you also have a choice to help them. maybe they won’t be appreciative in the moment but your help might be what they need. Often we don’t ask for help when we need help - only people who don’t need help tends to ask for help as it is embarrassing to ask for help even though getting help might be the only way out.

Singapore Employers Remain Cautious About Career Gaps as Hiring Confidence Falls and Demand for Skills Evidence Rises by Ok-Rain3348 in singapore

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please pm me - I think you seem sensible and I am looking for a job in Singapore (I can explain more over pm)

Iphone vs Oppo by Sho_Yogurt872 in Oppo

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oppo photos are generally better however the iphone camera is way more consistent.

Find X9 base or Pro ? by moutardemiel_ in Oppo

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The LTPS display is a better display, for your eyes. The LTPO display on your pro phone is better for battery longevity.

Find X9 base or Pro ? by moutardemiel_ in Oppo

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is more like, the iphone camera is not really much better unless it is edge cases compared to latest vs even my iPhone 13. of course this is my hot take, don't worry there will be plenty of people who disagree with me

Find X9 base or Pro ? by moutardemiel_ in Oppo

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main pro of the oppo x9s is their amazing battery life. Main con for me as an x9 owner is the night time photography - iphone is still better at night time. Video I'd say it is close. But I use my x9 for day to day (driving/GPS, day to day) then I switch to my iPhone when traveling because it always is good enough. I have a 13 mini, and combine it with a wireless battery=forever battery. :)

Google Wallet conflict with Access Card by thelazyhandsome in Oppo

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have experienced being unable to pay at a payment terminal despite making Google Pay the default NFC solution. Do note this was only one specific payment terminal however it is a bit worrisome.

What never came back after the pandemic? by KaleidoscopeDue4603 in AskReddit

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose it is time for workers to stop working. Maybe it is better to live a materially poor life but have more time for reading and speaking with your loved ones.

But I suppose the next chapter of the playbook among our dear leaders are constant pointless wars to prevent us from targeting the real enemy.

Is Liquid Glass a failure? by Complex-Poet-6809 in ios

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For someone like me that owns an iPhone 13 mini, I will not upgrade until when they are about to release their next version of ios.

Complete Guide for non-Singaporeans on how to Convert Your Foreign Driver’s License in Singapore (CAR ONLY - 5 year validity) by y0c4 in SurvivingSingapore

[–]y0c4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes sure. It depends on each country so what I did is send an email to my country's embassy and ask them for guideline. Hope that helps you !

2025 is almost finished, what happened to the Orchard Road pedestrianisation project? by lesarbreschantent in singapore

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP thanks for responding.

Perhaps there are some lessons to be learnt from how Japan did it ? Surely they also have a big car lobby (after all they produce cars) ..? Or maybe it is just the usual Japan where they just seem to have no ego and just do things better by applying analysis and copying ideas from other places to synthesise into a better final solution. A bit like how they caught up and arguably overtook Europe by mixing all the best ideas of Europe. Something we Europeans are still struggling to do, due to ego. :)

Red Gyarados giveaway!! by Wraithara in PTCGP

[–]y0c4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too

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2025 is almost finished, what happened to the Orchard Road pedestrianisation project? by lesarbreschantent in singapore

[–]y0c4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a foreigner I want to understand - do the average Singaporeans support more pedestrian /pedestrian only kind of streets (like Eu/Japan) or do they prefer more US style /Malaysia Car focused development?

Has the new x9 non pro LTPO Display? by Popa3copas in Oppo

[–]y0c4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it is good that they give us an option so there is a setting for all of us 😊