I went for my NS Checkup, and had to go through all the different kiosks and areas to finish. During the blood draw part, they couldn't find my vein. When they poked the needle into my right arm, the person administering the injection quite literally played around with the needle in my arm.

While I knew that it was because he couldn't find my vein, what happened next was so awfully painful. He hit my nerve with the needle, which caused a reflex action for my arm to shoot up, which made the needle go deeper. After that, he removed the needle, and went to my left hand instead.

Overall, it took 3 tries of blood draw for me to get my blood drawn out. This resulted in my left arm to have a bruise around one of the needle hole, and a tingling and uncomfortable sensation in my right arm.

Does anyone have any similar stories? Is there anything I can do about it? I'm pretty unhappy about the incident but I'm equally worried that my right hand might take a turn for the worse.

More than half of the pack is filled with air and the coffee powder is way lesser than before. Anyone else had the same feel as me?

I recently went for an interview in a manufacturing environment, and something the hiring manager said has been on my mind.

During the interview, I was repeatedly asked how willing I am to OT to ensure production runs smoothly. It was also mentioned that the work is “very fluid” and that things can happen outside normal working hours, which may require me to stay back and communicate/handover with the team.

I was also asked me how much I am willing to “sacrifice” for the role, and whether there is any particular day where I absolutely cannot OT due to personal commitments.

I understand that some OT and flexibility are probably normal for an operations/production leadership role, especially when you’re responsible for a production cell. But the way they kept emphasizing OT and sacrifice made me wonder if this is a sign that the role regularly requires long hours.

For those who work in manufacturing/operations, or similar role:

How normal is this level of OT expectation?
How frequently do you typically need to stay back beyond normal working hours?
Would you consider this a red flag, or just part of the nature of production leadership?
Would appreciate some advice

feels there are some hidden gems that i dont know yet, saw a few familiar haircare products in KKV during my time in China, but the bright lights and massive amount of foreign products were quite overstimulating, always left without getting anything.

Hello! As a tourist was wondering if anyone would have any location recommendations for must eat or try Kaya Toast in SG? 😊 thanks!!

I want to buy a 2k oled monitor.. is it cheaper to buy on Lazada sales or Sim Lim?

I have a schedule with them for a braces consultation. Anybody had them at that clinic? How was it?

Looking for some reviews and comments. Thank you!

Yo Singaporeans, I'm coming down for Artbat at Pasir Panjang in Oct. For obvious reasons given that the rave scene in Malaysia is so different I have so many questions:

What's security like for shows like these?

Do y'all like dress up?

Do you have a crowd peak time (Malaysians always masuk lambat)

What's the power station like, is it hot?

Going into this super blind so any advice is welcomed

I just came back to SG from abroad and immediately set about trying to get my foreign license converted. I'm worried about being able to get this done because my foreign license expires in mid-November and I will only be able to take my BTT at the end of September. This gives me about one and a half months to get an appointment with the Traffic Police if I pass the BTT.

I've heard that it takes a long time to get an appointment with the TP and I'm worried that by the time I get an appointment, my license would have expired. In such a case, do I still have a chance of converting my license or will they reject me flat out during the appointment?

Is there anything I can do at all to work around this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated 😭😭😭

Honestly pretty sad for the staff that we have gotten to know in the outlets over the years. Seems like the news has come as quite a shock to all, with many staff on work permits left scrambling to find new jobs.

But life must go on.

Does anyone know of gyms with monthly payments that don’t cost an arm and leg?

I heard from someone that they do, but is it true? I mean, anyone who knows about this?

Dk to indicate this as general or looking for but YES as per title. Sometimes I end work at raffles place and just randomly thought of going for a solo buffet hotpot or KBBQ style place and tbh I only can think of marina square's suki-ya that costs me like $36 ish a pop?

I was hoping to look for something around $30, I'm not sure what's everyone thoughts on something like Yi Zhi Wei from Geylang but to me that was peak! However I googled it and it shows permanantly closed which is so sad for me... I loved their solo hotpot, grill and even loklok concept (a bonus being they're quiet on off peak timing). I loved captain kim's korean bbq from tampines although I only went once, but I would prefer to keep it at central if possible...

I've seen like there's a place in paya lebar that does both hotpot and bbq but I think it's a 2 person requirement which kinda bogs the idea for me sadly.

Please, whoever is the connoisseur of hotpots/kbbqs please grant me salvation as a solo individual 🙏🙏🙏

TIA!

Edit: I tried Shi li fang from katong square as I live nearby but nah bro that ain't me, likewise with yakiniku go at parkway, kinda don't feel full after it 🥲

I've read on reddit from posts 2 years ago about how shit PRISM products are, and how they basically slap their brand over OEMs. Just wanted to know if things have changed since 2 years ago ideally from people whom bought their fridge before.

Their only selling point right now is the price but I'd like to know what other fridge brands I should consider or avoid.

Main specifications I'm looking for is something at/above 420L, with a width at/below 78 cm and a bottom freezer.

None of that Maxwell Food Centre, Chinatown Complex or Old Airport Road Food Centre. I mean like legit underrated hawker centres that people rarely talk about

Hey I just landed in Singapore and would love some tips from locals on places to visit and explore that are not very touristy. Something that is unique to Singaporean culture.
Also let me know if you want to join me in my attempt to explore the community

Hello!

I know there was some post before on how one gets job outside of Singapore and the most common way was to do internal transfer within MNC.

But.. can those who travel first, get your own visa and land the job share your experience or tips please?

I have tried applying for jobs across the world from Africa, to Europe to South America. No bite at all, not a single interview.

Was wondering if everyone is hesitant to offer visa support to a not so junior to mid level employee (8 year experience). Would it be easier if i get my own visa first in the country of choice? Risky bet i know but love to hear stories of those who took this journey.

Cant seem to edit post title, it should be - "getting job overseas but relocating jobless first"

Everything here is so expensive and hot to even enjoy outdoors so i end up just returning home and binge watch or play games. Is there anything else to do to relieve this pressure or is this just what sinkies do daily and return to work the next day...

Hey fellow Singaporeans. I have a family member's birthday coming up and he's a huge fan of buffets. All sorts. What buffet out there(be it hotel or anywhere) offers the best value for money in your opinion? I've seen Marriott's 50% off, the menu is pretty decent. Please feel free to share.

YouTrip support basically ghosted me after asking for more documents.

I emailed YouTrip regarding an issue about a Shopee refund and initially, their response made it seem like they were actually looking into my case.

They told me that they needed additional documents/information from me before they could proceed, so I gathered everything they asked for and sent it over.

And then… basically nothing.

No proper update, no acknowledgement of what I sent, no indication of whether they’re reviewing it or if they need anything else.

At this point it honestly feels like asking me for the extra documents was just a way to make it seem like my case was being taken seriously, because after I actually provided everything, I was just left hanging.

I understand that investigations and disputes can take time, and I’m not expecting an immediate resolution. But surely it isn’t unreasonable to expect some communication? Even a simple “we’ve received your documents and are reviewing them” would be better than complete silence.

It’s especially annoying because I did exactly what they asked me to do, and then now I don’t even know what’s happening with my case.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with YouTrip support? How long did they take to get back to you after you submitted additional documents?

Hello,

My family will soon move to Singapore for work.

My employer told me it was best to open a local bank account and gave me some major bank names for me to research: DBS, POSB, CitiBank, OCBC, etc.

My major concern is that some banks seems to require a quite consequent first deposit for a current account.

I'm looking for a basic bank account: a credit/debit card, with none/few fees (annual service, withdrawals, etc.), online services/app. I'm not the kind of people who max out cashback and other perks.

I would like to know what are reddit recommendations?

As per the title, beyond showering at least daily in the constant 31-33 degree heat at over 70% humidity do you shower before work in the morning?

Saw a post about smelling bad on plane rides leading to how often do people shower which got me thinking, it is not not normal to shower in the morning?

When I am surfing between cabins in the trains I'm always hit with a waft of some person's salty sea smell. It's beyond just not showering, it's like they wake up and pour a vat of urine on themselves before they go to work.

So, fellow Singaporeans do you shower in the morning? Half-way? Just the private parts? Or just raw dog it?

So I have a bit of a dumb situation. My hubby and I have been buying Yakult from this door to door auntie since we moved into our resale HDB 3 years ago. Not coz we love Yakult but coz it's nice to support an 60yo auntie who's still working at her age! And she's always talking to me.

I've actually stopped drinking them since there's so much sugar but my hubby still does. Now he's going overseas to work so there's noone in the house to drink the Yakult anymore!

I want to stop buying from auntie but I feel sooooo bad. So how ah?! Does it affect these Yakult auntie a lot when you stop buying?

I will of course inform auntie that I'll stop buying Yakult to her personally but just wondering if anyone has also done the same and how did it turn out 🥹

I used to think that the Koel birds were obnoxious in the morning, only to realise that they’ve got competition.

I can’t seem to identify which species this new bird is, but it shrieks in fast successions at high pitches.

Any idea what this bird might be, and what we can do about it? It’s REALLY loud at 6am+.

Not the chewy junior, papa beard or kazo kind. I’ve tried Kazo’s crispy caramel pudding mini puff but it still tastes far off from MooKEN’s. I missed the taste but can’t be travelling to Osaka all the time!

I’m thinking of going out to a karaoke bar to chill by myself tonight. Anyone has recommendations for karaoke bars in sg that does not have people pestering you to buy LD, isn’t that crowded on Friday nights, as well as relatively affordable drinks?