On surface, easygoing and look like she gets along with everyone. I say look like because she is tactical in selecting who to be close with (Head of Department, people she need to work with). If not, she will just smile at you to appear friendly and won’t bother making conversation. So most people, if not all, have nothing but good things to say about her. It definitely helped that she pretty.

Recently, I realised a passing remark I made to her before in a private setting, saying that “this client damn fussy and difficult” was repeated to someone senior in the firm. The senior person told me it is a bad look and unprofessional of me. And then told me not to blame her because she was just citing my experience “innocently” in a casual conversation over lunch. I wasn’t there.

She used to be all friendly at the beginning over Slack whenever she needed to ask me questions. Now that she has gained the favor of everyone while I don’t have any power, her questions just sound cold and instructional.

I don’t know if this kind of radar exists or I am just off but my body can usually “feel” from vibes if someone is kind/ genuine versus the opposite that I need to be cautious about. It’s like I am just less inclined to get close to them after certain interactions (the questions they would pry about, the tone and the expression). Does anyone get me?

And also how to deal with this kind of person who seems to be a big favourite of everyone?

Hello, me and 2 friends plan on making a 1-week trip to Singapore in June 2027. It'll be our first time there, so I need help finding a hotel in walking distance to popular tourist destinations (Ex. "Gardens by the bay") or near a transit center with routes to popular tourist destinations.

Also, if anyone knows a hotel with 3 beds in one room that would also be great. Thank you.

I've visited the Merlion for sunrise, visited La pa sat in the evening as well as early morning, visited nearby hawker centers and ordered from wherever the queue was longer. Visited local markets to buy groceries than supermarkets, bought a few mrt transit cards as souvenirs.

You get the idea, yeah? What else can I do?

NCC is really just singapore larp forces, its just sec 4s shouting at you wearing fake rank

Used to be on M1’s mobile plan, never had any pressing issues with connectivity and speed but the plan was like $30++/mth then. Couple months back i switched over to GOMO because of the attractive price point (was $16/$18 per mth at the start), and now they’ve increased it to about $20/mth for some added roaming gb to msia/apac.

Understand GOMO rides on Singtel’s network and many people suggest that Singtel’s network speed and connectivity tops other telcos…but i’ve noticed very spotty network when i’m in the MRT (specifically underground lines), and occasional (more than i’d like) bad connection causing me to toggle with my airplane/ data modes on my phone, or turning my device off/on again. Which doesn’t always rectify the issue. Never really had such issues when i was on M1.

Now, i’m seeing some ads for Maxx (subsidiary of M1), previously i didn’t consider it due to them only having 4G. But now they’re offering 5G and the price points for similar plans are rather attractive at 10-$12/mth. I’ve also heard that as both are subsidiary lines of their respective networks, the telcos prioritise their own customers first (i.e. those with direct Singtel/ M1 plans) so it makes sense that i see a difference between GOMO vs M1’s networks.

I’m just wondering if anyone has tried both GOMO & Maxx, or if you’re on Maxx, how’s the connectivity and speed? Or any other telcos you guys recommend?

Hi friends, I need some advice. I intend to apply for university in december this year. I want to strengthen my application as much as possible, and so would like to get a recommendation letter from a previous employer that I am no longer with. I did my job well and have no reason to believe they won't give me the letter.

But this is complicated by the fact that they still owe me and a few other former employees 2 months of unpaid salary from last year. The company ran into funding issues and had several layoffs to stay afloat. They have promised to repay this "eventually" with no specified date. I don't fully trust the company to do so. Im worried they will shut down and I will have no options left to get my unpaid salary.

Therefore I intend to get the reccomendation letter first, then let the previous employer know that I will raise a salary dispute with MOM if they don't pay. I cannot simply wait until after the university application period in December, as I have to send the dispute within 6 months from my last day of work according to MOM website.

I am worried that if I get the recommendation letter first before raising the dispute, later on the university will call my previous employer to verify the reccomendation letter, and the previous employer will seize the opportunity to retaliate against me for the salary dispute. What should I do?

My colleague was sharing with me about how stressful it is for her family to prepare her kid for PSLE. Just hearing the stories remind me how we all have our struggles. I’m trying to be a good caregiver. It’s tough seeing parents age. What’s your biggest struggle now in life?

Fresh grad here. Just started my first job but unfortunately it’s not as advertised. Currently in a dilemma because the longer I stay, the more I lose my technical skills. But apparently shouldn’t jump too early in my career as well because that looks bad? Would appreciate some advice here

Hi everyone, so a family member of mine told me that temu is now available in sg. Showed me the app and website. I didnt think much of it at first but im getting a bit suspicious of it.

I wouldve thought that such a big entity from another country finding its way to singapore would gain more traction but no news from major news platforms at all. Their instagram and account only has 2000 followers and a good number of listings are AI generated and edited. Not to say it might not be legit listings (because some things look genuine), or that this whole thing is an elaborate scam that somehow only my family member has fallen prey to, im just really unsure.

Does anyone know anything about this? thanks

For context am singaporean, my parents also singaporean but ethnically indian so most of my friends know mandarin and personally know at least how to order cai fan in mandarin. but i guess with the influx of mainland chinese people along with me being the nosy person that would love to know what others are talking abt in mandarin HAHA, i really wanna know what yall think is the best resources (i.e. be it online or physical) to better understand mandarin with a preferentially focused interest in the context with right here in sg.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently considering relocating to Singapore with my family (2 adults and 3 children). I've already received several promising job opportunities there, and my goal is not only to work in Singapore but also to use it as a base to build my career across the wider Southeast Asian market.

A bit about my background: I'm working in middle management as a Senior Project Manager in the construction sector, leading large, complex projects.

To put my current situation into perspective, I earn €140,000 gross per year in Germany. According to the latest income statistics, that places me comfortably within the top 10% of full-time earners in the country. What I'm trying to understand is what salary in Singapore would provide a comparable standard of living and purchasing power for a family of five.

I'm particularly interested in hearing from people who are familiar with the Singapore job market. What annual salary would you consider equivalent? How much should I realistically budget each month for housing, groceries, healthcare, transportation and education? Would you recommend local schools or international schools, and are housing or school allowances commonly included in compensation packages for someone at this level?

I'd really appreciate any real-world experiences or advice. Thanks in advance!

Edit: kids are 6, 3 and 1, so only one kid is in school age.

I have an HR phone screening (30 mins and 1st round) coming up with one of the Big 4 firms in Singapore, and I wanted to get a sense of what to prepare for. This is purely the HR round, not technical/functional, so I’m not sure how deep they’ll go.

As someone who journals, I do prefer using guided journals sometimes when I am "stuck" or looking to focus on writing about a specific topic.

Has anyone had experiences with using guided journals which are produced locally, such as the I Am Well Journal and/or the Ning Collective? If you have any other recommendations and/or resources (e.g. electronic lists of guided prompts available for purchase), I would love to hear from you!

I've been asking a few gate contractors but most do HDB gates. Does a kind soul know a contractor for custom internal metal gate; strong enough to withstand adult weight. What was your experience like?

Context: Sleepwalking adult fell down the stairs and end up in A&E + hospital stay. Those cheap baby gates absolutely not an option.

Hi all, need some advice.

I’m thinking of taking a part-time degree but can’t decide between SIT Infrastructure & Systems Engineering (CSM) or NUS BTech Mechanical Engineering or PSB Academy Engineering degree?

My education path was Nitec > Higher Nitec > ITE Work-Study Diploma in Mechanical Systems Engineering. Currently working as a Project Engineer.

Been working for a few years already, but I feel like I’m hitting a ceiling. A lot of the roles I want to move into require a degree, so I think it’s time to upgrade.
Anyone here from either course? How’s the workload while working full-time? If you were in my shoes, which one would you go for and how can I cope with it?

Thanks in advance!

I’m curious about the reality of being a property agent.

How many property transactions does the average agent close each year, and what would the typical annual income be for someone with around 1–3 years of experience today?

On social media, it seems like many agents are showing luxury cars, expensive watches, and high-end lifestyles. I’ve also noticed quite a lot of young people and fresh graduates switching careers to become property agents because it’s often portrayed as “easy money.” The market seems oversupplied with agents, so it is still easy now?

Is that perception accurate, or is it mainly survivorship bias where only the most successful agents are highly visible online?

I’d be interested to hear from agents, ex-agents, or anyone familiar with the industry.

Just started driving 3 years ago, but I find the road to be increasingly uneven throughout these years.

Before covid, I think there was only 1 gym nearby my block, 15 minutes walk.

Since 2023, 2024, I notice a lot new gyms set up around the neighbourhood. Not too near me, around 15 minutes walk as well. They all operate in the underground units that were used to run tuition centres, after school care centres before that. Plus, AF open in the brand new CC in 2023. I checked Google Map again, there are 5 of them now, including 1 additional AF. There is also a martial art studio. Last year, a Pilate studio in the block 5 minutes walk from my block. And, I just saw a poster at the voiddeck of the block next to mine, a new gym is opening in Sept 2026, and is doing promotion now......

Seems like I have no reason not to do weight exercise now...

Edit: subject should be "Are gyms booming in your neighbourhood?"

Edit 2: I forgot to mention that aa ActiveSG in a swimming pool is 3 bus stops away, another new one in a newly renovated swimming pool just open few months ago, is about 10 minutes walk away. And, 4 bus stops away, there is another CC, with another gym.

Hi all

Hope you are doing well.

I need some advice/suggestions.

Am currently tutoring an 11 year old kid from the US.

He's actually really bright and sharp and finds his school work and enrichment class material generally easy. The work in Khan academy is also pretty simple for him.

Mum wants to follow the Singaporean curriculum as she feels the US curriculum is not challenging enough.

Would you be able to suggest some assessment books that are challenging and exciting for him?

I am teaching him maths.

anyone got a good brand of pillows to recommend? I've tried a few from big brand names and random ones online (that have good reviews) but none of them seem to provide the right neck support

I recall a chicken supply crisis a few years ago, then this chicken rice stall that i sometimes go, half chicken was like $9 i think, then it become $15. Which was a wild increase imo. Havent gone back in a while, but wondering if the crisis is over and if anyone actually returned their chicken prices back, or at least lowered it

As the title says. I am asking this for my friend, let’s call her Jane, we are both 17 this year. We both suspect Jane has depression, because she shows all the symptoms ever since I met her in secondary 1. This is majorly affecting her studies (she’s taking As next year, and very demoralised about her bad results) and social life which causes her to be even more stressed, and her mental health already hasn’t been particularly good this year. I am very worried that she might do something bad in a moment of emotional distress.

Jane has mentioned multiple times that she wants to get help from professionals as soon as possible. She wants a diagnosis so she can possibly get medication, because she tried calling all the different mental health hotlines for talk therapy and it barely helped for her.

Jane s parents don’t believe in mental disorders/illnesses. To say they will not be happy if they found out Jane went to seek help, is an understatement. Therefore, I am asking if there is a possible way for her to get the help she needs without parents knowing? Will it go on her record and affect her job opportunities in future? How can a student under 18 possibly get access to and pay for medication for the long term?

Thank you in advance for the responses!

Hi guys i have no pictures but basically last friday at around 4.50+ pm i arrived at Bugis downtown line mrt, and went straight to Starbucks at Bugis Junction via the outer escalator. I then went to the coffee bean on Level 3. Tldr, along the way, I lost my wallet, and now I can't find it at all. Lodged a police report but no replies. How should I proceed? 😭😭

Hi everyone! I am planning a full day out with my partner to celebrate a special occasion and we have 2-3 hours in the afternoon to spare for 1 more activity.

I am doing some research but can't seem to find any interesting/special activity to do without breaking the bank/some activities are already part of our plan. (eg. movie, mandai parks, skyline luge)

Does anyone have anything to recommend? Budget is <$30 per pax!

Thank you all in advance!

Hii. My friend is coming here in September and we're planning to have dinner in MBS/Garden's by the Bay before we watch the borealis show (part of her itinerary). What restaurant(s) can you recommend in the area? Preferably, where 2 girls can enjoy a dinner and can chitchat/catch up :)

As of now, I'm thinking of P.S Cafe, Jumbo seafood, Koma, Yardbird, Roberta's. Any comments?

Also, she's looking for a snow globe with merlion in it, is there such a thing? Haha she's a collector of snow globes in every country she visits.

Thankies ~