Stories

I can’t help but feel a twinge of envy every time one of my friends talks about their parents’ wealth and how they don’t have to worry about student loan debt. As someone who has had to take out...

My (26F) boyfriend (27M) abruptly quit his job with no backup plan.A year ago my boyfriend moved in with me, to house that I own and am currently paying a mortgage on with the agreement that he would contribute...

Define 'hunger' in Career ProgressionAt my job, My boss keeps telling me that he doesn't see the 'hunger' in me.When probed further, there isn't an answer, or clearly defined terms. Training/promotion opportunity get passed by me because others are...

Just finished our wedding banquet last weekend. Everything was fine, people happy, food not bad. Then came the part where we supposed to settle the banquet bill.My mother-in-law (MIL is Malaysian, my wife also Malaysian, I am Singaporean guy)...

Well I just quitWhen I showed up to work today everything was going great no issues no nothing. About halfway through my shift my supervisor called me into the office where he and my assistant general manager were sitting....

Is a net worth of 120k too little for a 28 year old guy?Ever since I started working 3 years ago, I have been trying hard to save and grow my money. I come from a below average income...

Can cyclists be punished for reckless riding on the road?For context, I was on a bus passing through the CBD area this morning and the bus was stuck between a formation of cyclists near the Esplanade Bridge (2 in...

My (27f) boyfriend (24m) makes me the happiest I’ve been. But his dealbreaker is he wants to live with his mom forever, so I’d have to live with both of them if I want to stay with him. And...

Can a relationship work with a large income disparity ?I (29) have been with my bf(30) for about 2 years. Both of us really like each other and would like to settle down.However, my parents do not approve...

I think many Singaporeans are too realistic, too materialist and too selfish, with disregard for everything else. EVERYTHING is about money, and must be viewed in the perspective of profit and loss.Eating out, family relationship, friendship. Their philosophy...