Stories

First Day of June Holiday: Traffic Chaos at Johor CheckpointsAs the June holiday kicks off, many travelers are heading to Johor, Malaysia, either by car or bus. However, reports indicate that traffic congestion at the checkpoints is exceptionally severe,...

In a recent case that highlights the growing challenges of homeownership in Singapore, a 40-year-old man has finally received his Build-To-Order (BTO) flat, but he faces the daunting prospect of making payments until he turns 65. This situation reflects...

So my father turns 65 later this year and is planning to retire, for a birthday/retirement gift my wife and I have decided to take him on a 12 day vacation to Greece. The trip is a 7 day...

Had a conversation with an older colleague today over lunch.He is 65, and about to retire by the end of this year. He told us:"At this age, you'll realize life actually has got no meaning. Like what's life?You wake...

How to cope with joblessness?I wasn’t able to secure a job before graduation and now I’m paying the price, as my search approaches its 10th month my mental health is the poorest it’s ever been and I struggle to...

dad died, quit my job.everyone says "if you need anything let me know" but they never really seem to mean it. my father passed a few months ago while i was working, management let me cover my shifts and...

Am I exaggerating for thinking this guy was rude/creepy?So one of my best friends introduced me (24 F) to a guy he considered really nice. My friend told me that this guy was very smart, hard-working, sentimental, romantic and...

Long term boyfriend has a FWB at workI recently learned that my boyfriend of 6 years has become "friends with benefits" with one of his coworkers. I'm 27, he's 28 and she can't be more than 20.They've been...

Recently, I realised my manager likes to get others to buy lunch and pay for her first but never ever takes the initiative to return the money for her own meal. To be honest, it really seems like she...

Tourist Sticky Situation Eating Zongzi Sparks Online AmusementA video circulating widely on social media has captured a humorous cultural moment: a Serbian basketball coach teaching in China encountering a traditional rice dumpling, or zongzi, during the Dragon Boat Festival...