My friend, Dickson, was always a bit of a wild one. From the moment I met him in poly, he was known as the guy who was always up for a wild night out. He was a bit of a daredevil, always looking for the next big thrill and always ready to take things to the next level.

But recently, I had noticed a change in Dickson. He had become more withdrawn and he seemed to be spending most of his time with his friends drinking.

I had asked him a few times if he was alright, but he just shrugged it off and said he was fine.

Little did I know that Dickson had gotten himself into a bit of a sticky situation. He had taken out a loan from a loan shark so he could go out drinking with his friends. He had borrowed a large amount of money, and now he was struggling to pay it back.

He had gotten in way over his head and he was desperate for help.

One night, I was out with Dickson and some of his friends and he finally opened up to me about his situation. He told me that he had borrowed a large sum of money from a loan shark and he was struggling to pay it back. He had taken out the loan so he could go out drinking and partying with his friends, but now he was in way over his head.

I was shocked to hear that Dickson had taken out a loan from a loan shark. I knew that it was a dangerous situation and he could get into a lot of trouble if he couldn’t pay it back. I was worried about him and I wanted to help, so I offered to pay off the loan for him.

Dickson was grateful for my offer, but he refused to take my money. He told me that he had to figure out a way to pay back the loan on his own. He said that he didn’t want to be in debt to me and he was determined to figure out a way to pay it back.

I admired Dickson’s determination to pay back the loan, but I was worried that he was going to get himself into more trouble if he didn’t get help. I told him that I was there for him if he needed it, and I offered to help him come up with a plan to pay back the loan.

We talked for a while and eventually we came up with a plan. We decided that he would get a part-time job and use the money he earned to pay back the loan. He would also cut back on his partying and drinking, and use the money he saved to pay off the loan.

It’s been a few months since Dickson started his plan to pay off the loan, and I’m proud to say that he is making good progress. He has a part-time job and he is slowly but surely paying back the loan. He is also cutting back on his partying and drinking and he has made a lot of progress in getting his life back on track.

I’m glad that Dickson had the courage to face his problem and take steps to fix it. It’s not easy to ask for help and it’s even harder to take responsibility for your mistakes, but Dickson did both of those things and he is making progress. I’m proud of my friend and I’m glad I was able to help him.

I was a salesperson for a luxury fashion store in a well-known mall. I was proud of my job, and I worked hard to make sure I gave our customers the best experience possible. One day, my boss called me into his office. He asked me to do something that I never would have expected.

He said, “I want you to start dressing more sexy. That’s what our customers want. It will help us make more sales.” I was stunned. I had never thought that my boss would ask me to do something like this. I was embarrassed and angry, but I knew that I had to do what my boss asked.

I just couldn’t understand why he was asking me to do this. I tried to explain to him that I was a professional and that I didn’t think it was appropriate for me to dress in a way that was too revealing. He just told me that it was what he wanted, and that I had to do it.

I was so frustrated, but I knew that I had to do what he asked if I wanted to keep my job. So, I started wearing more revealing clothing to work. I felt uncomfortable and embarrassed, but I knew that this was what my boss wanted me to do.

I felt like I was selling my soul to get sales. I felt like I was compromising my values and principles just to make a few extra sales. I knew that this wasn’t the right thing to do, but I also knew that this was what my boss wanted me to do.

I started to get more sales, and my boss was pleased. However, I was still uncomfortable with what I was doing. I felt like I was betraying myself and my values. I knew that this wasn’t the right way to get sales, but I was too scared to stand up for myself.

I eventually started to realize that I had to make a stand for myself. I had to take control of my own life and make sure that I was doing what was right, not just what my boss wanted me to do. I started to dress more modestly and refused to compromise my values just to make a few extra sales.

My boss was not happy with this, but I was proud of myself for standing up for myself. I realized that I had to take control of my own life, and that meant not compromising my values or my principles. I was happy that I had the courage to make a stand and do what was right.

In the age of social media, where everyone is connected and information spreads like wildfire, a single ill-advised decision can have far-reaching consequences.

The young punk in Malaysia who thought it would be “smart” to post a video of himself taking drugs in a pub. However, his seemingly harmless act had significant legal implications, leading to a series of unforeseen events and a lesson for all social media users.

The Video Incident and Its Consequences

Posting the Video: A Risky Decision

The young punk’s decision to post a video of himself taking drugs was undoubtedly a reckless one. In his youthful naivety, he failed to consider the potential consequences of his actions. The anonymity provided by social media platforms can create a false sense of security, leading individuals to engage in risky behaviors without fully understanding the potential repercussions.

The Viral Effect: Spreading like Wildfire

As soon as the video was posted, it began to circulate rapidly across various social media platforms. Friends, acquaintances, and even strangers quickly shared and commented on the video, amplifying its reach. The power of social media lies in its ability to disseminate content swiftly, reaching a vast audience within minutes. In this case, the video’s virality led to heightened attention, both from the public and law enforcement agencies.

Legal Ramifications: Consequences of Public Drug Use

The viral nature of the video caught the attention of the authorities, who take drug-related offenses seriously. The local police initiated an investigation and identified the person in the video. Subsequently, the young punk faced legal charges for drug possession and consumption, resulting in potential fines, imprisonment, or rehabilitation programs. His actions not only jeopardized his own future but also shed light on the consequences that can arise from publicly flaunting illegal activities.

Singapore is known for its world-class healthcare services.

However, for those looking for a more affordable option, Malaysia is a great alternative. After doing some research, I decided to go to Malaysia for my dental needs. Here’s why I think it’s a great choice.

Firstly, it is much cheaper than Singapore. This was the main factor that drove me to Malaysia. I could get a dental implant done in Malaysia for a fraction of the cost compared to Singapore. The same procedure in Singapore would’ve cost me at least 4 times the amount that I paid in Malaysia.

Secondly, the quality of dental services in Malaysia is just as good as Singapore. Dentists in Malaysia are just as qualified and experienced as those in Singapore. I was surprised to find out that the dentists I consulted with in Malaysia have even studied and trained in Singapore. This reassured me that I was in good hands.

Thirdly, the dental materials used in Malaysia are of the same quality as those in Singapore. I asked the dentist about this and he assured me that the materials he was using were imported from the same reputable brands as those used in Singapore. This meant that I could trust the materials being used to be of the same quality as those in Singapore.

Fourthly, there is no language barrier in Malaysia. Although I don’t speak Malay, the dentists at the clinic I visited spoke English. This was very helpful as I was able to explain what I wanted and understand all the options that were available to me.

Finally, the service I received in Malaysia was excellent. The clinic was clean and modern, and the staff was friendly and professional. I was given a detailed explanation of the procedure and the costs before I went ahead with it. The dentist also took the time to answer all my questions and explain the process step by step.

Overall, I am very happy with my experience in Malaysia. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a more affordable option for their dental needs. The quality of the service and materials is just as good as Singap

It happened to me today, and I am still in shock. After working for my company for six years, I was given a $20 increment in my salary.

A mere $20 increment, after all the hard work and dedication I had put in. I was insulted, and I felt like my hard work and dedication had been taken for granted.

My career path had been a long and winding one. I had started out as a junior analyst at the company, and over the past six years I had worked my way up to a senior analyst. I had worked hard, taking on extra tasks, staying late, and going the extra mile to ensure that everything was done to the highest standard. I had taken on leadership roles, mentored junior employees, and was respected throughout the company for my hard work and commitment.

Despite all of this, I had been given a mere $20 increment in my salary. I was insulted and angry. It felt like all of my hard work had been taken for granted. I had expected more from the company – a salary increase that was more in line with my experience and dedication.

I decided to take a stand. I went to my boss and told him I was resigning and that he should keep the $20 increment. I told him that the company should be rewarding its employees more for their hard work and dedication, not insulting them with a mere $20 increment.

My boss was taken aback. He didn’t understand why I was so angry, but he respected my decision. He asked me to stay, but I refused. I had made up my mind and I was leaving.

I know my decision was a bold one, but I felt like I had to do it. I had worked hard for the company and I deserved to be rewarded for it. A mere $20 increment was an insult to me and my hard work. It was time to take a stand and show the company that they needed to value their employees more.

As I walked out of the office, I felt a sense of pride. I had taken a stand and I had done what I felt was right. I may have lost my job, but I had made a statement and I felt good about it.

My story has been shared with many people, and it has become a symbol of standing up for what is right. I hope that my story can be an inspiration for others, to show that standing up for what is right is never easy, but it is always worth it.

I’m afraid I’m going to have to settle for an ugly person

So basically, science has found an overwhelming majority of the time people of the same level of attractiveness will end up together in long term relationships.

Ugly people will end up with ugly people, beautiful people will end up with beautiful people, and the plains and pretties in between, right?

While I’m not what would be considered conventionally attractive or the beauty standard, I do consider myself to be pretty.

I have been called beautiful by other people, but had my fair share of polite declines as well. I have a lingering fear that, while I don’t believe I’m unattractive, that I’m not attractive enough to have a partner that I’m attracted to.

I’ve been in “situationships” with people I found attractive before, but would they choose me, exclusively, long term?

They didn’t attempt to, by any means. I’ve never been in a relationship and I’m only getting older. I’ve known a couple spinsters in my life and I wonder if I’ll be one of them too.

I would really like to spend my life with someone, but I can’t imagine having a closeness and intimacy with someone I don’t find beautiful inside and out.

Netizens’ comments

Instead of caring so much about appearance, why don’t you focus on how the person you’re in a relationship with treats you?

I don’t know where you came across this strange notion beauty = long relationships/hapiness, but as someone in their 40s, I can confidently say that beauty does not sustain a marriage or long relationship.

A long-lasting relationship is only sustainable if both individuals in the romantic relationship are respectful, responsible, empathetic, and share compatible beliefs and morals.

Otherwise, people may end up divorcing or breaking up if they are too different , feels taken for granted or disrespected in the relationship.

healthy relationship goes beyond physical attractiveness and extends to emotional connection and mutual respect. I highly recommend you to not waste your time after beauty unless you do not mind to get disappointed, sad or frustrated in your life.

They want all of us living paycheck to paycheck.

If you have to live paycheck to paycheck you HAVE to show up for their crappy job paying a crappy wage what choice do you have?

If you actually had some money in the bank you might take some time off or have time to think and get another job.

This is why employers hate gaps in resumes

If you have a gap it means that you didn’t have to work that particular period of time, which means you might want some time off at this job.

So they will hire a person with no gaps because they know that person lives paycheck to paycheck.

Netizens’ comments

1. What’s worse too, that confirms what you’ve said, is that THAT is why employers often do not want you to have more than one job. Even if you can handle 3-4 jobs. It’s not to make sure you are dedicated to that first job. It’s to make sure you are fully reliant on ONLY that first job so that they can play a part and parcel in defining the class distinctions, social strata, and power levels that separate the controlled from the controllers.
2. Paycheck to paycheck means you are trapped in whatever your crappy situation is, and you’re almost completely at the mercy of whatever capitalism decides to do next. It makes people afraid to voice their concerns or opposition to blatantly unfair business practices when it comes to employees.
   I can’t tell you how many times I heard the most brainwashed, beaten down people at a former workplace chirp about “job security” when more work or unreasonable expectations were dumped on them without a pay raise or even basic respect.
3. Yup, then they want to work you death by giving you no time for vacation and health. Then when you do die, they toss out your things and hire some new naive sap for the same job for less money, probably doing more work.

Is it okay that I’ve started turning down intimacy within marriage?

My husband has a lot of good qualities but being attentive in bed is not one of them. He doesn’t do foreplay, doesn’t touch me during the act, and only does one position which is me on top.

I do all the work and usually try to get it over with as soon as possible, but of course his preference is a long drawn out session completely focused on his pleasure. He finishes the instant there is penetration, or usually before it even goes in.

I have had at least 20 “talks” with him about this, where he gets uncomfortable and says “I’m sorry I’m such a failure” and starts pouting.

He insists that getting MORE oral would help him last longer and be more interested because he wouldn’t be “as sensitive” but the sensitivity isn’t the main problem, it’s his general lack of participation.

After the last talk I made a very detailed yet easy to read list featuring all the places I want to be touched, activities I would enjoy, and the order in which I want them done.

Not romantic at all (I would adore some romance or seducing but that’s asking too much) but I thought it might help. I included tips about hygiene too.

But still, he doesn’t seem interested in my pleasure at all. It’s hard for me to get aroused because he’s not trying at all and only wants it to be about himself.

I’ve started turning him down. We don’t do it very frequently as it is, but it will be borderline nonexistent now if I keep saying no. Positive reinforcement would work if he actually TRIED but he doesn’t try so there’s nothing to reinforce.

I feel like saying “no” is saying “I don’t like the way you treat me so you aren’t getting rewarded for no effort” . Thoughts? Is this toxic of me? Is he right and he just needs more oral?

I’m considering to go back on my decision to donate my kidney for my mother because of her reaction when she found out that I am a match

My mother had been struggling with kidney failure for a long time, and after trying to manage her condition w dialysis, it was finally time for the procedure and it was up to my siblings and me to step up.

There were three of us – me(F25), A(F29) , and M (M21). When M did the test and he turned out to be a match my mother was devastated and started crying hysterically from the thought that he would have to go through this and was even talking about considering other options.

However, when my mother found out that I was also a match, she was calm, mildly-concerned but i can see that she felt relieved .

I was hurt that my mother obviously seemed to fear for my younger brother’s safety and well-being more than mine. It was clear that she had a favorite, and it wasn’t me. I’m scared and honestly I’m having second thoughts about donating to someone who didn’t seem to value me as much as my brother.

When I discussed my feelings with A, she called me delusional and said that I had already promised our mother and our whole family. She reminded me that our mother had taken care of us after our father’s passing, and this was my chance to pay her back, and making my brother do it will only put her under additional stress.

I know that he is younger than me,but my mother’s reaction has made me reconsider my decision to go through with the procedure. I would prefer to be the donor instead of making my younger brother go through it, but now I feel unvalued and disposable. I feel petty and selfish knowing that she’s in life threatening condition while I’m thinking about my feelings but I couldn’t move past her reaction. I’ll probably end up doing it anyways though.

Is Singapore overpopulated to you?

Disclaimer: Just for discussion. No flaming and please respect the opinions of others.

I think most of the issues faced by Singapore today is due to overpopulation.

Healthcare: there’s always the issue about long waiting time or lack of beds. If we have a population that is smaller, there won’t be shortages right? HCWs facing burnout because they cannot cope with the load as well.

Housing: people are complaining homes are getting smaller. That is because we need to accommodate more people on this tiny island so homes are built smaller and closely packed to one another. Prices are also getting higher because demand exceeds supply..the limited land area of Singapore cannot accommodate too many people.

Quality of life: so hard to relax in Singapore when everywhere is so crowded. Trouble getting seats and facing long queues at food establishments. In addition, at any public space, you have to move slower because hoards of people are in your way.

So do you think Singapore is overpopulated?

Netizens’ comments

1. yes, in my opinion Singapore is overpopulated. Due to our small size, we are too densely populated.
   That is why although I can’t work from home, I do support WFH and hybrid measures so that less people take public transport and I would not need to squeeze with the crowd everyday.
   Also, with the overpopulation, the waiting time at polyclinics and hospitals are so long. And worse is when we can’t book appointments as demand is more then supply.
   I would love to go out more, but the sheer number of people in Orchard and other places of interest really puts me off due to the crowds, especially on weekends.
   But I guess all this is part and parcel of living in a small island city state. What to do? Born here, grew up here and even if I migrate (not planning tho) other countries might not accept me as one of their own.
2. just throwing some points out, but overall i do think its overpopulated.
   still many parcels of land in sg to be developed, e.g. paya lebar airbase and the entire northwest region. would be nice to have more WFH and mini-towns so that less people have to travel towards the central to work/play.
   world population might eventually start decreasing, already happening in china and they have many empty houses. without importing, our population would be declining as well.
3. Singapore is definitely over populated. I feel like soon there’ll be a brain drain from Singapore to the west or Europe. At some point our less taxes will not be as important as quality of life. I believe Singaporeans are just as adventurous as ang mohs but we’re just sick from something.
4. Based on population density for cities, Singapore doesn’t even crack the top 25. Not that it’s the sole measure but one way to gauge comparative ‘overpopulation’.
   The investments in hospital beds is lacking and government policy needs to be called out. We don’t compare well with other countries when you look at hospital beds or number of doctors per 1000 people.
   Government land bank and empty units is a measure. It tells you there’s isn’t a supply issue, it’s a policy issue on why people who ‘need’ houses can’t get one.
   On transportation, again, despite having one of the best transportation systems in the world, the MRT system remains far behind systems in Hong Kong or Tokyo in both carriage volume and reliability. Pace of expansion and coverage of residents could improve as well.
5. I see it more as a problem of the number of places we can go in this country being way too limited. The only thing we have here are malls and literally everyone flocks to them weekend or not. Even crossing over to Malaysia is a pain because of the number of people