I don’t have many memories of my grandfather as he died when I was very young.
A few years after he had passed (I’m maybe 12, 13) I heard the TV in the living room turn on late one night, probably 3am.
It was an older TV so it would only make static when the cable box wasn’t turned on. I got out of bed to turn it off and quickly went back to sleep.
Maybe an hour or so later I was woken up again by the same brain-numbing static sound.
When I got up again to turn it off the static on the screen was moving differently than before. Swirling on the screen, almost dancing.
I got the most uneasy feeling in my stomach after turning the TV off the second time so I crawled in bed but shortly after I heard footsteps coming down the hallway.
I woke my grandma up to hear the steps and ask her what it was. She stroked my hair and said “that’s your grandfather here to visit us”
I really wish he hadn’t.
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My aunt died in 1986 and so my mother adopted my cousin. I’m a year older than him. One night probably a couple of months after her death my mother was tucking us both to bed when we all heard my dead aunt call out my mothers name.
Silence after we all heard it and my mother asked us if we heard that and we both said yes we heard your name being called out.
A netizen shared how his father has been working 12 hour shifts for 6 days a week without being given OT pay.
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Hi all,
My dad has been working 12h shifts for 6days a week without being given OT, he has been with this company for over 10 years doing both manual labor and a bunch of other adhoc stuff.
According to MOM, he is entitled to OT pay (he earns about 2.2k/month) but this company has never given him or his colleagues their due OT.
This company employs mostly PRs and S Pass employees, so they (including my dad) are too afraid of losing their jobs to report this.
Now that my dad is quitting, we want to make sure he gets everything he is owed from this company.
Please let me know of what procedures or people I need to contact so we can help my dad.
Netizens comments
Huh wait, so for 10 years, he has never been paid OT and you guys are too afraid to speak up and get MOM to throw the book. But now, that he is quitting and you want to demand back 10 years worth of OT pay? I think it’s going to be a long and difficult battle. You can reach out to MOM first and TADM but it’s going to be a long and tiring journey.
I worked in an interior design company, also mostly new PRs and S pass holders, salary is shit. Worked 70 hours a week, no OT pay whatsoever. I quit after a few months and lodged a report with MOM and TAFEP. They said nothing they could do except keep the company on a watchlist as I didn’t have any timesheets or black white documents to support my claims. So, before your dad leaves the company, get him to get some sort of timesheet, as well as any documents that states what his working hours and duties should be, it will make it alot easier for the authorities to help.
The job market is already so bad and MOM released a rule of minimum salary of $5500 for foreigner to get an Employment Pass. I have applied close to 500 jobs and all rejected me because they can’t sponsor pass for me despite my qualifications. I understand because the minimum salary of $5500 is just ridiculous for a fresh grad if you are not in Comp or Fin. I’m also bonded to work in Singapore for 3 years but if I can’t find a job I have to pay liquidated damage of the bond. I worked so hard in NUS for 4 years to get FCH and paid 4x higher tuition fee but now I’m trapped in Singapore and not sure what to do.
Can someone please give me advice or anyone facing the same issue? I have contacted MOE, MOM, NUS for help but in vain. I’m really at my wit’s end here.
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Stay Informed and Patient:
Keep an eye on updates from MOM and the Singaporean government regarding immigration policies and employment regulations. Regulations can change, and staying informed can help you make strategic decisions.
While job hunting can be disheartening, remember that perseverance is key. Continue applying for positions and improving your skills while you wait for opportunities to arise.
It’s crucial to stay positive and proactive during this challenging period. Your determination and efforts will eventually pay off, and you will find a suitable job that aligns with your qualifications and career aspirations.
Focus on job roles that are more likely to meet the MOM’s minimum salary requirement. While you may have a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), consider roles in sectors like IT, technology, engineering, or finance that tend to offer higher starting salaries.
Customize your resume and cover letter for each application to highlight your relevant skills and qualifications.
**2. Networking:
Leverage your network of friends, classmates, and professors from NUS. Personal connections can often help you find job opportunities that may not be publicly advertised.
Attend industry-related events, webinars, and seminars to expand your professional network.
**3. Alternative Pass Options:
Explore other types of passes or visas, such as the S Pass or the Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus (LTVP+). These might provide more flexibility and opportunities for employment in Singapore.
In life, we often have things that are out of our control and things within our control. All we need to do is distinguish which issue belongs to which cat.
Parent is an example. We don’t get to choose who our parent is- some are lucky to be born a golden/silver spoon, while some had to learn life the hard way by going through many hardships just to get more comfortable in life.
While some may have had it easy to have a parent supporting them through different life stages, some may struggle to pay off debt accumulated through different life stages. So, if you are one of those who experienced hardship and resent your parent for not being a better provider, it may be easier/better to look at the amount of sacrifice they endured raising you as a child.
A well-to-do parent does not make one a good parent. Similarly, a less well-to-do parent does not make them a bad parent. Some less well-off parent works multiple jobs just to ensure they can provide their kids an equal opportunity as kids of the better off family. In contrast, some well-off parents cannot afford the time to spend with their kids simply because they are busy all the time because they are also compensating their time for their kid’s education and future.
I am saying this not because people who have encountered toxic parents don’t have the right to resent their parents but if you choose to forgo your resentment and look past the bad, you may find yourself in a happier place. And if you think about it, they don’t have that much time left in this world to be there with you. So count your blessing if you even have one to be there, nagging at you every day. Because I wish I did.
A guy shared how his salary is constantly late because of an inefficient HR department and he has a boss that is selfish and asks if he should resign.
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I’m 3 months into my current job and I’m feeling mentally tired.
Every single month I have to constantly chase HR on whether my timesheet has been submitted and having them giving me no response. Today I found out that my salary will be delayed because they didnt receive my timesheet despite me sending it before the cut off time.
At work I have to deal with my boss who is defensive af and her opinion is always right. I also have to deal with my manager who drag me down to save herself from her mistake she did at work so she look good infront of her boss.
Till today I didnt get to learn much despite me constantly asking.
I’m on a 1 year contract and I dont know how long I can take this pain.
This is my 3rd job. All I want is a place for me to stay long so it doesnt look bad on my resume.
(Past 2 jobs were contract and this is also a contract based job) P.S i’m doing tech
The Police have observed a new variant of malware scams where factory reset would be initiated by scammers on the victims’ infected devices after the malware executes unauthorised transactions on the phone’s i-banking app. In the first half of 2023, more than 750 cases of victims have downloaded the malware onto their phones, with losses amounting to at least $10 million.
In this scam variant, victims would come across advertisements for various services (Food purchase, Home Cleaning, Pet Grooming, etc) on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The victims would contact the “sellers” via the social messaging platforms or WhatsApp. The “sellers” would then send a URL to the victims to download an Android Package Kit (APK) file, an application (app) created for Android’s operating system.
After downloading and installing the APK file (which includes granting the app accessibility services), the victims would then be instructed to make a PayNow transfer of $5 as deposit for these services. Unknown to the victims, their internet banking credentials would be stolen by the malware’s keylogging function upon the transfer. After the scammers accessed and performed unauthorised transactions from the victim’s banking account, they would initiate a factory reset on the victims’ devices. The victims would then discover the unauthorised transactions after calling their banks or when they re-install the banking apps on their devices.
Scam on Facebook screenshots
If you have any information relating to such crimes or if you are in doubt, please call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. All information will be kept strictly confidential. If you require urgent Police assistance, please dial ‘999’.The Police would like to remind members of the public of the danger of downloading apps from third-party or dubious sites.
The Police would like to remind members of the public of the danger of downloading apps from third-party or dubious sites. Members of the public are advised to adopt the following precautionary measures:
ADD – ScamShield App and set security features (e.g., enable two-factor (2FA) or multifactor authentication for banks and set transaction limits on internet banking transactions, including PayNow). Ensure that your devices are installed with updated anti-virus/anti-malware applications and your devices’ operating systems and applications are updated regularly to be protected by the latest security patches. Disable “Install Unknown App” or “Unknown Sources” in your phone settings and do not grant permission to persistent pop-ups that request for access to your device’s hardware or data.
CHECK – For scam signs with official sources (e.g. ScamShield WhatsApp bot @ https://go.gov.sg/scamshield-bot, call the Anti-Scam Helpline on 1800-722-6688, or visit www.scamalert.sg). Only download and install applications from official app stores (i.e., Google Play Store for Android). Be wary if asked to download unknown apps in order to purchase items or services on social media platforms. Check the developer information on the app listing as well as the number of downloads and user reviews to ensure it is reputable and legitimate.
TELL – Authorities, family, and friends about scams. Report the number to WhatsApp to initiate in-app blocking and report any fraudulent transactions to your bank immediately.
If you have already downloaded and installed the app (which includes granting the app accessibility services) or suspect that your phone is infected with malware, please take the following steps:
Turn your phone to “flight mode”. Check that Wi-Fi is switched off and do not switch it on.
Run an anti-virus scan on your phone.
Check your bank account/Singpass/CPF etc for any unauthorised transaction(s) using other device(s).
If there are unauthorised transaction(s), report to the bank, relevant authorities, and lodge a Police report.
After completing steps a-c, if you believe that your phone has not been infected with malware, you may resume usage of your phone. As a further precaution, you may consider doing a “factory reset” of your phone and changing important passwords.
My f21 boyfriend M22 has recently become interested in my glasses, either by trying them on or hiding them from to time as a ‘prank’. I need my glasses all the time to do basically everything.
With my level of myopia, I am practically blind.
Days ago he wanted to try what it was like to shower while wearing glasses and took them while I was asleep. he, unfortunately, dropped them and caused them to break by stepping on them in the tub. I found out after I woke and freaked out. He tried to calm me down but I started arguing with him about touching my glasses but he said he was just doing an “experiment” and didn’t mean for them to break.
I told him to pay me for new ones but he thought that was ridiculous. we started yelling at each other and he said he had to go to school and the argument continued later. He keeps avoiding to pay and is saying it was just an accident, and that I had no right to ask him to pay me for new ones and I should stop pushing.
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Are u sure ur bf is 22? He sounds like 5
I still don’t understand the “experiment”. What problem was he trying to solve? If it was solely about “What is it like to wear glasses in the shower?”
He sounds like a child.
I think a lot of people don’t fully appreciate that glasses are a disability aid. You are unable to see without them. And they are expensive AF. He should have never been handling your glasses to begin with, but choosing to do so meant that he was accepting responsibility for their care. He should 100% pay for them to be replaced, and then I would seriously reconsider your relationship.
The Inconvenient Journey: Delta Passenger’s Window Shade Ordeal
Traveling can be an exciting experience, filled with anticipation and the promise of adventure. However, sometimes even the most carefully planned journeys can take unexpected turns. Ally Shapiro, a seasoned content creator, recently shared her rather unusual travel story. It involves an eight-hour flight with Delta Airlines, a missing window shade, and a makeshift solution that left her both perplexed and amused.
The Unfolding Drama
A Missing Window Shade
Ally Shapiro embarked on an eight-hour flight from Nimes to New York, expecting a comfortable and hassle-free journey. However, her initial excitement was met with disappointment as she settled into her seat and realized that her window had no shade. This seemingly minor issue would soon become a significant inconvenience.
Taking Matters into Her Own Hands
Not one to be deterred easily, Ally decided to take matters into her own hands. With no window shade in sight, she improvised. She shared a video on social media, showcasing her resourcefulness in creating a makeshift blind using tape and safety books provided by Delta flight attendants. The video quickly gained attention and stirred up a wave of reactions from fellow travellers and social media users.
The Passenger’s Perspective
Expectations vs. Reality
In her TikTok video, Ally voiced her surprise and disappointment, given the premium price she had paid for her Delta ticket. She questioned whether an airline of Delta’s reputation should provide such amenities as standard, especially on long international flights. It’s a fair point – passengers have certain expectations when they invest in premium travel experiences.
Loyalty Tested
Ally Shapiro had been a loyal Delta customer, but this experience tested her loyalty. She couldn’t help but wonder whether the airline’s response was in line with the value she had come to associate with Delta. Her experience raises questions about customer satisfaction and the measures airlines take to address unexpected inconveniences.
The Unresolved Dilemma
One of the key questions that arose from Ally’s experience was whether Delta offered any compensation or alternative seating arrangements. According to her follow-up post, neither of these options was presented to her. This lack of proactive resolution left many of her followers and fellow travelers baffled.
The Ripple Effect
Social Media Amplification
Ally Shapiro’s posts on social media quickly went viral, garnering millions of views, likes, and comments. This incident serves as a prime example of how social media can amplify passenger grievances and hold airlines accountable for their services.
Airline Reputations at Stake
In today’s digital age, an airline’s reputation can be significantly affected by the way it handles customer complaints and issues. Ally’s experience sheds light on the importance of swift and customer-centric responses in maintaining a positive brand image.
I think my wife is a psychopath. She can one min smile at me very sweetly then the next min give me black face like I owe her money.
Weekend nightmares
Over the weekend is a very good example of why I think she is a psychopath. Sat I brought her out for her favourite omakase and she was so happy like a little girl until the last dish I forget to ask her if she wants the last piece of melon and I just ate it then she cao bin all the way home.
So I thought Sunday we going her friend’s housewarming party I want to redeem myself and make her happy so I bought the atas switzerland chocolates for her to give her friend so she can seh bin and she praised me for being so thoughtful and everything was damn good until when we reached home. Then she said aiya she still got dishes haven’t do and she went to shower.
After she came out she stare at me watching my tv then stare at the dishes then hong gan liao she black face again. Psychopath right? Why can’t she just tell me if she want certain things instead of always waiting for me to guess?
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You better run, some people their hormones are just out of control and seriously need medications to support their mental health.
This kind of relationship is not healthy it is better to communicate more, without communication the marriage will eventually lead to failure.
Time for you to be elusive and siam her like siam a ghost.
We need to start the thread called AIM I THE PROBLEM(AITP) since there’s already a AITA thread in reddit.
My husband is someone non confrontational, meek if u want to call it, nice guy to make it sound better and generally soft spoken.
I on the other hand am the complete opposite, im loud and not afraid to confront, nice girl too i need to add this. I wasn’t raised to be like this so I believe it’s because of how he is I had to “woman up”. I became protective and fierce, I became his voice even if necessary.
18 years together n he has never once once stood infront of the auntie who pushed me aside just get ahead of the line and ask her to F off, not that I’ll ask her to F off too but telling me to live and let live and said I’m overreacting instead. But maybe it is my fault because he knows I can handle it all own my own, maybe he thinks I’m capable of throwing hands so he just need to stand back n watch since I’m so “independent”.
So an incident happened recently and it made me rethink my marriage. Rethink our 18 years. Perhaps enough is enough, perhaps I just need someone to take my side.
A friend of ours raised his voice at me because he assumed I did something but my husband was the one who did that something. I was shocked, embarrassed and pissed he would talk to a grownass woman that way. I proceeded to calmly yet curtly addressed the situation without getting all worked up and when he realised it was a misunderstand that said friend just bashfully smile n retreat. Not even an apology.
We reached home I asked my husband why did he do that. Why didnt he 1. Ask that friend to stfu n don’t talk to me in that tone 2. Didn’t even admit he was e culprit who did that thing and just kept quiet the whole time. He laughed in my face and ask me if I’m okay, the incident was hours ago and it was “nothing”, that friend was just talking he didn’t even raise his voice n best, “nothing to admit what”.
I flipped because he said I’m overreacting. I’m OVERREACTING when that friend raised his voice at me and the room went silent. It was awkward but nothing to my husband.
I woke up today really thinking about the life we have, am I able to continue living with this man who likes to be in the shadows of his peers, who prefer to be unnoticed and unheard, who rather let his wife fight her battles, whose food is served wrongly but when the waiter ask how r things he smiles n says GREAT. What is so great about a grilled dory when u ordered steak?
