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ALL COFFEESHOPS AT HDBs REQUIRED TO HAVE BUDGET MEALS BETWEEN $3-$3.50 FROM 2026

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From 2026 onwards, all HDB coffeeshops will be required to have budget meals priced at an average of $3.

Senior Minister of State for National Development Sim Ann announced the new requirement at the Committee of Supply (COS) debate in Parliament yesterday (2 March).

She said that the Ministry of National Development (MND) saw the success of the Price Quality Framework (PQF), where new tenders of rental coffeeshops had to provide 6 budget meals and budget drinks.

She noted that operators who tendered for HDB coffeeshops under the PQF provided budget food options of about $3, and the government will be extending the requirement to older coffeeshops that are due to renew their 3-year tenancy from May 2023 onwards.

To begin with, HDB coffeeshops will need to provide 4 budget meals instead of 6, as well as 2 budget drinks in order to renew their tenancy.

She said that this will make the availability of cheaper food options in coffeeshops more certain and pervasive, as coverage of the budget meal regime will be extended to almost half of all coffeeshops and cover all HDB towns by 2026.

Sim added that the stall holders will be offered a rental discount of 5% from their renewal rents for a year, starting from the time the new requirements kick in.

From 2026 onwards, all 374 coffeeshops at HDBs will have budget meals – additionally, there are about 402 other coffeeshops that are owned by private operators.

MAN COMPLAINS NOT EARNING ENOUGH BUT DOESN’T DO ANYTHING TO CHANGE THINGS

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I feel like life has dealt me a bad hand. I’m always complaining about how I don’t earn enough money and I’m always struggling to make ends meet.

I constantly compare myself to other people who seem to be doing a lot better than me and it makes me feel even worse.

Only knows how to complain

I have a job, but it’s not enough to cover all of my expenses. I’m always trying to find ways to make extra money, but nothing seems to work out. I’ve tried freelancing, but I can never find steady work.

I’ve also tried to get a raise at my current job, but my boss seems to be uninterested in my requests.

Despite all of my efforts, nothing seems to be working out for me. And even worse, I don’t seem to be doing anything to make things better. I keep telling myself that I’ll start looking for other jobs or start looking for freelance gigs, but I never actually do it.

All I do is sit around and complain about how I’m not making enough money, but I never do anything to change my situation.

It’s really frustrating to be in this situation and it seems like it’s never going to change. I’m stuck in this never-ending cycle of not making enough money and feeling helpless to do anything about it.

I don’t know how to get out of it and I’m starting to feel like I’m never going to be able to make enough money to live comfortably.

I’m tired of feeling like this, but I don’t know what to do. I’m so used to not making enough money that it’s become a part of my daily life.

Always worries about money but don’t know how to do better

I’m constantly worrying about how I’m going to cover my bills and make ends meet. It’s a never-ending cycle and I don’t know how to break it.

I guess I’m just stuck in this situation and I don’t know how to get out. I’m tired of living like this and feeling like I’m not making enough money, but I don’t know what to do about it.

I’m stuck in this rut and I don’t know how to get out.

MAN WHO NEVER WORKED BEFORE IN HIS LIFE SUFFERS AFTER FINISHING HIS INHERITANCE

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I never expected to be in this situation. Growing up, I was blessed with the opportunity to not have to work. My father had left me a large inheritance and I was able to live comfortably off of it without ever having to work.

I never knew the importance of working hard and how it felt to be a part of something larger.

Father passed on and left me huge inheritance

I continued to live a life of luxury, not really having to worry about anything. I got whatever I wanted and never had to worry about how I was going to pay for it. Life was good, and I was content with how things were.

Then, out of nowhere, I received news that my father had passed away. I was heartbroken, but at the same time, I was left with a large inheritance that my father had left for me. I was ecstatic at first and thought I would never have to worry about money ever again.

Little did I know that my father had left me a lot more than just money. He had also left me a lot of responsibility. I had to take care of everything that my father had left behind.

This included taking care of the businesses he had started, managing the investments he had made, and dealing with all of his debts.

At first, I tried to manage everything on my own. I thought I could handle it all, but I quickly realized that I was in over my head. I was completely out of my depth and I had no idea what I was doing. I was completely lost and had no idea what to do next.

I tried to find help, but I quickly realized that I had no one to turn to. Everyone I knew had their own lives and their own problems. They were not able to help me with the mess that my father had left behind.

I had no choice but to try and figure out how to manage everything on my own. I spent countless hours trying to figure out how to manage the businesses and investments my father had left behind. I was able to keep everything afloat for a while, but eventually, it became too much.

Finished spending the inheritance and got into trouble

Eventually, I ran out of money and had to begin selling off my inheritance. I had to sell off my father’s businesses, his investments, and even some of his possessions. I was able to make some money from the sales, but it was nowhere near enough to keep me afloat.

I eventually had to face the reality that I had no more money and no more options. I was left with nothing and was forced to start from scratch. I had to find a job and start working for the first time in my life.

It was a hard transition. I had never worked before and had no idea how to handle it. I was constantly overwhelmed and I had no idea how to handle the stress and pressure.

I eventually had to start making sacrifices and cut back on my lifestyle.

I eventually found a job, but it wasn’t enough to make ends meet. I was constantly struggling and trying to make ends meet.

It was a hard lesson to learn, but it taught me the importance of working hard and the value of money.

I eventually had to accept the fact that my father’s inheritance was gone and that I would have to start from the bottom.

UNGRATEFUL YP KPKB BECAUSE HIS AH GONG BUYS HIM BA CHOR MEE FOR BREAKFAST EVERYDAY

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It had been the same thing ever since I was a child. Every morning, without fail, my grandfather would buy me ba chor mee for breakfast. It was his own way of showing his love and care for me, I guess.

But honestly, I was getting tired of it. I mean, what kind of breakfast is that?

Told him off for buying ba chor mee every day

Whenever I asked him to buy me something else, his response was always the same; “Ba chor mee is good for you. They give you energy and strength.”

I would roll my eyes and reluctantly take the noodles, but inside I was seething with anger. My friends were all eating cereal or toast for breakfast, and here I was stuck with ba chor mee day after day. It was embarrassing.

Things finally reached a boiling point one morning. I was already late for school and the last thing I wanted was to have to wait for my grandfather to get me ba chor mee. I had had enough and I decided to tell him how I felt.

“Grandfather, why do you always buy me ba chor mee for breakfast?” I asked angrily. “It’s so boring and it makes me look like a child. Can’t you buy me something else?”

My grandfather stared at me, his face expressionless. “I’m sorry,” he said finally. “I thought I was doing something nice for you.” And then he turned away and walked out of the room, leaving me feeling guilty and ashamed.

I never said anything else to my grandfather about the ba chor mee after that day. Instead, I just accepted the ba chor mee every morning and silently ate them, never complaining or showing my displeasure.

But inside, I was becoming more and more resentful. I felt like my grandfather was treating me like a child, not understanding that I was growing up and wanted something more than ba chor mee for breakfast.

I wanted to be treated like an adult, not like a child who could never have any say in what he ate.

Realised my grandfather meant well but it was too late

It was a while before I finally realized that my grandfather was merely trying to show his love and care for me. He was trying to do something nice for me, something that he thought would make me happy.

But instead of appreciating his gesture, I had been ungrateful and complained about it.

I felt horrible. I had treated my grandfather so unfairly, when all he had wanted to do was show me how much he cared. I wanted to make it up to him, but there was nothing I could do as he passed on shortly after the confrontation.

I had already said all the hurtful things and there was no way to take them back, now that he’s gone.

HIRING MANAGER SAYS THERE IS ALWAYS CANDIDATES THAT NO ONE WILL HIRE IN A MILLION YEARS

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The background is that I am working in a small company, small enough that there is only minimum HR support and each of us team leads needs to conduct our job posting, interview, even discussing the contract with the candidates.

The pain (but please don’t pity me because I still like my job) came because my team needed that extra headcount for certain tasks that without the correct experience and tenacity we as team leads are swamped with work.

The dilemma comes when the CVs started coming in and interviews were conducted.

There are really three kinds of candidates out there, the ones that we will not hire in a million years because of some red flags, and the ones that are too fresh to work and need a lot of (too much) guidance but are “affordable”, and the ones that are really capable and ready to contribute but are “expensive”.

To yield the best outcome (money no object) is to hire these very good people, but some of these are more experienced in the industry (than yours truly) and therefore the salary is higher, and that results in envy and unhappiness (?), but the freak alternative is to continue getting fresh people that will help very marginally in our projects.

Has anyone been in such situation? Is this sustainable? What can I do? Btw the situation is not one off, even one of my subordinates (supervisor level) is not always better paid than the operator 🤣 and she also spoke out about it (she hired the operator) but the both of us don’t know how to handle this also…

Here are what netizens think:

  • If you are on the panel to hire a subordinate, they should never get a salary higher than yours. That would be a conflict of interest. If you are on the panel then you would be stupid to hire someone better than you (unless you owned the company) lest they soon take over your job. It’s up to you to train newbies to the level where you don’t have to be doing majority of the work as team leaders. It’s ridiculous for new operators to earn more than their supervisors and if that is so as a supervisor you should speak up and say something otherwise you might as well quit and get rehired at that higher salary! If you are being taken advantage of then it’s because you are letting yourself be taken advantage of.
  • If you don’t want green beans, then hire those with at least 3 to 5 years of experience, these will have some value add. Those totally experience is likely to have their own manner of doing things and have alot of experience. Unless you’re very chill with that, be prepared that they will be opinionated. Can you take it?
  • Think need to hire better HR for this. Clearly HR need to retrain, give more work and increase pay of the supervisor to be fair to her being supervisor of better paid operator or put her to supervise another dept with people not higher paid than her.

MAN SAYS THE ROLEX MARKET IN SG IS DIRTY ALWAYS NO STOCK FOR RETAIL PRICE

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 ‘m an avid fan of luxury watches and have been for many years. I’m a firm believer in the power of owning a quality watch and the statement it can make about your personality and your lifestyle. I’ve always been drawn to the exceptional craftsmanship, quality materials and the allure of a luxury watch.

The one brand I have always been most drawn to is the Rolex brand. For me, the Rolex watch symbolizes the highest quality and craftsmanship in the watch industry.

However, in the past few years, I have noticed something strange in the Rolex market in Singapore.

I noticed that there was always no stock for the retail price. Every time I went to a store, the sales person would tell me that the watches were sold out. When I asked why, they will simply ask us to queue for it.

I was told that it was because the sales people would buy the watches for themselves and then sell it at a premium that was significantly higher than the retail price. It was obvious that the sales people were taking advantage of the lack of stock to make a quick buck.

This kind of practice is really unfair to the customers. It’s difficult enough to find a quality watch that fits your lifestyle and budget, but to be taken advantage of by someone who is supposed to be helping you is really disheartening.

I understand that businesses need to be profitable, but this kind of unfair practice is really not acceptable. It goes against the principle of fair play and it’s not something that I, as a customer, would be willing to put up with.

I believe that the Rolex market in Singapore should be regulated. The salespeople should not be allowed to buy watches for themselves and sell them at a premium. The retail price should be respected and there should be enough stock available for customers who are looking to buy a Rolex watch.

I also think that the authorities should look into this practice and take action against those who are taking advantage of the customers. This kind of practice is not acceptable and it should not be allowed to continue.

I understand that it might be difficult to regulate the Rolex market in Singapore, but it needs to be done. This kind of unfair practice is not only wrong for customers, but for the reputation of the brand as well. It’s important that Rolex customers are treated fairly so that they can continue to enjoy the quality and craftsmanship of the watches.

Overall, I feel that the Rolex market in Singapore is dirty and unfair. It’s important that the authorities take action to regulate the market and ensure that customers are not taken advantage of. This is the only way to ensure that the Rolex brand can remain as one of the most respected and admired luxury watch brands in the world.

MAN GOT INTO SALES JOB, 1ST MONTH EARN ALOT 2ND MONTH SAVINGS GONE, TOXIC CULTURE

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I had always been great at sales. I had worked in a few different customer service positions and I was confident in my ability to make sales. I had heard that there were some great sales jobs out there, but I was hesitant to jump in without a clear understanding of the process and the culture of the job. I decided to take the plunge and take a sales job with a company I had heard a lot about.

The first few days were a bit of a blur. I was learning the ropes, and the culture was new to me, but I was quickly able to adapt. I was learning the ins and outs of the job, and I was making some sales. I was quickly finding my groove and I was making a decent amount of money.

The first month went by quickly and I was making more money than I had ever made before. I had a lot of money saved up and I was feeling like I had made a great decision in taking this job. I was feeling confident and I was enjoying the fast-paced environment.

Then the second month came around and things started to change. I noticed that everyone in the office was going out for drinks and taking extravagant vacations. I was starting to feel like I was missing out on the fun and I wanted to be part of the group. So I started to join in on the outings and I started to splurge on things I couldn’t really afford.

Pretty soon, my savings were gone and I was feeling the pressure of trying to make ends meet. I started to feel like I had made a mistake in taking this job and I was starting to regret my decision. I was overwhelmed with the toxic culture of drinking and splurging money and I felt like I had been taken advantage of.

I knew I had to make a change, so I decided to take a step back and focus on my job. I stopped going out and I stopped spending money on unnecessary things. I started to focus on my job and I started to make more sales. I was able to build up my savings again and I was able to get back on track.

Sales job often comes with this kind of

GF LEAVES BF BEFORE MARRIAGE, SPENDS 50% OF HIS SAVINGS ON BETTING SOCCER MATCHES

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I was with my boyfriend for two years and I thought he was the one. We were planning to get married, but I had no idea that his greatest passion was soccer betting.

It all started about six months ago. He started coming home late from work and he was always so secretive about where he was going. I asked him a few times but he kept avoiding the question. I knew something was wrong and I started to suspect he was cheating on me.

I confronted him about my suspicions and he finally confessed that he was betting on soccer matches. He said it was a harmless hobby and that he was winning more than he was losing. He told me that he was spending 50% of his savings on these bets.

I was absolutely shocked and disappointed. I was so angry that he had been lying to me and that he was gambling away our money. I had always been the financially responsible one in the relationship and now he was putting our future at risk.

I tried to talk sense into him but he was adamant that this was his passion and that he was not going to stop. I had no choice but to leave him.

It was a heartbreaking decision, but I knew that I could not stay with someone who was willing to risk everything for something as frivolous as gambling. I knew that if I stayed, I would be the one to suffer the consequences of his actions.

From almost married to “A close one”

It’s been a few months since I left my ex-boyfriend and I’m still coming to terms with the fact that he was willing to throw away our relationship for the sake of a soccer bet. I’m trying to move on and I’m trying to put this experience behind me.

I still don’t understand why someone would be willing to risk so much for something as uncertain as soccer betting. But I guess this is a lesson for me to not judge people for their passions. I should have trusted my gut and paid more attention to the signs that something was wrong.

It’s been a difficult experience, but I’m glad I made the decision to leave. I’m glad I didn’t stay in a relationship that was so unhealthy and that was only going to bring us down.

I hope that my ex-boyfriend has learned his lesson and that he is more careful with his money in the future. Gambling can be very risky and it’s important to be aware of the risks before you start.

GF GOT ME FIRED AFTER FORCING ME TO STAY HOME WITH HER AND MISSED WORK

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My Girlfriend Got Me Fired After Forcing Me to Miss Work and Stay Home With Her

I’ve always been a hard worker, so when I got a job at a local restaurant, I was determined to do my best and make a good name for myself. I worked extra hard and was quickly promoted to a managerial position. I was so proud of myself and my accomplishments, until my girlfriend started to interfere.

My girlfriend, who I’d been dating for a few years, started to get jealous of my job. She wanted me to spend all of my free time with her, and she got very angry when I had to work late. She started to pressure me to stay home and spend time with her instead of going to work. I felt like I had no choice but to comply with her demands so I started missing work and coming in late.

My boss was not pleased with my sudden change in behavior. He had invested a lot of time and energy into training me and he was expecting big things from me. He started to take notice of my frequent absences and tardiness and began to reprimand me. He warned me that if I didn’t shape up, I’d be out of a job.

Things got worse when I tried to explain the situation to my boss. He didn’t believe me and he thought I was just making excuses. He had no sympathy for my plight and he said that I needed to choose between my job and my girlfriend. I felt like I was in an impossible situation and I had no idea what to do.

Eventually, my boss had enough and he fired me. I was devastated and I blamed my girlfriend for my misfortune. I confronted her and told her that she had cost me my job. She didn’t seem to care and she said that I should have chosen her over my career.

Needless to say, I was heartbroken. I had worked so hard to get where I was and it was all taken away because of her. I was angry and frustrated, but I knew that I had to take responsibility for my own actions. I had allowed her to pressure me into missing work and I should have stood up for myself.

After losing my job I became annoyed at my girlfriend, since I got fired from my job is it my turn to fire her?

MAN BUYS USED & STAINED PANTIES TO SATISFY HIS NOSTRILS

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I have a unique hobby that I’ve been exploring for the past few years – smelling used panties. It all started out as an innocent curiosity that quickly grew into an obsession.

I’ve always been fascinated by the scent of a woman’s body and her intimate clothing, and I wanted to explore this further. At first, I would just purchase new panties from lingerie stores. But after a while, I began to crave the smells of something a bit more intimate. That’s when I discovered the world of used panties.

Buying from local

I have been following this local girl selling her used panties online. I was sceptical if the product was real and had my reservations.

I just got my bonus recently and I think I might as well try buying one and see how it smells like and I finally bought it to satisfy my curiosity and my nostrils.

When I received it, I took a whiff and I was hooked on the smell, her scent is intoxicating and it instantly gives my little brother the rock hard power.

Every time I finished using it, I quickly sealed it back into the zipped lock bag to seal in the flavour.

You can say that I am weird but everyone have their own preference and mine happen to be from a smell.

I started out by just browsing through online classifieds, searching for ads for used panties. I was amazed at the variety of panties that were available, from thongs to full briefs. They were all different colors, materials, and styles. I was also surprised by the prices, which ranged from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars. After much deliberation, I finally decided to make my first purchase.

The first pair of panties I bought were a pair of black silk thongs. I was a bit nervous at first, but I was excited to get them and see if they smelled as good as I imagined. When I opened the package, I was pleasantly surprised by the strong scent of a woman’s body. It was a sweet and musky smell that I found immensely satisfying.

I couldn’t believe how powerful the scent was, and I was immediately hooked.

Now, I have quite a collection of used panties, and I’m always on the lookout for new ones. I’ve even branched out to other body parts, such as bras and stockings. I also like to mix and match different items to create new smells and textures.