I’m a 29-year-old local Singaporean and I have been doing this for 3 years.

I never thought I would become a S worker.

But here I am, standing in a dingy hotel room, waiting for my next client to arrive.

I try to prepare myself for whatever might come through the door, but it’s hard to know what to expect.

Not her type

There was one time I had a fat and sweaty man as a client, I was nervous. I didn’t know if I would be able to go through with it, but I needed the money. So I took a deep breath and tried to focus on the task at hand.

At first, it was hard to get past his appearance. He was overweight, and his sweat was dripping onto the bedspread. Half the time I feel like vomiting but I had no choice.

But as the session went on, I started to focus on the job at hand. I tried to make small talk, to make him feel comfortable and relaxed. And eventually, I started to feel more at ease myself.

After that first time, I realized that I could handle just about any client that came my way. I learned to separate myself from the situation, to focus on the job and not on the person I was with. It wasn’t always easy, but it was necessary to survive in this line of work.

But despite my newfound confidence, there are still moments when I feel uncomfortable or even scared. There have been times when clients have been rough or aggressive, and I have had to assert myself and demand that they stop. It’s not always easy to stand up for myself, but I know that it’s necessary for my own safety.

So why do I do this job?

Growing up, I never had much. My parents were poor, and we struggled to make ends meet. I dropped out of school and started working at a fast-food restaurant, but the pay was barely enough to cover my bills. I was stuck in a cycle of poverty and desperation, and I didn’t see a way out.

That’s when I met someone. She was a friend of a friend, and she offered to introduce me to the world of prostitution. At first, I was hesitant. I didn’t want to sell my body for money, but I was desperate. I needed a way to make ends meet, and this seemed like the only option.

So I took the plunge, and I started working as a S worker. It wasn’t easy at first – there were times when I felt scared or uncomfortable, times when I didn’t want to go through with it. But I pushed through, and eventually, I started to get used to it.

I know it’s not glamorous, and it’s not something that most people would understand. But for me, it’s a way to make a living and support myself. I know that I am providing a service that some people need, and that makes me feel a sense of purpose and worth.

And even though it’s not always easy, I know that I am strong enough to handle whatever comes my way. I am a S worker, and I am proud of who I am and what I do.

I remember when I used to play a prank on Ah gua who was waiting for customers in the Changi Village carpark. It was a lot of fun, but also a bit risky.

I was living in the Changi Village area. I had heard about the ah guas who were around the area, so I decided to have some fun. Every night, I’d go to the carpark and wait for the ah guaa to show up.

When they arrived, I would hide in the shadows and watch them. I knew they had to wait for customers, so I figured if I could make them think someone was interested in them, it would be a good prank.

My plan was simple. I would walk up to one of the ah gua, pretend to be interested in them and tell them I won’t pay more than 50 cents, and then run away.

The first time I tried it, I was surprisingly successful. The ah gua I approached seemed to be taken aback by my presence, but I quickly ran away before they could do anything. I was so excited that it worked.

But the next night, I was not so lucky. The ah gua I approached this time was not amused by my prank. She shouted at me, and I quickly ran away and she chased me.

I continued to play my prank over the next few weeks, but I became more careful. I made sure to stay in the shadows, and I never approached any of the ah guas directly. Some times I would driveby and shout at them..

Playing this prank was a lot of fun, but it was also a bit of a risk. I was lucky that I never got caught. I’m glad I was able to have some fun without getting into any serious trouble.

It’s been a few years now since I last played this prank, but I still remember it fondly. It was a fun way to pass the time when I was young.

I can still remember the day I made the mistake of buying insurance plans from a strange lady.

She was standing in front of me, wearing a pair of shiny black stockings.

At the time, I assumed she was a legitimate insurance broker, so I decided to give her a chance. Little did I know, I was heading towards an unfortunate financial disaster.

It all started when I was out for a walk one day. I was looking for an insurance plan for my family and thought I should check out the local insurance brokers.

As I was walking, I noticed a woman standing on the side of the road. She was wearing a nice black dress, with a pair of shiny black stockings. She had a friendly smile on her face and seemed very eager to help me.

I was a bit hesitant at first, but she kept talking and eventually convinced me to give her a chance. She told me she had a great insurance plan that would cover my family’s needs. I was a bit skeptical, but I decided to trust her and go ahead with the purchase.

I was abit heads over heels but this beautiful lady and I blindly bought an insurance plan from her. She sold me a plan that had no real coverage for me. I was stuck with a plan that was useless and I had no way to get out of it.

When I tried to contact the lady to get a refund, she had already disappeared. I was left with a huge financial loss and no way to get out of it. I eventually realized why the lady was wearing black stockings. It was her way of disguising herself and appearing more professional.

It was a mistake I will never forget. I learned my lesson the hard way and will never trust someone just because they are wearing black stockings. From now on, I will always make sure to do my research and double-check the credentials of any insurance brokers before making a purchase.

I am a nus alumni who graduated 10 years ago.

I am earning $20k per month now in some MNC and moonlighting with some side business.

Therefore, i managed to own a condominium and have close to 1 million in savings.

Due to my needs, I recently hired a sugar baby who is currently studying in NUS. She is pretty and sexy, but she is very seductive to an extend that she can make me lose control of myself in decision making.

She made me transferred the ownership of the condominium worth 1.5mil to her and also almost all my savings to her as well. I was stupid enough to comply with her. Furthermore, every month I continued to give her 10k allowances.

I started to regret as i am left with almost nothing now. But i am really addicted to her and cant stop myself from giving everything to her. I am also scared if i stop giving her 10k per month, she will kick me out of the condo which is under her name now. Can anyone advice me?? How should i seek help to stop my hornyness and addiction against her?

Here are what netizens think:

• I think you are under a love spell. Which you have mentioned that she just made you transferred all your assets to her and providing her $10k as her monthly allowance. You can’t stop even you knew something is not right.

• Troll or not, if you’ve figured how to make $1m you can make another $1m. Think of it like a charity. Have fun while it lasts.

• “A Fool And His Money Are Soon Parted” ever heard of this phrase? Whatever advice we gave now it’s too late, u already given her what she wanted.

I’ll never forget the day I lost $11,000 at the casino. I had gone in with the intention of having some fun, but ultimately I ended up feeling like a complete idiot.

I had been gambling for a few weeks prior and had been doing pretty well. I was confident in my ability to make decisions and I was enjoying the rush of winning. I thought I had a pretty good understanding of the game and was starting to see some success.

Little did I know that this was all about to come crashing down.

I had gone to the Marina Bay Sands casino with a few friends and we decided to play some blackjack. I was feeling pretty good about my chances and was ready to make some serious money. I started off strong and was winning a few hands in a row. This is when I started to get overly confident and started making bigger bets.

I was sure I could make some big money and I was feeling invincible. I continued to make bigger bets and before I knew it, I had lost all of the money I had brought with me. I had gone in with $11,000 and I left with nothing.

At first, I was in shock. I couldn’t believe that I had just lost all that money. I felt embarrassed and ashamed of myself. I had been so sure that I could make a profit, but I had been wrong.

I started to blame the game and the casino for my loss. I was sure that I had been cheated out of my money and that the game had been rigged against me. I was sure that if I had just been a bit more careful, I could have won that money back.

I continued to blame the game and the casino for my loss, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I was the one to blame. I had been the one to make the bets and I had been the one to take the risks. It had been my decision to make those bets and I had been the one to lose the money.

In hindsight, I realize that I had been foolish to make such large bets without really understanding the game. I should have taken more time to understand the game and the odds before making such large bets. I should have taken it slow and not gotten caught up in the excitement of the moment.

In the end, I lost $11,000 at the casino, but I learned a valuable lesson. I learned that no matter how confident I am in my ability to make decisions, I should always take the time to understand the odds and the risks before making large bets.

I still enjoy going to the casino and playing games, but I am much more careful now. I make sure to understand the game and the odds before I make any bets. I also try to keep my bets reasonable so that I don’t get carried away with the excitement and lose more money than I can afford.

Just maybe there is something more to a bad behavior

I had a meltdown last week and my parents were shouting at me to stop behaving in that way while I was screaming, crying and hyperventilating. I was just overwhelmed with emotions and couldn’t stop.

You are already 30 you shouldn’t be behaving this way.

Flashback to when I was in secondary school, my parents would tell me to stop acting up and behaving in the way I was behaving.

But I never listen much less followed. Not because I was naughty but rather I didn’t understand what they meant by that. How do I stop this behavior how do I stop what I’m doing. They just yell but never showed.

So growing up I got very confuse of my own emotions yet as someone who is very emotional my nature it was a struggle.

I started self harming in secondary school. I was suicidal and had thoughts of just ending my life didn’t help that bio was my fav subject so I knew how to hurt myself.

Yet during those bleak time in my life I had people around me who support me and gave me a safe space.

I now learn that because I was not taught the right way to cope with my emotions I ended up acting out to deal with them

If those people hadn’t shown me empathy and give me a safe space to rant I wouldn’t be where I am today.

When it comes to relationships, everyone has different expectations and boundaries.

One of the more common issues couples face is the expectation of one partner to provide transportation for the other.

On the surface, it can seem like an innocuous request, but if it becomes a consistent issue, it can cause a lot of resentment and frustration for the partner who is always behind the wheel.

My girlfriend recently told me that she can’t take public transport and that I have to fetch her everywhere. This has put me in the position of being her personal chauffeur and I’m not happy about it.

I understand that she’s trying to save money by burning my money, but I feel like she’s taking advantage of me by expecting me to always be there to drive her around.

Her excuse “There are weird guys on the train”.

I don’t think it’s fair for her to expect me to always be the one to drive her everywhere. I understand that she’s scared, but I think she needs to face reality and try to take public transport instead of relying on me always to be there to drive her.

For starters, I think she needs to understand that her fear of public transport is not an excuse to take advantage of me. She needs to understand that I have a life too and I have other commitments that need my attention too. I can’t always be available to drive her around and she needs to be more independent and take public transport when I’m not available.

I also think she needs to understand that I’m not her chauffeur. I think she needs to take responsibility for her transportation needs and not rely on me as her driver. I’m happy to help out from time to time, but I think she needs to start taking public transport more often and not expect me to always be there to drive her.

I also think we need to communicate more about this issue. We need to be able to talk about our expectations and come to a compromise that works for both of us.

Retiring by the age of 50 may seem like an impossible feat, but it is achievable with the right financial planning and strategies.

In Singapore, where the cost of living is relatively high, it is crucial to start early and make smart investment decisions to ensure that you have enough funds to support your retirement years.

Here are some real-life examples of how you can earn enough money to retire by the time you’re 50 years old in Singapore.

1. Maximize Your CPF Contributions

One of the most significant sources of retirement income for Singaporeans is the Central Provident Fund (CPF). As an employee, you and your employer contribute a portion of your monthly salary to your CPF account, which earns a guaranteed interest rate.

To maximize your CPF contributions, you can consider making voluntary contributions on top of the mandatory ones. The more you contribute, the more you’ll have in your CPF account when you retire.

For instance, Person A earns a monthly salary of S$5,000. He makes additional voluntary contributions of S$1,000 per month to his CPF account. Assuming an annual interest rate of 4%, his CPF account balance would grow to S$582,435 by the time he reaches 50 years old. This amount can provide him with a steady stream of income during his retirement years.

2. Invest in Stocks and Bonds

Investing in stocks and bonds can help you grow your wealth over the long term. However, it’s crucial to understand the risks involved and to diversify your portfolio to minimize these risks. A sound investment strategy can help you earn enough money to retire comfortably.

For example, Person B invests S$2,000 per month in a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds. Assuming an average annual return of 7%, his investment portfolio would grow to S$1,191,591 by the time he reaches 50 years old. He could then use the returns from his investments to supplement his retirement income.

3. Start a Side Business

Starting a side business can be a great way to earn additional income that can help you save for retirement. With the right business idea and execution, you can generate a steady stream of income that can supplement your retirement savings.

For instance, Person C started a home-based baking business in her spare time. She earns an average of S$3,000 per month from her business. Assuming that she saves S$1,500 per month from her earnings, she would have accumulated S$540,000 by the time she reaches 50 years old. This amount, combined with her CPF savings and other investments, would provide her with a comfortable retirement.

4. Consider Real Estate Investments

Investing in real estate can provide you with a steady stream of rental income and the potential for capital appreciation over the long term. However, it’s crucial to do your due diligence and choose the right property to invest in.

For example, Person D purchased a rental property for S$1.2 million. He earns a rental income of S$3,000 per month from the property, which he uses to pay off the mortgage and save for retirement. Assuming that the property value appreciates at an average rate of 3% per year, the property would be worth S$1.77 million by the time he reaches 50 years old. He could then sell the property and use the proceeds to fund his retirement.

Retiring by the age of 50 is achievable with the right financial planning and strategies. By maximizing your CPF contributions, investing in stocks and bonds, starting a side business, and considering real estate investments, you can earn enough to enjoy retirement before you hit retirement age.

I’m nervous that my fiancé might cheat on me.

So my fiancé and I are going to be getting married in a few months but one thing keeps digging at me and it’s this friend she has.

My fiancé and him went out once before they realized they weren’t attracted to each other but they’ve kept in contact.

Our entire relationship every few weeks or so she calls him and talks to him for hours and they text too a lot. I wasn’t worried until recently when he broke up with his girlfriend and is texting my fiancé about it.

She assures me that she loves me and only me but I can’t shake this feeling like it’s leading to disaster.

One instance is he came over a few weeks ago with his gf to my fiancés house and she silenced her notifications and wouldn’t respond to me at all.

Idk what to think. I’m super nervous and I can’t shake the feeling. I’ve met him once btw. What do you guys think?

Netizens’ comments

1. Don’t marry someone you don’t trust, postpone the wedding and get therapy, if necessary with your fiance to. If that doesn’t help you know the answer
2. Without knowing too many details, you may have jumped into this one too quickly and haven’t truly solidified your self-confidence or your relationship enough to squash these insecurities.
   You need to be able to wholeheartedly trust her if you want this marriage to work. However you decide to seek adequate reassurance is up to you.
3. Whether or not she did/will cheat, you are focusing to much on it, this will not be a happy marriage if there is no trust from your part. You should either decide to trust her, find evidence if there is any or maby just pause the wedding itself as its way too quick for you, when you have this much doubt.
4. First of all, it looks like you’ve already made up your mind and think that: a) She will go to him whenever the circumstances allow it b) She has a cheating behaviour

If she cheats or not, doesn’t matter because you don’t trust her. Either you are reliving some strong evidence from past experiences OR you’re scared of losing her and have tons of insecurities. This is not a good place to start a marriage.

If you don’t trust her and whatever she can tell you doesn’t matter to you, it’s better to part ways because if she’s a cheater, she’ll end up proving you right and that’ll hurt. If she isn’t a cheater, she’ll have to spend the rest of her life carrying the weight of an insecure partner who needs constant reassurance and that is not good for neither of you.

If you do trust her, you just don’t trust “the others”, you need to talk about this with her but at the same time you need to work on your own insecurities because today it’s her friend, but tomorrow it could be a co-worker, a gym pal, one of your friends, etc…

All the best for both of you!!