$$ never enough in Singapore
Recently I lost my job as my company mention they don’t need me anymore. As in Singapore everything is so expensive. I have kept my saving very close to me and kept around $65k. I’m 31 this year. Left with $200 plus till my next job if I can find. As I’m currently in the middle of the process applying for a house and everything involve $$.
Getting married in Singapore is costly and the next step you need to get a ring. Follow by engagement ring > wedding ring > wedding > renovation cost > household appliances. All this adds up would be around $100k or even more.
She is a partner who enjoys eating out and spend $. She comes from a wealthy family and the pressure is on me. As I’m a middle income family and I can’t do anything more. At the meantime I’m trying to do my best and do what I can. Is not the dream girl of my life. But she have been there and she is super sweet but not so understanding at times.
Is it fair for couples to take steps to save and open a banking account to save up for plans and be sure we have enough $$ before we can settle down and pay. Currently I’m studying to be a industry which can make $$ in future. Kindly advice What should I do?
Here are what netizens think:
- You don’t sound like ‘middle income’ person… more like no income. You better tell your Fiancé your situation and budget yourselves appropriately… i fear because you denying the reality of your situation you still spend like you have ‘income’.
- Dont think about marriage first until u feel that u have enough savings. If she dont understand u now, how is she going to understand u in the future.
- Tell your partner, she only need to suffer for 5 days in a week. Weekend come to Malaysia, you are the King & Queen here, sprinkle your money like Salt bae, every single SGD has x3 critical hit over here.
- Sounds like a spoiled & demanding girlfriend you have. Think twice about marrying or else you’ll end up slogging your whole life, just to meet her materialistic ways & high expectations in daily living. Unless she’s willing to give & take and chip in equally in paying for expenses and expensive meals, else find someone less demanding & more understanding.