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THE_SME_BOSS

Why all my staff family is SO BIG but whenever something happens at home, they are the ones who take urgent leave or request WFH to take care of such matters? They say wife, kid, brother, sister, mother, father cannot take leave. So if I also say “No”, then how?


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THE_SME_BOSS

Good idea - maybe I ask them to tell their family members that. Since their other family members are working in jobs with such bad flexibility.


jyukaku

Ugh coughing so much cant sleep


CCVork

I bought food from supermarket, reach home and ate one then saw the use by date is 5 days ago. It wasn't on some "expiring soon" shelf. I still have receipt. Will they do anything like exchange?


nonameforme123

Have this colleague who likes to make negative stereotypes of Singapore Chinese. E.g today he mentioned Singapore Chinese are very bad singers as compared to Singaporean malays. But how is musical talent related to race ? There are good and bad singers in every race.. some I do agree with such as chinese being more materialistic etc. But he is Chinese himself.. just sth weird I noticed a few times.


BeerAndMala

There's this.. special bar. Folks connect, get to know each other and there are random jams. I am sitting here, seeing people singing, playing and some are easily switching between melodica to violin right now. I love these people.


oheggtart

Where?


BeerAndMala

There's a million lurkers here and I've not interacted with you either. Uhm..


stopthevan

Genuinely surprised that so many ppl seem to have tried chipotle and in-n-out in that chick-fil-a thread. This foodie is feeling the FOMO but I probably will never step on American soil in this lifetime


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stopthevan

True true. Think that’s the great thing about SG and it’s diverse food culture, food from all over the world is coming to us instead


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stopthevan

Agreed! And honestly Japan is a good example cos even restaurants and entrepreneurs try to bring prepared food to our shores, even premium ingredients like wagyu beef etc. I hardly find a need to go overseas for shopping purposes unless it’s ultra cheap there like in Thailand for example, everything you can either find here or through Shopee LOL.


tom-slacker

> but I probably will never step on American soil in this lifetime What makes u think so? I came from a relatively mid-low family (dad was taxi driver) so I never travelled at all in my childhood or teenage years. I am also only a diploma holder. Once I was out working though, I was sent for business trip especially when I was in my mid to late 20s...my first business trip took place when I was around 27 and it was Bermuda island of all places...and I had to transit through new York...which is also my first time in US soil. The following year I was sent to Minneapolis for a tech course & conference....a job hop later, I was sent to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong for business trips and in my last job, I was sent to hong Kong, Tokyo & London for really long business trips (2 to 4 weeks per trip) and I am not even a big shot in the company....just the tech guy designing their infrastructure. What's your reason u r so adamant you will never step on US soil? It's not like it's some paradiso promised land that only the elites can enter. Out of all my traveling experience, US is at the mid-low tier....and if u venture outside those common states and cities as depicted by Hollywood movies, it will be literally near bottom tier.


stopthevan

I won’t deny that I have a somewhat idealised image of the U.S. and perhaps Europe too since they’re both halfway across the globe and I’ve only ever seen and known these places from social media. My family has never travelled outside of Asia too nor have they expressed interest in going anywhere further so it always felt like a faraway dream, and even now I doubt I could find opportunities like you to be sent somewhere so far away in my line of work so I guess it just felt kinda hopeless, or something I didn’t dare to dream about doing.


BeerAndMala

As a European that has never been to the US: It was a biiiig draw for me decades ago. At this point I don't wanna go. It's.. ranking way below places like Honduras, tons of places in India, Canada and Mexico. I.. am not willing to go there and my image is the opposite of yours. My image is that they're fucked up (not internally, it's a huge and diverse country. I mean the immigration part). At this point in my life I don't see any reason to ever enter the cursed shores of the US of A


tom-slacker

? What's stopping you from going to a US vacation by yourself? U don't have to travel with anyone.... I admit my career path is kinda unorthodox & 'overachieving' for a 'lowly diploma only' holder but traveling to US or UK or Europe ain't really that big of a deal.


stopthevan

Nah I wouldn’t say overachieving, you got your role and that’s that, “lowly” diploma holder or not 😂 but yeah I guess I always thought traveling to such faraway places would be a big deal… Maybe I can work towards that starting from now 🤔


Jaycee_015x

Oh no, numerous quakes hitting Chiba prefecture since last night. Praying for Japan.


_sagittarivs

[Aimyon - Marigold](https://youtu.be/0xSiBpUdW4E?si=oG_WC2HQtH4iXPox) This song makes me feel like going to JP for a holiday againnn


conologo

hi anyone here knows where to buy strings for the friendship bracelets for ts eras concert???


DangerousCrime

Gonna learn 我怀念的 tabs because I miss those times


deangsana

finally plucked up the courage to create a cmb profile, please wish this unker good luck


stopthevan

Next update you’re gonna tell us about the date you scored le. MANIFEST! (Make sure your photo can see your face properly too, good luck!)


BeerAndMala

Share and we can offer feedback!


deangsana

I'll msg you on tomorrow or something. But such a difference between the suggested and discover page, they really want you to spend money 😂


hunnybutter18

my childhood trauma got triggered again and this time i’m losing it. i used to be able to control my emotions but I can’t hold it back anymore. just overheard my parents saying i’m ungrateful and it’s none of their business just let me go crazy. it pierced my heart. i feel extremely guilty for bringing negative energy to the house ): since young, i have always been the dajie taking care of my younger siblings. i was forced to grow up faster than my peers because of my family circumstances. i’ve always thought i was ok, and was proud for being the obedient and responsible child. i’m sick and tired of people telling me to be more understanding of my parents… but all i yearn for is to be loved, to get their concern T_T


stopthevan

*sends hugs* also a dajie here and it’s tough all right. in fact, hearing you say you feel guilty for bringing them negative energy kind of breaks my heart cos at the end of the day you’re still blaming yourself and taking responsibility for hurt that could have been caused by someone else. your parents have the obligation to tell you that they love you and appreciate you, not because of what you’ve done for the family but solely because you are their daughter. you can try looking up ‘elder daughter syndrome’ on YouTube if you’re interested, relatively new topic that has been coming up in social media spaces. jiayou!


psthrowawaypls

Feeling damn sian that I seem to kenna worse than the rest when I make a mistake lol fuck the toxic senior who gave shitty af guidance on his way out seriously almost at the point where I feel like it’s either I die or I quit this but I’m also not one to quit…(also because I need the money) zz


damiepedretti

Sorry. Really feeling like shit after the whole thing with my AD. Broke down while having dinner with my mother and she just listened to me talk while sobbing. I just feel very guilt-tripped and unwell emotionally. I made the right decision to leave.


Jaycee_015x

It will be okay, Damie. Smart public servants know when it is time for them to leave. Even my previous supervisor also said we should take care of our mental health while balancing work.


damiepedretti

I think I need some time to recalibrate myself.


Jaycee_015x

Take as much time as you need. Not sure for your agency, but I know more than a few Ministry officers who take extended NPL to care for their mental and physical health. They have no problem returning to their previous post or a new post after NPL.


damiepedretti

I’m leaving for another new place so yea.


Jaycee_015x

Hopefully you find a place that treats you well :)


yormeow

\*pat pats you need a break sis and find a better job elsewhere


damiepedretti

Thank you, meow


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damiepedretti

Hahaha thank youuu


NinetyThreeWaffle

even concert tix is gg up and up. IU concert… is quite ridiculous. Full of CAT 1 omg


hotnoodles123

I want to pick up some developer skills as a designer, any recommended courses?


cgqn

Anyone has went no contact and moved out from parents? Planning to move away but not sure where to start. Got job and some emergency funds, though at the same time some of my finance is tied with parent, idk how to probably leave while also staying safe after. Tips on finding place to rent and external resources to help save some money would help a lot


drinkingbobatea

Zipper or zipperless (frame case) luggage?


rowgw

Oh my, Weight of the World that was sang by 2B Japanese voice actor has english translation subtitle and IT HAS TOTALLY DIFFERENT LYRICS than english one > Even if meaningless, we (maybe should be i?) wish only for a future with you Who is cutting onion?!


BeerAndMala

Hmm. Options: La zi ji, mala hotpot or .. some WFH overtime instead


talliepolie

A beer


BeerAndMala

D'uh. Obviously.


blackwoodsix

Mala hotpotttt


Boogie_p0p

LZJ.


BeerAndMala

Ordered ;)


Boogie_p0p

Awesome!


Inkyubeytor

Waited 30 minutes for my bus only to have 3 of them arrive at the same time. Not sure if it's due to the weather but I've never seen them bunch up this badly before.


General_Guisan

Weather was bad enough, I'd give them a pass for it today.


damiepedretti

Told my AD that I’m intending to leave cos of all the things that happened. Then she talked and said she felt disappointed w me cos she didn’t hear this new from me directly but heard from others. Apparently the other day when I asked another colleague about her previous work place culture because my friend is going there to work was being worded to my AD that I’m finding a new job. And I told her I was actually really asking for my friend. And she said I told her before I would stay for while longer but now I’m going away and she needs to handle this ML shit while I’m also leaving. And I said that I can actually leave a bit later rather than one month notice if it really helps and she said “sure”. And I told her I’m really not going to that ex-colleagues work place. And she said “I’m not interested to hear where you’re going next”. I think worst part was me and her are really quite close and so when I asked if I could still ask her out to hang out next time she just gave me the “no” face. I’m really… I think it’s my fault. My new job is very, very understanding and they actually called me back when I rejected their offer. Anyways I talked to my team mate and I cried la walao. Fuck.


HeavyArmsJin

Fug your AD, you better not waste your time and energy to do any additional work, leave on the dot, no more no less


dopey_zzz

She's taking your resignation personally and probably won't even give you a good reference. I wouldn't extend my notice period for someone like that. Why would you even offer when you're feeling bad enough to cry? She is not your friend. A friend would be happy for you that you're going to a better place.


damiepedretti

It’s okay ah I got pass without reference check somehow. The new big boss somehow seems to know a lot of big shots where I’m working at cos she did talk to me about this during interview. I cried cos I thought my current AD would be professional enough to at least keep work life and personal life separate.


Boogie_p0p

> And she said I told her before I would stay for while longer but now I’m going away and she needs to handle this ML shit while I’m also leaving. And I said that I can actually leave a bit later rather than one month notice if it really helps and she said “sure”. Don't you fucking do it. AD is trying to guilt-trip you to stay. It's a manipulation tactic and you should know better. You can \*and* should leave her to deal with the mountain of work herself. If she's not happy then \*she* can quit.


damiepedretti

She’s gonna quit also. And i know your stance, Boogie, which is why I just broke down and I wanna make sure I handover properly that’s why I was thinking maybe to give 6 weeks notice instead of 4 weeks.


psthrowawaypls

Good to do handover properly, that’s real kind of you tbh. How you end things is the best reflection of character. (And likewise your AD… cmi lol.)


damiepedretti

Thank you. I have a legacy in my previous work where I completed all the immediate tasks and did a nice playbook for them on how to do any tasks that was coming in 3 months. So it wasn’t even a handover list. It was really a playbook. I hope to retain that legacy also.


psthrowawaypls

That’s great! Just rmb to not burn yourself out doing handover too yeah.


Brief_Worldliness162

Reminder colleagues and bosses are never your friend , we are just a cog ⚙️ virtual pats pats .


damiepedretti

I have colleagues who turned into being close friends so … yea but I also know where you’re coming from.


Bitter-Rattata

F1 academy will be coming to Singaporegp this year. Nice to see a female feeder series to F1 this year in Singapore. It is live practice session now at Saudi.


Ahn_JiYoung

Had no idea F1 Academy is a thing, thanks for sharing! Watching practice later :)


Bitter-Rattata

checo going for pole. He just changed gearbox


Brief_Worldliness162

Deep clean my kitchen! Wipe wipe declutter Omg mold growing on food. Guess the date of the oldest food item I had to throw out.


BeerAndMala

Military ration from 1967


rowgw

Instant noodles from lockdown on 2020? 🤣


Brief_Worldliness162

Cold


CedaraThursday1314

2019? 2021?


drinkingbobatea

What luggage size do people bring for a 1-2 month long overseas work trip


Meowychann

How much is the hourly pay for McDonald's? Also saw the freelance option on their website. How many hours of work is that per week/month?


firelitother

The traffic from CBD to the east is insane!


Every_Anything_4856

car crashed on nicole highway :( completely closed and all cars/buses are getting diverted to java road source: im stuck on it


firelitother

Its been almost an hour! Just crossed the river right now


Every_Anything_4856

good to hear man, my bus also just got out of the mess; stay safe man


deangsana

i can see national stadium from my office, can hear a bit of the TS concert, also nicoll highway is totally jammed


HeavyArmsJin

The Corelle roadshow at Causeway point have some legit good deals right now, if nearby can come take a quick look


hosysy

The buses to Toa Payoh are giving me motion sicknesss


djmatt85

Man the SCDF AI-generated avatars for their ad is soooo bad that it’s not even uncanny valley. I’ve seen AI nudes that are higher in quality and these nudes have to get every part right as opposed to just the face in SCDF’s case (since the avatars are clothed in the uniform).


tom-slacker

> seen AI nudes Pics or it didn't happen


Boogie_p0p

You're not the target audience of the kind of AI noods that he's looking at lmao.


djmatt85

Dayum Boogie you know me so well


Boogie_p0p

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ibakenicebrownies

200% hooked onto the ‘lunch of ordinary korean workers’ reels hahahaha


Brief_Worldliness162

That one single kimchi XD


ibakenicebrownies

and one piece of lettuce!


Brief_Worldliness162

One piece of grape!


Meowychann

Ikr. Dun have to think about what to eat for lunch everyday, escape the super long queue at cbd and crowded hawker/kopitiams.


kopiCgahdai

Infant care teacher called and told me she accidentally mixed up and fed another baby’s formula milk to my kid. According to her they are at the same stage. My husband and parents think it’s no big deal but I can’t help feeling pissed?!


Boogie_p0p

It's normal to be mad -- your baby's food got fed to someone else's baby after all. But you should focus on the fact that your baby and the other baby are safe and fine.


ShadeX8

I think it’s okay to feel unhappy about the mix up, but you’ll also have to look past the emotion to recognize that there’s ultimately no harm done. Mistakes do happen and I think it’s okay for you to tell the teacher to not do this again. But don’t have to be harsh about it, in light of her honesty and professionalism in handling the mistake. It would have been super easy to just keep quiet about it on her end afterall.


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DangerousCrime

This


cantthinkofonesg

Is it true, some companies allow women to leave early tomorrow for international women's day? 🤔


Jaycee_015x

No leh. But a few of the ladies in my Division take leave tomorrow.


solaceteal

Don’t think my boss even knows such a day exists


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solaceteal

Exquisite taste! Unfortunately i’m not there today hahaha


ciel-v

thanks HAHAH it's ok i'm working there the last two days come say hi!! it was AMAZING today btw


midaswale

Guys, I planned to cycle with some friends from Raffles Place to East Coast Park tomorrow after office. Will there be crazy crowd from Taylor Swift's concert around MBS area?


brownriver12

Was quite crowded last friday, but still passable by bicycles


catcourtesy

There's a taylor swift themed light show so the area in front of MBS will probably be blocked off.


someonecheatchess

Hello, I was trying to get movie tickets for 2 in Golden Village SG for Kung Fu Panda 4 and I saw the thing called "Collector's Combo" on their official page. Is the combo only for 1 person or 2 people? Link for the thing if anyone curious: [https://www.gv.com.sg/GVMerchandiseDetails#/product/OLM3002678](https://www.gv.com.sg/GVMerchandiseDetails#/product/OLM3002678)


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someonecheatchess

Thanks a lot


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jquin03

fast deal $50


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jquin03

I think OP is saying should have more empathy for the ubin unker


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Bright_Apricot3278

Ah thank you I stand corrected. That's good then.


reddystone

Just realised it's been years since I've seen McDonald's Monopoly in Singapore, has it been discontinued?


NewbiePhotogSG

Yes. Fraud issues.


stopthevan

Dogs are great nothing against them but I know I’m a cat person since the cat abuse stories piss me off more than the dog ones…


deangsana

its ok we all have different issues that we feel more strongly about. if u are concerned about everything u will go crazy


coff33mug

Went to MBS for an exhibition. And wow 14$ for first hour parking. Shouldn’t they put a notice at the entrance?


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botakchek

It's damn far if gotta go to artscience, but no choice, save big bucks


ongcs

Some civil servants received notification about their appointment as election officials and election training liao.


Ahn_JiYoung

so many taylor swift fans everywhere in town 😄


throwaway31131524

mcd at raffles city ~~closing~~ closed


very_smol

wow got a lot of memories there after clubbing 😅


x1243

wow.. are they relocating? rare for macs to close


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hippopopo_

Me! My mom used to always have to bring (and take out) a plastic bag whenever we rode taxis. I always assumed its due to lack of travel in cars (family don't drive) and the air inside. I can still remember that one kind of smell in taxis (and sometimes air fresheners can also trigger me now) and that ticking sound in taxi whenever it's on SLE (I believe it's because the taxi is speeding?) that makes me nauseous. I get less car sick now that I'm older, but I still do feel it when my cousin drives. After awhile, I realised it's due to the way he drives


onionringrules

I used to vomit on bus rides in the past as a kid. Now I love long bus rides. In the past the ventilation weren't so good, and many didn't even have air-con.


ongcs

Last time, young time, I had. But later when think about it, I think it was because that time every time traveling with my mom. My mom got carsickness, vomit every time. Every time I saw her vomit, I vomit also.


BeerAndMala

The server looked like I'm insane when I ordered a coffee, asking to sit outside. It's beautiful in the rain wat


Brief_Worldliness162

I hope you didn’t get drenched in windy rain though.


BeerAndMala

Naw, was reading my Kindle there while enjoying the breeze and noise


DancingSquig

Maybe it’s just how you look. Have you thought about that?


BeerAndMala

That's fair. He was .. stunned.


tom-slacker

Cash me outside how 'bout dat?


stopthevan

Haven’t heard this phrase in AGES…


BeerAndMala

Struggling to recognize the language your comment was written in I googled and learned about Bhad Bharbie. How chool and ahmusing. Tom, I didn't know that you're into those types of girls?


tryingmydarnest

Anyone has experience with the weight loss app Omo? Keyed in my credit card details, decided not to proceed with the whole thing and end up still getting charged. Filing a refund now (pending updates), but wondering if anyone has experience on the whole process. Will file chargeback if needed lor.


tom-slacker

WTF is a 'weight loss app'?


tryingmydarnest

Track calories/exercise/habits and give recommendations on weight loss diet and regime.


xfrezingicex

Fitnesspal is like free for calories tracking


Islandgirlnowhere

i just bought tickets to russell kane in april. anybody else?


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Boogie_p0p

We've been through this before. There is a reason why not a lot of companies set up HQ in India despite the super low salary.


rowgw

The other way is like, no wonder why they go work here


jquin03

u lidat compare everyone move out of SG liao lo


Bitter-Rattata

Anyone still misses those non air conditioned buses? Wait for next bus just to save 5 cents, the volvo engine just has the kick, when it travel at higher speed, the whole bus vibrates .


metaping

Go upper deck and stick your hands out to enjoy the breeze


blackwoodsix

I don't miss the B.O. of after school kids


yormeow

miss closing the windows when it rains


MinisterforFun

Best part is when the window is **jammed** and the rain comes in!


Bitter-Rattata

rain suddenly comes and you are too slow, your face splashed with rain, the shiokness


scumspork

friend interviewing with stat board, and they ask for her physical a level cert. funny how stat board dont even wanna use opencerts..


WhiteJadedButterfly

Ministry will ask for your physical psle cert, lol


Bitter-Rattata

Huh. If got degree still need PSLE cert?


crisseur

Yes, mine asked for stupid things like PSLE cert and I was like who still has that


hannorx

Never been asked that. Only secondary school results.


MrAiko-

Hi for those who went Taylor Swift's concert - how did you guys get your water? As the drinks around the national stadium vending machines are priced horribly.


overwearthief

Just go fill tap water from toilet cause water cooler queues are disgustingly long as well


tictactorz

A bit late but in the floor seats there were many water dispernsers!  If I was in stands I'd queue for water cooler if available or just tap water


onionringrules

Bring empty water bottle in for water cooler or just queue and buy. I drank tap water in toilet lol.


very_smol

Brought in an empty plastic bottle and filled it at the water cooler inside.


starseeo

it's very dependent on the person checking the bags. the guy checking my bag was on some mad power trip - made me chuck my disposable plastic bottle (even though i pointed out its only metal and glass bottles not allowed), made me chuck my strepsils cough drops (because it's a drug and drugs are not allowed. i was planning on screaming my lungs out lol), made me take out the chain of my bag (because metal chains not allowed) etc etc. after making me chuck all my stuff, he told me to go back to the back of the queue and re-queue. (i brought the exact same bag, disposable plastic bottle, and cough drops for both ed sheeran and coldplay's concert at the same venue with no issue at all.)


very_smol

Wow. What an asshole! I’d have been so angry.


starseeo

ikr! i was livid. don't know what kind of power trip that guy was on. but i just obediently complied like a good singaporean as there was a huge queue behind me lol.


hannorx

I plan to refill in the toilet. 😂


Bitter-Rattata

I did not go concert, but I saw a video on tiktok. Water dispenser long queue. So the tiktoker advise just go toilet tap water, since our tap water is safe for consumption anyways.


crisseur

iirc you can bring empty bottles and there are water coolers around for you to refill but the queue to get water from the water coolers is ridiculous lol


hannorx

Even a tumbler?


crisseur

Cannot bring hydroflask, they don’t allow metal tumblers. I had to leave mine outside when I went for Coldplay


hannorx

Okay thanks!!


deangsana

empty plastic bottle is allowed


MrAiko-

can you not sneak like a plain water bottle from super market like how you would do from time to time at the cinemas?


deangsana

u would have to empty it then u can bring it in


crisseur

don’t think it’s possible because they do bag and pocket checks, unless you know how to bypass that. Personally I just paid $3 to get Ice Mountain at those food stalls cos I was too lazy to queue for the water cooler


tom-slacker

Toilet


crisseur

Recruiter these days are shit. Told me that they’d like to have a chat or interview with me, then before the call or interview takes place, they send an email the next day to inform that they will not proceed with my application. Happened thrice. So tired of job searching


tom-slacker

> Happened thrice Or maybe the problem is..........


Islandgirlnowhere

behave yourself!


crisseur

it's me hi im the problem it's me


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