Let’s be honest here. The only thing pleasant about working in Singapore right now is the fact that the better paying jobs actually pay quite decently, even relative to the...

I’ve seen many Singaporeans express frustration at the Pokémon Go zombie apocalypse, but I think it’s great that so many people who would otherwise be locked in their rooms trolling...

Even if it does sometimes still feel like all my friends work in banks (especially when I’m at Raffles Place and surrounded by people wearing G2000), that’s not really true...

If you look only at the numbers, Singaporean kids have everything going for them. In a recent survey 52% of local parents proclaimed that they would be willing to get...

“Go on course lor” – that’s the typical Singaporean response when you ask what the best way to upgrade yourself is. For most people here, spending that money to get...

Navigating office politics is like trying to deal with catty secondary school kids, with two exceptions: you can’t just get your parents to write you a letter claiming you’re sick...

Remember the days when reasonably cool youth-oriented businesses used to advertise by giving out flyers or running ads in magazines like 8 Days? I’m pretty sure they aren’t doing that...

Once upon a time, scantily clad California Fitness members running on the treadmills overlooking Orchard Road used to be a hallmark of the junction between Cineleisure and The Heeren. Sadly,...

So, academic year 2015-2016 has come to a close. If you’re one of the thousands of fresh grads being poured unceremoniously into Singapore’s job market this year, expect stormy skies...

So, it’s finally happened—Pokémon Go has hit Singapore. Life as you know it will never be the same again (or at least, for the 3 months the fad lasts). Let’s...

When public holidays roll around, Singaporeans are determined to get out of the country, no matter how much it costs them.

Singaporeans have another reason to hate SMRT. They now say you’ll be slapped with a fine for “doing business” at MRT stations, even if said business just means meeting up...

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell you what’s wrong with Singapore’s public transport system—it’s too crowded, breaks down too often, and for those who are located far from...

Aunties and uncles aren’t the only ones making bad financial decisions in Singapore. While the pioneer generation end up getting conned by scammers selling magic stones and there are actually...

Poor HDB. According to them, they’re going to lose $100m a year if they don’t hike up parking fees. Thanks to this sob story, expect to pay 20% more for...

The last three times I was almost run over by a vehicle, a car was not involved. Twice I was almost mowed over by some guy zipping down a sidewalk...

Ask any Singaporeans what they hate about Singapore and you can bet they’ll mention the weather which, I think everyone can agree, is consistently crappy all year round. And by...

The last time I checked, Singapore was one of the world’s least romantic places. Half of local marriages occur because HDB says so, and a curt “no money” is the...

Everyone has that friend who severely overpacks on every overseas vacation and is often spotted lugging around a gigantic suitcase and multiple carry-on bags carrying an entire wardrobe full of...

What happens when you need a new job? For many Singaporeans, the solution is to pick up the phone, call a headhunter and let him do all the dirty work....

Reading the Singapore news is a constant reminder that life just keeps getting more expensive. Just last week alone, we received news that we’ll soon be paying higher electricity tariffs...

Remember that little Coffee Bean card that lets you claim a free drink after buying a certain number of coffees? You know you need to drink as much coffee as...

So you’ve finally decided that despite the small size of your humble abode and your aversion to other human beings, you need the cash, so you’ve decided to rent out...

It’s incredible that in a country that prides itself on its strict laws and lack of corruption, certain industries (like renovation and electronics) are dominated by crooks who run their...

For years, I was that “broke friend”. Many of the people I went to school with are now working in lucrative jobs in banks, law firms and consulting firms. A...