peter-lin

Articles by Peter Lin

I am the poster boy for reinventing one's self. I've been a broadcast journalist, technical writer, banking customer service officer and a Catholic friar. My life experiences have made me the most cynical idealist you'll ever meet, which is why I'm also the co-founder of a local pop culture website. I believe ignorance is not bliss, and that money is the root of all evil only if you allow it to be.

What Does It Take To Become the Best Place to Work in Singapore?
Career
What Does It Take To Become the Best Place to Work in Singapore?
I think my company is the best place to work. And I’m not just saying that because it’s the end of the year and my year-end bonus is imminent. Assumin...
1 December 2015
Poiz Residences: Here's What Buyers Must Know Before Taking a Home Loan
Home Loans
Poiz Residences: Here's What Buyers Must Know Before Taking a Home Loan
Maybe it’s the fact that Potong Pasir is firmly out of opposition hands, but come 2019, it’s going to start looking exactly like any other PAP strongh...
1 December 2015
Visiting Rome, Cologne and London in a Single Trip? Here Are 5 Ways to Choose the Best Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance
Visiting Rome, Cologne and London in a Single Trip? Here Are 5 Ways to Choose the Best Travel Insurance
If you’ve been to several McDonald’s outlets recently, you may have noticed their new self-ordering touchscreen kiosks. I love the idea, it allows me...
25 November 2015
Here's Why Using GrabHitch is a No-Brainer for Both Passengers and Drivers in Singapore
Opinion
Here's Why Using GrabHitch is a No-Brainer for Both Passengers and Drivers in Singapore
I’m probably going to show my age here, but I’m old enough to remember the days when we had to carpool to get into the CBD for free. Back in the days...
24 November 2015
Exactly How Much Do You Save When You Get a Polyclinic Subsidy?
Healthcare
Exactly How Much Do You Save When You Get a Polyclinic Subsidy?
It’s close to the end of the year and you know what that means – flu season. Yep, in Singapore, flu season is typically from December to February and...
23 November 2015
If You Can Afford the Downpayment on a New Car, Uber May Help You Pay For the Rest
Opinion
If You Can Afford the Downpayment on a New Car, Uber May Help You Pay For the Rest
The COE prices have gone up again, defying all logical explanation. Just like a certain Indonesian Vice-President. Singaporeans have gotten used to pa...
19 November 2015
OCBC Has Got a New Home Loan Package - Here’s Why the DBS FHR Should Be Worried
Home Loans
OCBC Has Got a New Home Loan Package - Here’s Why the DBS FHR Should Be Worried
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. After all, your product must be pretty impressive if it’s going to get copied. We’ve heard...
17 November 2015
Will This New Player in the Public Transport Industry in Singapore Spoil the Market?
Opinion
Will This New Player in the Public Transport Industry in Singapore Spoil the Market?
For those of you old enough to remember when Singtel was the only telecommunication company in Singapore, do you remember how you felt when M1 came in...
16 November 2015
Worried About Flight Delays and Lost Baggage? Here's the Best Travel Insurance to Get Under $50
Travel Insurance
Worried About Flight Delays and Lost Baggage? Here's the Best Travel Insurance to Get Under $50
Were you one of those who took advantage of the Deepavali public holiday to take a short trip overseas? Did you buy travel insurance for your trip? Of...
12 November 2015
Here's Why You Still Need to Buy Insurance Instead of Just Relying on MediShield Life
Life Insurance
Here's Why You Still Need to Buy Insurance Instead of Just Relying on MediShield Life
Ever since MediShield Life took effect on November 1st, every Singaporean Citizen and PR (whether you even live in the country or not) is now covered...
4 November 2015