Working in Singapore worth it after high cost of living?
Worked in SG for years, real talk. The maths only works if you're disciplined and ideally can save aggressively. Big factors: (1) The exchan…
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Worked in SG for years, real talk. The maths only works if you're disciplined and ideally can save aggressively. Big factors: (1) The exchan…
We faced the exact same tug-of-war. My advice: don't say a flat 'we can't afford it', instead present your priorities and a plan. We showed …
I was retrenched after 7 years in 2023 so I learned this the hard way. If you're covered under the Employment Act, you're entitled to retren…
I ran a home-based food side hustle (frozen ready-to-eat and weekend pre-orders) alongside my 9-to-5 for about two years, and I also did a f…
Tak lambat langsung. Ramai orang switch ke tech lepas 30 dan berjaya, termasuk kenalan i yang dulu cikgu sekarang backend developer. Realiti…
From my experience, presentation anxiety is super common and very manageable with practice. What worked for me: over-prepare and rehearse ou…
From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…
Untuk Shah Alam coverage okay je majority telco. Aku guna prepaid unlimited (ada beberapa telco offer unlimited data around RM35-50 sebulan …
I tried both. Dropshipping (mostly from China suppliers) in Malaysia has a big problem: shipping times are long, so on Shopee/TikTok Shop wh…
From my experience, saver-spender couples can absolutely work, my husband and I are exactly that. The fights usually aren't about money itse…
I ported from a big telco RM88 plan to a cheaper RM35 plan last year and here's my honest verdict after 12 months. In the Klang Valley and m…
Been through two accidents, so here's the proper Malaysian playbook. At the scene, stay calm, don't move the cars until you've taken lots of…
My father did his gallbladder surgery at a government hospital (HKL) and my aunt did the same privately, so I've seen both up close. Governm…
From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…
I've been doing voluntary EPF top-ups of RM300-500 a month for about 5 years and I think it's worth it as one part of your mix, not your who…
I did the JB-Singapore commute for three years. The money is real and it helped me support my family and save fast, thanks to the exchange r…
Not cruel at all lah, cats actually adapt great to condo, in fact indoor cats safer and live longer (no cars, no fights, no disease from str…
Kajang to city, the MRT is your friend, seriously consider park-and-ride. What worked for me on a similar route: drive to the nearest MRT/LR…
Kami lalui debat sama. Sekolah kebangsaan (SK) + agama petang (KAFA/sekolah agama rakyat petang): pros ialah anak dapat kurikulum akademik p…
Worked in SG 4 years, commuting from JB first year then relocated. The money IS good - even after everything, I saved way more than my KL pe…
I spent 6 years in one of the big GLCs before jumping to a startup, so I can tell you both sides. The pay is not the highest but the total p…
I've bought three used cars, two from dealers and one direct owner, so here's my honest breakdown. Direct owner is usually RM3,000-6,000 che…
Economist background here, let me give the unpopular but real answer. One, oversupply of degrees. We pushed everyone to get a degree, so a d…
I bought a used sedan as my first car and regretted the surprise repair bills, aircond, suspension, small things that added up. For a first …
Year 9 of a 30-year loan here, so I am living your question. The honest truth: for the first few years it does not feel like ownership, it f…