Are Singles Being Deprived In Singapore ? ?
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I know of three singles in my ex-workplace in Singapore, who are struggling financially because they are supporting their aged parents, paying for the flat that houses all of them, and sometimes, helping out with their siblings household expenses because two of them had siblings or bro/sis-in-law who lost their jobs and either couldn't find another job or couldn't get one with the same pay as their last job.
We have to realise that the term 'single' does not mean free-spending, no family responsibilities, huge credit card bills, etc.
Yes, you can be a swinging single living it up, just like in the lifestyle ads you see on TV. But, you can also be a single shouldering huge financial burdens, esp if one or both parents are sick and totally dependant on you.
And out of the three singles I mentioned, all of them had at least one serious relationship when they were younger but unfortunately, things didn't work out for them and they couldn't find another person to love after that.
Please don't make assumptions and start slapping labels on people based on marital status!
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Originally posted by laurence82:wait a min
av living stone throw away from bear?
meaning..omg, its so easy to stalk av
What are you up to now, you evil telebanana? -
did you see the sound mixer machine thingie he bought?Originally posted by the Bear:a "not rich" dude will not, on a whim, buy himself a Nikon D200
he posted the pics eons ago, and i think it rivals those i seen bought by Mediacorp
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Originally posted by Rhonda: What are you up to now, you evil telebanana?
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Again, I must stress that I have emphasized discretionary relief.Originally posted by Rhonda:I know of three singles in my ex-workplace in Singapore, who are struggling financially because they are supporting their aged parents, paying for the flat that houses all of them, and sometimes, helping out with their siblings household expenses because two of them had siblings or bro/sis-in-law who lost their jobs and either couldn't find another job or couldn't get one with the same pay as their last job.
We have to realise that the term 'single' does not mean free-spending, no family responsibilities, huge credit card bills, etc. Yes, you can be a swinging single living it up, just like in the lifestyle ads you see on TV. But, you can also be a single shouldering huge financial burdens, esp if one or both parents are sick and totally dependant on you.
And out of the three singles I mentioned, all of them had at least one serious relationship when they were younger but unfortunately, things didn't work out for them and they couldn't find another person to love after that.
Please don't make assumptions and start slapping labels on people based on marital status!
Have not been replying this thread because all my subsequent replies would simply be repetitions of what has been previously stated. If people actually bother reading my posts ... -
Totally agreed with you.Originally posted by Rhonda:Being single does not mean that the status automatically comes with a large credit card bill.
Singles contribute to the economy as well because taxes are being paid too! Sometimes, singles are singles not by choice, but just cause they haven't met the right person because maybe they are too busy working and paying taxes?
OK, that was me being funny!
There are tons of reasons why someone remains single, and that status should not mean that the single person is automatically discriminated against and pushed to the last on the list.
Why should singles be punished because we haven't found the right one?
And, for that matter, why should married couples receive an elevated status?
Marital status should not be an indicator of how economically viable a person is. Neither should it be a determinant of the benefits that are distributed. Some married couples are living in the lap of luxuries whilst some singles are struggling to make a living.
Marital status is no determinant of the quality of life, nor of how much aid is required, whatsoever.
While couples can apply for a direct HDB flat as long as their per household income did not exceed $8000, which is a lot for most people. But Singles are straight away disqualified, despite their income might be way way below the $8000 mark, like earning less than $2000 ! !
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Gasp gasp! He has a NikonD200!!!!!Originally posted by av98m:I refuse to get a driver's license because I might not be able to stop myself from buying a car after that. And that will cost me limbs and innards.
A D200 is so much cheaper than the cheapest car in Singapore
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Well, taxi also public transport. And we know how much taxi costs in Singapore.Originally posted by av98m:But I take public transport 
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You know....if you are not single.....You could have sponsored your g/f or spouse or friend for a Taxi Course and a taxi licence.Originally posted by the Bear:i calculated for fully a year before i figured i could buy the car... and suffered pain in the back for that year before i bought that car..
now, with this current injury, it's money well spent.. although it's still killing me financially
Then hor.....you can have your g/f or spouse or friend to become your personal taxi driver and have him/her drive the taxi in the day to earn his/her own keep as well as at your beck and call to chauffer you around.
This.....minus the parking fees you need to fork out to feed that car....
Think about it.
BTW, I need a sponsor -
i would have... if i wasn't single
i said this before.. and i'll say it again...
i'm attracted to intelligent women, but intelligent women won't want anything to do with me... i'm doomed
btw, i'll go distract av and you can make a grab for the D200... or... hmm.. actually, you should do that with your feminine wiles.. and i'll make a grab for it... we'll share itOriginally posted by viciouskitty74:You know....if you are not single.....You could have sponsored your g/f or spouse or friend for a Taxi Course and a taxi licence.
Then hor.....you can have your g/f or spouse or friend to become your personal taxi driver and have him/her drive the taxi in the day to earn his/her own keep as well as at your beck and call to chauffer you around.
This.....minus the parking fees you need to fork out to feed that car....
Think about it.
BTW, I need a sponsor -
Originally posted by the Bear:i would have... if i wasn't single
i said this before.. and i'll say it again...
i'm attracted to intelligent women, but intelligent women won't want anything to do with me... i'm doomed
btw, i'll go distract av and you can make a grab for the D200... or... hmm.. actually, you should do that with your feminine wiles.. and i'll make a grab for it... we'll share it
Stay away from my preciousssss....... -
If its your precious, I offer to be the next FrodoOriginally posted by av98m: Stay away from my preciousssss....... -
O_o
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i feel your pain.Originally posted by the Bear:i'm attracted to intelligent women, but intelligent women won't want anything to do with me... i'm doomed -
me too, no girls like me tooOriginally posted by thinger:i feel your pain.
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Hmm.....I'm also constantly attracted to women that want to have nothing to do with me.....and the kind that is usually attracted to me is the type I find unsuitable for me.......so I'm doomed too
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hmm... could this thing in red be it?
"that" as opposed to "who"
"object" as opposed to "human"
ahhh... the intricacies of the English language...Originally posted by av98m:Hmm.....I'm also constantly attracted to women that want to have nothing to do with me.....and the kind that is usually attracted to me is the type I find unsuitable for me.......so I'm doomed too -
a lot of gals i know like my sense of humour but not enough to want to be with me.
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i dont like gals..oops
hahaha
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Grammar Nazi!!!Originally posted by the Bear:hmm... could this thing in red be it?
"that" as opposed to "who"
"object" as opposed to "human"
ahhh... the intricacies of the English language... -
We know Fatum's the only one for you.Originally posted by laurence82:i dont like gals..oops
hahaha
*siamz* -
he's only using fatum for his spiked truncheonOriginally posted by av98m:We know Fatum's the only one for you.
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so Fatum is like his toy?Originally posted by the Bear:he's only using fatum for his spiked truncheon -
fatum is like some toy u would play when u are bored
maybe av can be the real stuff -
Originally posted by laurence82:fatum is like some toy u would play when u are bored
maybe av can be the real stuff 