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  • Grayce tan is not the only one
    #12345rant· 19h ago

    There used to be a NUS law student who has ultra high sex drive that even her then bf couldn't satisfy her. She is outgoing and always go for social gatherings and cca activities. It was there she met one guy who introduced her to a sex group, VV. During one gathering where she was the only gal in a group of 5, she had a wild g**gb**g with them. She later joined a sugary platform to sate her sexual urges, all the while giving pretentious, disgusted faces when her peers spoke about it or sexually related topics. The irony. After graduating she joined a top law firm L which was on the news in relation to a infamous family dispute over a property. She left the firm less than 2 yrs later after being exposed for sleeping with the upper management in order to gain promotion and a fast track. She later joined another top law firm DN. No surprise there. Less than 2 yrs later she rose to be a senior associate. So when i see the shit about Grayce, I think of her and the crazy shit she can do. I wont be surprised if more scandals about NUS students or alumni start coming out.

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  • Only child taking care of aging parents in SG
    #12343advice· 19h ago

    I’m in my 30s, the sole breadwinner for my family, and I feel like I’m being suffocated. Just need to vent and see if any fellow Singaporeans have survived this. The "Boss" and the "Servant": My parents are in their 70s. My dad is an old-school patriarch who stopped working 20+ years ago and spent my youth gambling away my part-time job money. Since then, he’s done zero housework and has no social life—just sits at home watching TV. My mom (primary school ed, cannot speak English) is his full-time enabler. She caters to his every whim; she’ll even pull the window blinds for him while he’s sitting right next to them. The Situation Now: He’s currently hospitalized and confirmed to have Dementia. He’s physically mobile but "logistically helpless." Both my parents can’t handle admin, bills, or follow medical instructions. Before he was diagnosed with Dementia, the torturing already begins. He also "cries wolf" constantly—insisting he’s dying so we call him an ambulance (but if you ask him if he can walk he says yes), or demanding to all his money from the bank because he’s paranoid our govt is taking his money (even though govt has been the one giving him $$). The "Wall" (My Mom): I’ve done the legwork. I’ve talked to the Social Worker, got the referral for respite care, bought a wheelchair to standby for emergency, and am installing sensors/cameras/emergency alarms. My mom’s response to everything? "He won't want, he won't use" I bought a wheelchair for emergencies? "He won't like it, it's too small." I suggest daycare or respite? "He won't want to go there." "He won't want strangers to come." Despite me being the only one working to keep this family afloat, she tells me I cannot go overseas or have a life because she "cannot handle it alone." Yet, she shuts down every support system I try to set up to help her handle it. The Reality: If I were "less Asian," I would have walked away years ago. He didn’t provide for me; he took from me. Now I’m the 24/7 administrator, chauffeur, and crisis manager. Anyone with similar experience? Breaking the "He won't want" loop: How do you convince a traditional mother that safety trumps the "boss's" ego? Boundary setting: How do you reclaim your life when you're the sole provider but also an emotional hostage?

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  • Karma and well deserved
    #12340rant· 19h ago

    At the end of the day, cheating is your own business. We don't care and will just gossip at lunch and forget about it. What hurts us more is your own incompetence and how you pressured and pushed anyone who is better than you and who you see is a threat to your undeserved position. So of course when the opportunity presented itself, we will fan the flames. If you didn't kick people out, push people down, and actually just shut up and be quieter with how you work, this wouldn't have happened. So now in return, people try to kick you out, push you down, and make the same amount of noise you did in that office corridor. Karma is not always served. But for the colleagues you betrayed and co-workers you threw under the bus, we hope to serve the dish hot and bubbling. You have made a lot of enemies, and it is your own arrogance to think you're on top of the world and no one will serve you justice. You are a bully, and I hope people see that!!

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  • Observations on preserving our local identity and improving urban efficiency
    #12339advice· 19h ago

    I’ve been reflecting on how we can better protect Singapore’s unique identity as the world changes. I have three specific points I’d like to share: 1. Developing a "Singaporean Standard" for Local Chinese Culture While we share cultural roots, the Singaporean Chinese identity is unique. We should not blindly pursue PRC standards in our language or "National Studies." Instead, we should formalize and embrace a Singaporean system for Mandarin—one that reflects our local history, vocabulary, and multicultural context. Our language should stay true to our own roots, not just mirror an external standard. 2. Vigilance against "Sharp Power" and Cultural Over-saturation We need to be mindful of the massive influx of foreign influence, particularly from the PRC. While diversity is good, the sudden surge in foreign-owned supermarkets and restaurant chains can overwhelm our local food culture and economic landscape. We must defend our cultural sovereignty and ensure that the "Singaporean soul" of our neighborhoods isn't diluted by external economic and cultural dominance. 3. National Standardization of Wayfinding On a practical note, our navigation systems are inconsistent. For example, some MRT exits use numbers, while others use letters. This lack of a unified standard is confusing for both locals and tourists. We need a nationwide "Wayfinder" standard—a single, logical system for all signage and public navigation across the island to make Singapore a truly seamless Smart Nation. I believe these steps would go a long way in making us more resilient. What do you all think?

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  • Self entitled parent
    #12338rant· 19h ago

    Background info: I’m an early years educator with 30 children in the class. This year, there is child in my class whose parents are giving us headaches and they are very demanding. Apparently only the mother. I heard from all his previous teachers that this parent has trust issues and want everyone to give her child the MOST attention which is impossible in a large group setting. I always wonder why these types of parents don’t wanna opt for private or smaller ratio preschools so your kid can have the most attention. Every week, she will email us about trivial details about the child, such as if he is sleeping near the air con, marks on the legs (already came when he was at home), child is coughing and how I can help (like I’m a doctor), child is skinny and how I can help. I honestly am very much done with this parent and still have a whole year to go with her. Child is ok in school and settled, doesn’t give any problems. Only problem is the mother. Very self entitled and recently another parent commented that that mother look down on the other parents which u see, other parents also can feel the vibes during healthcheck. I laughed with that parent and told her not to worry about that annoying parent. Of course I used nice words lol

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  • SG's cheating scandal: Why no apology?
    #12335funnyrant· 19h ago

    Honestly right, Melvin come out and say sorry we are less vicious about him, the problem is Grayce never come out to formally apologise and rectify her mistake, that's why whole of SG on a witch hunt right now. Not saying a cheap apology will solve anything but silence makes it so much worse for her lol. At least pretend to show remorse instead of hiding, head of marketing and VP of strategy but dunno how to do basic PR? Joke sia.

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