scooby5, I just felt the need to applaud your post. You've put thoughts into words very well indeed there...
Although I'm rather curious as to the property you're living in for it to be in such terrible condition only 5 years post-TOP. I'm living in a place that's now circa 10 years old, and it's doing pretty great. A minor renovation which wouldn't cost much would definitely modernise a few things, but I can't complain, where I am now.
Cars are a big issue but honestly, for the kind of price they charge here (like a wounded bull), I'm a massive taxi user. They help save time on parking, are generally quite plentiful, and if you urgently need a taxi during peak hours and can't get through on the normal lines, it helps to know a few taxi drivers on speed dial. I certainly won't ever be paying 100k SGD for a car when I can spend not even half that on taxis. Not to mention the 10-year speed at which they depreciate.
Best is base yourself in SIN and go elsewhere for the weekend... I do that and have no qualms about it. That way (to me), I sort of achieve both my goals on not just the Standard of Living aspect but also the Quality of Life aspect...
Although I'm rather curious as to the property you're living in for it to be in such terrible condition only 5 years post-TOP. I'm living in a place that's now circa 10 years old, and it's doing pretty great. A minor renovation which wouldn't cost much would definitely modernise a few things, but I can't complain, where I am now.
Cars are a big issue but honestly, for the kind of price they charge here (like a wounded bull), I'm a massive taxi user. They help save time on parking, are generally quite plentiful, and if you urgently need a taxi during peak hours and can't get through on the normal lines, it helps to know a few taxi drivers on speed dial. I certainly won't ever be paying 100k SGD for a car when I can spend not even half that on taxis. Not to mention the 10-year speed at which they depreciate.
Best is base yourself in SIN and go elsewhere for the weekend... I do that and have no qualms about it. That way (to me), I sort of achieve both my goals on not just the Standard of Living aspect but also the Quality of Life aspect...
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