Tag: Prepare

Many of us are familiar with Singapore’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate of 7%. However, GST will increase to 8% on 1 January 2023 and subsequently 9% on 1 January 2024.  It isn’t as clear-cut as it seems. There are many minor details that are complicated. For example, what if you purchase a product…

I’m not exactly sure where I should start. Recently, I POP-ed (Passing Out Parade), meaning I successfully completed Basic Military Training (BMT) in Tekong. By completing BMT, everyone’s rank will be promoted to Private.  In this article, I‘ll try my best to squeeze 9 weeks worth of BMT activities into a helpful BMT guide. Moreover,…

Hi guys! I saw my posting order the other day and… Image: My NS Posting Order after BMT I got into Officer Cadet School (OCS)! This is something I did not really expect to be posted to during National Service (NS). Writing this now, I recently came out of BMTC as a Recruit, and just…

How to Get Wealthier? I am currently turning 20 as of the end of 2021 and I have a goal to reach $100,000 before my enrolment into university. (100k in 2 years!) This means 743 days to make myself financially wealthier but I’m not close to this goal as of now.  What I write and share…

Image: Ngee Ann Polytechnic Annual Report 2019 Many of us are going to experience an internship at least once in our lives. What better than to be able to get some insights ASAP right?  I was studying at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and I had to go for my internship semester (where it’ll be counted in…

Echo after me ah Echo even louder The familiar and consistent phrase that the Song IC says will automatically get everyone to repeat after him/her. Singing while marching has become a norm for everyone serving National Service (NS). The commanders will tell you to start the song on the left foot and end on the…

Image: Florian Olivo Have you ever wondered if you could join a gaming competition without being good at it? The short answer is yes, but read on for my interesting story of what led me to join one.  I never thought that I would join a gaming competition, but I was fortunate enough to be…

A new shopping mall is coming to Punggol! Since Waterway Point’s official launch in 2016, it has gained popularity among many Singaporeans.  Now, Northshore Plaza I will be launching on 29 October 2021 and Plaza II will open early 2022. Singaporeans living in the North-East area will definitely be happy with the addition of a…

Image: Firmbee Before I entered Polytechnic, I’ve been told to study hard and get a good Grade Point Average (GPA). I realised later that GPA is only one component, that building a portfolio in school is equally important.  A strong portfolio can make you stand out from the crowd by emphasising your strengths and experiences….

Image: energepic I’m sure most of us grew up thinking that only by doing well academically can we become successful in the future.  In schools, we are taught to ace exams with flying colours, and failures are frowned upon.  But is having a good Grade Point Average (GPA) all that important? The Point of Having…