Monday, 11 November 2024

[Post 506] Up Your Alley: Hidden gems around neighbourhoods in Singapore | Full series





Summary

From heritage food to waterfront photo spots, Singaporeans show us the hidden gems in their neighbourhood. 

Saturday, 9 November 2024

[Post 505] Multiple side hustles or a 9-to-5? | Work It podcast





Summary

Balancing multiple jobs might seem overwhelming, but for some, side hustles offer autonomy and freedom a traditional 9-to-5 job cannot. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with 40-year-old Alvin Ong, who has four side gigs, for his advice on what to consider before embracing this career path.  

Friday, 8 November 2024

[Post 504] Ask Work It: Overwhelmed at your new job? Here's how to tell your boss


Summary

You've started a new job but your boss is already making you work overtime and it's affecting your health. How do you tell your boss that you've hit your limit?

Thursday, 7 November 2024

[Post 503] October BTO exercise: Only 1 "Prime" project in coming launch, located in Kallang-Whampoa area


Summary

October's BTO exercise will see the launch of the first HDB project to be classified as "Prime" flats. Three hundred and twelve such homes will be available, around 3.6 per cent of the 8,573 on offer. Seven projects are identified as "Plus" flats, with some featuring good connectivity and short commutes to the city centre, and others offering sea views. Six in 10 flats are located in "Standard" projects, the largest allocation in the exercise. At 15 projects, this is also the largest-ever launch of public housing in Singapore. Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost's Chair Professor from the Department of Real Estate at the NUS Business School, weighs in on the effects of the MOP conditions on prospective buyers, why HDB is making this its largest offering and the traits of "Prime" project Crawford Heights that might make it more attractive to homebuyers.

Wednesday, 6 November 2024

[Post 502] More Singapore undergrads taking multiple internships to stand out in competitive job market





Summary

More than half of students who graduated last year took on multiple internships through the course of their university studies, despite needing just one to earn their degree. Students said they do this to get industry experience and stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. CNA’s Kate Low has more.

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

[Post 501] US Fed Interest Rate Cut: Should You Refinance Your Home Loan Now? | Money Mind | Interest Rates


Summary

If you’re a homeowner with a mortgage, you’ll be wondering if interest rates are heading lower and when. This comes after the US Federal Reserve made its long-anticipated first interest rate cut.

Sunday, 3 November 2024

[Post 500] I Left My Stable Job In The Air Force to Play Pro Baseball In Japan | On The Red Dot | Full Episode


Summary

Host Rozz Lee meets Eleazar Ng, the first Singaporean to sign a professional baseball contract in Japan, the world’s top-ranked baseball nation. 

After being scouted by the Saga Indonesia Dreams - a unique team with 70% non-Japanese players, Eleazar is chasing his dream of becoming a top baseball player. What does it take for Singapore’s ace pitcher to elevate his game?