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On paper, I am doing well. I am a software engineer in Singapore, earning $5,800 a month. Back in Chennai, that number becomes something else when you convert it to rupees. My parents tell people, “He is settled overseas.” My cousins message me asking if I can help with
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My name is Rahim. I am 29, from Bangladesh. Every morning, I wake up at 6. The room is already warm. Eight of us sleep inside, on double-decker beds, with just enough space to walk between them. We take turns to wash, to cook, to call home. By 7:30,
Poem
Later, you forget. Later, you tired. Later, you busy. Later, you lose interest. Later, you no money. Later, you don’t want. Later, you change your mind. Later, you regret. But you say later again. Later, your chance gone. Later, you wish you tried. Later, too late already. Credit: inspired
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I go to the kopitiam every day. Same kopi. Same toast. Same people. And honestly… I think I’ve learned more there than in some expensive seminars. Before you get offended, hear me out. At the kopitiam, nobody talks about “mindset,” “strategy,” or “scaling.” But the hawker who opens at
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You still care what other people think of you. It is a pattern that was built a long time ago. At some point in your life, you experienced rejection, embarrassment, or not fitting in. Maybe you were judged for how you looked, how you spoke, or where you came from.
Satire
You scroll for five minutes. Everyone bought a condo, launched a startup, got married, ran a marathon, and somehow still has glowing skin. You look at your kopi, your to-do list, and your life choices. Suddenly, even your WiFi feels faster than your progress. Welcome to Singapore, where success is
Satire
Answering questions is dangerous. You might accidentally answer them. Here’s how to avoid that. A sarcastic guide for those who prefer control over clarity. 1. Attack the Questioner’s Intelligence Goal: Make them regret opening their mouth. Example: “That question shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how things work.” Translation:
I yelled so loudly at my daughter… people at a bus stop down the street could hear me. Not my proudest moment. It wasn’t the first time she came home late. I had already reminded her. Warned her. Explained. That night, something in me just snapped. The words came
One day, your child will face something you cannot prepare them for in person. A hard decision. A moment of doubt. A season where they wish they could ask you, “What should I do?” But you may not always be there to answer. That’s why writing letters to your
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People do romanticize the past. Nobody genuinely misses rewinding tapes or flipping through a street directory. But some things were different. The pace of life was slower. Social interaction happened more easily, because you couldn’t hide behind a screen. People don’t miss the inconvenience. They miss what the
Satire
In a quiet, efficient kingdom where everything worked, everyone was very happy. Or at least, everyone said they were. The trains arrived on time. The streets were clean. The buildings stood tall, like obedient children who never asked questions. And in this kingdom, people were free to speak. They just
Satire
We don’t go overseas to relax. We go overseas to save money. We cross the border to “save money”… then shake the car at the petrol kiosk like we’re squeezing the last drop out of a toothpaste tube. We see prices, not as prices, but as math problems.
