Is it even possible to survive with 2k salary now?
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say, a family has 4 kids with a take home pay of 2k, is it even possible to survive?
With basic necessities rising, it's really taking a tow on them. I tink it is not enough for their basic meals, much less generate some savings..
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If the 4 kids are schooling, it's tough.Originally posted by lifeissian:say, a family has 4 kids with a take home pay of 2k, is it even possible to survive?
With basic necessities rising, it's really taking a tow on them. I tink it is not enough for their basic meals, much less generate some savings.. -
wif 4kids, its tough le
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Why is it not possible? Just that very little luxury items, tough and little savings
And with 2k salary, why have 4 kids in the first place? Why not just 1 or 2? In Singapore, more kids = more money needed, unlike rural areas in China. This part could be a bit more realistic. -
why have so many kids if u can't make enuff to feed all of them?
family planning is impt! -
Can surviveOriginally posted by lifeissian:say, a family has 4 kids with a take home pay of 2k, is it even possible to survive?
With basic necessities rising, it's really taking a tow on them. I tink it is not enough for their basic meals, much less generate some savings..
But that means no eating out at all
Fast food is a luxury
And you cannot fall sick -
and better pray hard the kids are clever enough to get some scholarship for studies..
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I have a neighbour... he's Malay, and to date he has 2 kids..
his wife has to stay home to look after the two toddlers, being that he can't afford a maid, and parents are too old and sickly to help out in any way...
... he now holds 3 jobs just so he can support his family of 2 kids, a wife, and aging sick parents...
They live in a 4 room HDB apartment...
how or what, do you call this, Family planning nightmare, Urge of the flesh, or simply gung ho about life in SG? -
Hmm.. not meant to be a racist.. but hvt you guys realise that most malay families have no family planning concept?
Is it their religion banning them from practising familiy planning or? -
Whatever it is... quite a number of Malay families are now better off than decades ago... which is good, because they tend to multiply like hamsters...Originally posted by extrinsic:Hmm.. not meant to be a racist.. but hvt you guys realise that most malay families have no family planning concept?
Is it their religion banning them from practising familiy planning or? -
Actually it's not true. I think you are looking at the older generation.Originally posted by extrinsic:Hmm.. not meant to be a racist.. but hvt you guys realise that most malay families have no family planning concept?
Is it their religion banning them from practising familiy planning or? -
can but very tough.....
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the difference between a malay parent and chinese parent is this (as told by my chinese friend)
chinese parent sees children as liability (tuition, bills, school etc)
malay parents sees children as assets (source of joy, income, family, company) -
I'd say chinese are more practical and calculative in nature - they plan and ensure they have enough to live within their meansOriginally posted by faroukalhadad:the difference between a malay parent and chinese parent is this (as told by my chinese friend)
chinese parent sees children as liability (tuition, bills, school etc)
malay parents sees children as assets (source of joy, income, family, company) -
survive? alone?
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According to the government, the poor can survive on $300 a month.
So for a family with 2 adults and 4 kids, to survive, the family needs to spend $1,800 (6 x 300) a month to survive.
Not too bad.
There is still $200 that can be saved for the parents' retirement.
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Originally posted by HyperFocal:Whatever it is... quite a number of Malay families are now better off than decades ago... which is good, because they tend to multiply like hamsters...
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in the 1st place no money what 4 breed? take care of yr basic needs 1st
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exactlyOriginally posted by bryanw:in the 1st place no money what 4 breed? take care of yr basic needs 1st -
Earning 2k a month and having 4 kids is sure a tough job.
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if u cannot take care of yr basic needs still want to act smart go take care of ppl needs digging yr grave. n children r not toy easy 2 feed breed 1st talk later. even if u earn a decent salary now and can feed yr family doesnt mean u shld go breed like a cow based on the current circumstances what if retrenchment illness etc n housing n car loans take up alot of money already. so its better to have 1 or 2 kids in current times in future if get promoted or payrise just save up the extra cash for rainy days or splurge on yr current kids.Originally posted by eagle:exactly
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A nice relevant article to break the monotonous racism.
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080121/ehrenreich -
Well, if you have to you will. Human beings are very adaptable and resilient.Originally posted by lifeissian:say, a family has 4 kids with a take home pay of 2k, is it even possible to survive?
With basic necessities rising, it's really taking a tow on them. I tink it is not enough for their basic meals, much less generate some savings.. -
Possible la
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my family (with only one kid) income 15k per month also feel money not enough...
Originally posted by lifeissian:say, a family has 4 kids with a take home pay of 2k, is it even possible to survive?
With basic necessities rising, it's really taking a tow on them. I tink it is not enough for their basic meals, much less generate some savings..