In debt and in need of more jobs to do
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I'm not a research student. I work full-time at the university. The pay is low compared to what my friends get outside. The university doesn't pay well.Originally posted by MetalGear:on a serious note, u said u are a research student? So are u an undergraduate, or post-graduate doing research? Try your best to hang onto your studies.. Nothing beats a good education for solid backing...For nite driving... This is tough job, u know all those main wet market distribution points which open in the early morning around 2-3am? its in Pasir pajang if i am not wrong. Its the place where market sellers get their supply of fish to sell from, ask the aunties and uncles where is the distribution point for where they get their fish. (for veg, its a diff wholesale point), confirmed they will tell u where it is cause they all get their fish mainly from 1 of the few wholesale distribution points. So definitely they would need drivers somewhere to send the goods to the markets... sure got job. but know the time, it starts at around 2-3am.. bloody tough job. but pay for drivers is definitely better as its the graveyard shift.
Thanks for the idea. I will look up and see if any of the market stall people can link me up with anything for Fri and Sat nights.Feel really sorry for u. u should know that u ain't suppose to give more food to others than what u need... Know u wanna help, but in the end, u still need to eat rite? And now, u bear their troubles and problems too. I hope my suggestion helps. But u are nuts to do it cause u would be working 24/7... u need to rest too rite? getting sick now would only make the situation worstl.... Best of luck
Sometimes, it's a call to duty. I couldn't just leave them there to fight it out on their own. And now I pay the price for helping too. I'm almost to the point of begging for help and charity, but I don't of anyone out there who would look upon me now with such favour. So I'm trying to struggle on.
Regards, Colin Teo -
colin,
i feel the best way to earn money nowadays is to give tuition
it pays well, short hours
i feel all those labourious jobs like washin cars will not get u anywhere
for nite jobs, gd paying ones wont be at pubs,
it be at large nitclubs, something like dynasty, as waiters
the tips r huge, had friend who worked at a niteclub n usually his tips is 60-100 nightly,
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Thanks. Do you I know you from any ICT? You mentioned that point.Originally posted by ah_tee:colin,
i feel the best way to earn money nowadays is to give tuition
it pays well, short hours
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Yes, I know. So far, I have 5 confirmed students for 2003. I think that should help bring in some confirmed dollars for the repayment. If I get the 6th student, that'd be bonus.i feel all those labourious jobs like washin cars will not get u anywhere
for nite jobs, gd paying ones wont be at pubs, it be at large nitclubs, something like dynasty, as waiters
the tips r huge, had friend who worked at a niteclub n usually his tips is 60-100 nightly,
Sounds interesting. I've also thought of driving those shuttle services for hotels (will have to be mini-vans because of my class 3). I heard that the foreign guests sometimes tip quite a fair bit too after a ride.
[quote]i can onli help u this much, friend in camp, long time no contact also
Regards, Colin Teo -
you 're the saddest i've come across. never go to the service and yet uses their quotes. get a life and have your own stand.Originally posted by MetalGear:Oh no.... its not that i have a shallow perception of what churches.. i think u are the one with the shallow perception... i think its mainly these 3 protestant organisations which i dun really agree with how they carry out their work. Even pple who attend their service says so...
And if u actually think that my earlier msg was said literally... haha, its suppose to be ironic and sarcastic! Duh!!! Sorry.. protestant humor.. hehe!!
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nono, i wad i meant was, my friend who worked in the niteclub is in camp, n since been a long time since i met u,thus i cant get u detailsOriginally posted by colinteo:Thanks. Do you I know you from any ICT? You mentioned that point.
Regards, Colin Teo
if u interested in driving in the hotel line,
i think the valet service might be a less than tiring job than the shuttle service
hahah, i talk so much, but i m not any better from u,
vacation started, yet jobless,
in debts too
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If you're still a student, enjoy your days as a student. Once you step out into the working world, it's a whole different ball game.Originally posted by ah_tee:nono, i wad i meant was, my friend who worked in the niteclub is in camp, n since been a long time since i met u,thus i cant get u details
if u interested in driving in the hotel line, i think the valet service might be a less than tiring job than the shuttle service
hahah, i talk so much, but i m not any better from u,
vacation started, yet jobless,
in debts too
Being in debt while still being a student... it might not be so bad if it's not a serious deficeit. For me, I'm fending for myself now.
Take care, Colin Teo -
you would need a PZ license in order to drive hose min vans that is use to transport passangers ... and not cargo ... for cargo not a problem with your class 3 license ... FYIOriginally posted by colinteo:Sounds interesting. I've also thought of driving those shuttle services for hotels (will have to be mini-vans because of my class 3). I heard that the foreign guests sometimes tip quite a fair bit too after a ride.
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LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL x infinityOriginally posted by MetalGear:church can help... hehe! in such bad times, only those protestant churches especially The church at the Rock Auditoritum in Suntec, City Harvest church, and the Faith Community Baptist Church. These 3 churches are the richest organisations in singapore. They sure have the money to help u. But whether they willing to part with their precious loot to help u abit is another.. hehe!
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Currently I have quite a number of students to teach in the evenings after I finish with my work. Some of the parents can afford to pay more and are willing to do so.
I teach their kids secondary level maths and science. It's tiring at times, but the money is there.
I meet quite a few interesting parents from this way too. Who knows, there might be a better opportunity down the road from here (perhaps a proper job offer from one of the parent???). Who knows what can happen.
I intend to persevere and come out of this mess not only in one piece, but on top as well.
Regards, Colin Teo -
That's true. I did some other sums along the way too. The worst kind of liability I can think of while being in Singapore is to own a car. A HDB flat is still not so bad since it can be financed by CPF (20% of our pay is going to go in there anyway).Originally posted by Wo_Xiang_Xin:Good advice here - Try not to incurr any debt, especially those debt that does not generate income. Most young grads upon graduation take up huge loans for cars, house, shares, etc and suddenly find it difficult to service the loan - this is very true in this unpredictable mkt.
To own a car that cost around S$80,000, the overall cost over seven years (which will include road tax, parking, fuel, insurance), is going to bring the cost of owning the car at around S$140,000!!! (I have an Excel spreadsheet to do this; if you're interested, I can email it to you).
It's almost like throwing money down the drain (though that's the mess I'm in right now coz of my problems).
Regards, Colin Teo -
Thanks, I did my sum too, and yes, your're right - car is the worst liability - no appreciation level at all. HDB, well, it depends how you use it. If you rent it a room or two to cover mortage, it's good. However, if you take a loan to renovate, that throws the sum off again. At the end of the day, if you have positive passive cash flow, that's good, otherwise, re-do sum.
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The important thing to consider now is to try and ensure that some money goes into savings after all the expenditures are considered, ie. monthly food, PUB bills, transport, loans (hopefully non by that time).
Then with the savings, plan out what is necessary to be purchased. Excess luxuries should only be considered when the initial planned savings have been set aside and there is excess from previous months to be considered for luxuries.
And even with that excess from previous months, it would be useful to set that aside as savings too. Things like a car can wait. Perhaps I might consider one after I get married and when we plan for kids (but that entire plan has to be shelved for now).
In this time and age, cash in your own pocket (or in your bank accounts) is at least some form of comfort against the bleak outlooks of tomorrow. I learned a hard lesson.
Regards, Colin Teo -
Things are very different now for me. I think I see the whole world in a different light. Money is something that we all need, want and desire. But I think there is more to it now.
Don't get me wrong, I still have a want and desire for it. But I am trying to build a bigger love for the things I do daily now.
With the troubles I am facing and now on the slow and painful road to recovery, I hope to be able to reach out and share my thoughts with others. I wish everyone the best.
Regards,
Colin Teo -
hahah u sign too much credit card bills issit?
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Hi Colin,
Your qualifications seem pretty outstanding, which firms are you aiming to look into? It appears to be more specialized side of Life sciences, anyway I'm no molecular biologist so I don't have a clue
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work thru the night?
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