its been 5 years since someone posted about career in kaplan, and the economy is much worse, i am specifically studying in accounting and finance currently.

since i have literally zero prior experience , it's definitely going to be hard to find a job. So i am gonna ask about internships, is it manageable to get into an audit internship as a private grad?

have u managed to ventured from audit to fp&a analyst (or other roles) afterwards?

how much do u think the degree has helped you? is there anything that u have to learnt outside your own apart from the degree when u started on your intern/job?

Hi everyone!

I um.. bought a expensive dress from an iconic scene in a movie.

It's my wife's childhood favourite movie and she once tipsily mentioned that all dresses she buys has been to chase the look and feel and this dress for the longest time. Anyway, it's impossible to get this dress and it appears like once every 6 months on the market and almost always get snatched up for an absurd price. I was down the Depop / Poshmark / Etsy rabbit hole for years, my ISO listings had over 2000+ likes and saves from others, offers and failure after failure to secure the thing, American PO boxes, routing blah. I've chased this thing for 4 years. My last window had me trying to surprise her for the wedding but the seller went MIA at the last second.

And here we are. Today is not the day I am left with only the mental anguish of this silent war I've been fighting BUT THE DAY WE MOVE to the NEXT STEP and our 1 year anniversary + her birthday is coming up.

Long story short, it's 3-4 sizes too big (Yes I record her 3 sizes, ring and shoes) and I need to alter this dress. No rush I still have over 2 months. I'm seeking help fellow Singaporeans, I need a recommendation for a tailor, I'm thinking wedding dress tailors or someone who can do sizing down of clothes that are slightly complex? Price wise the sky's the limit, I just need someone who can alter this thing confidently.

Thanks for reading my long story that I've not been able to tell anyone.

TLDR: I bought my wife a rare dress that requires sizing down, please recommend anyone who is skilled in alterations. TIA

Edit: Thank you so so much for your helpful responses, I will be checking in with some of these this week. As mentioned by many I may have to bring my partner in. I'm going to put that as the last resort so for now I'll just "borrow" a already altered piece of clothing I know she has and have the tailor work on the dress based on those measurements. If really cannot then I will have to ask her but I prefer to keep it a surprise for now.
Again, thank you everyone, the comments have been super super helpful.

Fresh grad here trying to find a more manageable job like KYC but most of these jobs are either offshored or replaced by AI.

Now you really have to upskill and learn things fast and constantly...otherwise you will fall even further behind.

My resume isn't impressive either because i spent the bulk of my time dealing with my anxiety issues.

And even if i am fortunate enough to get invited for an interview outside of my preferred job scope, the imposter syndrome (Or just anxiety) is there.

Just wondering if there's anyone like this.

P.S: Btw I did post this in r/singaporejobs as well to gain more opinions. No intention of karma farming or what, I swear upon my life I don't care about the karma, sorry if you see the same post twice. I am just desperate

Hi all, I am in my 40s and would like join leisure soccer matches to get some cardio into my life. Youths and younger adults can be quite rough at times so I prefer playing with people who are slightly older who enjoys the game.

I did some research but was unable to find what I am looking for so would appreciate some directions/advice/suggestions on where I should look? Location wise, I would prefer The Cage at Dempsey since it's quite central to where I stay but open to other options as long as not too far from central/south Singapore.

Thanks in advance!

I'm looking for some advice from people who actually know their PCs because I'm completely clueless when it comes to this.

For some context, I have a custom-built PC that a friend helped me build back in 2022. Initially built it cos I wanted to get into PC gaming but lo and behold, I pretty much only play MLBB now LOL.

A few months back, my monitor kept randomly losing signal even though my PC was still running. Brought it for repairs about 4 months ago and apparently all it needed was some cleaning? It was fine after that buttt now the same issue is back again 🥲

I've recently started a new job and wouldn't mind spending a little to upgrade my entire setup. That said, I don't need anything super powerful since I'm really just a casual gamer and mainly use it for entertainment/work.

Currently using an RTX 3060, which from what I've heard is still pretty decent for casual gaming? Also heard that GPU prices are quite crazy now so idk if it even makes sense to replace my whole PC.

Sooo just wanted to ask:

1. Is it worth getting a prebuilt PC from Aftershock? Are they reliable or are there better options out there?
2. Should I just get my current PC fixed again? A bit sian cos I literally just got it repaired 4 months ago and I'm worried the same issue will keep coming back.
3. Any other PC shops/builders in SG you'd recommend for someone who knows absolutely nothing about PCs?

Not looking for anything super fancy, just want a decent PC that can last me a few more years without having to worry about random issues 😭

Would appreciate any advice!

edit:
here are my specs as requested:

5600X
Asrock B550 Steel Legend
Gigabyte Vision OC RTX3060
ID Cooling Pinkflow 240 AIO
16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 3200Mhz
Lexar NM620 512GB SSD
Coolermaster 650W MWE Gold PSU

edit2: it's not a monitor issue cos my monitor stays on when i'm in recovery mood... but the moment i boot up windows it loses signal :/

Hi all,

I want to dispose of some CDs that cannot be played any longer and I tried all sorts of methods, thinking that maybe someone can use them to scare birds or to do some arts&crafts. Olio, Carousell, FB - none is interested so I just want to make sure: is the best option now just to dispose them in the normal waste?

Let me know your thoughts 😁

any recommendations for orthodontist in SG fir Invisalign treatment? I’ve actually went for a consultation at Royce Dental Orthodontist Clinic and got a second opinion at The Braces Practices (however their Invisalign treatment is not done by an ortho). Has anyone done theirs at this two clinic before? Please suggest some in the east preferably

It’s my friend’s birthday and I’d like to get her a small goodie bag of some staples from home. I’m not entirely sure what she would like so are they are general foods/snacks or otherwise that are popular in Singapore that she might miss?

As the title says, i'm currently in the process of getting a shelf for my books and manga, previously i used to keep my books in a dark corner in my room, my room doesn't have aircon and i'm wondering what steps to take to maintain them. I've heard about risks of silverfish infestation and molding with this humidity, any ways to prevent it?

Hi! I'm planning to go to Singapore and Japan, and want to get the Singtel Tourist esim. However I'm a bit confused by the APAC roaming and worldwide roaming.

Does anyone know if I use up my APAC roaming for Japan, will it switch to the remaining Worldwide roaming data since the 60+ countries also include Japan?

I have an iPhone 4s and the battery life is severly degraded, and I would like to replace it. The issue is, I'm not sure where would be reputable with a chance for parts for such an old phone. Preferably, I would like the shop to be near Bedok.

I'm looking for good-quality beans, preferably specialty-grade, with a decent variety of origins and processing methods (washed, natural, anaerobic, etc.).

Would appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences with suppliers and only looking to buy 250g packs and total of 2kgs

Curently near Holland ave

Topic. Anyone did it? Recently i came across it n trying to setup for one then stuck at bank account evidence.. need bank book photo? At this era in sg who still keep bank book unless older generation... haha

Heard that only this year MBS opened poker for casino but only against dealers, is it true? How long does 10/20 have to wait for a table if there are players? What about the general skill level?

First time attending a concert in Singapore, I bought standing tickets. Can I ask what is the concert etiquette like in Singapore?

For example, is it recommended that I go to queue early since I’m in standing. I’ve heard some concerts in Singapore do a timed entry thing depending on ticket number for standing zones. Additionally how’s queueing like at that area, will i be expected to queue outdoors? Will I be allowed to bring a water bottle in?

Hey everyone, I’m looking for an answer to two separate but related questions. Would really appreciate if anyone has insight!

Question 1: I am hoping to go for a working holiday during my MOP (about 6-9 months), while my partner will be on a Visitor Visa accompanying me. We’re worried about the MOP being delayed, but are not intending to rent out the place during the period we are overseas. Is it possible to have the MOP continue if I don’t rent out the place?

Which leads me to Question 2: what about studying for a Masters? Partner is intending to find a remote job in this case, and may travel back and forth between SG and country of choice. From what I know, the Masters will be 2 years long. Will HDB close one eye, since we’re not violating what they’re concerned about (renting out to tenants illegally). It doesn’t seem to make sense since wouldn’t them being extremely strict on residency rules mean HDB owners can’t take long holidays as well? Waiting for the MOP to expire before taking a Masters would seriously impede career progression as well. My partner being on a Visitor visa also means they are technically are on holiday, and residing in SG.

I just can’t imagine it being the case that everyone who takes a Masters overseas needs to delay their MOP- it sounds ridiculous

Are these questions to ask an MP? Or just try your luck and be quiet about it if HDB doesn’t say anything

Would really appreciate if anyone has insight!

Hi all, I’m a recent grad working in AI content creation in Singapore. I like my current job, but I’m considering an AI content creator role at a FAANG company through an agency. It comes with around a 40% pay increase, working on-site in their office alongside engineers.
The JD is quite similar to what I’m already doing. The catch is that it’s only a 3-month contract. They’re open to extending it, but nothing is confirmed, and I’m not sure about conversion to a permanent role.
I’m torn because there is uncertainty to what happens after 3 months. Since the work is similar, I’m wondering how much more valuable the experience would be and whether it would actually help my resume when applying for jobs later.
Anyone here made a similar move? Was the experience worth it, even if you didn’t get extended? Would you take the chance as a recent grad?

I recently met a lot of people with 3 or more kids, and the first thing that came to my head was it must be very expensive. To people with 3 or more kids, how do you manage, especially the financial aspect?

I have only one kid and I feel like if I have another baby, I will not be able to retire early. Traveling with one kid is already expensive, have to stay in resorts with activities or book hotel with family room. In terms of lifestyle, I also love doing activities like diving so either have to wait until kid is older or bring our helper with us. I am curious how people manage and how having more kid impacts on life decisions such as major lifestyle change, delay retirement, etc.

Hi there! Anyone working as an AI Lead in Singapore? What does the job role entails? Do you have a team or do you have to source internally for one? Does AI adoption in your company fall under your job? What kind of training would you be given? How about the budget to explore new AI tools?
Kindly share! Thank you!

Hi all, for many years, I am trying to land a job in SG. Recently someone referred me to a position and the HR asked me if i will be needing work pass in SG. Moment I said yes, I felt immediately got rejected. Is it really hard for expats to have SG work pass? Can I personally apply for it without company help? Thank you for clarification.

Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian passport holder travelling to Singapore for a work assignment.

My flight is scheduled to depart India at 8 PM on 27 November 2026 and arrive in Singapore at 3 AM on 28 November. My Singapore visa would be valid from 28 November.

Would Singapore immigration have any issue with this itinerary, given that I depart India the previous evening but arrive in Singapore on the first day of my visa validity?

Has anyone encountered this situation personally, or does anyone have reliable information about how Singapore handles it?

I'm mainly concerned about whether the arrival date is what matters for immigration entry.

Thanks for your help!