How much are you earning per annum?

Is this diploma holder salary still accurate?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is this diploma holder salary still accurate?

How much would u expect a fresh grad diploma holder to make?

Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia, so please smile

Saturday, April 25, 2015
Rachel Tan
The Straits Times

IT IS a topic that has occasionally raised eyebrows here, but now the frowns are giving way to smiles.

Singapore has just been named one of the 25 happiest nations in the world, and the happiest in Asia, in the 2015 World Happiness Report.

This is a far cry from the glum picture painted by some past surveys. A poll conducted in 2011 by research firm Gallup showed that Singaporeans were the least likely to experience positive emotions out of people in 148 countries.

But as far as the wide-ranging study by the United Nations is concerned, Singapore has continued to become a happier place. In 2012, when the first in the series of UN surveys was released, Singapore was ranked 36th out of nearly 130 nations. In 2013, it rose to 30th place and is now No. 24 out of 158 nations.

The largest contributing factor to Singapore's high ranking in the report is its gross domestic product per capita, which was $71,318 last year.

Other indicators used to determine happiness levels are life expectancy, freedom to make choices and available social support.

Not all surveys tell the same story. In 2012, the Happy Planet Index placed Singapore 90th out of 151 countries, behind countries such as Syria and Libya.

National University of Singapore sociologist Paulin Straughan said measuring Singapore's happiness is a subjective matter.

"If you look at the progress of the state, it has moved to a better place. We don't have turbulence like other countries, and there is strong trust in the Government."

But she said Singaporeans could be frustrated about living in a place with high population density and work stress.

I am very happy because:

1. I am a multi millionaire.
2. I am retired in my late 40s. Made lots of money during my career. Now earning lots of money from passive income and investments.
3. I live in a new condo, paid up.
4. I own a new car, paid up.
5. I have good relationships with my loved ones.
6. I help the poor and needy.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Singapore is the happiest country in Asia based on the latest report on happiness. Why are we the happiest nation in Asia?

1. Among the highest GDP per capita in the world.
2. Household incomes rising.
3. Cheap BTO flat policy. First time buyers have no problem owning their first home.
4. Cheap new cars, relative to household income. Those that can't afford new cars can buy used cars. 40% of households own at least one car. We have one of the highest car ownership ratio among global cities. In NY, even the top managers take the train whereas in Spore, the average income earner can afford a car.
5. Caring nation. Many do volunteer work in charities.
6. Low level of crime & corruption.
7. Caring government. Our CPF Special Account can earn 4% risk free.
8. Good infrastructure of roads and MRT system.
9. Overall, excellent government.
10. Many more reasons.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

And contributing towards 2 million readership. Good job. Huat ah.

Let me also contribute to the 2 million target.

HUAT AH!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am very happy because:

1. I am a multi millionaire.
2. I am retired in my late 40s. Made lots of money during my career. Now earning lots of money from passive income and investments.
3. I live in a new condo, paid up.
4. I own a new car, paid up.
5. I have good relationships with my loved ones.
6. I help the poor and needy.

This is awesome! You are living the dreams of many of us here. You must be the most successful guy in this forum. Many of us are still slogging hard in our 40s and 50s. You are our role model!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Let me also contribute to the 2 million target.

HUAT AH!

Me three.... Huat Huat ah!

We are happy and contented because:

1. We own a cheap BTO flat, now paid up and worth $450k.
2. Our combined income is $120k pa.
3. We have two kids in good schools.
4. We own a second hand car, with a small loan left.
5. We have a good and happy family life.
6. We go to holidays twice a year to regional destinations.
7. Our combined net worth is $1m. We are a millionaire couple, 40 & 41 yo.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Singapore is the happiest country in Asia based on the latest report on happiness. Why are we the happiest nation in Asia?

1. Among the highest GDP per capita in the world.
2. Household incomes rising.
3. Cheap BTO flat policy. First time buyers have no problem owning their first home.
4. Cheap new cars, relative to household income. Those that can't afford new cars can buy used cars. 40% of households own at least one car. We have one of the highest car ownership ratio among global cities. In NY, even the top managers take the train whereas in Spore, the average income earner can afford a car.
5. Caring nation. Many do volunteer work in charities.
6. Low level of crime & corruption.
7. Caring government. Our CPF Special Account can earn 4% risk free.
8. Good infrastructure of roads and MRT system.
9. Overall, excellent government.
10. Many more reasons.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Me three.... Huat Huat ah!

Me 4!!!! Quadruple huat!!!! Who else wanna huat, pls join in!!!!

Next week the 1st May 2015 COE bidding will start. Looking at the response of the crowd at Cars@Expo plus the great interest of many people to change to new cars (you can witness lots of discussion on this in online forums, offices, coffee shops, toilets, car parks, etc), demand for COE will shoot up twice or more than the bigger COE supply. Most of the increase in COE supply is replacement supply which will be matched by replacement demand. Additional demand comes from new buyers, richer families, BTO flat flippers, families buying their 2nd or 3rd cars, new graduate couples earning more, etc.

Here is my prediction:

Cat A COE $70k - $75k

Cat B COE $80k - $85k

Huat Ah!!!!!!!!!!!