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Is My Other Half Cheating On Me? We Ask A Private Investigator About The Signs Of An Unfaithful Partner

Speaking to a private investigator in Singapore There’s a running joke among my friends that if I wasn’t a writer or a journalist, I would probably have become a private …

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I Grew Up As A “Gifted Kid” – Here’s Why Singaporeans Should Know About Burnout Sooner Than Later

Being a "gifted kid" is a double-edged sword despite the praise they receive.

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I Stayed At Hotel 81 For A Night To See If It’s Possible To Enjoy A “Normal” Staycation There

Stereotypes, begone! From an affordable staycay destination to a go-to for Work From Hotel sessions, Hotel 81 is whatever you want to make it.

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18 Airline Secrets Exposed By An Ex-Singapore Airlines Stewardess

It's easy to overlook the multitude of things that go behind the scenes on an airplane. See if you can observe these airline secrets on your next flight.

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I Dropped Out Of An “Elite” JC In The Middle Of A Levels, But I Don’t Regret It

“As Singaporeans, we tend to have a hard time accepting unconventional paths, especially because our society is result-driven.”

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Why I’ve Stayed In My Company For 9 Years While Everyone Else Is Job-Hopping For “Better Prospects”

“You’re bound to feel stagnant doing anything if you do it enough, the trick is mastering your craft and getting used to a purposeful routine.”

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8 Personality Tests For Confused Fresh Grads & Job Hoppers To Find Their Ideal Career Match

Finding the career for which you're passionate couldn't be easier with these personality tests.

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I Stayed In My First Job For 5 Years Instead of Job-Hopping Like My Peers & Here’s Why Loyalty Pays

For those pondering between staying at your current job or jumping ship, here's how Jon from Secretlab made his career decision. Could this article be a sign?

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What It’s Like Growing Up In A “Rich” Elite School, As Shared By An Ex-ACS Boy Who Wasn’t As Well Off

ACS doesn't have a great reputation when it comes to elitism and snobbery - but these heartwarming stories might just change your mind.

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There’s A Hidden Night Vegetable Market In Toa Payoh & We Tried To Find It Before It Closes Down

Where else can you buy one whole week's worth of vegetables for $10?

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