Singapore is never an inexpensive place to live in, in my own opinion, not to mention about the Aussies, Brits and Americans who will tend to disagree. With the upping of the GST by 2 % last year, I really feel the pinch especially now being part of the workforce.

Up Up #1:Park Your Car in Orchard Road, Think Twice

I just can't fathom why parking a car in town during off-peak hours can cost as much. 3 hours = $9 if you park your vehicle before 5 pm on weekdays in Tangs Plaza and Wheelock Place. Isn't it cutting the throats of working cum driving adults? Okay I muz admit I'm not a wise economist in this sense...

Up Up #2: Inflation Going Up up

Oops, my savings gonna get eroded away by the rising inflation.

Up up #3: Everything up, No Down

Ya, one thing goes down.. The Budget Hongbao goes down.. Saving for the long-term prosperity of our nation, isn't it? My mum's fav quote: "Prices of everything going up, how can we live without money in S'pore?"

Up Up #4: This is a good one :)

Workers' pay packets will increase by 5% on average this year, according to a survey of MNCs here. Does that apply to my company? (=