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Joanna Miyka · 6 Feb 2025
INTERNAL COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
Hello! Asking for opinion. I’m currently earning $7k/month atm, but IDK it doesn't feel enough. My rent, transport, daily meals, gym memberships, and weekend brunches already burn a hole in my wallet. And don’t even make me start on traveling because I can never save enough to go further than just SEA! Honestly, I don’t understand how people survive on less. Like $5k or below? I think I’d actually die for real! Is it just me, or is SG really is this expensive?! Or am I just bad at adulting? 🫤
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Sarah · 6 Feb 2025
Sales Manager
Walaooo if $7K isn’t enough, the problem isn’t SG, it’s you. Plenty of people survive on way less, even with rent and bills. Just sayinggg
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Rishen Batham · 6 Feb 2025
Backend Developer
If you think $7K isn’t enough, I’d like to see what your actual expenses look like. Because either you’re living a ridiculously luxurious life or you have zero financial discipline 🙊
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Wee Wen · 6 Feb 2025
Key Account Exec
Girl, $7k is already more than what some people are making, but I get you lah, SG is crazy expensive. I mean, rent alone is enough to make anyone question their life choices. 😂 But honestly, if you’re still feeling tight on that salary, maybe it’s time to rethink your spending habits or find some side hustles. Can’t be working just to pay bills, right? 🤷♀️ You’re not bad at adulting, just caught in the SG grind. You’re doing better than most! 🙌
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Yeo · 12 Feb 2025
Sales Coordinator
people earn $2k never make noise but you with 7k monthly does. think you should just leave..
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Darren · 13 Feb 2025
Web Manager
How do you earn 7K a month in singapore? Do you know singaporean dont earn that much?
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Community User · 13 Feb 2025
Aviation Security Officer
my goodness if I could earn that kind of money I can sleep well and not having to worry about putting food on the table, transport and paying utilities bills which my 2k plus salary could hardly cover and I also don't have the time to moonlight to make some extra money because I am doing a 12 hours a day job for 5 to 6 days. Try being in my shoe. Be grateful.
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Jennifer · 13 Feb 2025
Assistant Guest Relations Manager and VIP Services Manager
Girl $7k aren’t enough for you??? Some people can’t even get a job and you are complaining that it’s not enough??? You must be kidding 😂😂😂… alternatively, cut down your unnecessary lifestyle habits.
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Fahrul Fuad · 6 Feb 2025
Customer Relations Executive
Oppss, sounds like lifestyle creep might be hitting you. Earn $7K is solid, but if spending keeps scaling up, it'll always feel like "not enough" fr. Try track your expenses. SG is indeed expensive, but some ppl survive on much less by prioritizing needs vs. wants.
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Community User · 16 Feb 2025
News Anchor
Wait what??? $7K is not enough? U better drink poison
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Community User · 10 Feb 2025
Snr Reservations Officer
Hi Joanna! Girl… 7k could be an average Sgean couples’ combined income, and if they can make it work I’m sure you can too! I know how much weekend brunch means as I had to cut down on mine to save more. Instead of spending why not go for weekend activities that doesnt require alot such as hiking, swimming or going to hawker centres instead! Hope this helps! Also I started out with zero knowledge on hiking and about to go on my 4th one! It’s quite fun actually! Also meal prepping helps!
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