Any people from Singapore?
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- CyBrainX
My company has an office there. Due to obvious events in the U.S. where I've lived my whole life. I'm considering leaving.
I've seen that there are a lot of americans there. It's very modern, technologically and god knows I'd love to only live in hot climates with no seasons.
What are nice places to live? I prefer an urban lifestyle and don't like driving very much.
I know this is all very general but this time yesterday, i never expected to be in this position (this time). Thanks for any input.
- detritus0
America isn't yet fascist, whereas some people argue that Singapore is, right now.
Stay in your homeland and help keep it strong.
- It's also INCREDIBLY dull, from what I've heard. Go for the ex-pat money, if you wish, don't go because your country did something you didn't like.detritus
- Thanks. I'm just in an Amerixit mood now. Exploring options I know almost nothing about. I could leave the US in a second Leaving NYC is quite another story.CyBrainX
- d_gitale0
driving is not necessary in Singapore. Their public transport is second to none.
Cars are ridiculously expensive there anyway.
I used to live there for almost 3 years
yeah it is a bit of a boring place, but a good location for get-aways even just for a weekend, eg. Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, etc.- is gum still illegal?Gnash
- technically I think it is, you can not buy it anywhere. But unless you are caught spitting it on the floor, you should be ok.d_gitale
- Yeah, I don't think I could go to a boring place after being in NYC for almost 20 years.CyBrainX
- it is not THAT boring. Especially if you have not lived in Asia before, as there are many new things to explore and experienced_gitale
- hardhat0
yeah, my experiences there (though quite a few years ago now) was that it was a little on the dull side. probably has one of my favorite cafes in the world though.
- Fax_Benson0
Friend of mine lives there. It sounds like bit of a cultural backwater if you're coming from a diverse western metropolis, but the real bonus is that you're a short, cheap flight from lots of amazing places.
They have shit loads of holidays / benefits. I don't think it's quite as draconian in terms of law and order as it often sounds (as long as you're not a complete idiot).
- yes...but it is actually the most western and diverse city in all of SE Asia.
A lot of expats from most of the world and the region of course.d_gitale
- yes...but it is actually the most western and diverse city in all of SE Asia.
- yuekit0
I was there a couple weeks ago. Its an impressive and futuristic city if you can afford to live there and can stand the hot climate. Feels like you are living in a planned utopia run by a giant corporation.
As others mentioned it would make a nice home base to explore SE Asia since flights are so cheap in that region. $100 flight and you are in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Saigon, Bali etc.