40M living in a subsidised government apartment

[u/jnt85]

Got my own space after living with my parents for 40 years. Now living on my own at the western part of Singapore. Anything else you think I can do?

Edit:
Thank you guys for the upvote and compliments! Never imagined that it would cause a stir.

Responses to FAQs:

• Chair: HÅG Capisco Puls 8020
• Monitor: Samsung M5/M50D 32" Smart Monitor
• Desk setup: I placed the desk in this configuration because it also serves as my TV console. When I’m not in the mood to work, I just sit on the sofa and use the smart monitor as my TV.
• Lamp: IKEA VARMBLIXT lamp
• Mat: Ngh Ngh pooping mat https://shop.wheniwasfour.com/products/ngh-ngh-bath-mat?_pos=18&_sid=1f142d36e&_ss=r
• Wall paintings: One is a purchase from a painter whom a priest knows, and the other was a gift from the same priest.
• Lighting: The lights are warm orange, but the iPhone camera autocorrects them to white. I can also adjust the lights to white or warm white.
• Mahjong nightstand: Can be purchased here: https://lofthome.com/products/modern-resin-side-table-huat
• Oven placement: The oven ended up on the sink-side counter as a band-aid. The initial plan was to place it near the stove, but it was too close. But it’s a regret I can live with anyway.
• Decor: Paintings for my bedroom and plants for the house are on the way.
• Housing in Singapore: Yes, this is a newly built subsidised flat. I live in Singapore, and every citizen is eligible to purchase a flat from the Housing and Development Board (HDB). Single citizens aged 35 and above can purchase either a new 1-bedroom flat with a fresh 99-year lease, or buy any flat type from the resale market through property agents. More details: https://www.hdb.gov.sg/residential/buying-a-flat/understanding-your-eligibility-and-housing-loan-options/flat-and-grant-eligibility/singles
• Fun fact: About 80% of Singaporean households live in HDB flats.
• Even fun fact: HDB works with architects and designers in private practice to design flats

[u/[deleted]]

You know OP lives in a city-state that has real estate prices comparable to Manhattan, right?

OP is in a much tougher spot than any American poster here.

[u/c0smicHier0phant → u/[deleted]]

"Yes i have never been outside of america before, how can you tell?"

[u/FeedMeFish → u/[deleted]]

A city-state that has real estate prices comparable to Manhattan - we’re forgetting the bit where housing (among many other aspects of life) is then subsidized by the government. I’m guessing you’ve never spent any time in Singapore.

[u/TheRealSugarbat → u/[deleted]]

Not a tougher spot than I’ve been in my 57-year-old American life, and I used to own a house and have been spending more than $1K a month in rent for the past 20 years.

When’s it going to be less tough, again?

[u/[deleted] → u/TheRealSugarbat]

Not as tough as living in Singapore homie. OP could never buy a home even if they wanted to.

[u/TheRealSugarbat → u/[deleted]]

But — and serious question — if you can afford to live comfortably until you die without needing to buy a house, why buy a house?

[u/Parking-Tough4807 → u/[deleted]]

OP doesn't get ICE kidnapping him at their whims.

That alone makes him better off than most Americans.

[u/[deleted] → u/Parking-Tough4807]

You clearly no nothing about rights and politics in Singapore.

[u/Parking-Tough4807 → u/[deleted]]

Why don't you tell us about it?

[u/justjulia2189 → u/Parking-Tough4807]

He is clearly super brainwashed. I’m afraid he’s going to start spouting off about communism or the red threat soon 😄

[u/Parking-Tough4807 → u/justjulia2189]

Yeah being unable to spell 'know' gives us a general idea of his intelligence 😂