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Opened DBS Multiplier Account

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The HR at my new job told me about the account and that people in the company were using it to credit their salary, actually I knew about the account because one or two years back I checked it out, I vaguely remember I didn't qualify or it sucked, so yesterday I went to DBS website to see what the hype is about and found that they revised the account, now it actually looks very attractive. I also found the following in their FAQ : So it looks like previously I didn't sign up because the interest rate was shit, have to transact $7500 a month to get 1.08%, otherwise just 0.05%. Based on the new structure I can get 1.9% for salary and credit card spending, or 2.2% if I buy stock via DBS Vickers, CDP dividend credit also count, wah not bad leh. Like that no need to think already, yesterday I went to ibanking and opened the account, online open is immediate, damn fast, then I also transferred some spare cash inside, nowadays so convenient open bank account at fingertip.
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Uniqlo Online Store

Today I found that they have an online store, and free delivery for orders above $60. So I ordered two shorts for myself and two bras for my wife. I think Uniqlo is unique as in they have no shortage of customers because their products are very high quality, affordable and welcomed by different demographics, they probably came up with an online store to help with the crowds, because almost every time I went to their store it's packed. Some retail shops open online store because they don't have the crowd so going online is one way for them to stay alive. IKEA is another one, they only have two stores in SG, even weekdays you can see a crowd, especially at their restaurant which serves quality food at affordable prices.
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Chicken King - Foodpanda

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For the pricing the portion and quality is more than decent, can feel that the chef really put in effort to cook properly, no wonder so many good reviews. Total including delivery is $33.60, if eat at Jack's Place or Swensen's like this minimum $50 or more after the service charge and GST. I wonder in future how will restaurants survive now that food delivery is getting popular, more affordable, more value for money, restaurant quality, and at your doorstep. King Size Striploin Steak - $15.80 Mixed Grilled Giant Sausage Combo - $14.80
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Baby Fell and Hit Her Mouth

She was playing near my computer desk and suddenly she tripped and fell and started crying. Then wife noticed that baby's mouth was bleeding, the bleeding was from her upper lip and upper labial frenulum. I then examined her teeth, looks ok, only the labial frenulum tissue seems to be slightly torn, googled online most sources indicate that it's not a cause for concern and will heal by itself. Some people even had surgery to remove a frenulum if it is obstructing normal mouth functions. Sigh, small house so everything crammed together, I think because the bed was too close to the desk, she probably bounced and lost balance and hit the sharp corner of my desk. Hope I can get a bigger house so she can have her own room, now my flat only one bedroom so no choice she have to sleep with us.
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Signed Letter of Appointment and Tendered Resignation

So today I accepted the new job, went down to their head office to sign the letter, contractual terms about the same as current company, actually overall not much difference, very standard stuff, only difference is about 4.9% higher salary. After that they briefed me on the company policies and systems, when to start and etc, also pretty standard stuff. Then after that since everything confirmed, I sent out the official resignation letter, one month notice, today 23 Jul tender means my last day is on 22 Aug, which happens to be a public holiday, so I guess my current HR will settle with me on 21 Aug instead. This is really destiny, I didn't plan for it but happen to be so zhun, this month have two public holidays, and both falls within my notice period and the last one is on my last day lol. The thing with resignation notice is that even public holiday also count in notice period. Now I'm looking forward to my new job, new place new people, hope many interesting things to
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