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Retire in your 40s....
- Thread starter Leongsam
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Not with that kind of face fronting the article.
Spending lesser time here bickering will enable you to retire earlier also 
I'm not interested in the face. I'm interested in whether the article is trying to pull a fast one on unsuspecting sinkies.
Single, no kids. Figures!
I'm quite sure her form of 'retirement' is not want you or most Sinkies are looking for.
She is single and has a PHD in Chinese. Worked for NTU as an associate professor in 2000. Retired in 2007. Never had to touch her NTU salary as she is working part time at SIM and also had assignments in translations. Inherited a HDB flat from her parents. Claimed to have a few land titles in US, Canada, Malaysia and had other investments like shares, funds and FX along the way. Biggest investments is her insurance policies, which she has 7. Now involved in the World Red Swastika's missions, moral education, meditation etc. Her biggest spending is her Burberry bag which cost a few hundred dolllars and she travel by MRT/Bus.
Basically, you are looking at someone who has been putting all her 9 years' salaries into buying long term investments - insurance, properties and dabble in stocks/funds/fx along the way so that she can work full time as a social worker/educator without having to worry about finances. She spends her time and money now on missions and charities.
I really like what she said when asked about her worst investment to date:
"In a deeper sense, the worst investment is the time and energy lost in helping bosses to produce their report cards. Time is not money, but my life"
She is single and has a PHD in Chinese. Worked for NTU as an associate professor in 2000. Retired in 2007. Never had to touch her NTU salary as she is working part time at SIM and also had assignments in translations. Inherited a HDB flat from her parents. Claimed to have a few land titles in US, Canada, Malaysia and had other investments like shares, funds and FX along the way. Biggest investments is her insurance policies, which she has 7. Now involved in the World Red Swastika's missions, moral education, meditation etc. Her biggest spending is her Burberry bag which cost a few hundred dolllars and she travel by MRT/Bus.
Basically, you are looking at someone who has been putting all her 9 years' salaries into buying long term investments - insurance, properties and dabble in stocks/funds/fx along the way so that she can work full time as a social worker/educator without having to worry about finances. She spends her time and money now on missions and charities.
I really like what she said when asked about her worst investment to date:
"In a deeper sense, the worst investment is the time and energy lost in helping bosses to produce their report cards. Time is not money, but my life"
I dun understand why she needs to scrimp until like that. While I don't believe in spending every single cents you make, I also don't think one should be so hard on yourself, especially when you work hard for your achievements. Some things in life is better gained when you are younger. For example, why delay that dream holiday when it's within means. When you are older (e.g. Retired), you might not have the energy for the holiday anymore.
Any mention of what her net worth is?
u wanna compare urs wif hers? ...
u wanna compare urs wif hers? ...
There is no comparison. I can't afford to retire in Singapore whereas she can.
Nothing. In fact I have not seen anyone who has revealed their net worth in this weekly column. They simply talk in general about what they invest in.
Everyone's priorities, life calling, definition of having fun etc is different. She is simply leading a simple life and finds joy in helping and educating others. It really does not mean that she is scrimping on herself or live like a cheapskate. Its like asking people whether they want a $3k Prada bag or spend that $3k on a holiday. And if you having the time of your life doing what you like, material things like branded goods or exotic holidays will not be that attractive to you anymore.
Last time got one poly lecturer who cheong with us in KTVs at least twice a week. He taught biz management and always try to relate his management theories to his cheonging. I bet this guy is still working his ass off in the poly.
poly lecturer dun earn much ...
I believe her social network is bigger than any typical married men here. She can go to her association, classes and overseas missions any time she wants while a married Sinkie man still needs to get a Visa from wife to watch football at the pub with his buddies.
Its not how much he earns. He is helping the PRC MMs to retire early instead of helping himself.
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