Was life better in the 1980s and 1990s in S'pore?

[True Believer]

Was life better in the 1980s and 1990s in S'pore for older Samsters? It depends on our individual experiences and preferences, but many of us older ones have nostalgic views of a simpler, less crowded S'pore with which was so much more affordable with a stronger sense of community. Life now is characterised by technological advancement, more diverse entertainment and modern infrastructure, but the increased cost of living, crowding and less physical interaction are all downsides. Please share your preference.

 

[True Believer]

Housing and the general cost of living were more affordable, with a single-income
family able to enjoy a comfortable middle-class lifestyle in the 1980s/90s.

 

[True Believer]

The more limited range of technology in the 1980s meant life was slower and less constantly connected, with more emphasis on going to the cinema, video rental stores, shopping malls, discos, the zoo, bird park and other physical local entertainment; not the virtual versions we see today. We actually had to dress up and leave home to have a meal, watch a movie, do our banking, shop, meet friends etc.

 

[sbfuncle]

A taxi driver could earn more money back in 80s and 90s, despite taxi fare being higher now.
This eg already spell out we are living in a fake gdp growth.
The higher the gdp growth is, the greater the peasant suffers while the ministers huats.

 

[nabeifuckpap]

 

[True Believer]

A taxi driver could earn more money back in 80s and 90s, despite taxi fare being higher now. This eg already spell out we are living in a fake gdp growth. The higher the gdp growth is, the greater the peasant suffers while the ministers huats.

The SG govt's use of tax concessions and incentives to attract MNCs may lead to high GDP figures that do not fully reflect the welfare or income growth of the average S'porean; especially if the profits are sent back or reinvested overseas by these MNCs.

 

[True Believer]

The drivers of economic growth in S'pore are heavily engineered by govt policies and external factors. The benefits are not distributed widely enough among the local population. This creates an impression of growth that feels detached from the everyday experiences of our fellow citizens.

 

[sbfuncle]

The SG govt's use of tax concessions and incentives to attract MNCs may lead to high GDP figures that do not fully reflect the welfare or income growth of the average S'porean; especially if the profits are sent back or reinvested overseas by these MNCs.

In the 80-90s my late father could pay for all my siblings (x5) tertiary educations as a taxi driver, without the need to get any loans nor any gov sponsorships and scholarships.
Now you go ask a current taxi driver, can they do this.

 

[True Believer]

In the 80-90s my late father could pay for all my siblings (x5) tertiary educations as a taxi driver, without the need to get any loans nor any gov sponsorships and scholarships.
Now you go ask a current taxi driver, can they do this.

It was common for S'porean PMEs to retire at age 55 in the 1980s and 90s with enough savings to last another 30 years.

 

[Vlad Tepes]

In the 80-90s my late father could pay for all my siblings (x5) tertiary educations as a taxi driver, without the need to get any loans nor any gov sponsorships and scholarships.
Now you go ask a current taxi driver, can they do this.

Coz we devolved from a republic with socialist characteristics to a global capitalist model. It's the race to the bottom when it comes to money.

It was common for S'porean PMEs to retire at age 55 in the 1980s and 90s with enough savings to last another 30 years.

Many of these fuckers are still alive. I noticed a defining characteristic among the late gen boomers (70 and above). Those who are poor are fucking poor (doing dish clearing @ hawker centres or pick trash/cardboard), those rich ones will be drinking alcohol at country clubs and travelling (not to Malaysia). It's 2 parallel dimensions existing on the same plane.

 

[KingFook Sr]

!970s the best
Semi-D with 6000 sq ft land at $42K.