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[ctstalin]

Resigning just before kena retrenchment is the dumbest move ever.

 

[Fathor]

the worst case should seek mp help?

Don't think so.

 

[Fathor]

You don't own property?

I don't

 

[stanlawj]

I don't

So, what happened to your HDB bought last year?

Water Leakage in Entire New HDB Flat - previously vacant for 3 years

Just got the keys to an SBF flat from HDB as a first owner a few weeks ago. Completed in 2021, the 2-room flexi flat was vacant for 3 years before I got it in 2024, unusual for a mature estate and near-MRT flat.

PROBLEM. Unusual water issues occurred in the entire flat after the main water supply was turned on.
In a few hours, water (water droplets, moisture, and wet patches) starts to show, and as it accumulates, it becomes quite a fair bit.

Water is found on the (1) floors next to the walls and (2) wall-floor borders - made of tile, concrete or wood.
While the walls seemed unaffected initially, I found some water droplets on a kitchen wall at its lower part - it is an area where a concealed water pipe runs above the ceiling.

<pic: a corner in the store room after 2 days, all corners are wet>

ROOMS AFFECTED -

The living room, bedroom, kitchen, store room (bomb shelter), and switchboard room are affected. The most affected rooms are the store room and kitchen, and the less affected floors are by the side of windows. However, the toilet on the inside is not affected.

The above is my observation over 2 days with the water supply being turned on. I am worried that wooden materials will continue to be further affected. Many contractors have told me they have not seen this case of water on the storeroom floor since an aircon downstairs will not be in the storeroom or kitchen.

<pic: blue indicates areas in layout with most water issues after 2 days with water supply turned on>

The owner downstairs seldom uses the air conditioner.

KEY CONCERNS -
(1) Continuous delay actions,
(2) Nowhere to stay very soon, and
(3) The water issues from a 3-year empty flat that could be arising from "breakdown due to disuse" worries me in the long term. Also, not just an immediate thorough fix is needed but also a proper fix on damages already done because wooden borders and bedroom wooden floor are affected and who knows what else.

What should I do and what are my options? Thank you for your kind help and advice.

There is a one-year warranty, but the 5 and 10-year water leakage warranty started in 2021 instead of 2024 when I got the keys.

 

[Thoreldan]

"Not long after, I was told I was on the retrenchment list. I resigned right before the official notice — to avoid the stigma and protect future chances."

Weird thinking, retrenchment usually is not the linked to fault of an individual.

 

[elloz123]

Hello TS who did u vote for pass few elections?

 

[huphoe]

define strong profile , late 40s , better dun resign liao , get the package then search
now then sob story

 

[xcodes]

Not skills future meh?

everyone knows skill futures is useless while uptron cert is the king ...

 

[Fathor]

the fact u reply like this...really no wonder u hv so much grievances

Okay noted, as you just confirmed what type you are based on all your posts and why you are here.

 

[NintendoSwitch]

I’m in my late 40s. Since 2020, I’ve sent out thousands of job applications. In six years, I only received one job offer — in 2023. I took it, worked hard, and was rated “exceeds expectations” in my performance review. Not long after, I was told I was on the retrenchment list. I resigned right before the official notice — to avoid the stigma and protect future chances.

I already had a strong and broad professional background when I left my permanent role at a globally prestigious firm to deepen and diversify my expertise further before 2020. I pursued a master’s degree in a different field at a top university, ranked #1 in its field worldwide, and graduated with distinction during the pandemic.

To stay connected and expand my network, I’ve been attending free public events. Often, more than half the people there were foreign professionals already working in Singapore. From what I observed, they didn’t have stronger profiles or wider capabilities than I do. Yet they had jobs. I didn’t.

I’ve been on the WSG programme for years, but they haven’t gotten me a single interview. I don’t own property, and without a salaried job, I can’t apply for a mortgage. With the cost of living so high, I’m now planning to relocate to a developing country — just to survive.

Imagine that — a highly qualified Singaporean, with a proven track record and wide-ranging skills, now has to leave the country he helped build because he can’t afford to live in it.

My great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, and I all contributed to building this nation. I served 2.5 years of full-time National Service, training and leading 60 combat personnel to protect this country throughout all my reservice duties.

So I ask honestly:
If even someone like me can’t survive here — what hope do older Singaporeans have? Can I now ask, what can this country do for us?

Leepeat after moi: GST ish to help the poor.

 

[dambio]

everyone knows skill futures is useless while uptron cert is the king ...

But gov, ministers n MP all will say go skills future. Tio cheated Liao

 

[artncraft]

Nowadays, it is who you know rather than what you know.

 

[Travis_Touchdown]

huai resigned instead of getting the retrenchment package??

who chupz simiz stigma?? nao tons of peepurz kena retrenched before...

 

[deathan9el]

please see your MP in regards to this issue

 

[NintendoSwitch]

Who do you vote for?

Dey always vote for Liang Po Po until they get leetrenched. Den dey see wat those not queueing up at DTF are kaypay about. By then it's too late for dem.

 

[focus1974]

So I ask honestly:
If even someone like me can’t survive here — what hope do older Singaporeans have? Can I now ask, what can this country do for us?

You ask honestly..
were you one of those who laugh at opposition when you were gainfully employed
and then vote for the policies all along?

if yes, then you deserved the singapore you live in.

 

[StoicGuy]

Strange. Why need to resign before layoff?

 

[NintendoSwitch]

Let’s all chime in!!!!!

Jobs for FTs and PRs
Lousy job prospects for SGreans with Master begree

PAP wansui!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[elloz123]

Dey always vote for Liang Po Po until they get leetrenched. Den dey see wat those not queueing up at DTF are kaypay about. By then it's too late for dem.

Lol he's been avoiding the question.
Sinkies are hilarious they dont wanna rock the boat until their boat gets rocked. Honestly can't wait for a reset here.

 

[Fathor]

"Not long after, I was told I was on the retrenchment list. I resigned right before the official notice — to avoid the stigma and protect future chances."

Weird thinking, retrenchment usually is not the linked to fault of an individual.

You will be surprised the moment you say the word "retrenchment" how those who do not know you in person perceive you.