Hi slmkhoo,


Thanks for sharing. I’m more inclined to do the estimated average n charge a set sum every month. I probably will ask them to note the mileage used for one month trial n then determine the amt they shd contribute.
As for insurance, we are thinking of letting them pay for the coverage type of policies eg medical insurance, personal accident policies etc after one year working. For the rest of policies with cash values, we probably will continue paying them ourselves till we deem it’s time to pass the cash value policies to the kids. Thoughts?

Hi czeec80,


My guideline now will be ‘as long as it’s personal item’ young working adult will be footing the bill. Example IT gadgets, contact lens, clothings, bags, shoes etc. But items like common use toiletries ( I still got another 2 younger kids at home) then they no need pay for them. My husband and I still at the ‘exploring state’. We are still thinking hard abt how to ‘calculate’ petrol usage and cash card decduction when working kids use my car for their own outings. Also thinking hard abt their insurance policies that we took up for them since birth…
Please feel free to share.

Thks for brilliant idea! Now I hv a basic ‘guideline’ n clearer idea that as Long as its personal expenses, it should be from their own pocket (unless it’s a gift fr ya for special occasions). Will hv a family meeting to make it all clear to them soon. Appreciate your sharing! Thk u once again

Hi slmkhoo,


Thks for responding. I’m very fortunate to be in similar position as your friend and coincidentally I intend to do exactly the same as what your friends r doing.

Besides ‘contributing’ to the household expenses, for his and her (I hv 2 kids who just graduated this month) personal expenses , such as toiletries, petrol n cash card TOP up (they borrow my car almost every week) etc etc, I’ve been wondering should I be ‘calculative’ with them? I hv also thought abt annual family holidays, should we still be paying for them ? Any opinions? Thks!

hi there,


My eldest has just entered the work force and I have entered another parenting phase. I would like to brainstorm ideas or seek advice from parents who are in similar position as me with regards to money matters with our "young working adult" kids.

thank you in advance

flametree

If you are near Bishan, you can donate to :


Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
88 Bright Hill Road. Singapore 574117

There’s a collection area near the open air car park. Volunteers will sort the donated items n those that can be sold will be displayed at the second hand shop “The Gratitude Shop” in the temple. All proceeds will go to the running of the temple.

Hi,


I am flametree's daughter, currently studying in Edinburgh, UK for my undergraduate degree.

I just checked the EE website about their roaming, and the 53 countries that they include are as follows:

https://shop.ee.co.uk/international/travelling-abroad
Customers can take their UK allowances to Austria, Azores, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Canary Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guyana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion Islands, Romania, San Marino, Saint Martin (French), Saint Barthelemy, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City (Italy). Customers on a new 4GEE Max plan can take their UK allowances to the above destinations as well as Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and USA.

On the other hand, another telco that I personally use, Three, has much more countries (60) that they include, Singapore being one of them, as well as countries outside of the EU. Since my contract is a 12 month contract, this is really useful as I would be able to use my phone plan in Singapore when I'm back on summer break, without having to get a prepaid SIM card at home, while still paying for my phone contract in Edinburgh.

http://www.three.co.uk/feel-at-home

I would personally definitely recommend 3, and the phone plan that I am currently on is as follows - £17 for unlimited data (up to 4GB of your data allowance as a personal hotspot), unlimited texts and 200 voice minutes.

Good luck!

Hi Starlight1968sg,


Thk u for your prompt response. Late last night, my Friend managed to find Someone (thru social media) who volunteered to adopt the hamster. So hopefully happy ending for the poor hamster

Hi, my Friend picked up a hamster inside a cage.

But he doesn't know how to care for it. Anyone interested to adopt? Or any advice what should he do next? Thanks!



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