a good way to fly? My foot! And Jul updates

One other month down and I nonetheless haven’t achieved a lot.

I havent been feeling nice. Is it the macro circumstances or am I simply getting outdated and cranky?

Work

I am getting jaded at work, once more. 

Whereas work is manageable, I lack bootlicking and show-off abilities. I really feel my bosses do not fairly see the worth I am bringing. I am unsure if they’re too “sensible” to grasp operations and I really feel we’re on completely different frequencies. That may make it powerful for me to get an excellent finish 12 months bonus. 

Due to that I am looking out for jobs. Nevertheless, it looks like a “incorrect” timing because of the impending recession and hiring freezes throughout the globe. I do not need to be part of a brand new agency and be laid off like what crypto.com did to their new employees. 

Crypto.com

Talking of cro, it is unfortunate to note their downwards revision to netflix and spotify rebates.

I am at present on their ruby metal member, and have been having fun with spotify rebates. Simply this month, I acquired ~100 CRO cash given the dip in worth. 

I’m nonetheless utilizing CRO card for a few of my day by day bills, primarily day by day transport. I used to be actually fortunate to have signed up for cro again in Sep 2021 the place I acquired sgd100 without spending a dime. Additionally, with the continual constructed up of cro rebates, CRO is one among my finest crypto funding on paper (sadly as a result of most are closely underwater). 

I will wait and see if there are anymore enticing presents dangled by crypto.com to retain clients. 

Singapore Airline sucks

I’ve at all times been pleased with our nationwide airline due to their top-notch service, till I skilled their name centre/customer support crew that made me fumed.

After years of planning and spending, I’ve lastly clocked sufficient miles for my enterprise class flights. I used to be lucky to have secured saver tickets and wished to do a stopover. To take action, I needed to name in to make my redemption, pay US$100 and the related taxes.

Nevertheless, the customer support charged me double stopover charges and it has been an arduous course of getting my a refund. Every time, the brokers mentioned they’re processing my refund and to attend 6 weeks. Till 6 weeks handed and I realised I used to be not refunded. Known as in once more and so they mentioned they’re nonetheless processing it and can flag as pressing. No timeline was given as a result of the brokers are unable to advise as it’s dealt with by one other division.

As of now, I am left dangling, uncertain once I can get my a refund. Completely disillusioned with their (missing) service.

I’m additionally questioning if monkeypox will change into a worldwide well being disaster and have an effect on my vacation plans subsequent 12 months 🤞 whether it is, I foresee one other headache calling in to postpone my flights 🙄

Singapore Financial savings Bond Aug 2022

Utilized for the Aug 2022 tranche given it is excessive curiosity. I utilized with $10k. As a result of excessive curiosity, I solely acquired 9k allotment. Not too shabby.

Cashing out some REITS

Surprisingly, my money has been depleting. I used to have $300k at my disposal, and now solely have $100k. An enormous bulk are in shares. Lately, I have been attempting to money out some REITS little by little for some slight positive factors, hoping to enter once more at a lower cost.

With that, I finish my Jul updates. Hopefully, there will be excellent news in Aug.