tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post8937186530686827499..comments2024-03-29T16:34:17.069+08:00Comments on Singapore Man of Leisure: My meeting with a HK man of leisureSingapore Man of Leisurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-66311733925150607482017-12-28T16:46:01.254+08:002017-12-28T16:46:01.254+08:00SMOL,
True. Monk will be "Eat temple; live t...SMOL,<br /><br />True. Monk will be "Eat temple; live temple".<br /><br />BenWTKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459028978258841179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-43945840768135875492017-12-28T16:02:55.666+08:002017-12-28T16:02:55.666+08:00Ben,
Maybe around the same below $1K?
I mean wh...Ben,<br /><br />Maybe around the same below $1K? <br /><br />I mean when we were in NS, "eat army; live army", we don't need a lot of money right? <br /><br /><br />Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-48502676724539784362017-12-28T12:04:02.072+08:002017-12-28T12:04:02.072+08:00SMOL,
A classic example of one living within mean...SMOL,<br /><br />A classic example of one living within means. I wonder how much a monk need for a month.<br /><br />BenWTKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459028978258841179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-20090857843151526702017-12-28T09:16:28.735+08:002017-12-28T09:16:28.735+08:00Ben,
And that's a path every individual has t...Ben,<br /><br />And that's a path every individual has to find and walk on himself ;)<br /><br />One primary school classmate has a younger brother who has become a Catholic priest. The younger brother told me his monthly allowance is below $1K.<br /><br />Yet I see this Catholic priest as being "free" - financially, spiritually, and emotionally.<br /><br />Different path indeed!<br /><br /><br /><br />Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-85916631067417302032017-12-27T23:23:45.447+08:002017-12-27T23:23:45.447+08:00Hi SMOL,
It's true that different people have...Hi SMOL,<br /><br />It's true that different people have their own perception of financial freedom. The HK Man of Leisure is a classic example of one individual who does not follow the usual norms of the commoners in which the property, car and other luxury items come into the picture. These items symbolise a form of enhanced status.<br /><br />I believe that a lot of people will be able to focus on their interests if they are willing to reduce their monthly/annual expenses. The reduced expenses will mean invested capital which will in turn generate the more sustainable passive income for them. This will mean that they do not rely on job with high incomes to support their lifestyle.<br /><br />One will be able to rely on part-time job which caters to his/her interest if the individual opts for a simple lifestyle in Singapore. I believe that this is achievable for the individuals in their 30s or 40s.<br /><br />BenWTKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459028978258841179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-5426171357847256972017-12-26T22:48:31.511+08:002017-12-26T22:48:31.511+08:00Ben,
I have to be careful to add that whenever he...Ben,<br /><br />I have to be careful to add that whenever he's back in HK, he stays with his parents ;)<br /><br />But I do agree there are a lot of alternative pathways beside the "passive income more than expenses" route so favoured by the less imaginative members of our "financially savvy" community.<br /><br />If only they can just sit down and realise their feet sizes are different. Why everyone seeks the same shoe size anyway? <br /><br />Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-56345451283693998412017-12-26T22:30:45.962+08:002017-12-26T22:30:45.962+08:00I have read, unread and re-read this post numerous...I have read, unread and re-read this post numerous times. I finally grasped the reason behind the Hong Kong Man of Leisure's decision to retire in the seemingly young age of 47. Life is too short. I believe that he has earned enough savings to last him for his entire life span.<br /><br />He has chosen the less traveled path in choosing to be single and not to own property. This path is heavily criticised by most of the people. I think that it is fine as long as one is comfortable of such lifestyle.<br /><br />To each of one's own.<br /><br />Ben WTKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459028978258841179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-4995116233623781862016-11-10T23:02:28.164+08:002016-11-10T23:02:28.164+08:00Welcome Living Free!
Ah! A fellow blogger from th...Welcome Living Free!<br /><br />Ah! A fellow blogger from the euro area ;)<br /><br />Have fun in what you do and cheers!<br />Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-70738931724717252152016-11-10T21:24:56.303+08:002016-11-10T21:24:56.303+08:00I totally agree that Financial Goals is not the sa...I totally agree that Financial Goals is not the same as Life Goals.<br /><br />livingafreelifetoday.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00081937278617294750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-46794294649381989372016-05-17T19:08:06.758+08:002016-05-17T19:08:06.758+08:00Chris,
I'm country agnostic.
Any woman of pl...Chris,<br /><br />I'm country agnostic.<br /><br />Any woman of pleasure will do ;)<br /><br />Meanwhile, I'll sip the "susu" without taking the cow home :)Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-16710124429813003072016-05-17T18:09:12.686+08:002016-05-17T18:09:12.686+08:00Yo SMOL !!!
I think you need a SWOP. Singapore Wo...Yo SMOL !!!<br /><br />I think you need a SWOP. Singapore Woman of Pleasure.<br /><br />Otherwise too easy to stay single and have a great life of travel and fun. Christopher Ng Wai Chunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15534057160494859977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-63675450744970503762015-08-27T21:05:01.738+08:002015-08-27T21:05:01.738+08:00Kevin,
It real fun to stay in a hostel!
At firs...Kevin,<br /><br />It real fun to stay in a hostel! <br /><br />At first I was a bit self-conscious as I thought I would be "too old", but heaven's no! There were many "senior" backpackers than me!<br /><br />We can't mingle as much when we stay at hotels. But at hostels, everyone has a ready story to tell!<br /><br />Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-13668875434553461812015-08-27T20:46:54.572+08:002015-08-27T20:46:54.572+08:00Sorry, my bad. Mindless surfing brought me to your...Sorry, my bad. Mindless surfing brought me to your old post which I really enjoyed reading. Thought I'll revive it with a comment...<br /><br />There was once when I quit my job and went to work at a hostel, in Singapore no less. Amazing times with awesome travellers and some incredibly, out-of-this-world life stories. There is so much to learn from each and everyone regardless of where they are from, how old they are, what they do or what they did.<br /><br />Checked off my bucket list item after getting a guest review on TripAdvisor haha! Didn't know you are also a man-of-hostel besides being a man-of-leisure!TIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411364233161075380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-46773053526367763632012-12-14T09:54:44.719+08:002012-12-14T09:54:44.719+08:00Yup. But I not sure whether our parents are please...Yup. But I not sure whether our parents are pleased though...<br /><br />LOL!Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-20892710901315697422012-12-14T09:52:09.481+08:002012-12-14T09:52:09.481+08:00SnOOpy168,
I really appreciate you sharing of you...SnOOpy168,<br /><br />I really appreciate you sharing of your experience with your German Man of Leisure.<br /><br />It's always good to have different perspectives from different angles. <br /><br />There are lots of man/woman of leisure out there than we think! Although in some quarters, we are also called "dropouts"...<br /><br />There are many "levels" of financial freedom. Sometimes its not about money - but more a lifestyle decision.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-81745534568698408362012-12-13T21:58:11.758+08:002012-12-13T21:58:11.758+08:00About 2 years ago. At a couchsurfing event in Vien...About 2 years ago. At a couchsurfing event in Vienna, I had met a 35 yrs old German MOL,<br /><br />When he recognizes that I am from Singapore, he goes on rattling about all the nice places that he had visited, ANNUALLY. 6-9 months a year, he is travelling in Asia. Yes, we both loved the food at certain little fav cafe in Bali. Great common grounds.<br /><br />Last year, I had a chance to meet him in Singapore and brought him to Tiong Baru market for brunch. He loves it and on my asking, shared his story with me.<br /><br />He was an IT specialist and had stopped working some years ago. Too much corporate nonsenses. He has a flat in Germany which gives him something like EUR500+ per month in pocket money. Did not ask if it was fully paid for. No cars, no kids and recently found that he has a Taiwanese girlfriend.<br /><br />His travel style - try to book the flights off season from Europe to Asia. Often landing in Bangkok, or somewhere in Malaysia. Then uses Air Asia for those across the sea flights. otherwise, it will be strictly public transport. Accommodations - couchsurf a few days here and there, so little or no cost involved. A lot of preplanning is required for this option. <br /><br />Envy him for the guts to do this. Perhaps, i had wasted some golden years having a car and motorcycles. But as one blogger once told me, it is never to late to start saving & investing. Hopefully, my passive income stream will grow over time and then I would like to have this leisurely pace of life - More worry about the weather than when my next paycheck will come in.SnOOpy168https://www.blogger.com/profile/16073641443037165395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-67421087775726406962012-10-29T20:55:44.311+08:002012-10-29T20:55:44.311+08:00Anon 6:42,
Hey! Whatever makes you happy!
Remem...Anon 6:42,<br /><br />Hey! Whatever makes you happy! <br /><br />Remember to take your medication though ;)Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-60584629512527867622012-10-29T18:42:22.463+08:002012-10-29T18:42:22.463+08:00The corporate world and its elements are just a wa...The corporate world and its elements are just a waste of time apart from feeding one's hungry stomach. Such things don't exist in the other realms when one goes over. What a stupid waste of time to work in the office environment. Better take time out to learn magic, divinity to serve others and do amazing feats related to another realm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-3330908309656590202012-10-24T23:09:59.416+08:002012-10-24T23:09:59.416+08:00plumerainbow,
I know. Kermit the frog expressed o...plumerainbow,<br /><br />I know. Kermit the frog expressed our situation well - it's not easy being green...<br /><br />You know why I am drawn to your adventures? You reminded me what I should have done when I was your age.<br /><br />But hey! I feel 21 all over now! Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-35136690068832779182012-10-24T17:33:35.044+08:002012-10-24T17:33:35.044+08:00SMOL, what a refreshing post! I constantly think o...SMOL, what a refreshing post! I constantly think of "retirement", ever since I started working. And at that time when I disclosed my ideal retirement age, people thought why this fresh grad so lazy... But hopefully that conscious ideal supported by semi-evolving decisions and planning now will enable that "retirement", travels around the world and attendances at piano festivals. <br />plumerainbownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-29639294519819857072012-04-22T11:42:46.208+08:002012-04-22T11:42:46.208+08:00Thanks Ronian!
:)Thanks Ronian!<br /><br />:)Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-2077114357028895002012-04-22T10:37:14.833+08:002012-04-22T10:37:14.833+08:00Way to go, Jarred! "Rediscovering childhood ...Way to go, Jarred! "Rediscovering childhood love". That's the key dude! Thanks for sharing. Awesome story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-25328746899529184932011-09-09T20:59:43.717+08:002011-09-09T20:59:43.717+08:00Living with Parent seems to give us a really good ...Living with Parent seems to give us a really good headstart in retirement :)Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18166646368324976318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-79510498536261549342011-04-12T18:36:52.025+08:002011-04-12T18:36:52.025+08:00Thanks Panzer!
Your path is very interesting too ...Thanks Panzer!<br /><br />Your path is very interesting too :)<br /><br />Malaysia (Penang), Thailand, China are on my watchlist for potential retirement home in case Singapore gets too expensive. Plan B.<br /><br />Peace be with you too.Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-53902245749490267562011-04-12T18:20:44.289+08:002011-04-12T18:20:44.289+08:00Hi SMOL
Great story from your own travels. :-)
Y...Hi SMOL<br /><br />Great story from your own travels. :-)<br /><br />Yes, there are people who decide to quit the rat race and with proper planning can be financially free and live on his dividends.<br /><br />In fact, I plan to do something similar but probably won't travel all over the world but rather plough my investible savings into safe (e.g. SPH) type of investments and live off the dividends plus rental income from my home to stay in a low cost country like Thailand :-)<br /><br />But there are still some challenges for me to overcome, i..e have to see my daughter all the way to independence and to either drag the spouse with me or work out some arrangement in 20-25 years' time! :-P<br /><br />Be well and prosper.PanzerGrenadierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836438378215893219noreply@blogger.com