Is Achieving the 5Cs Still Possible in Singapore?
The "5Cs" -- cash, car, condo, credit card, country club membership -- are five material aspirations commonly sought after by Singaporeans and considered symbols of success and wealth. But with the rising cost of living, are the traditional 5Cs now out of reach for the average Singaporean? Do younger Singaporeans even care about the 5Cs in this day and age? At this roundtable, we discuss whether these material aspirations are still relevant, or if it's time to move beyond them and focus on more holistic values.
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Singaporeans have dropped from 5Cs to 2Cs. Cash payouts and CDC Vouchers.
@hc5431
15 күн бұрын
Well said. 😂
Based on what I observed, Singapore is very focused on financial and in order to protect the quality of life, people are forced to chase for wealth and be materialistic in order to keep up with the increasing cost of living. People who overlooked on wealth building are been left behind with quality of life dropping back overtime.
New 5 Cs definitely makes sense..great content!
@TheFifthPersonChannel
17 күн бұрын
Thanks! We like the new 5Cs too! 🧘
Maslow! I'm impressed, Victor. I have not heard about Maslow being mentioned for the longest time, haha
Back then, I also heard people talking about the 3Bs (Drive BMW, live in Bungalow and be a Boss) after you have achieved the 5C 😅,
@TheFifthPersonChannel
16 күн бұрын
Next level...
“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”
@TheFifthPersonChannel
16 күн бұрын
Lao Tzu
Live your own life the way you want it. The reality is that it’s hard to shut out the noise when you are immersed in the SG environment, but you have to try. No one owns us, other than perhaps our mums 😅
@64ytb
15 күн бұрын
Wrong mate. No one owns us including our parents. Because God is the only eternal Being. But if you are a free thinker, well, that's another story lah.
Lovely content. New 5C is so clever.
@TheFifthPersonChannel
16 күн бұрын
Thanks! The new 5Cs are great
all sporeans hv more than 5 C,,,CASH----CONDO/HDB---CAR---CREDIT CARDS---CLUBS...Satisfied !!!!!
I believe most people buy condo to grow their weath or to protect their asset value while living in it.
@TheFifthPersonChannel
16 күн бұрын
Yes, many Singaporeans climb the property ladder as a means of growing their wealth, and later downsize for retirement.
Wow ChatGPT is impressive for coming out with the 5c.
@TheFifthPersonChannel
16 күн бұрын
Indeed!
I rather have the Mag7s , retire early and escape from the Matrix (rat race)
I am 64. I have everything in life. Happy family and no debts and abundant savings, enough for my kid to retire too. Unfortunately, my health is an issue and now waiting for death.
Car, Condo, Country Club are unnecessary. Live in HDB flat near MRT station is financially more sustainable. Credit card is too common already and as always Cash is King.
@TheFifthPersonChannel
17 күн бұрын
Yes, looks like the 5Cs are outdated!
@Longtermalwayswins
16 күн бұрын
Cash is not king. Stocks is.
COE is high because it's a big money contributor to government and car population increase with 35000 plus private hires.
Crypto is C also
The lesser you try to impress people, the lesser you get depressed. The last C as in Contentment will get rid the worst C of all - Complain .
There are those that don't take education or work seriously and end up with low wages. They then blame everyone else except themselves. They are a burden to the country.
what happened to the fourth person? if the fifth person is the audience.
@TheFifthPersonChannel
14 күн бұрын
She's behind the camera 🎥
Car, Condo, country club and credit cards are lifestyle upgrades and usually require costs to maintain and depends how often one utilises for its needs and wants. Cash is still important, providing a lot of options both in short-term and long-term.
For me I dun even dare dream of any, just mere surviving
Give me the cash baby that's all that I need
@TheFifthPersonChannel
17 күн бұрын
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Anyone who hasn't stepped into a country club in their entire life, please raise your hand. I like you to form a club with me 😃 Seriously, the most overrated C in my opinion
unfortunately, captialism does not like contentment as one of 5C. xD
@TheFifthPersonChannel
16 күн бұрын
The original C is capitalism 😂
There's a significance difference between being in an upper class and having money. Country club is also a place for networking among the rich. I have the money but it won't be able to buy me 'class'.
@TheFifthPersonChannel
16 күн бұрын
Do the younger upper class still network at country clubs?
@cathhl2440
16 күн бұрын
@@TheFifthPersonChannel Some of these are second, third generation. Some of their kids go there for the gym… Old money still go to country club to makan too.
Crypto😂😂
Dunno who invented this rubbish call 5C. Just need 1C call Cash, you can have anything. Even 10 A, B, C. Some have the other 3Cs or 4Cs but loads of debts. What's the point? Rather be a multi millionaire HDB uncle like some.
They are beyond reach. Period.