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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  • @64ytb
    @64ytb15 күн бұрын

    Singaporeans have dropped from 5Cs to 2Cs. Cash payouts and CDC Vouchers.

  • @hc5431

    @hc5431

    15 күн бұрын

    Well said. 😂

  • @AhWing89
    @AhWing8916 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @RKNKPK1309
    @RKNKPK130917 күн бұрын

    New 5 Cs definitely makes sense..great content!

  • @TheFifthPersonChannel

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    17 күн бұрын

    Thanks! We like the new 5Cs too! 🧘

  • @laisancheong9395
    @laisancheong939516 күн бұрын

    Maslow! I'm impressed, Victor. I have not heard about Maslow being mentioned for the longest time, haha

  • @janiceleong3602
    @janiceleong360217 күн бұрын

    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

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    16 күн бұрын

    Next level...

  • @yvonneseah8712
    @yvonneseah871217 күн бұрын

    “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

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    16 күн бұрын

    Lao Tzu

  • @melts7781
    @melts778116 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @Hldhl2
    @Hldhl216 күн бұрын

    Lovely content. New 5C is so clever.

  • @TheFifthPersonChannel

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    16 күн бұрын

    Thanks! The new 5Cs are great

  • @user-cl3ke3gy2f
    @user-cl3ke3gy2f8 күн бұрын

    all sporeans hv more than 5 C,,,CASH----CONDO/HDB---CAR---CREDIT CARDS---CLUBS...Satisfied !!!!!

  • @AhWing89
    @AhWing8916 күн бұрын

    I believe most people buy condo to grow their weath or to protect their asset value while living in it.

  • @TheFifthPersonChannel

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    16 күн бұрын

    Yes, many Singaporeans climb the property ladder as a means of growing their wealth, and later downsize for retirement.

  • @jem8965
    @jem896517 күн бұрын

    Wow ChatGPT is impressive for coming out with the 5c.

  • @TheFifthPersonChannel

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    16 күн бұрын

    Indeed!

  • @simcn73
    @simcn7317 күн бұрын

    I rather have the Mag7s , retire early and escape from the Matrix (rat race)

  • @steventay5834
    @steventay583414 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @NinJa-qr1sp
    @NinJa-qr1sp17 күн бұрын

    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

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    17 күн бұрын

    Yes, looks like the 5Cs are outdated!

  • @Longtermalwayswins

    @Longtermalwayswins

    16 күн бұрын

    Cash is not king. Stocks is.

  • @user-eu3yt6xq5o
    @user-eu3yt6xq5o17 күн бұрын

    COE is high because it's a big money contributor to government and car population increase with 35000 plus private hires.

  • @JamesDean6133
    @JamesDean61336 күн бұрын

    Crypto is C also

  • @yklim4699
    @yklim469913 күн бұрын

    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 .

  • @anziar3038
    @anziar303816 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @antihunter
    @antihunter14 күн бұрын

    what happened to the fourth person? if the fifth person is the audience.

  • @TheFifthPersonChannel

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    14 күн бұрын

    She's behind the camera 🎥

  • @VirusKid
    @VirusKid16 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @alexiusboy
    @alexiusboy17 күн бұрын

    For me I dun even dare dream of any, just mere surviving

  • @Tom0000
    @Tom000017 күн бұрын

    Give me the cash baby that's all that I need

  • @TheFifthPersonChannel

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    17 күн бұрын

    💵💵💵

  • @SivalinPuthery
    @SivalinPuthery16 күн бұрын

    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

  • @viper88448
    @viper8844816 күн бұрын

    unfortunately, captialism does not like contentment as one of 5C. xD

  • @TheFifthPersonChannel

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    16 күн бұрын

    The original C is capitalism 😂

  • @cathhl2440
    @cathhl244016 күн бұрын

    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

    @TheFifthPersonChannel

    16 күн бұрын

    Do the younger upper class still network at country clubs?

  • @cathhl2440

    @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.

  • @user-ue9bd4ux8o
    @user-ue9bd4ux8o17 күн бұрын

    Crypto😂😂

  • @hc5431
    @hc543116 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @ignatiusee3564
    @ignatiusee356417 күн бұрын

    They are beyond reach. Period.