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Independent Singapore
04-07-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
'Even $400/month would be enough': Singaporean with medical condition seeks remote job guidance
SINGAPORE: The advent of the internet has made working from home, or from anywhere else, for that matter, extremely possible. The whole world saw this happen during the COVID-19 pandemic, although in the years that followed, people have gone back to the office. Additionally, some countries are more friendly toward working remotely than others. A local Reddit user, whose health condition makes regular in-person work challenging, wondered about this in a recent post. ' I know it's a dumb question, but if you had a phone and internet, is it possible to get a remote job in Singapore?' asked u/DreamsOfBlueberries on r/askSingapore on Thursday (Jul 3). The post author explained that they had a 'pretty severe medical condition' that not only affected them both mentally and socially but also caused them to be 'stuck at home for years.' At present, they are undergoing treatment, but they added that this situation is difficult for their mother, who is the family's sole breadwinner. In a comment, they wrote that even earning S$400 monthly would be enough. 'I wanna do what I can to help, but my pain knows no routine right now, so it'll get in the way of a regular job with schedules. Sometimes, the pain keeps me up late at night, but I've been thinking of using this to my advantage. I don't have any prior work experience, so I have had little luck,' they wrote. The post author added that they've looked into call center, data entry, and telemarketing jobs and have even seen crypto platform sites that promise 'crazy profits,' but they don't have the money to invest in them. They are also considering international remote jobs as a last resort. However, they are aware they could get scammed since the verification process isn't as rigorous as it is in Singapore. 'I really just want a job and to be a normal human being. Not being able to contribute to my family is killing me inside and causing me crazy depression,' the post author added. Many commenters on the post wrote suggestions to u/DreamsOfBlueberries, with the one that brought up being a Shopee Collection Point getting the most upvotes. 'In your case, I would consider being a Shopee collection point. That is, you do not mind having people ringing your doorbell for parcel collection anytime during the day and a little bit of social interaction. You'll need to be open on at least one weekend as well. Being a collection point only requires an app on your phone to scan the parcels. You will have to handle storing them and sorting them for easy access. You get paid S$0.30 per parcel. It's not a lot, but somewhere to start,' the commenter wrote, adding that affiliate marketing might be another possibility later on. 'Talk to WSG career counselors via MyCareerFuture. It does work, and they are normally able to place somewhere. Keep expectations low, and you might need a computer,' suggested another. 'If you are aiming for a remote job, then IMO learning programming is the way to go,' one wrote, while another chimed in to suggest, 'Survey platforms. You need to hustle hard to make about S$50 to S$100 a month, though.' 'Maybe you can try doing a transcription job. You don't really need experience in transcription, as the job is about you receiving a recording and typing out the words. The salary is not fixed per hour, like S$10/hr, but rather, is based on the duration of the recording itself. You will be given a deadline to submit. It's really an OTOT (own time, own target) kind of job, which sounds like a great fit for your situation,' a Reddit user wrote. /TISG Read also: How much of a pay cut would you be willing to take in exchange for going from fully Work From Office to hybrid Work From Home?
Health Line
10-06-2025
- Health
- Health Line
Dupuytren's Contracture Progression: What It Looks Like
Dupuytren contracture can appear as painless lumps or nodules under the skin of your hand, but progression over time can cause your fingers to curl in toward your palm. Dupuytren contracture is a medical condition affecting the palmar fascia of your hand. Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue found throughout the body. It provides support and protection for your muscles, bones, nerves, and vessels. In your hand, the palmar fascia is the main layer of fascia in your palm, located just under your skin. It spreads out in an upside-down triangle from the base of your fingers to your wrist. Dupuytren contracture causes an atypical thickening in the palmar fascia and leads to the formation of rigid, fibrous cords. These thickened areas restrict the natural movement and function of the fascia and can pull your fingers into a bent position. Not every person diagnosed with Dupuytren contracture will develop a finger curl. The condition follows a path of progression, but it doesn't always lead to severely bent fingers. For some people, Dupuytren contracture might never progress beyond the lump or nodule phase. The progression of Dupuytren contracture Several grading and staging systems have been used to track the progression of Dupuytren contracture since the early 1950s, but there's still no universally accepted standard for classification. Doctors typically use three clinical stages to describe a diagnosis, but they may also refer to a staging system first developed in 1968 known as the Tubiana classification. Who is at risk for Dupuytren contracture? Around 80% of Dupuytren contracture is attributed to genetics, with many genes contributing in small ways to the overall risk. People of Northern European descent have a higher risk for Dupuytren contracture, and the condition has also been associated with: smoking diabetes alcohol aging low body mass index (BMI) How is Dupuytren contracture treated? Doctors treat Dupuytren contracture based on its severity. In its earliest stage, it might not require treatment if it isn't causing any pain or affecting the function of your hand. As Dupuytren contracture progresses, doctors consider: Needle aponeurotomy: A minimally invasive procedure that uses a needle to break apart thickened areas of fascia. Collagenase injections: The injections of an enzyme that dissolves collagen in Dupuytren cords. Fasciectomy: The surgical removal of affected parts of the fascia. Dupuytren contracture can't be cured, but treatments can help restore and maintain your hand's function. The takeaway Dupuytren contracture occurs when the fascia in your hand starts to thicken and constrict. In its early stages, it can appear as lumps under the skin, puckering, or hard nodules. Over time, Dupuytren contracture can progress to a point where it curls your fingers in toward your palm. Not everyone will need treatment for this condition if it doesn't cause pain or affect hand function. When treatment is necessary, nonsurgical and surgical options are available.
