Joy Lai, Author at RICE

26 Articles

Binge

A Chef’s 30-Year Love Affair with Chicken Rice

A Chef’s 30-Year Love Affair with Chicken Rice

"How can I get bored?"

by Joy Lai

August 7, 2024

Grindsets

Led By Passion, Controlled by Money, and the Folks Who Want Both

Led By Passion, Controlled by Money, and the Folks Who Want Both

In embracing instability, freelancers need safety nets too.

by Joy Lai

October 23, 2023

Jobs & Economy

Would You Know if Your Colleagues Faked Their Way Into the Job?

Would You Know if Your Colleagues Faked Their Way Into the Job?

By the time someone's unsavoury past is uncovered, it could be too late.

by Joy Lai

July 27, 2023

Grindsets

The Real Struggles Behind Crafting Fake Singaporean Food

The Real Struggles Behind Crafting Fake Singaporean Food

Fake food, real art.

by Joy Lai

July 5, 2023

Coming Of Age

When Home Furnishing Instalment Plans Land Buyers in Debt

When Home Furnishing Instalment Plans Land Buyers in Debt

Buy now, regret later.

by Joy Lai

June 26, 2023

Binge

Don’t Stack Plates—and Other Habits Local Waiters Want Customers To Stop

Don’t Stack Plates—and Other Habits Local Waiters Want Customers To Stop

Working front of house and getting paid peanuts per hour is tough enough as it is without getting annoyed by customers who don't know better.

by Joy Lai

June 25, 2023

Lifestyle

Inherited Traits From Fathers That Singaporeans Are Grateful For

Inherited Traits From Fathers That Singaporeans Are Grateful For

Some things our dads did never made much sense. Until we grow up doing the exact same things.

by Joy Lai

June 18, 2023

Coming Of Age

Is Being Able to Eat Breakfast With Family Every Day a Privilege?

Is Being Able to Eat Breakfast With Family Every Day a Privilege?

The luxury of time together with family isn't afforded by all, after all.

by Joy Lai

June 4, 2023

Lifestyle

The Ugly Sides of Friends Only a Holiday Can Reveal

The Ugly Sides of Friends Only a Holiday Can Reveal

Friends here, enemies abroad.

by Joy Lai

May 12, 2023

The RICE Guide to Beating the 35°C Heat in Singapore

The RICE Guide to Beating the 35°C Heat in Singapore

Get that dancing noodle guy at Hai Di Lao to whirl the noodle fast enough to generate wind at you.

by Joy Lai

May 4, 2023

Coming Of Age

‘Good Evening Hustlers’: The 16-Year-Old Manifesting His Millionaire Dreams on TikTok

‘Good Evening Hustlers’: The 16-Year-Old Manifesting His Millionaire Dreams on TikTok

What happens when you cross the #hustlegrind of finance bros with the naivety of a 16-year-old?

by Joy Lai

April 30, 2023

The Reality of Ramadan for Muslim Men Who Can’t Fast

The Reality of Ramadan for Muslim Men Who Can’t Fast

For those who are unable to fulfil it because of health conditions, what does celebrating Eid mean to them?

by Joy Lai

April 21, 2023