Demo content · illustrative estimate · not yet verified
24 / Work · Hack #29
Claim the work expenses you're entitled to. Every month, not once a year.
Parking, mileage, phone allowances, and meal claims go unclaimed because filing feels like admin.
“photo the receipt. now.”Potential saving
RM20–RM200 / month
≈ RM240–RM2,400 / year
Effort
5 minutes
Wait, what?
5 / 10
“pretty clever”
CheapHack ratio™
NO-BRAINERsaving ÷ effort
COMMUNITY TIPDemoLast checked: 12 AUG 2026
THE PROBLEM
Unclaimed reimbursements are money you spent on your employer's behalf and never got back.
WHAT MOST PEOPLE DO
Lose the receipts, miss the deadline, or feel awkward claiming small amounts.
(no judgement. we did too.)THE CHEAPHACK
Photograph every work-related receipt the moment you get it. File claims monthly on a fixed date.
HOW TO DO IT
- STEP 1Read your company's expense policy once.
- STEP 2Photograph receipts immediately.
- STEP 3Set a monthly reminder to file.
- STEP 4Claim only legitimate, policy-approved expenses.
You’ll need: An expense policy that allows claims
THE MATH
RM80 × 12 = RM960
Per month
RM20–RM200
Per year
≈ RM240–RM2,400
is it worth the hassle?DO THIS NOW.(no-brainer ratio · 5 minutes)
WHEN THIS MAKES SENSE
- Anyone who spends on work travel, parking, or client meetings.
WHEN IT DOESN’T
- Fully remote with no work expenses.
THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR
- Only what your policy allows.
- Never inflate or fabricate claims. That's fraud.
DO THE MATH WITH YOUR NUMBERS
Do the math ↗
You save
RM500 − RM390 = RM110 × 12
RM110 / month
RM1,320 / year
RM6,600 over 5 years
okay, now this is getting serious.Is it worth the hassle?
DO THIS NOW.this is a very good hourly rate.
RM1,320 for 5 min ≈ RM15,840 per hour of effort.
DID IT WORK FOR YOU?
Demo state: votes are not yet counted. No fake numbers here.
RELATED HACKS
More Work →02 / Telco
STOP PAYINGFOR DATAYOU DON'T USE.
Potential saving
RM10–RM35 / month
Effort
5 minutes
4 / 10
“check your last 3 bills first!”
NEEDS RECHECKDemo
03 / Travel
DON'T PAYFOR THISAT THE AIRPORT.
Save
RM20–RM80 / trip
Effort
5 minutes
3 / 10
“rookie mistake →”
COMMUNITY TIPDemo
05 / Subscriptions
ANNUAL ISN'TAUTOMATICALLYCHEAPER.
Potential saving
RM20–RM120 / year
RM20×12 = RM240 vs RM180 → break-even 9 months
5 / 10
“do the division first.”
COMMUNITY TIPDemo