Yup, it is like two different worlds. Filthy and smelly!

Couldnt agree more.

When I first came to Singapore, I thought JB being the nearest city would emulate Singapore to a certain extent, but imagine my horror when i came out from the custom! It is like stepping down from heaven to hell, worlds apart. Why couldnt they clean up the city? hell, even kajang is better.

Broadband speed!! Am in Kajang right now, OMG the line keep disconnected (Via HP) and don't even talk about speed man, one youtube video takes forever to load!

Dont even get me started on safety!!! My parents said I am being too paranoid after staying in Singapore for so long, oh gosh, read the news man, it is like every other day ppl got killed or murdered or raped. How can I not be paranoid? Came back here 4 days ago and I have not stepped out from the house except for walking the dog. As for dinner, I called for delivery if my mum didnt cook.. hahhaha.

If you ask me, I dont think I'd want to come back unless I decide to change my career path from an employee to owning a business. Other than that, nothing beats Singapore EXCEPT for the food!

iphone if you like touch screen, but i prefer qwert board. Easier to type.

Tax free? Is your tax absorbed by your company? And Yes, non-PRs do not contribute to CPF.

You do know Singapore is not part of Malaysia right? Of course we need a passport!

From your reply, you seem to be doubting Singapore as your destination, if your fear overwhelm your intention to work in Singapore, then better stay put in Msia. I have seen Msian who are introvert and discrimating themselves from the locals only to find life miserable here with no friends. Singaporean in general do not discriminate as their great grandparents or relatives are Msian too.

Suggest you to get a job before coming down here, there are Msian that came here for months but couldnt find a job. Being in Msia or Singapore doesnt make any difference in terms of getting a job. You submit online and wait for phone calls. It could be days or months depending on your luck.

What other info do you need? If you read up few pages back, most of us here are pretty comfortable in Singapore. Why not try applying for a job in Singapore and let nature takes it course. With the current market condition, I'd say the bargaining power is with the employer not the employee. My bf has been looking for an engineering position for over a year (While being employed in SIngapore, a PR with 4 years of experience) and was only called once or twice for an engineering position.

1. No, not for experienced professional. A lot banks, MNC has headcount freeze, including E&E engineers. Of course there are exception cases, I am just speaking from what I observed.

2. Pretty high, foreigners will be the first on the chopboard when it comes to downsizing.

3. Apply for a job first before taking any first step.

I dont think it will be easy to bring the car back to Msia, it would need AP which will be very expensive. Not worth it if you ask me.

As for car installment and monthly expenses, the last time my bf and I calculated, it will cost us about 1.8k. Not sure of the breakdown, but thats the max per month for a 30k loan.

Mostly use their parents' car. But most of my managers are driving cause they have kids. I'd say if you have a family, and working outside of CBD area, then owning a car will be more worth it and less expensive cause you wont have to pay ERP that often.

Yup, but it would not be very convenient if you have children in tow.

Yup, the last gathering was a dimsum lunch. About 8/9 forumers came. Quite a success i reckon.

Usually the tickets are pretty limited. Esp First Coach. You may want to try Aeroline. I just bought mine last month. Unless you are not too particular with the bus company and bus condition.

My preferred bus companies of all times are First Coach and Aeroline. Transtar is not bad but slightly expensive.

Starhub
SIngtel
M1

Monthly subscription ranges from $25 to $100++ depending on package. Good thing is that you will be getting free new hp for sign up. Head down to any of the above telco for more info.

I was on prepaid for 2 years, paid $28 but I get $128 worth of talktime ($100 local, $28 oversea calls). Starhub, Happy $128. Just recently signed up a 2 years contract with starhub, got a new Samsung Omnia Pro for only $48, monthly subscription about $40 (included data plan).

Yup, sometimes when I cant get cheap air tickets or first coach/aeroline, I'd rather not go back.

There are no fast and hard rules of getting a Sg PR. I guessed you have not been reading Singapore news lately. The local Singaporean has raised their concern and dissatisfaction over significant influx of foreign talents and increasing PRs over these couple of years. Hence the Sg Gov is heading the public call to reduce the number of immigrants in the country by denying PR application.

If you read up the past few post, there are applicants who had their application rejected despite being a degree holder and been staying in Singapore for the past one year or two.

My advice is that, don't apply now. Wait till the hoo-haa die off after CNY.

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Added on December 27, 2009, 10:19 pmBtw, did anyone read of Dr Zambry statement to ban night express coaches? Is he out of his mind?

This post has been edited by chess_gal: Dec 27 2009, 10:19 PM

Talk about being competitive, haha.. anyways good to sediakan payung sebelum hujan.

Erm, I dont think the medical report will be out in an hour. Usually it takes 2/3 days. Doubt you can start work on the 4th Jan.

30 Dec (Wed) - Medical Check up
31 Dec (Thurs)- Usually Not out yet
1 Jan (Fri)- New Year
2 Jan (Sat) - Might or might not out
3 Jan (SUn) - Holiday
4 Jan (Mon) - Get your Medical Report & submit to MOM
5 Jan (Tue) - Start work

try roomsdb.com.sg

Is it necessary to go all the way to JB to buy a gym wear? Why not try adidas, nike or puma shop in singapore? They are having sales at the moment.