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Jurlique
post Aug 31 2010, 11:29 PM

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SINGAPORE POPULATION EXCEEDS 5 MILLION

I believe more and more Chinese will migrate to Singapore as a result of the current situation in Malaysia.
But this also means that finding jobs will be much more difficult.
Let's unite together.

SOURCE: http://www.mysinchew.com/node/44215
Jurlique
post Sep 1 2010, 11:17 PM

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Any guys here can recommend me a good Singapore forum beside HWZ or Vzone? Thanks.
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post Sep 3 2010, 12:26 AM

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QUOTE(Chrisky @ Sep 2 2010, 11:25 PM)
in case there's anyone here interested, my company is urgently looking for graphic designer / illustrator. PM me for details.  biggrin.gif
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How is the salary and benefits like?
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post Sep 20 2010, 09:47 PM

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QUOTE(blue_winter @ Sep 20 2010, 09:25 PM)
How is the demand for accountants in SG? Lets say with about 2 years of working experience, how would I fare?
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2 years with or without ACCA? If 2 yrs with ACCA, then maybe u can fetch approx $2.8K to $3.0K.
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post Sep 20 2010, 10:25 PM

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QUOTE(blue_winter @ Sep 20 2010, 09:58 PM)
ACCA...1 year in audit...1 year in tax...in a big4 accounting firm
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If tat's the case, u can ask for $2.8K for Assistant Accountant position.
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post Sep 20 2010, 11:10 PM

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QUOTE(seantang @ Sep 20 2010, 10:42 PM)
Stay one more year in the Big4 and qualify first before leaving.

The commercial sector (like MNCs) values qualified accountants from the Big4 and will pay a premium for them. But if you join them before you qualify, your salary is rarely adjusted significantly after you qualify.

Better yet if you qualify AND leave the Big4 as a senior.
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But may i know approx how much one can expect if an individual follow ur advice?
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post Sep 21 2010, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(seantang @ Sep 21 2010, 09:42 PM)
Quite good, I think. Sg degree and a professional qualification... more than satisfies the basic criteria.

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i am really curious to know as i heard ACCA is not very much valued in spore.

Many Malaysians, for some inexplicable reason, seem to think that the ACCA is at the pinnacle of accounting profession.

In Singapore, it's just one of the many professional qualifications available. You'll be on equal footing with other holders of professional qualifications, generally. However if you have ACCA without having a degree... you're in a bit of trouble. A degree is commonplace in Singapore... so much so that NOT having a degree is certainly suicide in terms of competitiveness versus other candidates.

ICPAS membership is the most appreciated by local companies.
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I am in disagreement with you that Degree is more appreciated or more pretigious than ACCA.
I have ask my former FC and some job recruitment agents, my feedback was when there are 2 candidates with the same exp but 1 is having a degree and the other is having an ACCA, they will opt for the ACCA.
This is because the field of study of ACCA is very much similar and can greatly applied in today working world particularly when one study for the final 3 papers of the entire syllabus.
Apart from this, an ACCA graduate is well governed by the code of ethics and professionalism of the ACCA code of conduct.

Unlike a degree holder, after obtaning is degree... one can help their bosses to falsify and manipulate accounts as they have nothing to lose due to they have obtain their Degree and cant be revoke.

ACCA shall retain its rights to remove the candidate from its ACCA database/register when an ACCA qualified accountant failed to follow rules.
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post Sep 26 2010, 01:38 PM

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Why so many Singaporeans, PRs and Malaysians crazy bout iPhone4?

I rather use the money to subcribe for the new 100Mbps Fibre Optics and download stuff and surf internet 24/7.
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post Oct 2 2010, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(alaskanbunny @ Oct 1 2010, 11:28 PM)
commodity trading - edible oils
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Then u must be working with either Wilmar or Golden Agri.
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post Oct 10 2010, 01:49 PM

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May I know anyone here with an EP, WP or non-PR working part time or starting a small business in Singapore to earn extra side income beside your primary job?

Anyone here can share their experience?
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post Oct 10 2010, 01:57 PM

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QUOTE(rickysim84 @ Oct 10 2010, 01:54 PM)
U cannot do any part time job on EP, WP or non-PR in sin ka por. The rules and regulations stated in the paper before u take ur working permit tat working permit holder are not allowed to take part time and u can only work for ur company which is register on ur working permit card.
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How about if I wanted to start a small business in Singapore while working full time with a EP? Otherwise, I need to apply for a PR or convert to Singaporean?
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post Oct 10 2010, 10:06 PM

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QUOTE(seantang @ Oct 10 2010, 09:44 PM)
No washing machine?! How do you do your laundry? Hand wash?  sweat.gif
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Maybe he go for laundry services (1KG for $6 kind of laundry services)...??
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post Oct 29 2010, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(ba5tard @ Oct 29 2010, 10:18 AM)
bad news... my EP got rejected by MOM... any1 know the reason why??
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Did you change job every 2-3 mths?
MOM hates job hoppers.
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post Oct 29 2010, 07:26 PM

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QUOTE(Lester1987 @ Oct 29 2010, 06:39 PM)
just a quick question as i tried to look through the LTA website and can't get the accurate answer. Lets say i bought a Malaysian bike and stay in JB, can i ride my bike in after paying the $4 or i need to have a Singapore driving license in order to ride the bike in because i am holding an EP. anyone can clarify this for me please? I have a valid MY driving license of coz.
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Riding bike from JB to SG is very very tired.. imagine every morning there are 50,000 bikes crossing the causeway.
It is bad for health too.. as the smoke from the bike generated by 50K bikes..
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post Oct 29 2010, 11:27 PM

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QUOTE(robertngo @ Oct 29 2010, 10:32 PM)
anyone know what is benefit like in major local bank like DBS, how is the salary range for AVP and VP level position?
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In terms of salary, I heard that UOB is the best.
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post Nov 10 2010, 11:56 PM

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QUOTE(shchiam1978 @ Nov 10 2010, 11:48 PM)
Mamak with friends, Outing as Malaysia is super huge compare to SG, weekend can visit friends house.
Most of friends in Singapore don't visit each other as they are too tired after work and want to spend quiet time by themselves.
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Play some sports with frens. Go kayaking at Kallang river with frens and so on.. Watch movies..
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post Nov 13 2010, 10:08 AM

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QUOTE(Walaoeh! @ Nov 13 2010, 02:06 AM)
stay in potong pasir, work in suntec  rolleyes.gif
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Wah, so lucky u can work in the CBD. What industry are u in and wat r u working as?
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post Nov 14 2010, 04:31 PM

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May I know how many of u here are PR?
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post Nov 18 2010, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(MPIK @ Nov 18 2010, 11:07 AM)
Why not try Facebook?

I heard Facebook gonna open a hub here in Singapore.
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Facebook @ SG???...

Walan Eh, I wanna apply. Their office must be nicer than Google Singapore.

I can even stay at Facebook office, not even require to rent a room as there have all necessities.

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