eric pm me about he no more working in Sg and he will not host the v4. i think it's time to start a new one. please continue the discussion here...

v4 has been change to v3a...as 4 ....not really a good digit ..pantang a bit

this is the url to back to v3 here

FAQs

Employments:
Job opportunities are still good. Those with higher education level/experience stand a better chance and command a higher starting pay. Good command of English in resume writing or interview is a huge benefit. The following are the list of available online job sites:
1. Jobstreet
2. Contact Singapore
3. Jobs Central
4. JobsDB

The most effective but expensive method is to do it the old fashion way. Come over to Singapore, and then extend your visa to long term. During your stay in SG, flip through the recruitment newspaper and apply for your job through the company itself. This way, you're almost guaranteed to be in front of the queue from those who applied through Jobstreet. You can also attend their interviews without any delays while you're here in SG.

Various employment passes are available to enable you to work in Singapore depending on your skills and pay. Employers will help you in the application of passes. Your job is however pending on the approval of the pass. Information of types of passes are available through MOM's website. Do not worry of what passes you get. Eventually all will allow you to work in SG. Some do fuss about it due to "status" and extra benefits (i.e: credit card and contract phone applications). Just be hardworking and move up the passes or apply directly for PR few years down the road.

All you need to know about PR application and requirements are available here: http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=151&secid=150

Please take note that ex Singaporean PRs who renounced their status without serving the National Service will have their job and employment pass applications greatly degraded.

<Need more information on salary bracket and range in different industries to expand. Contributions greatly appreciated>

CPF and Taxes:
Malaysians working under employment/work passes are exempted from paying CPF. Singapore PRs have to contribute to CPF according to the rates found here: http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/Members/Gen-Info/C...es/ContriRa.htm

As for the complicated tax returns, i'll just provide the website so everyone can search under their own categories. http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page01.aspx?id=88

Accomodations:
HDBs everywhere! Prime and new areas should cost around SGD450-600 per room (with or without utilities). You can still find sub SGD400 per room in remote or rundown areas. If you can afford the luxury, apartments and condos are the way to go. SGD800-1200 per room is the current market price. Normally comes with swimming pool and gym facilities.

Below are some useful sites:
http://www.flatsdb.com/
http://www.hdbflat.blogspot.com/
http://singapore.roomsdb.net/
http://easyroommate.com.sg/ (looks more like a dating site )
http://www.sg-house.com/

Transportation:
No need to describe any further. Been compared and discussed too many times between SG and MY. In SG, you can be anywhere in the island just by using public transport. The all too convenient EZ link card can be used in both MRT and bus (even McD yeah!). For places out of reach, taxi is the answer. Don't worry, you won't get touted with expensive fares. They are a bunch of professionals with accurate meters. First entry onto cab is SGD2.80 or SGD3.00. The rest runs on meter plus any surcharges from tolls, airport surcharge or stopping period. If you are travelling in group of 4, taxi is the cheaper option on certain routes compared to others.

SBS bus maps: http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/iris3/nextbus.aspx
MRT maps: http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/images/tn_networkmap_big.jpg

Malaysians can drive in cars/bikes to work in SG. For SG PRs, you have to drive singapore registered vehicles. More info here: http://www.lta.gov.sg/motoring_matters/ind...oring_guide.htm

Expenses:
This is very subjective depending on the spending power of different individuals. But here are the basic breakdowns on rough estimates:
1. Accoms SGD600 (varies)
2. Food SGD500 (varies)
3. Transport SGD60
4. Entertainment SGD300 (strip it off if wanna save)
5. Shopping $$$

Forummers in SG:



Please PM me if you wish me to add you to the list above
Feel free to contribute and amend any inaccuracies. THX! Let's roll.

This post has been edited by dokidoki: Sep 27 2010, 01:31 PM

v3 linked

added you in 22.

added both of u to 1st post.

vote vote..i follow majority

added you....sg really dun have mamak stall?

contract or long term?

i am still looking for room but i am a guy

haha..nobody want maintain..nvmz la..i got spare time for the time being i create lo

Jurlique, alaskanbunny..updated both of u at 1st post.

v3a is to replace the '4' next version will be 5

erm...suggestion...i will only be around in sg june

hehe..coffee shop open till what time?

added you to 1st page.

anyone mind to explain the EP procedure?..after my hr submitted the application...she say i have to go MON to get the EP...is it there will be another round of interview at MOM? mean when i move to SG i will have to use the white card 1st?...then later have to go back to custom after 1month..?

if let say the 1st day i enter sg with the white card...the stay duration only valid 30days mah..

after i get the EP..do i need to go back to custom to re-enter sg with EP?

updated..the forumer working in sg list has been covered with spoiler to prevent the page over stretch..

added
oic, thx for the clarification

u r welcome

added..i will work around that area too

corrected the typo

too bad i am looking to move in by 30th May..

my budget is not more than 650 but seem like no chance for me to get it...

erm..view live commentary~..

u r welcome

SG job is MNC as well?..he got family?

added you o the 1st page

some silly question....1st time in SG and my company say will subsidy my mobile phone call for sgd50.

want to check any1 on M1 take3 plan?..do i need to pay anything when 1st sign up? what are the document i need to give when apply the postpaid line?