Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 Working Life in Singapore V3a, new version...

views
     
tosomti
post Jul 23 2010, 07:12 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Jul 2010


Hi I just got an offer from globalfoundries.... would like to know any GF employee here? mind to share what GF working culture is all about? is the people friendly?

and what is the nearst location to stay? (easy access to mrt and bus)?

Thanks for sharing smile.gif
tosomti
post Jul 23 2010, 11:43 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Jul 2010


QUOTE(seantang @ Jul 23 2010, 11:09 PM)
He's getting around 5-6K, based on his job level. He's late 20s-early 30s.

Btw, this guy didn't get the joining or additional bonuses I mentioned. A bit too junior for that.
*
Wow, hes getting that much? i am 29 have 5 yrs experience but my salary is not even reach SG 4k...
I am i earning too low?
tosomti
post Jul 24 2010, 12:07 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Jul 2010


QUOTE(seantang @ Jul 23 2010, 11:53 PM)
By 29, I had 8 years of full time experience. Why do you only have 5?
*
I graduated in 2005.... start working right after that..... so all in all is 5 years lah.... what abt ur fren? is he 8 yrs experience also???


Added on July 24, 2010, 12:10 am
QUOTE(ThanatosSwiftfire @ Jul 24 2010, 12:01 AM)
Graduates these days generally come out at 22-24, so 5 years by 29 means he graduated by 24, probably a 5 year course? (1-2 years STPM + 3 years degree perhaps?)
*
Right after spm went for 1 yr matriculation... then continue 4 yrs engineering course to get a degree...

This post has been edited by tosomti: Jul 24 2010, 12:10 AM
tosomti
post Jul 24 2010, 12:21 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Jul 2010


QUOTE(seantang @ Jul 24 2010, 12:13 AM)
I mean, how come you started work at 24 years old? I wasn't asking which year you started work.


Added on July 24, 2010, 12:14 amYou were 19 when you finished SPM?
*
its ok... just assume i started working at the age of 23.... and current experience is 5yrs ++... round it up to 6...

This post has been edited by tosomti: Jul 24 2010, 12:28 AM
tosomti
post Jul 24 2010, 04:54 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Jul 2010


QUOTE(seantang @ Jul 24 2010, 10:43 AM)
Like everyone else, finished SPM at 17.
Finished matriculation at 18.
Went uni for 4 year sandwich course, finished at 22 including working 1 year full time.
By 29, another 7 years of working. Total 8 years.
*
I am so impressed! finished at 22 including 1 year full time? you wok while study kah seantang?
tosomti
post Jul 30 2010, 11:35 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Jul 2010


Hi, how long does it takes to drive from JB to woodlands?
tosomti
post Aug 1 2010, 11:05 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Jul 2010


QUOTE(Mackiddo @ Aug 1 2010, 08:54 AM)
<10mins during off peak hour
*
Thanks Mackiddo... What about during peak hour like morning (from jb to woodland) and evening (Sg to jb)?
I am still undecided whether want to stay in SG or in JB...

Thanks for the feedback...
tosomti
post Aug 16 2010, 11:43 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Jul 2010


Hi I am looking for a room to rent around woodland/marsiling/admiralty. Prefer to be near mrt station. I am 28, working as engineer (start in Sept). I am currently looking around, but if anyone of you have any available room to rent, kindly let me know.


tosomti
post Aug 18 2010, 01:12 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Jul 2010


QUOTE(Jurlique @ Aug 17 2010, 01:02 AM)
What is your budget and where do you work? I believe u work in Chartered Semiconducter??
*
Yes you are right.... my budget is 500 onli...

Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0523sec    0.32    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 4th December 2025 - 04:57 PM