oh missed out that one. thanks.

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Added on March 14, 2011, 10:47 pmfirstly dun think ur gona get that letter, especially from a bank, unless ur the CEO and ur in a position to demand.

But with reasonable assumption, i would also say it shoud be okay as well.

it's very common for candidates to pull back on their signed offer letter. especiaally in the banking industry

but the following u nid to bear in mind:

1. U will never ever get to apply for that bank again. i.e. blacklist. blacklist from the headhunter as well, if any.

2. make sure they havent make any EP application for u. if they did, they nid to cancel ur EP application from MOM and ur exsiitng bank will have to apply for u from the MOM. This is a good reason for MOM to rejecft EP application (which is a favourate topic recently). SG want to cut down foreigners. End up u won't be aboe to come over to SG.

I would suggest the counter offer to be both in SGD and RM. So in case u can't get an EP, u will still the high pay in RM.


This post has been edited by Aloong: Mar 14 2011, 10:47 PM

Hi,

Is there any websites to introduce where I can look for short term accommodation (~6 months) with 1 bedroom HDB apartment?

Thanks!

how bout a backpacker lodge?

It really depends on the company and at which stage you're at. Most importantly has the company applied for your EP. If they have, they need to cancel your EP, and along the process they can let MOM know what you have done.

At this point it's a grey area and I would advice against retracting your offer once the EP has been approved.

Why? I have seen people's EPs being rejected a couple of times for the above scenario.

If they have not applied for your EP, you can retract the offer letter. However, you should take note of the "clauses" in the offer letter that you have signed. Most companies would be ok to just "accept the fact". However.... sometimes once in a blue moon things might happen.

1) Seantang had answered.

2) Online key-in do not need any document but you keed the email in case they call you to provide proof. normally they don't call.

3) SG Gov may give some tax rebate at certain time, it is like a bonus from time to time.

4) Use the average rate at the time you login. Iirc there is a cap... S$2000 per year. Do you have insurance here? Consider one if you intend to work here for long term and you have dependant, especially the medical/hostipal type. Company group insurance usually have a better deal. Check with your HR.

Got it within a few hours itself from the submission date of HR online earlier this month. Pretty efficient system. Have applied to open a bank account after confirming my flat lease - now pending the EP card itself so that I can proceed with postpaid phone line / broadband / TV application etc

considering working in singapore, can i expect to get same nominal value in ringgit to SGD? i'm working in investment company in kl and getting > rm10k, so can i ask for SGD 10k and above there?

can even ask sgd 20k... if ur basis of calculation is like that

u should do a survey 1st on how much ppl in that position are earning rather than how much u r earning now...

my 34 cents hope it helps...

guys.. end of d month there's an job fair?

Thanks for the input. I'm thinking of renting a place between 6-12 months time.

Any recommendation?

Yup, at suntec by jobsdb


You can actually try searching online for agents by district you would prefer to stay at.
Room renting should be okay.
Just my opinion.

I thot i saw a reply saying even insurance brought from Malaysia can be deducted as well?
i think i saw from the website as well, as long as the branch of the insurance company is located in SG.
Do correct me if im wrong though.

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Added on March 15, 2011, 7:25 pmdidn't i recall corectly ur the one with PR rejected? can change job ah??


This post has been edited by Aloong: Mar 15 2011, 07:25 PM

hi folks..! need some advice...

i recently got a job offer, and in the midst of negotiating pay. i heard from other past colleagues who went to SG, they get 80% of their numerical value of pay in malaysia when offered by SG company .

i got a 1 to 1 offer to match my current pay here in malaysia. Im still not happy though, not sure if anyone has advice for me. how do i up the figure (ie: goreng it up) or shud i be content?

no pr... try luck lor, if fail then go aus, if fail also... return msia open rabbit farm

no harm going there to look see ^^

if ur pay is above 5k, then go for it... if not then 1:1 is good... if mnc then nego more, if chinaman better not... goreng too high, they might get pissed and just say save it...

hi thanks for the advice... its mnc and pay >sgd5k. why u say >5k is a go? does that means doesnt matter 1to1 or anything above 5k is enuf d?

I'm going to apply mine next month...my previous application rejected but no reason stated...also no time frame given to restrict me from applying again...weird huh?!

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Atta...post&id=2059962

Repost of the Singapore salary survey 2011

This post has been edited by tailtwist: Mar 15 2011, 10:54 PM

It is not about tax rebate. If any serious things happen and you have to stay in local hospital for some time, your existing MY insurance may not be enough to cover all your expenses. If you can get a good deal from your company group insurance then it helps to complement your existing insurance policy. At least you have a policy that pays SGD, that's my point

If you already have SG insurance policies then I wont advice getting another MY insurance policy base on current exchange rate.

no ler.. usually mnc are more open to negotiations, if you cant perform worse come to worse less increment next year

wherelse for chinaman, they would find ways to make the extra increment worth it

above 5k can live comfortably if you're single.. less than that better get more so it can make ur life easier here

is it? prolly the officer didnt mention was d cool off period... good luck ^^ mine also no reason for rejection... lol

unless u r holding a very snr post, i doubt they will take any legal actions.

anyways, I have experience of many ppl signed appointment letter but never turn up or work a few days MIA.

where got so much energy to sue everyone.

as courtesy just call up and say u cant make it will be better. say yr family need u back in Malaysia or something.

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Added on March 16, 2011, 2:29 pmIf can, indonesian will be getting millions of dollar in sing $ when they work in sin.

unless u r a scientist or something that singapore is really lack of, otherwise i would say........

This post has been edited by tom_kkh: Mar 16 2011, 02:29 PM

Can retire after a month.