Not sure but i can ask around. I usually come later then the derrick hands and roughnecks.

There was one rig which is currently occupying the drydock area where the GSF Key was. I think its a malaysian manned rig since i hear the announcement on their intercom system being broad casted in both english and malay.

Not sure how true is this, but for those gonna cast their votes in Msia, do take note:



ALERT ! HAVE YOU OBSERVED THIS ?

During POLLING DAY, when it is your turn to COLLECT your BALLOT SLIP,
you present your IC.
Your name will be called out. Very Normal.
Your LISTING NUMBER will also be called out. Perfectly NORMAL.

Now what is ABNORMAL is the OFFICER who hands you your ballot slip.
He will LIGHTLY WRITE (in pencil) your LISTING NUMBER ON THE BALLOT PAPER ! This is HIGHLY IRREGULAR and in essence , is ILLEGAL ! Your ballot slip can be classified as DEFACED AND HENCE "SPOILT" ! NOTHING ELSE BUT AN " X" should be on the BALLOT SLIP IN THE BOX OF YOUR CHOICE - BY ONLY YOU !

They are SELECTIVE on whose ballot they write on.

This was relayed to me just now at Giant, by an elderly man of 67 yrs old, who has been voting many times and observing the same thing happening. He usually bring along an ERASER.

Those of you who are voting this coming election be it State or National, please take note - and take care. Bring your eraser with you. If you see an officer write ANYTHING on your BALLOT SLIP, bring this matter up to PARTY OBSERVERS AT THE POLLING CENTRES.

Happy voting ! Pass the word around !

Oh dude, you got one of the f***** up engineering companies man. Their nothing but cheap labour fronts for keppel and various other shipyards. Their more like manpower companies rather then being a true engineering firm. That and kwong soon engineering all hire alot of bangla and indian workers. Plus all the old timers at the shipyards like to bully these people for no good reason other then to inflate their self esteem.

I would suggest you try other companies, i heard NOV, halliburton or WOM are looking for people. You could give them a try. Btw, WOM means world oilfield machine.

This post has been edited by crapp0: Mar 28 2011, 10:40 PM

zzz.. guys, got news... bonus that came out was pretty good... but increment is so sad... haih

neway, is it advisable to leave job before 2 years is up? thinking of job hopping...

This post has been edited by alaskanbunny: Mar 28 2011, 10:53 PM

everyone always think the the big marine K* is the best with 6 months or 8.5 months bonus...
my manager was from there as apprentice with ang mo when he was young, many stories from him...
the big K* is not like last time.

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Added on March 28, 2011, 11:04 pmon paper there are recommendations of 2 solutions. there maybe more innovative & creative solutions to become 3rd or 4th or 5th or etc solutions.
it is about to think innovatively and create a balance win-win situation for everyone technically & commercially & lawfully.

certain singaporeans just blindly follow & lazy to think or just tai chi. in short, lazy.
beautiful on paper but not on implementation if observe carefully.

This post has been edited by ch_teo: Mar 28 2011, 11:10 PM

Huh I didn't know GSF was drydocked. When I saw it, it was already jacked up at the end of the quay. What's the name of the rig? As I know it, Petronas Carigali doesn't really use JU that much, mostly semi.


GLC always have many stories one...you are with subcon? Or supplier?

I think many are still getting this kind of figure .. as a starting pay

But was it very long ago ? when u started off with your companY ?

This post has been edited by wseng: Mar 28 2011, 11:39 PM

10% is a lot. Most of the companies in singapore is giving single digit increment.

Anyway, people are always confused about the concept of salary increment and salary adjustment.

is it? i thought this year should be rainfall increment?

The economy was really bad in 2009, but it bounced back in 2010. Generally a lot of companies in singapore were performing unexpectedly well in 2010, taking 2009 in comparison, which reflected in mass hiring and high revenue in Q3 onwards. Naturally, those companies would repay those that worked hard during recession but it does not have to be in rainfall increment. Most of them are being careful in current economic situation so giving out huge increment is definitely something they wouldn't do without deep consideration. A good annual bonus is more likely to happen.

Anyway this is a very generalised speculation. Not every company can afford huge bonus/increment. I've heard from friends that get insignificant rewards, some have gotten big fat 8.5 months of bonus. This is very subjective, varies from companies, industries and etc etc. Of course not to forget the election is coming so someone has to look good on the newspaper

Yup, it was drydocked earlier in the mid of march but was moved to accomodate the other rig. Took 2 days just to move it to the quay side so i relax for 2 days while they moved it to the new location.

Anyone here ever had or is working with Challenger?

How it's like there?

If you can stay then stay, if you can run just run lor. You should be more familiar with this after a while. Nothing is perfect.. stay or run is just a decision, doesn't affect much if you always have a plan B.

My singaporean cousin is working for challenger. From what i noticed its pretty relaxed environment.

Hi folks, here's my story:
There is this hot girl, she is new in my company. So chatted with her for a while and she told me she was from X company, holding a decent title and drawing xxx amount of salary. I coudnt believe it. She is currently on EP. So my question is there any way to check the integrity of her information, maybe login into MOM and check, possible? I have friend at HR:)

Hi all, I'll be starting work at Singapore next month. I'm currently looking for a place to stay and I've some enquiries.

1.) Did you find your place using an Agent?
2.) Is it the norm for a 1 year contract to be signed?
3.) How much was your deposit and is it true that rental in Singapore is 1 month forward?
4.) How much was your Agent fees?

Thanks in advance.

ahh!! my EP has been approved... =)) applied on 24/3, approved today.

ask your friends and relative, I am sure that somehow there is someone related to them or you that is staying in SG. Then mayb rent a room from them to save the agent fees. but if you really insist to get it from an agent, then the normal practice is 1 month advance + 1 month deposit + 1/2 month agent fees.

Why do you want to check?

That makes you a creep. Just try and check her facebook page.