only 10% ?

This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Dec 15 2010, 08:44 PM

Buying from Apple Store in MY instead of SG is already an automatic 10% discount at today's exchange rate.

if after dat 30 days can i go to jb den come in to sg for 30 days again??

This post has been edited by ba5tard: Dec 15 2010, 09:27 PM

hey guys... next year how much increment do you expect to get?

for me low wage earner earning fresh grad's pay can expect how many % ar?

it shd be around 8-12% bah~

Thanks bro for reply

Mean its better not to provide passport details when replying via email to job openings? Will this give hiring company reason not to consider me for interview if passport details are not provided?

Thanks.

What do I have to do to get visitor pass ?

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Added on December 16, 2010, 4:59 amIs 3M recruiting E&E graduate any time soon ? =D

This post has been edited by jasperng: Dec 16 2010, 04:59 AM

the visitor pass = the white card that u used to enter singapore.

i think 3M is hiring E&E now or mechanical, i am not too sure. I saw the internal job posting searching for electrical engineer or something.

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Added on December 16, 2010, 8:26 amu mean work part time?

This post has been edited by rickysim84: Dec 16 2010, 08:26 AM

guys,
do you think it's worth it to work at sg for 6 months on a SGD5k pay?

I'm curious is there any cost for agent fee if we move in to a HDB room. And do we need to buy matress etc etc?

if i am correct, if u work under certain number of months (i think is below 8 months, correct me if i am wrong), u will need to pay tax. For the HDB rent, it depend on whether u found the houses through agent, or through house owner.

If u are through agent, then u need to pay for the agent fee which is 1/2 of the rental. For the mattress, normally the house owner will provide u with it. Either a new mattress or old one (normally old one).

Just curious, if we are to look for job, is it possible to put PO Box in our resume?

if u are a Singaporean or PR, then you should apply. If you are a Malaysian, the chances that u will get a 3 months job here is near to 0. because they need to apply work permit for you which is a 2 year permit. also they need to pay for your medical check and insurance (required by mom). If you plan to work here in the future. I personally advice you not to come this trip. cause even if there is an employer willing to hire you (i highly doubt), in the future when you want to fully settle down in SG, MOM might reject your EP/WP application since u have bad record

Will start work in SG next year Jan Anyone got room to rent can PM me? Prefer nearby Eunos/Kaki Bukit No agent please

Beside, other than those website show in the 1st page, any good portal for room searching?

before i come down to SG, i go through the 1st page like most of us do. But from my personal experience, the 1st page ads are mostly agents. The most effective way in getting a room is go to that area you desire to stay and look for ads near the bus stops. If you have a relative in Singapore, it is much easier if they have a room or their friend have a room to rent it out. Then you can save a lot of trouble.

Yeah, most property website is flood by agent...

Good idea for search in bus stop Lester.... Thanks

if not mistaken sum1 wanna rent out studio room at geylang...
maybe u can check with him...




This post has been edited by washabushi: Dec 16 2010, 01:59 PM

Thanks washabushi but I think I not able to afford "Studio" at the moment. Prefer to get a HDB room first

It would be a stepping stone for you if you intend to work here. However, you gotta note that staying (incl. working days/weekends/public holidays) in SG for less than 183 days, you are taxable as a non-resident at 15% flat. Which means, $4.5k of the $30k that you will be getting goes to IRAS, i.e. you will be getting only $500 on your last month pay.

However, if the employment period on your letter of offer exceeds 183 days, then you have nothing to worry about. Of course, you will still be taxed but it's much much lesser. And also note that, even if the employment period on your letter of offer exceeds 183 days. But your job is terminated (by either party) before the period ends, you are still liable for the 15% tax.

The best thing is, ask your employer to take care of the tax, be it >=183 days or not.

Argiope,
Just curious, what about those staying in JB but commute to work daily?

It has got nothing to do with where you stay. As long as you are employed as a SG employee and drawing SG salary and will/have been doing this for more than 183 days in a calendar year, you will be regard as a 'resident' thus progressive resident rate.

This post has been edited by Argiope: Dec 16 2010, 11:43 PM