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Working Life in Singapore V5
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seantang
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 Jan 20 2011, 07:54 AM
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QUOTE(washabushi @ Jan 20 2011, 12:38 AM) erm...do u think i can tell them that i'm planning to reside in australia or sabah sarawak...
get liao the money then only go back west malaysia...
at that point i can tell them that i wan to stay at east malaysia permanently...
but change my mind after that... Your residence is based where you already are, not where you say you want to be. This post has been edited by seantang: Jan 20 2011, 07:55 AM |
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seantang
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Jan 20 2011, 05:52 PM
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Malaysian and Singaporean citizenship follow the paternal bloodline. Therefore, a child inherits the citizenship of the father no matter where he is born.
Both Malaysia and Singapore do not recognise the Jus Soli principle or citizenship by birthright (ie. accorded by place of birth regardless of the citizenship of either parent).
This post has been edited by seantang: Jan 20 2011, 05:55 PM
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seantang
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Jan 20 2011, 07:02 PM
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QUOTE(crapp0 @ Jan 20 2011, 06:48 PM) Why dont people realize thats how the phone companies "ketuk" you is with the contract length and monthly telephone fee. If you find a better deal you cant drop your contract without paying some stupid waiver fee.
Getting you to sign the 2 year contract is more important then how much their selling the phone to you. I don't see how Malaysia is better. In Malaysia, you typically have to pay RM1000-1500 more than Singapore for the newer smartphones. And even though you're not on contract, you still have to pay significant monthly subscription and airtime charges no matter how many times you switch. At the end of the day, the immediate cash savings on hardware is way more than the cumulative DIFFERENTIAL between the monthly charges you have to pay - stretched over 2 years. In any case, there is NO mobile plan in Malaysia that gives you voice (with free minutes and sms) and 12GB of 3.5G HSDPA data for the RM equivalent of S$38*1.07. |
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seantang
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Jan 20 2011, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE(Raitama @ Jan 20 2011, 07:17 PM) my fren said he wanna do SAP in Singapore.. wan request USD$10k per month, u think possible or not? Depends entirely on what "do SAP" means.
Added on January 20, 2011, 7:34 pmQUOTE(crapp0 @ Jan 20 2011, 07:15 PM) Im not talking about malaysia since i never did mention the country. Just the startegy telcos use like most if not all cellphone carriers in the US like at&t and verizon. If you buy a new phone every 2 years, then it's a win-win hands down. You get a low hardware price and then pay for a mobile plan under contract, but which you would have paid for anyway because you simply need mobile service. It's people who want a new phone more often than every 2 years... then they either pay early termination penalties on a regular basis or end up having multiple contracted phone lines. These people will find a way to waste money anyway, with or without the existence of mobile plan contracting. This post has been edited by seantang: Jan 20 2011, 07:34 PM |
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seantang
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Jan 20 2011, 08:33 PM
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QUOTE(Aloong @ Jan 20 2011, 07:59 PM) Lets say u eat SGD50 maybe u get much better quality/nicer jap food compare to RM50-60. But if u willing to pay RM80-100 (which is still cheaper than SGD50), it can b as good as in SG. Not really. For the nice stuff, like wagyu, kurobuta, whitefish, truffle, tuna belly, really good sashimi, Japanese fruit etc., there's really no equivalent in KL. This post has been edited by seantang: Jan 20 2011, 08:33 PM |
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seantang
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Jan 22 2011, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(alaskanbunny @ Jan 22 2011, 01:05 AM) i believe there's... the foreigner must have at least valid working pass... unless it is at sentosa cove For private, non-landed property, it's a free for all. Lots of Chinese and Indons simply get off a plane with chequebook in hand and buy. If you go to those higher end condo launches, you'll see them. Singapore's private property is like a convenient Swiss vault for Chinese and Indons who want to park money in assets outside their country. |
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seantang
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Jan 22 2011, 01:08 PM
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QUOTE(alaskanbunny @ Jan 22 2011, 12:12 PM) i stand corrected then... if they can buy properties here, then how? they drop by often on tourist visa to look at their properties? They just leave it with an agency who will rent it out, collect rent and bank the net rental into a Sg bank account. Then when their kids come over to study, or when they come for holiday, they will have place(s) to stay as well as cash in bank. It's a pretty good idea. That's what I intend to do down the road when I am posted somewhere else or retire back to Malaysia. Leave a property, cash and shares in Singapore so that I can survive here if I need to flee Malaysia in an emergency. |
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seantang
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Jan 23 2011, 12:00 PM
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I recently got the UOB One card. S$30 cash rebate per quarter if you spend a minimum of S$300 per month during that quarter (ie. S$900 total spend ie. approx. 3% rebate). The next rebate tier is S$90 per quarter if you spend a minimum of S$800 per month during the quarter.
I like the fact that it's a straightforward cash rebate (not points) for everything you charge to the card! No need to think about which vendor or whether there's a promotion etc. Btw, all the normal UOB card promotions (ie. discounts at eating places etc) still apply.
Downside is that the rebate works in tiers. So if you happen to keep spending above 300 per month but less than 800, you get no additional rebate above the 30 bucks per quarter.
So I recommend it if you have consistent monthly card spending of around 300 or more than 800. If you're something in between, then 30 bucks rebate a quarter is still 1.25% of 2399 (800+800+799... just miss the 800 per month). 1.25% is still better than most of the other cards.
This post has been edited by seantang: Jan 23 2011, 12:02 PM
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seantang
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Jan 23 2011, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(bellion @ Jan 23 2011, 10:28 PM) This forum is a waste of your time in trying to elicit sympathy. Maybe it's a subtle hint that she wants to get married so that the HDB dream is achieved. |
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seantang
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Jan 25 2011, 11:22 AM
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Something I saw from JobsDB this morning. From the description, it should be Sands. They even whack the salary in the ad! QUOTE Regional Financial Analyst
● Newly Created Position / Ample Growth Opportunity
● Central Location
● Salary Circa – 65K per annum
My client is a leading gaming developer listed in the US Stock Exchange with its regional head office in Singapore. It has plans to start and grow a new product line in Asia, as such they are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Analyst to join its team.
Reporting and working closely with the CFO as well as the Managing Directors in the other countries, you will be responsible for managing the forecast, budget, and planning for their two business units. You will analyse the P&L, investigate variance to the budget and forecast, analyse potential deals and provide advice to the management on their profitability. In addition, you will develop sophisticated, robust and consistent models for scenario analysis to support their decision making process.
To qualify for this position, you should have an accountancy degree with over 3 years of working experience in a similar capacity. You should have advance excel skills and strong financial modelling experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with ample plans for expansion.
Interested candidates can either forward their CVs in MS Word Format to Finance-WY@talent2.com.sg quoting reference WY/31030/LT or contact, Wai Yin Yeo in our Singapore Office, at +65 6511 8537 for a preliminary and confidential discussion. |
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seantang
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Jan 26 2011, 03:14 PM
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QUOTE(blinkblink88 @ Jan 26 2011, 12:19 PM) But the sg government do not give the working visa to my sister's friend because they say she still owe the money except she pay all one short. Information from your sister's friend might not be reliable, or some of the pertinent info may have been lost or modified while in transit from your sister's friend to your sister then to you and now to us. Firstly, how would the Singapore Immigration dept know about the loans that the Malaysian govt gives to Malaysian citizens? I don't think the Malaysian govt will tell them. Secondly, why do they care? It has nothing to do with Singapore and her laws. Personally, I think your sister's friend was rejected for another reason. And this "loan" was just the excuse she created so that she doesn't lose face in front of your sister and her friends. Maybe she was caught stealing in Singapore when she was on holiday and the police placed her name and passport into the ICA blacklist. This post has been edited by seantang: Jan 26 2011, 03:16 PM |
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seantang
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Jan 28 2011, 05:46 PM
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QUOTE(r1v3r @ Jan 28 2011, 05:41 PM) That's it, friday 5.30pm.
It is time for a new start, wish you all the best for rabbit year!!
Going for 1 week CNY break from now.. haha Left for the airport after lunch. Posting this from Ipoh already  |
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seantang
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Jan 30 2011, 12:48 PM
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QUOTE(danny1010 @ Jan 30 2011, 02:01 AM) anyone worked in prudential before? IT industry....
they are offering $5800 as basic pay in IT line is it good enough ?
position : senior executive (below manager)
normal working hours
on standby in a rotational basis
20% bonus from annual salary
500sgd for misc purchases given to employee per year
opportunity to travel
please advice as this is first time got an offer from Singapore.
should i take it ? currently earning rm9k If you're currently getting RM9K, then S$5.8K seems low. In order for the SG position to be of approximately the same job size as your MY position - my rule of thumb is that the S$ salary should be at least 85% of whatever RM salary you're already getting. Of course, if the position is not the same scope or seniority, nor in the same industry or type of company etc, then you can't make that connection. |
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seantang
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Jan 30 2011, 11:12 PM
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QUOTE(saiga @ Jan 30 2011, 06:28 PM) Hi bro Seantang, Means they should offered him SGD 7650?  Not exactly. I'm saying if the SG job has the same kind of job scope, size/impact and responsibilities as his Malaysian job, then yes, they should offer him that or more. If he's being offered a smaller job, obviously the salary will be lower.
Added on January 30, 2011, 11:40 pmIf you're still wondering if it's legal to bring food into SG, read this: "Leave Bak Kwa in Malaysia" http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/S...ory_629222.htmlThis post has been edited by seantang: Jan 30 2011, 11:41 PM |
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seantang
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Jan 31 2011, 11:47 AM
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QUOTE(danny1010 @ Jan 31 2011, 11:25 AM) ok... these head hunters are very cunning... Just make sure you're comparing apple to apple, in terms of the job size. If the job size is similar but the offer stands, are you moving from a MNC in MY to a SME in SG? |
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seantang
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Feb 2 2011, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(elie3173 @ Feb 2 2011, 09:48 AM) I will be going back to Singapore after CNY via flight. I plan to carry some items i bought in M'sia with me. Will there be any GST apply when i reach airpot? If the quantities are not large enough to be unreasonable for personal consumption, it should be okay. But there are specific limitations on things like alcohol and tobacco, foodstuffs, currency etc. You should go through the ICA website and make sure though. But as most people here will tell you, anything is legal as long as you don't get caught. |
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seantang
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Feb 2 2011, 02:20 PM
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Just went to my favourite moneychanger in Ipoh to exchange some cash at 2.34 (+0.01 above their board rate). Feeling curious, I logged onto Maybank2U.sg and for Regionlink transfer to Maybank MY accounts, they are giving a rate of 2.369. So I immediately transferred again online. Transaction fee is a flat S$15 and max amount is S$20K. Same day credit into Maybank MY account. Looks like Maybank has a pretty good deal right now.
Added on February 2, 2011, 2:22 pmQUOTE(elie3173 @ Feb 2 2011, 11:03 AM) i will carry 30kg luggage with me bcos i just moved to singapore..
all these are my belongings like clothes, books, toiletries etc... Should be okay, especially if you can easily show them that the stuff is not new or used. Your new EP or WP is solid evidence that you're moving to Singapore, hence transporting a lot of personal belongings. This post has been edited by seantang: Feb 2 2011, 02:22 PM |
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seantang
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Feb 2 2011, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(Shinichi @ Feb 2 2011, 04:21 PM) Also what is the available payment method for room rental? Do they accept credit card? I don't think banks issue credit card facilities to the average flat owner. Some higher end places are fully managed by real estate agencies who collect rental on behalf of the property owners. In this case, you probably can pay the real estate agency by card. But since you're talking about renting a room... I'd bring lots of cash. You could also ask your employer in SG for a salary advance or a straight out signing or relocation bonus. |
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seantang
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Feb 2 2011, 09:28 PM
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QUOTE(Shinichi @ Feb 2 2011, 05:11 PM) Thanks SeanTang. Is S$1500 enough for first time moving into SG? Is it most room for rent in SG fully furnished? No harm bringing more cash. Besides advance rental and rental deposit, real estate agent's commission, you might need to pay deposits for your mobile phone (or you could go prepaid until you get your salary), minimum deposit to open a bank account, taxi rides (since you're not familiar with the public transport and it really isn't that convenient if you need to meet appointments and be somewhere at appointed times) etc. And you never know when you might need to buy things that are not provided by the house owner or your employer. |
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seantang
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Feb 3 2011, 05:34 PM
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QUOTE(Shinichi @ Feb 3 2011, 04:44 AM) Thanks again Sean. Guess I'll bring around S$2.5k in. Just worry its not that safe carrying huge amount of cash with me  In Malaysia maybe... in Singapore, should be quite okay. You need cash for the deposits etc.. but just use your Malaysian credit card for expenses etc. QUOTE(Shinichi) For phone & internet plan, I checked cheapest postpaid plans with broadband for Singtel is S$39/m, Starhub is S$38/m, and M1 is $39/m. May I know if these plans needs to be purchased with subsidized phone package? Can I opt for without bundled phone package and is there any contact on minimum duration I need to use this plan? If you don't want the handset, you don't need to take any contract. You can choose any available plan. QUOTE(Shinichi) For banking account, I'm planning to open SCB XtraSaver account ( http://www.standardchartered.com.sg/person...s/xtrasaver/en/), I see they do not need any money for account opening and we can get cash rebate from its debit card. Those conditions might not apply to non-citizens/non-PRs. I remember I had to bring a letter from my company's HR so that I can open a salary-crediting account and not have to bank in a minimum opening balance. |
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