Anyone working full day on 31 Dec 2010???

guys, for bonus the tax rate will be the same as the salary right? is there cpf for bonus?

Hi. I will be going to Singapore for a contract staff job at bank. Thinking to apply a PR straight away after i m there. Do u think the chance of me getting the PR is higher?

usually i think you have to apply yourself.. they will just notify the mom and you have to go in person to apply...

approval in principle can be given before or after, usually after but there're cases where they apply for the candidate even before signing of the offer letter based on verbal agreement

haha to be frank yea cause previously was working at tuas now change to macpherson... now looking for a room lol

any place that can suggest? 

I have tried a BKT at fusionopolis, i wouldn't say its anywhere near fantastic, but i think not too bad for a food court in office area.

Speaking of maggi goreng, just recently found a pretty good one (compared to other sg maggi goreng of course) in bishan st 11, near the wet market next to braddell road.

I miss the old school ccf with curry though, no idea why they dont have those here :S

Hi,

May I know when applying SG PR, do we need to submit the photocopies of Birth Cert? If yes, may I know where can we get a certified translation copy of it?

Guess another convict escape but singapore keep it hush-hush.

hi guys, wanna know how do you guys feel about working in kranji, paya lebar and lavender?
I attended 3 interviews today and they all offer me the position but i told them i need to consider for couple of days. All of them offer almost the same salary. Now i only concern about the working place and living place. i quite concern about living environment and comfort like i am living in tampines i personally like it alot. so can you guys give comments for above three areas(and nearest district)? which do you think its best for living?

Hi guys, noticed that SGD is getting more and more higher, maybe be planning to ''cabut'' to Singapore. But I have few question in mind..

1) Any idea on cost of living in SG? Is it expensive?
2) How much is a room rental roughly cost per month?
3) How about the public transport? Is it convenience?

Thanks in advance

Thats definitely cost alot in rental...   how about food cost?

u can't calculate it that way, you need to remember, even when u stay in Singapore, you will still need to leave ur house 1 hour early to take MRT and walk to ur office. so, for me, i only spend 30mins extra a day traveling, this is because i will go home late to escape the traffic jam since i will go to the company gym for 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours. Even when i am staying in SG, i still go to the gym, so for only 30 mins extra a day, i get to own a car, stay in a flat all by myself, and also get to enjoy better quality food (even JB chinese food is not up to standard with KL food, but JB's Malay food is the best i have eaten so far). i personally thinks that it worth it.

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Added on February 19, 2011, 8:51 pm

i think ur work place cannot be in Changi or somewhere far. even ur office in CBD is not convenient already. my office in in Yio Chu Kang, so its quite near to the northern side. from Woodlands checkpoint to my office, it only take 10-15 mins by bike. some people might say if rain, then you are in trouble this and that. so far, i only encounter rain 4 time from november until now (november to early feb is rainy season). Even it rains everyday, normally the rain will start somewhere around 10am-4pm. so it won't cause me trouble coz by the time i want to go home, the rain already stop. and i can use rain coat also what, if the rain is really heavy, then just drive in la, we got 10 VEP free days for our cars ma.

Spot on man. At first I did not realise this and was dying to come to SG like most people, lured by higher income, way of life, etc but I am begining to regret it now that I'm in SG. SG is always crowded irregardless of time. Try taking the mrt or going out for lunch/dinner and chances are you have to wait even in the food court coz limited space/seats. Cost of daily necessities are indeed cheaper than M'sia but if you factor in yr rent, utilities and other expenses, it would amount to be the same as KL. There is virtually zero chance of you owning HDB or condo before you hit 35 if you are a salaried person. (unless you come from rich family or are running a business). The working hours are longer in SG compared to M'sia and the kiasuism of people in work sometimes hamper the greater good of the company. (Everybody here only thinks of covering their @$$ instead of what's best for the co) While cars are technically cheaper than in Msia, dollar to dollar, the cost of maintaining the car is way higher, especially if you work in the CBD. SO if you're single, young and earning <SGD5000 like me, I suggest you to REALLY reconsider your decision. The only benefit of SG is for family people who are already senior mgmt with decent earning power (at least >SGD10K) who craves better education for their children, security and a better environment for their family. But if you're single and not settled down yet with earning <SGD5000 again consider Wisely. M'sia ain't that bad after all

if i ride motorcycle in sg, do i need 2 pay for ERP like all other drivers?

that is only applicable to cars. for motorcycles, you need to install the IU device (S$155+) if u wanna go through any ERP. if not, every gantry you pass through without the IU device will be charge S$70 fines. this is because there are a lot of motorcycles going in to SG daily (I am 1 of them) and SG gov is forcing foreign bikes to install that thing. trust me, if u want to use a foreign bike in SG, better install it, or else there is a lot of stuff u can't do. like going to the city, going into shopping malls car park etc etc.

Hi i am new here. I have been following this singapore thread for sometime now.Hope everything is fine with you guys.

I will be starting my job in May 2011. I plan to get a used car as my job requires to travel and also for convinience sake. Car allowance, ERP and parking provided/claimable.

Just want to ask, what do i ( foreigner) need to produce in order for me to secure a loan? the usual payslip and bank statement? I heard need a gurantor. If this is true, i dont think anyone would wanna be gurantor for me.

Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

what about International license? If i convert my msian license, can i still drive in msia or i need to re take all over again when i moved back to msia?
As for spore side, you mean just sit for the theory without any practical? then it should be a breeze, i guess.

hey guys! anyone can suggest me. I will be working in Singapore soon, but I thinking of a way working in Singapore but stay at JB, travel daily through the 2nd bridge link. Is this worth? how's the expenses will have to be paid through the tolls into Singapore etc...