excuse me?

totally agree with that.

To me, home is home, of course it's nice to be at home but people will never improved if they choose to stay in their comfort zones.

Anyway, I'd really recommend people to go out from malaysia, maybe work in some other countries, gain exposures, international networks and experiences. These are definitely be really helpful in long run, regardless of your future choice of coming home or stay abroad.

That's what I figures too. People should say live comfortably, but again this is a very subjective and varies from person to person

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.

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

15%? Are you earning 160K per year?



This post has been edited by yeahs4.1: Mar 30 2011, 10:26 PM

I'd say citibank, standard chartered and uob.

Citibank SMRT works like a ezlink card with auto top up function. Also a lot of additional discounts for shopping.

Uob has a lot discount for food.

Standard chartered has cash rebate up to 5%

what kinda processing fees are you talking about?

indeed, very well said.

The truth is, many have lost faith in the desired change of Malaysia. Those that are still hanging on, most probably due to family/friends that are left behind.

damn, mine is like...

it's about time to move on

This post has been edited by yeahs4.1: Apr 4 2011, 07:19 AM

Far East sounds like one of the main property developer in SG, or it is not?

http://www.fareast.com.sg

This post has been edited by yeahs4.1: Apr 4 2011, 09:58 PM

I know a few years ago Q1,P1,P2 classification of EP would be indicated on the top right/left/back of the EP card itself, now it doesn't anymore.
Just wondering about Q1, P1 and P2, what's the minimum earning for these classifications? P1 is like 7k and above? I cant really recall.

btw, for 2010 i think my employer was doing well too. However the employees are not rewarded properly (IMO).
Increment: 4 to 5%.
Bonus: 1.5 months AWS + 2 months profit sharing + performance bonus (will be announced in July)

Fiscal year starts at july. so that's pretty much explains.
semiconductor industry, 1.2 years experience.

900SGD could have gotten you a really decent single room with aircond with utilities included. It could be cheaper if the place is a lil' further from financial district, say Tampines/Bedok (20 minutes of green line MRT)

Congratulations on successfully getting PR status, especially considering the current situation which involves general election.

A few of my colleagues applications didn't make it through, so was mine. Some are rejected based on very absurd reasons. So I'm kinda curious how do you get through. I hope you dont mind sharing some of your details here, so that other forum members could benefit from it. Many thanks.
1. How long have you been working and residing in sg?
2. What pass are you holding? Which industry are you from?
3. What's your highest education level obtained? From which university?
4. Is this your first attempt of getting PR?

Again, your help is very much appreciated.

Do they mention the period that you have to wait before you can reapply?

According to my letter, it says I may apply in one year's time.

Actually I'm not, maybe does. I'm just stating the options he has, based on his maximum budget. FYI my room cost 400sgd.

Pasir ris. Common room without aircond

same case with me, and I quote: "We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful as you have not met the residential requirement".

what is the residential requirement?