hi Aloong,

first application was oct 2009..so you do the math Holding EP currently.

AS per my info 1.5 years ago.. generally prepaid for Singtel is non convertible at all.. you don't get to retain your no.

Actually i suspect sg differentiate the passes to differentiate the people
I also think its much easier for ep to get pr compared to the other classes. I also think right now it's almost impossible/very rare for wpass to get pr
Like to know other's thoughts?

i will lasik at this clinic call Shinagawa lasik centre. it's near wheelock place. i join the lasik forum conducted by them and they give 200$ off for the intralase lasik...

both eye cost around 2.8-2.9k (after gst and less 200$)

you can schedule a pre-lasik assessment which is suppose need to pay 90$ but they say due to their management havent put effect on this charges then they wouldnt charge you anything after the assessment. assessment will rought take 2 hours

Hi,

Need some 2cent.

Does it worth the trouble to save $100-150 on the rental but needed to commute 1-2 mrt station?

Malaysia can - I changed my hotlink to maxis postpaid like 2 years ago, kept same number.

Sigh sucks that Singapore can't do that ... I'd need a SG line ASAP but then I don't have proper address/whatever yet ... hurm ...

For my case, yes, employer is paying me additional employer CPF. But I don't know if it's standard practice or not.

Anyway I'm here! Company put me up in Grand Park City Hall hotel for a month while I look for a more permanent place to stay. Bought my ez link and starhub green (no micro sim so I had to buy scissors in carre4 and cut myself).

Lester... count me in IF you really do so.. i have a bunch of rascal that holding WP and willing to help up in this matter..
And they HUNGRY to do so...

this makes me wonder too, what sports is around?

will be leaving Kl tomorrow by train, Kl sentral 11PM to singapore, expected to arrive 7AM

for the time being, i guess im just gonna crash at my friend place for few days,
still have no idea how to look for room to rent other than flatsdb and other equal websites,

is there any way that i can use my cimb or maybank card to withdraw my money in malaysia account into sgd?

yay, i finally found a place to rent, its either in tanjong pagar or tampines,

im working in tanjong pagar tho, axa tower, not sure which to pick, anyone can help me with the pros and cons?

tanjong pagar = $1k
+very convenient, everything is around
+walking distance to office
+let me sleep a bit more in the morning
+owner allow friends to come along
+light cooking
+aircon
+everything is provided, tv, internet, fridge, washer, dryer, f/furnished
+private owner, no agent fee
+owner friendly, (first impressions count)
-hurt a lot on first deposit, about $2k+ iinm
-will not left much amount of saving
-sometimes need to behave or on curfew since owner got little daughter
-basically the negative side is only on money

tampines =$650
+this is cheap
+able to save more money
+can cook whatever
+wireless internet
+fridge, washer, dryer
+can enjoy shopping later on
+MRT will be near to Changi, easier flight, but im not really a frequent flyers,
-a bit far from MRT, 20 minutes walking, but accessible by bus
-a bit far from convenient store, some even open till 10pm only
-+its a flat, so friendly neighborhood, quite crowdy, acceptable
-need to pay agent fee half the rent price
-house owner not really 'that' friendly, so im gonna feel weird around a bit
those are some of the pros and cons i listed out, will be staying for 6-7months only, hopefully fellow forumers can help me to pick.

money first, or convenient the best? will be working weekdays 9am-6pm tho

@tailtwist, @paranoid

Thanks!,

by the way, is aircon really a need? or fan would be sufficient?
the one in tampines is non-aircon, only provide wall fan.

though i will be working most of the time, but maybe on weekend will spend time in room, so is tampines area will be hot? or acceptable like malaysia? very subjectives really,

@keelim as a KL guy i've always felt singapore is a bit cooler than KL

well ... i found a place. nice newly furnished 2.5 bedroom (0.5 cos the smallest room to me seems like not for human stay one) 2 bath. nice malay lady owner. 5mins fast walk to bedok mrt. buuutttt ... owner only want 2 year lease ... so ... wallet can cry, 2mths deposit + 1st month rental + 1 mth agent fee = 4 months rental up front is paaaaaaaaaaaainful.

this month eat rice with kicap only

Benefit of going from one end to the other is you can get a sit and sleep all the way.

dont need to ask lor... just set date, time and venue.... then whoever wants to go just go, those that cant make it too bad.. or not cannot get anything organized 1 

Anyone interested for a gathering on 25th of June?

i havent bought the bus ticket. that's why. i checked the MRT rate at SMRT website. we as foreigners have to pay standard rate right?

OOohhh..I also just realise, actually I can stay at Toa Payoh...
Do you all reckon to rely on agent to look for room, or I should personally head down on my own?

haha i dun get offended one, cause i am just a lowlife low earning, trying to learn from other people. I squeeze my Bangla collegaue do all the hard work, so i can be free and chat in forum.

flying home tonite my list of food next few day Dry BKT from klang, dim sum in puchong, sang har mee & beef hor fun in KL( wat the name of shop the behind time square), hahah wat else i missing..

0.5 month agent fee is painful. normally landlord or tenant pays? few hundreds for utilities? why is it so expensive?

Just wonder if you send your kids to the best "international school" but end up working in Singapore as a WP holder..

Will you call your kids as "RUBBISH"  ????

Hi bros and sis who intend to work long term in SG,

Want to ask about Hospital & surgical insurance. Any advice on is it better to buy in Singapore or Malaysia? Hope someone can share wit me their experience. 

Cheers

HDB requirements too strict ler. Buy secondary market too expensive, buy primary market need to convert citizenship (or buy with a Singaporean). But then also the $8k combined income ceiling too easy to bust.

@precursor: get a Malaysian doctor to certify us as unsound mind ... then can withdraw before 50 XD

i feel like getting a 3 room HDB but at the price of 400k?! i dun think i can finish paying it through out my life

since u mention it.
please share and enligten me how you control your 10k ?