Thats what I heard but will never believe in those until I get the feel of it myself especially when its in Singapore - the kiasuland with foreigners from all over the world like India. I don't know what their mentality is like. Tough.

Something to share with everyone, touching the topic about Singapore earning to spending ratio in comparison to Malaysia, particularly.

http://hantulautan.blogspot.com/2011/04/ma...r-spending.html

Those that have been living there, what do you think? I still think food and public transport cost is cheaper in Singapore. However, the rent as many had mentioned is incredibly high there. If its not because of the currency exchange rate, I would have worked in Malaysia. Its difficult to get a one to one pay in Singapore. I could have earned more but save less if I stay in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by mea05key: Apr 20 2011, 05:18 PM

Hi, those working in Singapore know anything about Supllementary Retirement Scheme? Anyone contributing their pay into the scheme? Is good for long term?

I think for my job, the salary posted in Jobstreet is ridiculously LOW. Look at the data that they use to generate the average value. One engineer manager, at age 54, earning $3,500 pm, although he only has diploma but with the sort of age and title should be getting at least three times more. Even back 10 years ago, the salary isnt that low. The more I view the data, the more absurd i feel they are. If you analyse the table properly the maximum value for a non -executive (I would take that as a technician job) salary is 60% of the max salary of a manager! Who needs to study and work so hard anymore if a non executive takes home such a worthy pay. I believe that there are many false data used, inconsistency in comparing the pay for different levels (perhaps over time is included in the non executive salary etc).

This post has been edited by mea05key: Apr 25 2011, 03:20 PM

What's the bonus like?? Please spill the beans..

Haha, nice one.

Stay at Jurong West near Boon Lay area. SGD 450 to 500 pm for rooms within walking distance to the MRT. Usually comes with PUB and no internet connection/ aircon. Internet cost about SGD 30.

COngrats! 1 month stay in hotel and 1 month salary for expenses - NICE!
What post and which company if you dont mind sharing ?

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In the form, you will asked to fill in the highest qualification that you currently have and submit the certification as a proof.

Thats a lot of pay for an intern! as least when compared to malaysia. I was only paid Rm400 a month. I am sure its one of the big mncs that you ve got into.

Where can i get a bus back to Melaka ? Is there any service from Jurong east bus terminal? How much on average it cost for a return ticket? Will it be cheaper if I get my return ticket from Malaysia?

Thanks ar!

Its just for identification purposes. I doubt it will cause any problem. You are just giving her a copy.
You need E pass to open bank account, to set up ur post paid mobile account, show agents require proof of work permit , so its really common to give out such details.

No idea about stamp duty though.

OK, i don't know exactly what is stamp duty.
But, from my experience, if I rent out a place say a house, I will get a lawyer to draft out a tenancy agreement for me and the tenants. So by right I should be paying the fee instead of the tenant.

I am renting directly from an owner but wasnt charge any agreement fees/stamp duty because he couldnt be bothered to create one. I am a bit vulnerable in that case because I might be exposed to unreasonable rise in rent or might just be kicked out of the house with no good reason.

How much is he expecting you to pay for that? I fele its similar to an agent fee. We pay the agent to organise the viewing and some say the agent protects us (tenants) from the above cases. So instead of paying the agent fee, u are paying the tenancy agreement fee/stamp duty ..thats all. Bear in mind, the agent fee is 1/2 months rent

I have experienced before , landlords creating their own tenancy agreement statement. If you think about it, its very simple, all you need is to copy a template from the internet and adjust it accordingly. By right, it should serve wel enough for this purpose. But in the eyes of law, I am sure too sure whether this will be useful in court,, if anything happens. You need to ask a lawyer.

May I know, How long is your EP validity? Anyone that is sponsored by their company?

This post has been edited by mea05key: May 10 2011, 12:21 AM

What about chinese from China? What opinions do you have ?

EP is your employment pass. That is a type of permit for employees earning above certain amount of wage.
I dont know what an Epass is, it sounds like EP to me? The pass is usually applied by your company through Ministry of Manpower of singapore or known as MOM. I believe there are fast lanes through immigration for singaporeans, PR and people with work permit.

You should have the IPA which is the In principle approval letter which is normally send to you before you start working in Singapore. Once you start working, you will then need to inform your HR so that an appointment can be arranged for you to go to MOM ( or specifically work permit office ) to submit the IPA, and other required documents to process the EP card. You then return to the same office in a few days time to collect the EP card. Remember to keep your emigresen pass if you are foreigner and pass it to your HR. They will need it to book your appointment with the MOM office. You should also update your HR is you have a new residential address.

Its always good to consult your HR to know the process in advance.

Please inform me if there is any gathering. haha, I live in Jurong East.