well i havent work in singapore yet but i did work in japan
(part-time during my study days)
the work rate is kinda crazy, at least for blue collar,
not sure about white collar

but from my seniors that actually tried working there, its very stressful

This post has been edited by totti 10: Apr 19 2011, 08:49 PM

I won't be taking leave after seeing a new memo sent by my HR. So gonna rot in my room instead. Won't be going back kl

First, the policy is change from time to time, so i suppose the criteria was changed from time to time as well. Unless you're working for them and know exactly all the criteria taken to consider one's application, what is the point doing the compilation?

Second, you work under certain party and you hold the responsibility for leaking out info to public, do you want somebody complain to your boss, hey i match all the criteria, why am i not be chosen? who is the one told you that you're the perfect candidate? Are you going to answer thes one as well ?

This post has been edited by alvin227: Apr 19 2011, 09:19 PM

What happened?

Nothing serious, just company policy to reduce ppl taking leave 1 day before/after public holiday lol

Huh? Something like that also got? Lol! My place was a bit more direct...those working on a certain project xxx, ensure you come back on friday, saturday and sunday.

Japan always looked good from the outside...once there I saw there was nothing special at all....Living there I felt its pointless after getting past the novelty.

China is the opposite, looks ugly from the outside but actually good when inside.

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Added on April 19, 2011, 11:25 pmOpps I meant hypothetically speaking.... My bad.

This post has been edited by perkinsonline: Apr 19 2011, 11:25 PM

sometimes written clearly in the rejection letter
yeaps... as per sg's ori race ratio
ppl who take leave will have salary deducted?

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Added on April 19, 2011, 11:43 pmmost of the time, it's stated clearly in the letter. mine was stated in the last paragraph in the rejection letter "u may wish to re-apply in 2 years time"...after 1.5 years, i got it

This post has been edited by fbjkl: Apr 19 2011, 11:43 PM

Wow, this is sure a very interesting memo indeed. Have never really encountered that before. I guess they do not want to have any empty office eh. Just curious, what type of industry are you working in?

since u guys are talking about the hols, Im wondering anyone planned to go anywhere? If I remember correct Sg's nat hol falls on a Tues so I think we have a long weekend right?

If I buy a ticket for the saturday before the nat day is it safe?

Anyone got plans yet?

EM PAC mainly deals with fuels and lubes, EM Chemicals deals with Chemicals while EM Jurong deals with Fuels, Lubes and Chemicals

This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Apr 20 2011, 01:29 PM

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

Food is definitely cheaper compared to Malaysia and the portion is also bigger.
Used to require 2 servings back in Penang, but here, there are times I could not finish 1 serving.

Nowadays, I spend around 20 dollars for transport a week (no cab)...but back in Malaysia, one tank of petrol is RM70-80 which also lasts about a week.
So transport is cheaper, although more time consuming.
I guess we get some, we lose some.

Rent sure is expensive.
My relocation is causing my savings to be stalled.

However, I definitely can save more here...a lot more compared to back in Malaysia.

Anyone know which money changer operates at night with good rates ?? hehe

Not quite accurate to compare the "domestic purchasing power" of Malaysia (as a whole) with Singapore. Simple fact is that there are a LOT of rural areas in Malaysia where a little income equals a lot of domestic purchasing power. In Singapore, a $1500 HDB is "primary accomodation", in Kuala Pilah, a RM300 terrace house is "primary accomodation". If you compare primary accomodation in Singapore vs an area within 25km circumference of KLCC, then you'd find that Singapore is a lot cheaper. I rent a flat for $1300 now and in comparison, I rented a terrace house in PJ for RM1500 7 years ago. To me, rent in Singapore is cheaper.

Hi All,

I jz got my pass approved n followed by a msg >> As you'll need to go for medical check in Singapore, please arrive a few days before work commencement to allow medical clearance.
Does dis mean i hvta find a clinic to do da medical chck up? Arent they suppose to advice me whr to go to for da medical chck up? I tot co wil pay for it?
Anotha Q, watz da differences btween workin permit, Spass, Epass? Different privileges?

Some comments on the report. The transparency on what is in the basket to derive the index is of paramount importance. Generally any index that weighs on housing and transport and gealthcare would put Sg at an unfavorable rank. No index is perfect and so is the one put up by ubs. And you will be surprise how "contaminated" the data to derive the index might be when it flows through the info pipeline.

Actually i misread the memo Anyone who absent a day before/after public holiday without CONSENT of their superior will forfeit the public holiday given and will be accounted as leave.

I'm working in west side, hard labour

Is there any SG gathering soon? I wanna join especially for this and next weekend. COz of the long weekends