If they are paying for it, then I don't see why they shouldn't complain if they don't get what they paid for.

Just don't bring the box.

Unwise. Bonding is never wise.

High monthly spending, Manhattan.

Low spending, UOB One. This is my primary card. Good for Malaysia as well, as the 3% (or so) rebate is just right to offset foreign currency transaction fees.

POSB - looks good but isn't because it's vendor specific and it's not a cash rebate. It's a $ point rebate that you can use to offset your purchases (at those vendors only). You cannot use it to reduce your monthly card bill. Also got conditions eg. Starhub, PUB etc is only if you register for the monthly autopay etc. For taxis, you get 1% off, but pay 10% service charge. Ridiculous. But I've got one, for Carrefour. 5% is good, and every month or so, there's a weekend with 10% rebate. I've bought 2 handphones (6range is the dealer for SonyEricsson phones and they have a counter in Carrefour) and various other electrical goods at there.

If you can't even hit $300 a month, then you shouldn't be looking for a cash rebate card since there's so little spending to rebate in the first place. You should be looking something that's free for life, no subscription fees and preferably has a vendor specific rebate for something you'll definitely use/buy or gives you a big freebie as a joining gift. CIMB has a free for life card with no conditions (eg min spend, min transactions etc).

When I took the UOB card, they were promoting a $200 discount voucher on Luminox watches. Just so happened that I was shopping for a Luminox at that time. So, I immediately signed on since the rebate program was right for my monthly spending pattern also.

Maybe you should ask what you want from your life (professional and personal) and then see whether PG or SG is better for you.

What do you mean by cons/implications? Would be nice to know that you've thought about it and have the background to point the responses in the right direction.

Any muslims who attend don't have to drink alcohol. There's soft drinks, fruit juices etc.

Cannot and no.

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Added on May 16, 2011, 10:22 pmSounds like they need someone urgently. Could be a good or bad thing... depending on whether they've found their one in a million in you, or if they simply have problems retaining their employees.

This post has been edited by seantang: May 16 2011, 10:22 PM

Do you want us to guess how much you're worth? You might not even be worth $1K.

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Added on May 18, 2011, 12:51 pm
If your new employer's SG office doesn't have RHQ status, it might be running out of slots for foreigners or MOM is applying their 'new post-election' criteria on applications.

Ya, give it a week and then call your new employer to follow up. Hope you didn't jump the gun and resigned on the Malaysia side already.


This post has been edited by seantang: May 18 2011, 12:51 PM

You asked if the job's worth it. So, without providing more information about the job and yourself, do you just want us to simply guess the details?

Here's my tembak answer... $2K is definitely not worth it. Should only come to Singapore if they pay $8K or more. Need at least that amount to pay for house in Ipoh, house in KL and save up for a condo in SG.

This post has been edited by seantang: May 18 2011, 01:41 PM

As a pass holder, you can drive any car that can legally be driven in SG for 6 months IF you are resident ie. residing/living in SG (as opposed to living in JB). After 6 months, all SG residents must use a SG license to drive any car in SG.

Probably not. I might be a bit too old and conservative for you guys to spend an entire day with. They might not let me leave JB alive

Yes, 12 months. My bad.

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Added on May 19, 2011, 12:31 am
Wah sai... you want some sand in your petrol tank? I may not be in my 20s anymore, but only sweet young things can call me uncle... before I spank them.

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Added on May 19, 2011, 12:37 am
Hmm... might be a good idea for me to decide after you confirm then. Can't ask for anything more than car transport to/from AMK.


This post has been edited by seantang: May 19 2011, 12:37 AM

Karting and boat ride... won't that be like crazy hot?

Firstly, one's shipyard, the other's O&G. Two different industries.

Secondly, there are so many different types and scopes of jobs. You have to compare similar job types and scopes to make a meaningful comparison.

Thirdly, not everybody in O&G get high salaries. Only those who work in high hardship conditions, high EH&S risks will get the premiums. If you sit in the office in KL, in front a computer 8 hours a day - you will not get the same income as someone who works on a rig, a well, offshore or at a remote facility somewhere. My company used to have a JV with Petronas, and the open offer to move to the complex in Kerteh was very generous... about 3X your current package or full expat - depending on level.

And there's the hordes of Singaporeans migrating to Malaysia to prove it!

In Malaysia, you don't have to buy it. If you're Indonesian, Filipino or Middle Eastern Muslim and promise to vote UMNO, they'll give citizenship to you free. There are millions of blue IC holders who are no more than illegal unskilled immigrants.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

This post has been edited by seantang: May 27 2011, 11:53 AM

More than some rent seeking locals, yes.

Of course... Husband/wife/wife/wife/wife relationship with someone of the approved race and/or religion.