yeaps, gross estimate according to a experienced forumer here... what do you mean by on top of living expenses?

and living expenses is subjective..

Does the SG job have the same job description as your current job? If it's practically the same, and in the same type of company or industry - then I would ask for the same salary as your current (in S$) as a minimum. Why would you voluntarily factor in -25% when the fact is that they called you, not you call them.

If the job is significantly different, ask the recruiter what the salary range and average salary is for a job of that nature in SG. Do this BEFORE telling him what your current salary or expected salary is. Also ask around, ask your friends, colleagues and your network in the industry.


Since when is your salary based on a "cost plus" formula? Don't even bring up living expenses with the recruiter or hiring manager unless it is in the context of ADDITIONAL relocation allowances ONLY. If you bring this up in a salary negotiation, then I know automatically you have no idea what you should be paid.

if i am not mistaken.

1) no need to fill in
2) where u stay in msia..no need full address

Tumpang a bit. Is it in SGD or MYR?
1. Place of residence is just a tab. You do not have to fill in anything.
2. City = Shah Alam, State = Selangor, Country = Malaysia

Source : I been to Singapore 100 times.

Do remember to buy the VEP card. It's illegal to drive in without it.
The VEP counter can be easily missed. I missed it once went in and drive back out to johor and come in again.
The counter is just immediately after they passport verifying counter but before the car inspection.

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Added on April 26, 2011, 7:47 pm

I would call them but maybe 3-4 weeks, instead of 2 weeks.
Sometimes it works like a reminder and also it shows ur interest to follow up and to go get wat u want. HR staff sometimes dun really care about the urgency, since their perfromance is not measured on whether ur hired or not.
Yes, it may sound desparate, but if they take advantage of it and offer low salary, then u still can reconsider and negotiate.
Of course at the same time apply other job lar.