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keelim
post Aug 8 2011, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(Aloong @ Aug 8 2011, 02:02 PM)
Really depends on timing and schedule
Gotto check at least aa and tiger.sometime either one can b cheaper including convent fee from tiger.
Jetstar chances are more exp but more convenient and u can take the train, again more comfy than taking bus.
But no harm checking it too.
Firefly not convent for me, but I beliv it's not cheap compare to other 3


Added on August 8, 2011, 2:04 pm
Too bad still in kl.u guys have fun


Added on August 8, 2011, 2:11 pm
Only jetstar. U always go airport shopping kah?
Anyway I think t1 sg got stuff for shop especially for ladies at better price, but Maia klia not much cheaper if any compare to shopping centre in kl. Hence u can take a.Asia too
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T1, T2 and T3 are interconnected via skytrain. It really depends how much dwelling time you have to spend. I often buy perfume and cosmetic as a gift for family & relatives. These are items you almost always have to check-in during your flights. Hence I choose to buy them in the transit area. It also perturbs me everytime when I have to wait for my check-in luggage to come out from the conveyor belt or even if it will!

That's the reason why i love to shop in the airport. Besides getting GST absorbed/waived, you get to buy liquid-based gifts w/o checking-in.

This post has been edited by keelim: Aug 8 2011, 04:34 PM
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post Aug 8 2011, 04:35 PM

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Still cheaper in Malaysia for liquor and perfume after conversion. If you've CIMB credit card 10 to 15% off duty free at Eraman duty free shop KLIA and LCCT. smile.gif
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post Aug 8 2011, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(jasonkwk @ Aug 8 2011, 02:42 PM)
little rant here, my application for EPEC visa is still in pending for almost a month. Since I already got some interview invitation from sg company, the visa is almost useless already.

is there a bus that take u to T2 from BT in sg to take MRT?
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Yes. There is a shuttle bus which operates every 15mins.
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post Aug 8 2011, 04:49 PM

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Anyone using mobile broadband in SG as their main internet (due to owner not allowing me to install fix home internet)?

What your opinion on the speed? Izit realiable? Any recommendations?
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post Aug 8 2011, 04:51 PM

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QUOTE(WyjSwmW @ Aug 7 2011, 01:59 PM)
Hi guys,

For you guys who travel often from SG-KL-SG, which flight you guys recommend? I only need the cheapest flight.

The pro and cons:-

1) AirAsia (can save u convienient fee as you can pay via Maybank2u)
2) Tiger Airways (the cheapest sometimes but cannot use maybank2u, charge u convienient fee)
3) JetStar (the most comfortable but cannot use maybank2u, charge u convienient fee)
4) Firefly (not convienient bcos near arrive in Subang)
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You can skip Jetstar's convenience fees if you settle your air fares at 7-11 (and if not mistaken, AXS machines too).
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post Aug 8 2011, 04:57 PM

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QUOTE(MsiaqweR @ Aug 8 2011, 04:49 PM)
Anyone using mobile broadband in SG as their main internet (due to owner not allowing me to install fix home internet)?

What your opinion on the speed? Izit realiable? Any recommendations?
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I tether with my iPhone. Average is 1 Mbps. Depends on location. Some places I can get full 7 Mbps.

BTW, I'm with Singtel.
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post Aug 8 2011, 04:58 PM

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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ Aug 7 2011, 05:01 PM)
Come join us drinking on Monday nite. welcoming you to our FT club, with regulars like aloong, alaskanbunny, washabushi, lester1987, yeahs4.1, reign226, semper fi, argiope, toughnut, chrisky .... etc etc.
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Huh bila set one? Wei guys, please SMS me if there's anything going on. I ter-hilang my phone so cannot WA liao.
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post Aug 8 2011, 05:46 PM

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QUOTE(Argiope @ Aug 8 2011, 04:51 PM)
You can skip Jetstar's convenience fees if you settle your air fares at 7-11 (and if not mistaken, AXS machines too).
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You can't do it with AXS machine, its SAM machine.

(AXS owned by Citibank, SAM owned by Singapore Post)
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post Aug 8 2011, 05:58 PM

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hello all,

any working with keppel or others oil and gas company in singapore? i have some question to ask and hope those who work with keppel or others oil and gas comapany in singapore one can PM me, your response is much appreciate~thanks =)
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post Aug 8 2011, 06:03 PM

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happy holiday to those working in singapore..>!!!

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post Aug 8 2011, 06:23 PM

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Happy 46th National Day, Singapore! smile.gif
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post Aug 8 2011, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(MsiaqweR @ Aug 8 2011, 04:49 PM)
Anyone using mobile broadband in SG as their main internet (due to owner not allowing me to install fix home internet)?

depends on area. my iphone tethering at office area (near expo), super fast and reliable. go to my house at bedok south, 1-2 bars, super slow, frequent long outages.
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post Aug 8 2011, 06:58 PM

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QUOTE(keelim @ Aug 8 2011, 04:32 PM)
T1, T2 and T3 are interconnected via skytrain. It really depends how much dwelling time you have to spend. I often buy perfume and cosmetic as a gift for family & relatives. These are items you almost always have to check-in during your flights. Hence I choose to buy them in the transit area. It also perturbs me everytime when I have to wait for my check-in luggage to come out from the conveyor belt or even if it will!

That's the reason why i love to shop in the airport. Besides getting GST absorbed/waived, you get to buy liquid-based gifts w/o checking-in.
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I get cheap perfume in lucky plaza.
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post Aug 8 2011, 07:04 PM

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Dear Farouk

Please come out early because Management is expecting you to come onboard on 1 September 2011.  Please clear your medical check-up and contact me.  You will also need to sign your employment offer.

Regards!


wah these ppl
not even giving me hari raya break to chill with family
sweat.gif sweat.gif

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mea05key
post Aug 8 2011, 07:18 PM

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whats plan for spore national day? anybody for yumcha?

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post Aug 8 2011, 08:01 PM

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QUOTE(totti 10 @ Aug 8 2011, 07:04 PM)
wah these ppl
not even giving me hari raya break to chill with family
sweat.gif  sweat.gif
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you can give up the job and have as much chill as you want. as simple as that.
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post Aug 8 2011, 09:16 PM

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QUOTE(jasonkwk @ Aug 8 2011, 04:13 PM)
There is no such thing as unrealistic. Anyone can get a job in Singapore.Ask yourself, what is your expected salary?
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maybe i should rephrase it to "difficult". i could expect the average offers would be around 2.1k- 2.2k

QUOTE(animorphs @ Aug 8 2011, 04:17 PM)
Fresh IT graduates have lots of competitors.

We talking about IT specialists and professionals from Myanmar, Philippines, and India who are willing to take a lower pay than us all.

The only upper hand is that we can converse in Mandarin. Local bosses does prefer Chinese speaking employers. That's if you work for SME IT companies. MNC then no preferences.

I'm an IT graduate and I've been working in SG for about a year now. Know a little bit more or less the trend here.
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im a internet and multimedia graduate taking up oracle certification course, venturing into the database field. are the prospects there good for this niche?
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post Aug 8 2011, 09:32 PM

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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ Aug 8 2011, 08:01 PM)
you can give up the job and have as much chill as you want. as simple as that.
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I do not need to chill up to that level
Its just when there is a big celebration
I would prefer to spend more time with my family
before I start working abroad
perhaps I'll be more focus upon starting my new job

but then again, maybe its just me
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post Aug 8 2011, 09:40 PM

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there are many people out there who are willing to take your job at a lower salary.
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post Aug 8 2011, 09:46 PM

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QUOTE(totti 10 @ Aug 8 2011, 09:32 PM)
I do not need to chill up to that level
Its just when there is a big celebration
I would prefer to spend more time with my family
before I start working abroad
perhaps I'll be more focus upon starting my new job

but then again, maybe its just me
Well, you can tell them you prefer to start later. And then the negotiation starts.

By the way, Hari Raya falls on Tuesday 30th, which is a public holiday in SG. You start on the 1st, which in my opinion is reasonable, imho.

Of course, since you're just now coming to SG, you have to be here a few days early to setup, move in etc. But this is not your company's problem... not unless you negotiate and make it their problem.

If I were you, and I didn't want to negotiate, I'd just come to Singapore a week or two earlier, set myself up and then go home well before raya, and come back to SG on the 30th.

This post has been edited by seantang: Aug 8 2011, 09:47 PM

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