I just went for a interview in Singapore small audit firm.

He gave me an offer SGD2.5k. However he said, he will apply working permit/Visa (cant remember visa or permit) for me. However, it might not be approved. Since government just implement a new law effective 1st July 2011 to prevent surplus foreign worker to come in.
He added, the problem rose because I have only advanced diploma rather than a degree.
He may apply for me if failure later, but will adjust the salary to 2.8k. Extra 300 as the bonus in advance.

I just wonder whether what he said is truth. Advance diploma restricted to get a job in sg nowadays?
Why we can appeal if we rise to 2.8k? Due to minimum wages regulation?

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Added on July 11, 2011, 1:48 pm

http://www.guidemesingapore.com/relocation...ment-pass-guide

the link of the new law implement

Can I ask them to apply S pass for me rather than an EP?

Will they reluctant because S pass got its quota?

is it possible he apply E pass and minimum 2.8k(300 advance bonus) for me and make overpay, it can make me hard to find other job and force to stay in his firm...

Hmm, my credit limit is 1:1 ratio to my salary.. bank is citibank but got it approved and mailed to me within a week..

As for my corporate CC, this one dont have limit lol..

Err.. correction, my comp card is amex charge card not credit card and no it doesnt have limit(at least no one i know reached it), but the liability is with employee and not the company

Jurong Shipyard PTE LTD.....

but he told me S pass might be harder..any reason why he is lying to me?

he want apply E pass for me because the firm has no quota on S pass?

Are you in the marine industry?

I was but im now attached to a rig drilling contractor, much more lucrative both pay and experience wise. Instead of being the subi working for the main contractor, i am the main contractor and i dont need to listen to the BS most shipyards used to give me. Especially singaporean yards.

Sorry, I can't predict why, too many possibility perhaps.....  But I highly doubt it should have something to do with the tax.
Bro just go for E pass then, more benefit   

So what if there is no limit?
You still have to pay if you swiped it.
Credit cards has better perks?
I prefer credit card than debit card for the dispute reasons.

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Added on July 12, 2011, 9:37 am
If you get impressed by such little stuffs, I do not think you will ever be ready to own a credit card.

VeniceLim, don't give up reapply again but make sure what's the previous mistake before resubmit the application.

Depends. Different clients pay different amounts and you also have to see if your in a strong position to demand a high amount.

Hi want to know how is the Sg job market? thinking to jump ship over there. I had one year working experience there (EP holder) but after that come back for my degree and stuck here for 5 years liao. Curencty work under mnc company in engineering servicing.

I have two friends 28yrs old working in marine industry (office based with comfortable air cond somemore  ) earn basic salary SGD5k per month + fixed allowance SGD4k per month..bonus ranging 1.5-2months every year..
Envy them on every 23rd of the month (salary day) 

hello, to all bros working in sg. This kind of questions pop in every now and then, but I will love to have ur opinions guys. Just recently, I was offered a job with a basic of $6k. Further details like benefits yet to be determined/discussed. Working location is in Jurong West.

my question is:
1) any decent place recommended for rent with respect to the working location? what are the rentals are we looking?
2) looking forward to drive to work. Is that feasible or I should just stick to MRT/buses?

some infos of my background:
1) just married, probably expecting our first child next year. this will be my biggest headache. Not entirely sure if my wife tag along or she should just stay where she is. Thought of flying back to KL every fortnight. If she were to follow, is $6k enough for both of us? Am i looking at bigger area of rented rooms/unit? How much will they be?
2) 5 yrs exp, current work involves structural designs in oil, gas & petrochemical industries. Is $6k sufficient? I have no idea what are the market salary atm in sg. Offered job demands offshore line of work (based in office).

You working in singapore as?

You interested in this field? I wouldnt recommend due to personal experience working with the gen y workforce, their rather undisciplined and prefer to work in an air-conditioned environment. I knew a few malaysians and singaporean who worked with me in my previous job and i wouldnt and couldnt get to know them well since they kept on leaving the company after a month or 2 of working in either the shipyard or chemical plant.