Working in Singapore v7
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 Aug 14 2011, 12:23 AM
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QUOTE(jasonkwk @ Aug 13 2011, 11:05 PM) thanks for the reply. my workplace is in clementi, i found 2 places one near jurong east , one near pioneer, pioneer one is cheaper $50 per month, PUB included, facilities almost the same, but transportation cost $16/m more if i stay in the one near pioneer. is the time saving worth it based on your own experience. How much is your rental then?? |
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Aug 14 2011, 12:33 AM
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Guys, from your experience, do Singapore apply meritocracy during promotion? Or is it malaysians are doomed to be kuli for Singaporeans?
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Aug 14 2011, 12:48 AM
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QUOTE(DaRKMiSt @ Aug 14 2011, 12:33 AM) Guys, from your experience, do Singapore apply meritocracy during promotion? Or is it malaysians are doomed to be kuli for Singaporeans? in my experience, india indian bosses will favoritism towards other india indians and equally discriminate against singaporeans and malaysians  |
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Aug 14 2011, 12:49 AM
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QUOTE(Jurlique @ Aug 13 2011, 05:20 PM) anyone buying SGX shares recently? LOL! you missed the boat. It hit rock bottom on Thursday then staged a sharp rebound on Friday.If there is no bad news over the weekends, i expect STI to move up to recoup some of the losses on Monday. Even the DJI and NYSE index surged on Friday (night in SG). But of course, these days anything could happen.... Added on August 14, 2011, 12:50 am QUOTE(RabbitS @ Aug 13 2011, 04:03 PM) there's certainly somekind of justification for employers to pay them that much... smu only offers business degrees and singapore being more of a financial hub now which offers services that comes with higher profit margin, no doubt these people gets paid higher I was "told" generally SMU students can present themselves better than say NTU Students or NUS students. I dunno though....it really depends on individual and not all position requires one to be able to present themselves...Added on August 14, 2011, 12:59 am QUOTE(deodorant @ Aug 12 2011, 01:10 PM) neither. used to be in wholesale but moved to tech. Great! My co is also going to shift to the black building in feb. Heard the food there is super duper expensive.BTW i work in Chinatrust Commercial Bank in the Syndication team located currently in Raffles Place. haih...no more cheap food at market street foodcourt, etc.... This post has been edited by mercury8400: Aug 14 2011, 12:59 AM |
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Aug 14 2011, 09:29 PM
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6,624 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: singapore & ipoh
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Lee Hsien Loong's giving his English national day speech right now. The number of WPs and lower end EPs will be further restricted. Proportion of uni places for foreigners will progressively reduce.
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Aug 14 2011, 09:53 PM
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QUOTE(seantang @ Aug 14 2011, 09:29 PM) Lee Hsien Loong's giving his English national day speech right now. The number of WPs and lower end EPs will be further restricted. Proportion of uni places for foreigners will progressively reduce. oh mai... bad news... i think pr chances will also be affected  good for those holding pr now |
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Aug 14 2011, 09:55 PM
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QUOTE(seantang @ Aug 14 2011, 09:29 PM) Lee Hsien Loong's giving his English national day speech right now. The number of WPs and lower end EPs will be further restricted. Proportion of uni places for foreigners will progressively reduce. Salary limit for wp will be raise again soon. ( so salary increment for you?) Requirement for wp and PR raised Uni places for Singaporean increase by 2k by 2015 while number of foreign student will be capped. Will be lower than the currently 18%. New cpf rule will be announce soon. For the out patient coverage and maybe hdb purchase limit. |
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Aug 14 2011, 09:59 PM
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330 posts Joined: Mar 2008 From: KL,Malaysia 
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QUOTE(seantang @ Aug 14 2011, 09:29 PM) Lee Hsien Loong's giving his English national day speech right now. The number of WPs and lower end EPs will be further restricted. Proportion of uni places for foreigners will progressively reduce. oh my...Pray hard for my current TEP application.. Added on August 14, 2011, 10:02 pm QUOTE(r1v3r @ Aug 14 2011, 09:55 PM) Salary limit for wp will be raise again soon. ( so salary increment for you?) WP ard $2000, wana increase somemore?Requirement for wp and PR raised Uni places for Singaporean increase by 2k by 2015 while number of foreign student will be capped. Will be lower than the currently 18%. New cpf rule will be announce soon. For the out patient coverage and maybe hdb purchase limit. http://www.reach.gov.sg/YourSay/Discussion...x?ssFormAction=[[ssBlogThread_VIEW]]&tid=[[3726]]#top QUOTE PM Lee shared that MOM will further tighten measures on the middle range of foreign workers, including raising the salary thresholds for Employment Passes and tightening the educational qualifications. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will work together with tripartite partners to develop guidelines for fair and responsible recruitment and employment practices. More details will be announced by MOM soon. I think only EP is mentioned, right? Looks like it's getting tougher and tougher now.  This post has been edited by venicelim: Aug 14 2011, 10:10 PM |
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Aug 14 2011, 10:43 PM
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Looks like SG just put another obstacle on my jobhunt. *sigh*
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Aug 14 2011, 11:10 PM
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In his speech, he mentioned new measures are targeted to mid-lower salary range of FT. So expat no worry.
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Aug 14 2011, 11:12 PM
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3,256 posts Joined: Dec 2006 From: Mars not Venus Status: In a Relationship
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QUOTE(RabbitS @ Aug 14 2011, 08:53 PM) oh mai... bad news... i think pr chances will also be affected If I am the government, when all eyes on WP/EP requirement, I will take this opportunity to increase the number of PR. good for those holding pr now |
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Aug 14 2011, 11:15 PM
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Side note: yesterday paper adv. Aetos police hiring malaysian spm holder up to $2800 starting pay. Let's see will next week paper adv $3k for same post.
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Aug 15 2011, 12:14 AM
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204 posts Joined: Aug 2011
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QUOTE(r1v3r @ Aug 14 2011, 11:10 PM) In his speech, he mentioned new measures are targeted to mid-lower salary range of FT. So expat no worry. we are all within mid-lower QUOTE(kockroach @ Aug 14 2011, 11:12 PM) If I am the government, when all eyes on WP/EP requirement, I will take this opportunity to increase the number of PR. doubt they will be that way every month we can monitor from the dept of statistics.. less and less since they hit 5 mill pop.. only hope now is for their birth rate to drop then they have no choice  QUOTE(r1v3r @ Aug 14 2011, 11:15 PM) Side note: yesterday paper adv. Aetos police hiring malaysian spm holder up to $2800 starting pay. Let's see will next week paper adv $3k for same post. is that in sgd?  but i heard their working hours is usually 12 hours |
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Aug 15 2011, 05:09 AM
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QUOTE(tayhaithian @ Aug 13 2011, 07:34 AM) Was a great dinner yesterday. Thanks to everyone who joined. Wait till next time I'm not working n I'm wearing my adidas shoe |
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Aug 15 2011, 09:50 AM
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QUOTE(RabbitS @ Aug 14 2011, 09:53 PM) oh mai... bad news... i think pr chances will also be affected I agree with you a.bunny...opps sorry i meant RabbitS. Looks like the PR chances is "cooler than water". good for those holding pr nowNid to pray more in the month of ghost. Added on August 15, 2011, 9:55 am QUOTE(washabushi @ Aug 15 2011, 05:09 AM) Wait till next time I'm not working n I'm wearing my adidas shoe or u can wear a skirt..  discrimination to guys..  This post has been edited by Aloong: Aug 15 2011, 09:55 AM |
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Aug 15 2011, 10:22 AM
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325 posts Joined: Oct 2005 From: Kuala Lumpur
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Aug 14 2011, 12:48 AM) in my experience, india indian bosses will favoritism towards other india indians and equally discriminate against singaporeans and malaysians WOW! Can't agree more! As I am one of the victim...  |
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Aug 15 2011, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(r1v3r @ Aug 14 2011, 11:15 PM) Side note: yesterday paper adv. Aetos police hiring malaysian spm holder up to $2800 starting pay. Let's see will next week paper adv $3k for same post. Just wanna check with those EP holders.. if previously u are employed with the $2500 basic, they raised to $2800 .. what will happen if your salary still in 2500 range with no increment. Will they do something with the EP when time comes for renewal ? or will be WP directly ? Anyone with first hand experience?.. |
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Aug 15 2011, 11:53 AM
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man!! my EP appeal is already submitted for 3 weeks but no news yet!! this is so killing me! does anyone know what are the chances for me to get the EP successfully?? This is taking much longer than I thought.
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Aug 15 2011, 12:00 PM
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218 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Subang
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QUOTE(Aloong @ Aug 15 2011, 09:50 AM) I agree with you a.bunny...opps sorry i meant RabbitS. Looks like the PR chances is "cooler than water". bro...Nid to pray more in the month of ghost. Added on August 15, 2011, 9:55 am or u can wear a skirt.. discrimination to guys.. LOL lets ask for 4d  |
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Aug 15 2011, 12:08 PM
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QUOTE(xyyz @ Aug 15 2011, 11:53 AM) man!! my EP appeal is already submitted for 3 weeks but no news yet!! this is so killing me! does anyone know what are the chances for me to get the EP successfully?? This is taking much longer than I thought. did u check in the website provided by another forumer? what is the status there? |
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