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 Working in Singapore v9, How to save 100k in 3 years to buy HDB?

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Celest-Lee
post Jan 16 2012, 12:27 AM

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Any Job wanna intro me? Available after CNY..
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post Jan 16 2012, 01:21 AM

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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ Jan 16 2012, 12:35 AM)
at least tell us what you major in, your working experience and what kinda job interest you.
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I no major anything. Just take it as I have my SPM cert, working exp 2 years plus in customer service and admin. Any job except sales. Cuz I don't know how to make sales or talk.
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post Jan 16 2012, 10:56 AM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 16 2012, 01:32 AM)

Nothing after SPM? Hmmm ... might be difficult nowadays.
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i work here 2 years edi. just resign. so what so difficult? low edu cannot work?

QUOTE(Lester1987 @ Jan 16 2012, 01:42 AM)
interested to work as customer service in a reputable company?? but how's ur customer service skill? coz my company's expectation is very high.
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what comp? work place? job scope etc?

QUOTE(Aloong @ Jan 16 2012, 10:27 AM)
Lester has spoken, if you check, u will know which MNC that is.
ANyway, 2nd option is go apply genting singapore become groupier

he spoken wthout company name.

genting sg? i go check it out~
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post Jan 16 2012, 06:03 PM

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QUOTE(jhcj @ Jan 16 2012, 11:41 AM)
hey come now, no need to put someone else down.

sometimes what they lack in paper qualifications, they make up for it with determination and hard work. so let's not discount anything.
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totally agree

QUOTE(Mackiddo @ Jan 16 2012, 12:08 PM)
Gal, just drop King Lester1987 a pm. He could help you out.


Added on January 16, 2012, 12:10 pm
i truly stand by this
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okay. will do after cny. if there is no calls after all the resume i sent.

QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 16 2012, 12:45 PM)
No need to be so defensive - I'm just being realistic. Nowadays even (foreign) degree holders are finding it hard to secure jobs. The 'atmosphere' is simply less conducive for FT's now than it was 2 years ago, for certain economic and political reasons. Just pre-empting you that you may find the job hunt more difficult this time round.
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maybe its the way u wrote make me defensive. yes its hard but i have my experience. shud be no problem.

QUOTE(Aloong @ Jan 16 2012, 01:49 PM)
Gotto do more info digging man.


Added on January 16, 2012, 1:52 pm

Not put ppl down lar. But its true lar, got cert easier than no cert mah, given all other circumstances is the same. Thats simple logic.
Sumore u talking bout SG here. One stone throw chances of kena-ing degree holder higher than those without qualification lower than degree. Competition man..
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im not a man.
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post Jan 16 2012, 10:07 PM

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Lester u work how long already in sg?
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post Jan 16 2012, 10:59 PM

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QUOTE(Lester1987 @ Jan 16 2012, 10:15 PM)
work in Singapore since November 2009. I am a very loyal employee in Singapore. din change any job.
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U r hardworking too. I know u wanna say I always change job right. Huhuhu
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post Jan 17 2012, 10:37 AM

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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ Jan 17 2012, 08:40 AM)
seriously, have you consider upgrading yourself ? maybe getting a diploma then a degree ? I always have a bit of regret of not pursuing my study further. If i did, maybe I could get a better job, a more relaxing job, higher pay and have more time to do all the things I want. oh well.
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i have my reason why i cant study anymore. not bout the money. i have big responsibility beside me that I cant stop work for study. I regret but there is nothing I can do now. I cant change back time.

QUOTE(Aloong @ Jan 17 2012, 10:30 AM)
I dun beliv. Lets come out and let me inspect
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pedobear doh.gif sexual harrasment!!!!
Celest-Lee
post Jan 17 2012, 01:40 PM

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Anyone in shipping line? logistics?
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post Jan 17 2012, 03:14 PM

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QUOTE(Tigerr @ Jan 17 2012, 02:07 PM)
Yes, what's up?  biggrin.gif

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what company? ur company liase with supplier and vessels?

QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 17 2012, 02:21 PM)
Aren't you one of them as proven by getting PR on 1st try with STPM and only 1 year work? icon_idea.gif
There's always part time study. Will be hard for a couple of years but the benefits will be for the rest of your life. Or skip the degree, bulldoze your way into a few years of management then take MBA smile.gif
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the course i always want is full time. part time is those business, management, logistics which i dont like cuz got statistics and i failed in it. i only have spm, i cant skip straight to somewhere high right?

QUOTE(edlonsc @ Jan 17 2012, 03:10 PM)
Reporting In....Here...
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what company is that?
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post Jan 17 2012, 03:41 PM

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QUOTE(jasonkwk @ Jan 17 2012, 03:15 PM)
yes me, u want  a job in shipping, logistic line? biggrin.gif
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I just left one.

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QUOTE(Celest-Lee @ Jan 17 2012, 01:40 PM)
Anyone in shipping line? logistics?
My company is around SDV, Nippon, Expeditor and DHL.... biggrin.gif
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I dont memorize all places.

QUOTE(Tigerr @ Jan 17 2012, 03:20 PM)
We are logistics company mah....we have ships, trains, planes, trucks, warehouses, etc etc all over the world.

We not only liaise with suppliers, but clients, agents, brokers, vendors, etc etc as well.


Added on January 17, 2012, 3:26 pm
Haha....tonight, i going to play with Lin Dan v2, Lin Dan v3......so cannot hantam....unless playing with Kenichi Tago v2.  tongue.gif
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Nice. my ex company deal with suppliers, supply stores, provision & bond to vessels.
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post Jan 17 2012, 05:42 PM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 17 2012, 04:22 PM)
Some CNY good news copied from the Work in Australia thread smile.gif
Disagree. Your posting style belongs in /k/ and nowhere else in LYN.
Well, eventually in your career you will hit a wall where you will find see that your lack of a degree is an unacceptable disadvantage. Either from managers discriminating against you because of lack of paper; or from competition from other candidates that are as good as (or almost as good as) you but have paper qualifications. So the question then is, are you going to try overcome this disadvantage earlier when you're single and have not much commitments, vs 10 years from now when you're raising 2 kids?
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Erm actually all d company I've work with never see my cert or paper before. They just interview, talked, and straight apply online for my wp. And they never look any of my cert. they just look my online resume I sent to them. Yes I agree paper mean a lot for working. But I can't. I'm single but not available and I didn't mention I have one kid to raise.
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post Jan 17 2012, 06:12 PM

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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Jan 17 2012, 05:52 PM)
If the company wants you, they will appeal or apply another type of pass for u.
So in the end, this is still out of your control so worrying about it won't help.
Just follow the flow (i know, easier said than done  laugh.gif  laugh.gif )
Personally, I think you should continue on with your job and continue applying.
Unless you have some sort of deadline to get here, i won't recommend quiting and jumping over.
It definitely helps in getting a job if you stay in Sg, but what if it takes a bit longer than expected.
The cost will burn a hole in your pocket when you have no income.
i think rexona meant - probably in 10 years time, you will be married and have 2 kids.
when would be a better time to start studying part time (now or the 10 years later scenario).
maybe no need for degree or diploma.
how abt specialized skills or professional certifications?
they should be in shorter terms.
I suppose those will help if you do not want the diploma / degree.
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I understand his advise. My last sentence is hint. I'm not single! I'm a single mother! I can't stop work for study. Understand? Ohmy.. I don't like to say this in public.
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post Jan 17 2012, 06:58 PM

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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Jan 17 2012, 06:22 PM)
Oh...I did not got your hidden meaning earlier....my apologies.  blush.gif  blush.gif
But I meant the professional certifications...those are mostly part time (I dun think there are ppl who resign from their job to study those paper  sweat.gif  sweat.gif )
You can choose those which are more flexible for your time (probably just 1 or 2 nites on weekdays for 3 months?).
I understand the kid comes first.  icon_rolleyes.gif  icon_rolleyes.gif
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Thought of it before. Maybe after I got my job first. Need cash payment few k le. If I'm not wrong. Correct me if it's wrong
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post Jan 17 2012, 10:03 PM

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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Jan 17 2012, 09:37 PM)
No need to rush for the certifications.
Job comes first as you need the money.
Then only you decide to study when you think you can balance work, study and life together.
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yah I will. Now I need a job after cny. Don't know where else to find. So use to doing the work at previous company now feel useless.
QUOTE(tgrrr @ Jan 17 2012, 09:50 PM)
Some question regarding accommodations,

1. What's the average rate for renting a WHOLE unit of a HDB flat?
I seem to see fewer such ads, though admittedly I got dizzy flipping through ads after 5 minutes, but I'd expect to see at least a few. Is it not a popular option e.g. low demand or limited supply or are there other reasons?
I'm curious because I am considering moving there (or elsewhere), but I dislike sharing i.e. just renting of 1 room and sharing with others.

2. Related question, how are the areas distributed according to command of rental price e.g. where are the expensive ones, cheaper ones, and those that are in-between? Because I see some ads that says 600+ sqft apartments renting @ 6k+, but some 1200+ sqft aprt renting @ 4.5k+. Any quick guide?

Sorry, been 10 years since I visited Singapore, so have totally no idea about all this. Replies will be much appreciated smile.gif
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Renting a whole unit might cost u few k. If u haven't work in sgd and to come out one big lum sum money. Some is one ,onto deposit, some is few months deposit. Central is most expensive, woodland, punggol, pasir ris, sengkang side cheaper.
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post Jan 17 2012, 10:15 PM

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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Jan 17 2012, 10:07 PM)
should try the recruitment agencies...like kelly services or others.
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No use. Used before three agency, three after that never call me back. Only one agency is ok.
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post Jan 17 2012, 11:13 PM

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QUOTE(Joshua_0718 @ Jan 17 2012, 10:49 PM)
Just receive the letter approval of my PR application. smile.gif
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Congrats!
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post Jan 18 2012, 01:06 AM

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QUOTE(jhcj @ Jan 18 2012, 12:42 AM)
Celest-Lee, what is your working experience? My company is hiring, but then again it'll depend on your qualifications. Drop me a PM if you're interested.
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What's d job scope?
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post Jan 18 2012, 06:40 AM

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QUOTE(Materazzi @ Jan 18 2012, 02:08 AM)
why no available?
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what question is this?


Going back Malaysia today. To all Chinese, wish u all gong xi fa chai! Have a big dragon year!

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post Jan 18 2012, 11:38 AM

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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ Jan 18 2012, 08:08 AM)
wah. think you are among the earliest to go back. KL ?
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Back Hometown. Not kl. not working ma. Haha go back earlier lo
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post Jan 19 2012, 08:14 AM

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Morning everyone! Yday went back hometown causeway is smooth but saw a lot of big lorry.


Added on January 19, 2012, 8:15 amMorning everyone! Yday went back hometown causeway is smooth but saw a lot of big lorry.

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