Why is it hard to work in Big 4 especially in SG?
They are perpetually hiring.
Last I heard from my intern, they hired everyone who applied in his class.
I think its KPMG.
Neway auditors are in short supply in SG.
I always thought those Big 4 would grab as many as they possibly can get their hands on since the turnover rate is quite high.
Unless, of course, your petty with this and that.

I'm looking for someone or maybe a couple to rent the other room that will be vacant after end of Dec. Anyone interested? It's at Punggol Central, near to Riviera LRT. Pls PM me. Thanks!

High salary and high turnover? Why?

I am not sure how easy to get a job in big 4. But it won't be as easy as you say. Unless u got connection.

To work in big four, u must not only be capable but u must be willing to work extreme long hours. And if ur luck isn't good and u have terrible managers, be prepared for a life in hell. If you are the type that hates rules and regulation to the extreme, big 4 is going to be a living hell. So that's why u see the turnover is very high.

I would say that most ppl aren't suitable for these kind of audit jobs. And being an auditor is like doing sales in a commercial company. U dun have to sell but ur salary will be measured against the audit fee that you are assigned on.

And you must know those bosses from audit firms are accounting based. Hence majority will be exteremely calculative. I have 1 boss that factor in my bonus into one of the many jobs that I have done during the year. Hence I so called burst the job. Then he can use this excuse to give me terrible increment.

My advise: only go for it if u are mentally prepared to endure extreme hardship. And make sure ur pr skill is good hehe...

very extreme working hours

Yes...u can bring your mattress/pyjamas/tooth brush/towel/extra clothes n sleep in the office...or even maybe at your client's office!!

That bad? can change to security officer uniform instead of pyjamas? Maybe that's another side income.

This post has been edited by r1v3r: Nov 30 2012, 12:21 PM

hi guys. i need to open a bank account in singapore.

i'm thinking of opening DBS eSavings Plus since it doesn't require initial deposit and IPA letter is accepted.

i'm not really sure though. i'd need experienced sage advice and verification. thanks.

I have a friend going to Tai Seng to work, but only 6 months training there.
Do let me know if there's any vacancy room for 6 months short term.

Thanks

The local banks have a huge ATM network, so it's easy/convenient to get cash. I'm using one of the DBS accounts as well, I forgot what account mine is but if monthly balance drops under $1k they charge $2 or something.

that's a very important point to take note of. thanks!

sry for late reply

i already got my spm cert, fyi im currently taking diploma in accounting last paper

what im concern is

can i work like 4 month then quit and continue study?

will kena tax right?

how about employer part? doesnt we sign contract when start working?

currently at sg but still unable to find a job

anyone can intro me a job ?

New application. Your workplace is renewal not approve?

many cases of renewal got rejected tho.

Opening Citibank account doesn't require initial deposit.

You have to maintain at least $2k monthly in your bank account to avoid surcharge

Wait a minute...
Aren't you the one who said that your current company has a going concern and might bankrupt soon and you don't want to stick around for that to happen?
Aren't you the one who said that its difficult finding another job?

The Big 4 will be a good choice then.
As long as you're willing to work in teams that have crappy bosses, long hours and no one else wants to join, I don't foresee a reason that they would not want to hire you.

Afterall, you don't have much of a choice and at least a Big 4 on your CV looks better than trying to explain the unemployment gap in your CV

It's only for associate. For managers not applicable.

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Added on November 30, 2012, 10:28 pmIt's only for associate. For managers not applicable.

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Added on November 30, 2012, 10:30 pmBig 4 hands down commercial la.
Big 4 has transparent salary. The salary is quite high there for the increment.

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Added on November 30, 2012, 10:31 pmBig 4 hands down commercial la.
Big 4 has transparent salary. The salary is quite high there for the increment.

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Added on November 30, 2012, 10:31 pmBig 4 hands down commercial la.
Big 4 has transparent salary. The salary is quite high there for the increment.

This post has been edited by Materazzi: Nov 30 2012, 10:31 PM

Not really.
Managers also depends on the company and team.
My ex is also a manager for one of the big 4 and she works crazy hours too.
She believes in leading by example, something I don't believe in.

Hi, May I know d econ in sg nowaday? Is that possible to get a new job and good pay in sg nowaday for M'sian that have no sg working experience? Newspaper reported many EP holder tend to apply S-Pass? Is this true? Heard said recently got many Asian countries citizens also work in sg... And, the chance for M'sian to get a job there is much mopre lower? Thanks...

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Added on December 1, 2012, 12:13 amHi, May I know d econ in sg nowaday? Is that possible to get a new job and good pay in sg nowaday for M'sian that have no sg working experience? Newspaper reported many EP holder tend to apply S-Pass? Is this true? Heard said recently got many Asian countries citizens also work in sg... And, the chance for M'sian to get a job there is much mopre lower? Thanks...

This post has been edited by samual8833: Dec 1 2012, 12:13 AM

need la, previously $500 if u r ep... this month or rather now... they mentioned $5000, 5000 for a basic acct!!!! will go verify tomolo