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 Working in Singapore V12, Yusheng - 23rd Feb (Saturday)

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Success_Kiero
post Oct 5 2012, 03:17 PM

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Hi Everyone,

I will graduate with Bachelor degree in graphic design March 2013, and plan to work in Singapore. I had around 3 years experience in both web, graphic, user-interface design job with client from Canada, etc. (by Freelance with good portfolio)

May I know:

1. Is it easy for company to hire foreign like us? Since it always stated Singaporean or PR preferred.

2. For those who came to Singapore and apply job through newspaper, where should we live? hotel or hostel (with deposit) ?

3. How much is the basic salary that probably I can get? Do they willing to pay high for foreigner?

4. For the employment pass, how long will it takes for apply and how long minimum before it expired, 1 year or 2 year? (Do I have to pay with my salary?)

5. I heard the tax is 20% for foreigner, but I also heard about tax refund, may I know what is that?

Please all senior in Singapore give me some guidance, and I am sorry if newbie like me ask so many questions.

God Bless You all smile.gif

Thanks So Much,

Kiero
Success_Kiero
post Oct 22 2012, 01:37 PM

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QUOTE(icycokes @ Oct 5 2012, 10:59 PM)
Hi Kiero, hope you find my reply useful.

1) I would say its quite easy for Msians. Some company might have quota issues as in not enough quota to hire foreigners. But no worries if you're getting an EP since there is no quota for EP.

2) If you have relatives or friends currently in SG it would be much more easier maybe you can ask them to provide lodging? If not, there are some cheap hostels around which rent for $20~$30 daily, but be prepared to live with all sorts of people.

3) Not in the industry so can't advice but please bear in mind that competition is stiff nowadays (PRCs, Indians and even Europeans are flocking to Singapore). Your pay may be lower than locals.

4) Usually 2 years (I've a friend given 1 year validity though, he need to renew it every year).
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Added on October 22, 2012, 1:39 pm
QUOTE(icycokes @ Oct 6 2012, 09:06 AM)
Thanks tailtwist for chiming in smile.gif
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Thanks for this too smile.gif

This post has been edited by Success_Kiero: Oct 22 2012, 01:39 PM

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