any auditor here work in sg ?

want to get advice regarding work in kl firm or sg firm better based on current economy .

in kl should be around 2.5k for junior associate , how about sg firm?

Maximum 700 you can get a small room, or so called ultility room/maid room at central area already, included PUB and possible wifi, aircond is depend.if you wan to get a house with clean toilet, better find room rent out by owner instead of other tenant, because staying in a house without owner, everyone will not clean the toilet because none of them think they messed the toilet.

About the same. In KL I believe it's about 2.8k now. For SG.. I think it's about 2.5k + 16%
Personally, if you still have exam papers to go, take it in KL. Otherwise you can go SG. SG has no study leave/exam leave for you.

How are you Thanatos? Glad to hear you got a job there. Are you still in a PwC or have you changed to another company? If I may ask, what would be a good time to apply to the big 4 there? Or even to banks? Thinking of working in Singapore

That's not true. My company grant exam leave for those company related/approved courses.

Fair enough. I was saying for Big 4 Audit firms though. From what I understand there's no study leave, unless your a diploma student.

not sure bout big 4, but my company will also provide examination leaves.
It would be beneficial to the company if u acquire new skills
no harm for them to grant you leave to do that
win-win situation

Not really actually, if they grant you leave for study or examination, how they can guaranteed that you will still wok in the company after you complete the study, i do think company take this in consideration before they provide exam/study leave.

Think of it this way, if you want to leave it doesn't matter u got the qualification or not. When you decide to leave, you leave.
It's 2 different issue.
Unless you are talking about the company paying for the examination that you are taking.
Then, the story would be different.

This kind of company can leave asap. Good company should encourage the employee to upgrade themselves for employee's own future. Best company is they sponsor your course, without any obligation. Normally study/exam leave 3 to 5 days per year.

Hi, off topic a bit.
Is anyone here certified PMP?
Would like to know about the course fees and stuff.
Is this a good deal (50% off the course)
http://ict.nextu.com.sg/project-management-professional-pmp

company should encourage their employees to upgrade themself. My Co do sponsor those company related course. I think a 2 years bond for sponsoring a diploma/degree $20k and above is quite reasonable.

a good company will retains an employee by good pay and benefits. not worrying about people leaving.

Hahaha guys. Offtopic d Let's not make this into a big4 thread 2.0

This one ah, I don't know but I have seen before on someone's blue IC that the residence is in JB - Believe it depends on the job thing, location and no of days in a calendar year spent in singapore as that person is from johor and working in f&b industry. (F&B industry alone clocks up alot of hours especially on shift rotation) I guess it all boils down to the criteria for PRs - Age, Experience, Qualification, Family ties & roots in singapore.

So I can say Lester's case is not alone nor totally uncommon.

This post has been edited by S'aimer: Mar 14 2013, 03:02 PM

A good company will be concern about employee attrition/turnover most so of course they will try to retain their best employees as less hassle to re-train the newer staffs all over again.

For study leave - seldom have this kind for diploma course because private diploma courses range is around a few k for 1-2 years, its either you take unpaid leave or paid leave to go for exams etc. However if its a sponsorship or scholarship etc, usually a bond is imposed and study leave is factored in BUT it depends on the type of qualifications taken. Eg; degree course fees are not cheap, so a bond will be an assurance for the money paid out) Eg; NUS students on scholarships are sponsored by the govt/school

Unless you take education or personal loan with lower interest or zero interest from the company directly, you will be under a contractual obligation to pay back that loan

This post has been edited by S'aimer: Mar 14 2013, 03:02 PM

Have la, I took a 2 year course, pay myself type, get to leave 1.5 hours earlier from work 2-3 times a week for class, and 5 days study/exam leave per year. Actually 5 days not enough per year. I always over shot because last minute do homework and prepare for exam, total study leave applied is about 10-15 days, but company just close one eye. Was head hunted during my course but choose to stay. So not necessary employee always leave after graduate. Those boss who think so mean they think their company not good enough to keep you there after you upgrade.

For other personal exam I also apply for one week study leave to prepare. No problem one. Just be sincere lo don't fake got exam can already.

The local uni scholarships are bond free... where you hear need to bond one? The bond is MOE bond for international student, regardless of you get the scholarship or not. Some tycoon scholarship also bond free. Why so good? Charity, reputation etc.

I have a friend whose brother was on a uni scholarship but had to sign bond with the govt because the govt pays for the course. Even some scholars who take scholarship/sponsorships will have to sign a bond depending on who is the party sponsering the school fees etc in the end.

The reason why I seldom see study leave given for diploma course as I have friends who were ex classmates and they are all working adults. As far as I know they never take study leave, only personal leave (unpaid/paid leave), even I was no exception to the leave thing when I was working for my former company during my studies that's why.

thanks for the input ,

currently in my final semester before graduate in may .

yes , still have 5 acca papers to go but thinking to go there

Hi guys I'm planning to go to Singapore to work hope I can get some answers from ur to get me started. Help pls:
1. I just want to work there don't want to be PR so I don't have to fill that form up right?
2. So the working pass the company will do everything for me right, when they accept me after interview or I must do it?
3. My expected salary I think I'm gonna get there is sgd1500. So the CPf and taxes will be deducted straight from my pay or I have to save my self then pay it when require?
4. Room rental sgd 600 does this come with personal toilet? This price range housemate won't be bangla right???