well, for those folks whose family also in JB different story lor. But I think the majority of our stay JB work SG folks their family is actually in KL or KK or some other place, no?

"These requirements must be met before an EP application is submitted to MOM. These new rules will come into effect on 1 August 2014. "

You still got a year to find a job, no problem

$1.7k is pretty low. Gotta be prepared to live a pretty sad life quite frugally, transport, room rental and food alone will easily eat up 70+% of that, leaving you with not much in the way of luxury spending, shopping, entertainment, savings, etc. Up to you lor depends how desperate you are to get a foothold in SG, and whether you believe you are capable enough to rise through the ranks (relatively) quickly.

Is that the guy who merried with 3 daughters, wife full time homemaker? Really respect him for raising a full family with own hdb and own car on just $1750 a month

Fixed, lol.

Let's do the math for 'normal' people. Singapore median income last year according to MOM was $3,000. Hubby + Wife = $6,000, of which $4,800 masuk poket, $1,380 (including employer portion) goes to CPF OA. Of $4,800, assume that $1,800 is bare minimum expenses. So the couple's savings available for housing purchase is $3,000+$1,380 per month, or $52,560 per year. In order to own a 1.6mil condo, assume 20% downpayment, 8% BSD+ABSD = roughtly $460k. Loan is $1.28mil, monthly repayment $4,295.

X6, xDrive35i (A) Price: $425,800, Down Payment $212,900 (Maximum 50% loan), Installment $3,882/mth.

So in best case scenario the couple needs to save close to 13 years to buy that condo and X6, and in all that 13 years they need to live frugally, have no kids, no holidays, no entertainment, etc ... and after they make the purchase, they still can't pay the monthly installments needed of $8k

This post has been edited by deodorant: Sep 29 2013, 01:22 PM

Singapore doesn't want uneducated idiots to dilute her High IQ gene pool lol. Anyways in general, the no qualifications WP holders will kana that limitation, not allowed to get pregnant and not allowed to marry a PR/Singaporean. The got qualifications WP holders (who have WP because of low salary) typically their approval will say they are exempt from that limitation.

Sos: Personal Experience, my Work Permit IPA got say 'you are exempt from dunno what need to get MOM approval before marrying a SC/PR.'

This post has been edited by deodorant: Sep 30 2013, 02:30 PM

To avoid things like this?

http://www.onenewspage.com/n/Asia-Pacific/...t-Singapore.htm

"When Filipino Edwin Macaraig tried switching jobs this year, he did not expect his application for a new Employment Pass (EP) to be rejected by Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - twice."

And to be (officially, at least) considered for any job positions first before any foreigner?

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/...sionals-2013092

I think the main problem here is that you prefaced your post with "A guide for young couples etc etc," without qualifying it - hence it's was supposed to apply for many/most/the average young couple.

Summoning Johor Kingdom royalty yeahs4.1 Lester1987 reign226 chanti-sama

No need to apologize, invite me to your open house can liao :idea

For experienced hires, yes. I see quite a number of job openings nowadays which requires Masters-level education in addition to whatever years of work experience. For fresh grad / junior hires, the edge is probably minimal at best.

what's your qualifications and experience? It's gonna get harder over the next few years as the government is catering to the younger sinkie crowd's complaints about too many foreigners 'taking their jobs.'

A pair of couples? Meaning 5 people in 1 HDB?

Hmmm if I'm not mistaken you're not allowed to sublet rooms unless you're the owner. Anyways as long as hdb dunno then it's fine, just make sure your neighbours don't harbour any grudge towards you lol.

We already have a group going, like 20+ people in a whatsapp chat. Weekly meet ups for sports, dinner, etc. PM super daikor elite MacKiddo if you want in (i hear that it's ladies immediate, guys waiting list )

if you're interested, ask MacKiddo to add you to the chat group for gatherings, q&a, sports, etc. Hubby nonid to join, you join ok d

PM elvenchou1987 or Lester1987 ask them add you to the FB group.

Les Amis starts at $150++ for dinner



3rd best restaurant in Singapore according to miele guide (1st & 2nd out of your budget)

I been working for coming to 8 years now my pay even less than both of you


Are you a fresh grad? No grad? Got work exp? Are you desperate to get a foothold here?



Now probably not as easy to get a job here as a foreigner, but as iloveteddybear above shows, still definitely possible. Conditions now tightening a bit cos MOM putting more and more restrictions.

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/post-secondary/

Figures seem to start at 2.8k onwards. So you decide lor whether you're despo enough to come over on 2k knowing that the average SG Uni graduate gets a full 40-50% more.