Recently I got an offer from a consultant eng firm with a starting salary of SGD2800. Initially I though it was okay and I assume that most company will have a standard pay for new hire... so I don't really bother to negotiate...

but... people told me that the salary is way below market rate for Singapore standard... and the rent there is freaking expensive
Now I feel kinda stupid and feel that I'm being taken advantage of...

My academic qualification is fairly above average and I am currently attached with a MNC in Malaysia... but after 6 months I fell like I'm not really learning anything and I was bored... that's when I decided to explore my options else where...

but now I'm having second thoughts about the offer but I feel obliged honor my agreement with the SG company...

Any advice for some one who is just starting out like me

This post has been edited by rawrkun: May 28 2013, 09:10 PM

How much is her salary? I've no money to study in SG, only can afford free education in a third rate Malaysian uni I'm in civil btw...

geotech consultant... can't reveal anything more than that coz its a very small field...


Thank you so much for the info

So a year and a half ago I will fall under the median category

Damn... should have nego properly before accepting the offer

Not sure whether I should just stick to my current job in MY or go for SG and try to negotiate after the probation period....



This post has been edited by rawrkun: May 28 2013, 11:42 PM

Now too late to renegotiate the offer liao... since my S Pass is already approved. Later will give a very bad impression to the employer...
Already asked HR about increment, but the personnel just said that it depends on my performance... but usually this is the HR way of saying that there's none...

Hope I'll get a good mentor, then at least it will be worthwhile and I am learning something.

Will use this pay as a motivation to work harder. Hopefully everything will turn out okay...

Hi I need some advice about working in SG again...

I've recently signed an offer for a 2 year contract position with an S pass. But i'm worried if the company decided to just terminate me within that period so that they do not need to increase my pay... I would really appreciate it if fellow lyn members here could kindly clarify some of my questions:

- Will I be able to seek employment elsewhere with the same pass or do I need to reapply again?
- If I reject the current offer, will I still be able to work in SG since the company has already applied for a pass for me.
- regarding the tax issue, for the first 183 days before year of assessment, I am considered as a non resident. So for the first 60 days, i do not need to pay any tax but from the 61 to 182 days my tax will be fixed at 15%; and only from the 183 days onward will I be regarded as a tax resident. Am I right, or is there anything else that I miss out. 15% tax out of 2.8k is damn high

I'm looking for an affordable room to rent in Singapore.. any recommendation?
The rent over there seriously is no joke... everything is so damn expensive

This post has been edited by rawrkun: May 31 2013, 11:16 PM

Will not knowing Mandarin be a hindrance to your career in SG?
My Chinese ain't really good... but on the bright side, at least I can force myself to pick it up bit by bit over there....

Mind sharing your qualification, experience and offer? I'm still considering of whether I should move to SG or not..


So SP no need to pay tax? At least that's one good point... haha, dunno whether I should feel happy or sad...

I will be working near Novena soon and I need some advice regarding accommodation here.. may I know which area is the most affordable and convenient for me to rent?? might even consider staying in JB and commute daily in the future once I'm more familiar with the area....

Is it possible to get a single room in whampoa at around SG500? one agent was trying to push his unit at yew tee.. saying that over here is more expensive lar, and other nonsense... dun really like his attitude... lc and simply jacking up the prices for a lousy HDB

now exploring bradell...

This post has been edited by rawrkun: Jun 24 2013, 11:18 PM

Sorry, I don't mean to look down on anyone... just trying to find a place nearer to my office... but this particular agent was only interested in letting go of his unit and telling me all sort of nonsense...


Mind sharing how much you're offered, I'm curious about the current market rate...

Is it okay to get a part time job on weekends (Sat/Sun) for work pass holder?
Kinda bored and wanna meet more people...don't wanna be a shut in anymore, very lonely...

I'm kinda curios as well, haha

Maybe should venture into finance

This post has been edited by rawrkun: Jul 10 2013, 06:19 AM

Urrm, is there any way for Malaysians to open a bank account in Singapore without deposit? When to OCBC earlier and they told me that I need to deposit at least SG1000. Wonder if its the same for other bank..

Any funds/trust/investment with good interest rates to recommend? I have some funds in Singapore set up a long time ago but its maturing soon...

Any activity to recommend for a cheapskate, foreveralone fellow like me?
Been to the national art gallery (free entrance on Fri evening), free performance@esplanade, national library, riding random public bus.. any other suggestion?

Any mall similar to lowyat here?? Electronics seem be pricier here, maybe need to check more places...

This post has been edited by rawrkun: Jul 27 2013, 11:46 AM

Bro can pm me the details? Maybe I can help to pass the word around

Where's the best place to meet new people in sg? Any activity to recommend?

My employer foot all the bills for me. Just need to show up at the medical centre with a letter from HR