Hey guys,

Long post here !

I am a Malaysian currently studying in Perth, Australia and am thinking of going to Singapore to work upon graduation. My field is Advertising / Graphic Design in which I can see there are plenty of jobs in Singapore.

I have already started applying for jobs even though I only graduate in February. And of course, there are rejections, could be because of skills or I could not provide an immediate start.

One question that I got is, if I can't find a job by lets say May or June... Is it wise for me to continue a Masters program in Singapore ? I'll have one year to study for it, and that year I can try to get internship or part time job related to my field, and hopefully land me a job at the end of the masters program.

However, I think this plan is very simple-minded and does not offer any "what-ifs" situation which I am afraid of.

Merry Christmas yo!

Will it be feasible? One thing that worries me is the got masters but no experience factor.

It's only a one year program.
Is there any way to stretch it ? And I am not a local SGREAN
Regards,

By the way, is it possible for me to just pay and get a Singaporean mobile line/SIM card there without any working pass? I need to make calls when I am there..

hey, SG sifu. Just wondering is it better for me to change my AUD currency  to SG currency at SG or Malaysia? Currently most money exchanger rate for AUD to RM is 2.9 . I dont want to lose money due to the double currency swap.

I be changing a large sum of money.

@alaskanbunny : I don't think I can enter government school. The school that I am thinking at the moment is SIM. I have thought of SMU but their intake is open in 2014 and it is for 2015. So I would have to wait for another year.

I'll try talk to SIM and see what they can offer.

Hi all, I'll be submitting my Pr application soon.
Just wanted to confirm if I need to translate any of my documents to English? Like Malaysian birth cert?

Appreciate any advice on this. Thanks!

I heard Singapore job are restricted for Singaporean soon. How true was that?

lol I didnt bring 50k.Thanks btw. My money still at Australia, get higher interest. I wont buy my house at SG, too expensive >.<. A SG 800k HDP flat can get a pretty nice house at Australia  . Buy property surely Australia better. SG is too expensive.

haih back to another round of job searching in singapore... anyone got any lobang for IT roles?

Hi guys, want to ask if the company can offer me SGD 4000 above but Ido not have any diploma or degree but only Professional Cert. Do I eligible to apply EP? or just S Pass?

Guys, now with a child on the way, I am considering of converting and buying a place here before he/she pops out. Problem is, I am wondering if any of you guys converted so far and whether is it worth it?

*FYI I love M'sia and the env (not including the crime and idiots) and I was hoping to return in M'sia one day (thus if I do convert, my wife won't and vice versa).

My current rental agreement binds me for one more year to go and additionally, I am considering of raising my kid here until I eventually go back (I hope). Wondering if it would be a better choice to convert myself into a Singkie to get baby bonus/choice of citizenship for my kid/child benefits etc?

*Additionally, I was only a PR since last year whereas my wife has been a PR for years (more than 3), not sure if the new HDB ruling (PR must have stayed more than 3 years) apply to me and my wife or not.

i am a chemical engineering graduate, currently writing my thesis for master research submission but i have no industry working experience. i would like to ask wad is the best period to look for a job in sg? what is the expected salary to put considering im going to job hunt with my degree?

Anyone know where can i tt myr to sgd? Any good money changer that can offer very good rate? I would like to transfer big sum.

Let's say if I want to stop working here in Singapore and therefore my permit
will be canceled. And how do I get it back?

Haha not elite enough for that. With condo prices now at 1.3k psf minimum, I can only probably afford a 4xx sqft shoebox, and frankly speaking those are WAY too small for a couple, or couple plus kids

Any suggestions for good n cheap(ish) clinic/hospital for body check up? Check cholesterol, etc, those things.

Hello all,

Do you guys have any personal contacts of reliable and trustworthy estate agents in Sg? I intend to look for a room and settle everything by next week. Can't afford to stay in Sg for too long to look for a room. T_T

Basic $198 ($211.86 with GST) Standard $298 ($318.86 with GST)
Premier $398 ($425.86 with GST) Elite $558 (Male)
($597.06 with GST)
Elite $658 (Female)

Hmm, for 30-ish year old pipu normally basic scan enough d or should go for those higher rank ones ah?

Ask u guys opinion. So my wife offered to join company branch in shanghai (permanent position). Increment about 20% and housing allowance about 500 sgd a month. Also got those one time allowances to help her settle down. Is that a good deal? I think not but just asking what is an approx fair increment to negotiate?

Hi all, I got a First Coach Bus ticket from Subang Parade - West Coast Plaza at 17/01/14 (Friday) 6.45PM.

Front single windows seat - MYR55. Anyone interest kindly PM me. Thank you

Hi guys. I might be moving to Singapore soon.
My workplace alternates between 2 places: Changi & Paya Lebar.
I might be rotated between these 2 places, or most likely be positioned in Paya Lebar.

The thing is, I could stay with my dad in Changi. Is Paya Lebar far away? Any advice? Thanks

TQ TQ
You're in Singapore?
Oh yeah hor...
See what happens when you rely on LYN too much, you forget the art of physical conversation

Anyway just checked with my dad, he's in Pasir Ris, not Changi. Taking public transport isn't an issue, those places aren't that far apart according to him.
Edit: Wah both of you are kupitards
The only kupitards I know in SG is nearlee. Where're you guys at?

i have a question..i'm due to submit my thesis around end of March..when should be the right time for me to job hunt? my friend mentioned tat since i can only start work after i submit my thesis, it's pointless for me to job hunt now. any opinion guys?

I have no clue where those places are.
Got kupitard TT session? lol
Most likely end of the month I might be in SG already.

hahaha..sure ka? i can only start work in 1st April..now it's only January, won't it be too early to job hunt (especially in SG)?

oh, ok I think I go with Starhub. Seems like both Starhub and Singtel have the same thing apparently. Their internet plan is pretty good as well, so far no problems (hopefully).

And that's why I'm spending almost 6k yearly for insurance plans..

Meanwhile be Sg citiZen get HDB then save for a private property before retire then get out of Sg and enjoy the rent from both properties

Wah that's cool. Just finishes my interview yesterday. Going back to Malaysia later today, will be back towards the end of the month. Will hit you guys up.

How come got premium members and normal members? 

I got my Starhub internet cable plan already, My god cable here is fast compared to Malaysia and Australia. Maybe I should switch over to fiber later to see the speed.

Oh, I go ask them about it. Why they never tell me anything about the 30% discount. Still in a thinking mode of getting a phone now or later when Samsung Note 4 and Galaxy 5 release in March (hopefully). Kinda like the OLED concept. It will be perfect timing when I come back from my overseas on April.

What kind of insurance costs you 6k yearly? PRS?

I also looking to rent that area back..any lobang?