Alot of bureaucracy, legal framework and advance cheques just to satisfy the landlord requirements and to lock in to further negotiations from what my friend who is working in singapore is telling me.

In korea, i just approach a local housing agent, and put in a price which is negotiable, if the landlord is ok with the inital offering, i will meet the landlord in person to view the place, make the final offer and if everything is ok, sign the tenancy agreement and handshake on it. No LOI BS and issuing a cheque just to prove to the landlord that i am serious about renting, if i wasnt, i wouldnt be searching through an agent in the first place.

I used to work in sg 2 years back and whenever i rented, there was no LOI. Just meet up with the landlord and agent to discuss everything in person and get it done there and then.

I guess renting is quite a terrible process once the human element aka the landlord is usually never present during negotiations.

not true, nowadays it's normally the one with a better degree wins.

Hello to all PRs and any Singapore Citizens here!

I am due to enter NIE for teacher training this August and in order for that to happen, I need to look for two guarantors before the 21st of June. Would anyone here be willing to assume that role? The guarantors basically are liable to any damages and fines should I choose to leave NIE or not serve my 3 - year bond.

Of course, I have no intention of breaking the bond and plan to honour all 3 years of it! However, should anything happens to me in the course of my training or service, my family have the financial means to cover any fines or damages. I am asking the goodwill of two persons out there to lend me their signature for this. (One must be a Singaporean, the other a PR)

Basically I have no relatives in Singapore and my friends here are all under a bond with MOE so they are not eligible. I have tried asking around but to no avail so am turning to you guys here. If I cannot find two guarantors to accompany me for my Teacher Training Agreement signing next Saturday, MOE will retract their offer and I may very well have to say good bye to Singapore!

For those who would like to know more, feel free to PM me. I am willing to provide more details and meet up with the person.

Lastly, all help will be much appreciated. This is something which I cannot handle alone unfortunately and I have exhausted all seemingly viable options.

I understand that completely! An acquaintance of my father provided the same suggestion I thought wouldn't it be more prudent if one obtains the Banker's guarantee instead! However, even that I worry as I might not have sufficient time to do so! A substantial amount of money has to be transferred to Singapore.

Unfortunately the surety for tuition grant is subjected to very lenient criteria. In particular, a surety for a latter could be one on a scholarship. Whereas for myself, the surety must be free from a bond, which compounded matters! In fact, those under a tuition grant would not be eligible. That was a surprise to me.

Nah, I believe MOE would like to retain their trained teachers hence the measure.

Still, thank you for responding. I really appreciate that! At this juncture, I am open to any suggestions.

are you fiona's hubby? 

MBA costed me S$38K from NTU. However, if now the cost has escalated to over S$50K. Paper qual does play a part but you are right, luck can be a factor.
No.

Dear Sifu's

Assume that I am hired by a Singapore company and they pay is all in SGD  and into a Sg bank account but I'm to be based in Malaysia full time instead. I am eligible to apply for PR?

thanks

I saw newspaper today, they will increase the levies again to protect Singaporeans and offer them the flexibilities working plan. 

Foreign vehicle permit fees raised

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singap...it/1225516.html

MacKiddo as elite oil and gas taiko is accurate. but unfortunately me no banker, me only IT Kuli who happens to work in a bank and like you said, IT sux in Singapore. Want real banker experiences must ask keeganz and Fiona Chin, if both of them combine income I think maybe got $400-$500k per annum.

it's a matter of choice, really.

U r there earning that much already...but telling other people no need go earn 5 or 6 figures...what's the logic or got conspiracy behind???

u telling how hard u n your husband working to earn that much of money so u can buy half a mil car n more than 1 mil condo...why dont u just content with a small pay but easy life n stay in a 3 room hdb n drive a vios instead....really can't understand your statement above

Agree. From where I come from, most are earning 5 figures per month and work the usual 9am-5pm. Just have to work smart and be efficient. It's all a matter of how well you manage your work and the industry you're in. Work hard doesn't mean you earn more. It's work smart and know how to grow your career and be good at office politics.

Talking about property, buying a GCB is a dream most income earners will never achieve. Hence, just aim for a good quality landed. If I were to use my estate as a yardstick, that alone will also set you back by at least S$7M. To get a S$7M house, you need 20% downpayment - $1.4M (combination of cash & CPF). Then come to the loan of the remaining 80% - S$5.6M. For a loan of this value, you need at least S$20k+ set aside every month for installment. That's like $240K/yr set aside just for housing installment. Quite frankly, I only end up in such an estate due to my spouse.

I gave up my MyKad this year.. no plans to retire in Malaysia (Sarawak)..  suddenly miss home..

I thought less than 10k USD then you can just bring cash? *Not sure from which site I read this*

Hmm...
So how much cash your friend brought? haha...

2.4k although I think I heard 2.5k when from another call earlier before the interview.

I thought EP need at least 3k now?

Can tell why after August harder to get SG offer?

My observation IN GENERAL, exceptional case not considered. 
6 months - 2008-2010
1 year - 2011-2012
From 2013 onwards, staying here >1 yr also not guarantee a PR. Once you fail first application, you need to wait for another 6 months before you can re-apply. The processing time for each application is approximately 6 months.
Yes you may start apply after 6 months but confirm fail, IRRESPECTIVE you salary.

yea... part time job    after sakae sushi buang me    please support    special discount for members here...

SG/SPR can go to JobsBank.sg for more job postings.
Most employers find hiring of non-SG/SPR tedious when it comes to documentation etc. A few years back, there was even a rumor saying those SPR who stayed long enough is required to convert to SG else SPR can't be renewed. However, seems like the rumor is untrue as I, myself, never received such letter until the day I converted voluntarily.

For jobs with salary above $12K, government isn't imposing any restrictions on them. Correct me if i'm wrong.

Not yet. Trying to make things clear first.

But I really do look forward to work in SG la. Coz if in KL, industrial area mostly need car. Then car loan + food + accommodation + petrol + repay PTPTN etc... Possibly RM150 or RM200 left considering the salary I get in hand is around RM2500 after deducting EPF etc.

Family a little worried to let me go SG Scare me kena makan buaya over there 

I never try before yet. Kuching or Miri got place sell right IINM.

Actually not really nearer to fly home unless my family relocate to Kuching then easy to fly home else KL still easier as there's direct flight to/fro every big cities/towns in S'wak.



Very much interested and impressed with the reply from the company. May be there soon.

*Trying to drag commencement of work as late as possible. Slack at home = king    *

for everyone that is 'capable' there, there is always someone better elsewhere, amid, with a better attitude.

get sg citizenship, go back under msia my 2nd home... buy 2 s-class duty free 

Between My Second Home and Malaysia PR, which one is better?

It has been a while since I contributed here. I have been busy with work but has started to visit this forum again recently.

I know you guys are currently talking about SPR. I am actually thinking of returning to our beloved 'tanah air'....perhaps to 'berkebun'.

I am wondering if any of you have explored or has actually obtained approval under the Returning Talent Programme of Talent Corp.

It is highly apreciated if you can share your experience and or reasons for not returning after gotten the approval after due consideration. And for those who have returned, your reasons for returning and the joys or setbacks when you first returned home...not sure if there is this category of forumers still reading this forum!

me no qualify cos salary not above rm20,000

rm20,000 = sgd7,800
less than sgd7.8k can buy $2mil condo and $500k X5?
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