but there is still hope for rest of us. Heard a forumer here graduated from high school with just STPM, but drawing s$3.5k salary. frequently travel for business trips as well. Someone that I could look upon as an idol.

I applied 50+ application in jobstreet and only one called.

Thanks for reply. Yes, i no really understand what job roles can do graduated from Information System Engineering. My skillset can transfer to programmer but i not really good in programming. IT sales or project management sound ok for me. Yeah, i really sick of IT hands on jobs.

I almost same case with you but what to do except kept seeking again?

I am also looking at it from the point of a landlord since i am one myself (Not in singapore since i dont own any property in singapore).

I used to own property in Sydney at the advice of a good friend as well as some of my relatives who also own properties in australia, had the house rented out for a few months before my agent informed me that a PRC was interested in my property and was willing to pay above market price to secure it ASAP.

like what Fiona Chin said, if you don't like all the hassle (LOI, etc) just find another place to rent/ landlord which doesn't have so many processes, is not like Singapore is only left with a few room / units to let.

I personally don't think that an agent should get the 1 month rent when all he/she does is just show up in front of the unit and show with a piece of paper for me to sign.

I renting mine without paying the agent fee. Any agent/ landlord which require me to pay the agent, I just decline. It might take me some time but I eventually found one that suit my liking.

I am also in support, what so boring about it ? Everyday sit in office, surf net and wait for end of month $$$

Just keep polishing your current skillset and add more stuff that interest you into your skillset would be my advise. No point for you to chase a certain 'in thing', it might be in demand now, but when you are about done with it, its no longer a shinny thing. With your expanded skillset more opportunity will open up for sure.

I am assuming here you are doing normal IT in-house support (my printer can't print, why internet slow, etc), and this are getting boring having the same issues reported again and again. Perhaps you can research on using different ticket tracking, creating a self help wiki for the staff or wiki for your support colleagues (if there is none right now), POC, etc .. so many things to improvise , doing that and suggesting to your higher up will also put you in their radar for promotions, etc... or potential cold storage (since you might be a treat to them) hahahaha

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.

This post has been edited by studyboy: Jun 13 2014, 02:38 AM

No sane people will do it for an unknown forumer.

But since we need to I help u u help me I can do it for for PR roll. But your family need to deposit the same amount of fines and damages MOE charging to a fixed deposit account under my name. The money with its interest earn will be fully returned to you after you obtain the MOE release bond letter. (Now read the next sentence see convincing for you or not) Of cause I won't run away with your money (the next day). I plan to stay and work here for at least 5 years more. My family will have the financial capabilities to pay for money if I decided to run from you.

Anyway try talk to MOE of your problem. This is not new to them. I signed the MOE tuition grant bond for my fiance for his degree. His other guarantor is his friend with student pass. The amount of grant should be larger than NIE. Or you need to thanks those who ran away without serving bond with overseas guarantor so MOE tighten the rules now.

Ask MOE if you can lodge a bank guarantee in lieu of guarantors. Then ask your family's bank to issue a bank guarantee in favour of MOE.

Lol, i am talking about my friend who having no experience in renting a whole unit with the LOI since it was usually more straight forward with meeting with the housing agent and landlord, talking it over and signing the tenancy with no LOI in sight.

I am not living or working in singapore anymore so this doesnt affect me one bit but i understand why my friend who is encountering the LOI for the first time is rightly pissed that an extra step in renting a unit is there. When i used to rent my house in Sydney, there was no such thing as an LOI, i just keep on contact with my agent through e-mail or skype and if both parties agree on the price and terms, then my agent will set up everything for me.

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.

This post has been edited by studyboy: Jun 13 2014, 10:43 AM

That is an alternative provided by MOE but I don't have any $$ here in Singapore. I worry that the bank might take too long a time to deal with this. Though I am seriously considering it.

Thanks for the suggestion anyway!

This post has been edited by studyboy: Jun 13 2014, 10:42 AM

are you fiona's hubby?

well, it protects both sides... just like OTP/booking fee when buying/selling... so some smart alek comes out with LOI, it gives both sides some security...

as I had mention, sg's real estate industry used to be a very cowboy/dark area... the moment ppl heard real estate agent they would spit, any tomdicknharry can be an agent, event auntie.... not anymore since cea comes in..

sydney is a develop country... ppl are less sneaky.. just like most matured angmoh mkt, like US, UK.. etc...

On the PR part, you can try 2 of the top bankers in this forum, keeganz & deodorant. Easily in the $250k per annum group, I'm sure you guys could work something out.

Reminds me of, first world country, third world mentality.

Is there any job vacancy (IT support and Data Center support) at ur current working company?

Try talk to MOE, or the officer's boss if you can't settle with the officer in charge. All these issues are not new, there are always people like you who are new to SG and don't have any established relationship with PRs/locals yet. Came to know of it more than 10 years ago, some high demand uni courses need locals to sign, but overseas students how to get locals to sign? Those who set these rules are missing something.

NO WAY! 88 la I not cougar.

However I still available for negotiation for 6 more months for anyone who have 5Bs, bungalow, bmw, businesses, black card and burberry.

This post has been edited by Fiona Chin: Jun 13 2014, 04:51 PM

Hi All forumers,

Been searching many forums for the answer but hearing something different from different sources. I am a Malaysian. Can you advice on the below:
1) If I am offered a job in Spore (wt working pass), can I continue to drive my Malaysian car in everyday (pay the SGD20+ERP etc...) as long as I want? I plan to reside in JB.
2) Can I continue to use my Malaysian driving lisence with my Malaysian car to commute daily from JB-SG-JB?
3) Can I use a car thats not registered under my name to commute daily from JB-SG-JB?
4) If I read correctly on the info links from the 1st page, the tax I would pay under work pass is flat @15%. Is there a max or a min? There are also no tax rebates/deductions correct?
5) *sensitive question* How much could one expect to be paid in situations like this? SGD 5-7k? 7-10k? 10-12k? 12-15k? above 15k? I know circumstances can vary but any sharing on this is appreciated for me to negotiate the best package for me and my family.

I have no immediate plans to apply for a PR as the rentals in SG is too high. I cant afford a decent place for my wife+3 kids.

Appreciate all your advices.

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
4. depends on income PA and how long you'll be working in sg
5. qualification ? years of experience ?

Thanks for the reply.
On question 3, even a car registered in my wife's name is not allowed?
Question 5, I guess I have to drop as industry very unique. Tks All.