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 Working in Singapore V17, All about living in the Lil' Red Dot

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darrenboy
post Oct 18 2015, 12:45 AM

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QUOTE(poosk @ Dec 13 2014, 11:07 AM)
5 years working experience as Piping Engineer can ask for how much pay in Singapore?  icon_question.gif
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Piping engineer. At first I thought this is another fancy term for plumber. biggrin.gif

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post Oct 19 2015, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(simonhtz @ Oct 19 2015, 02:03 PM)
Hi Guys,

I applied for a position at a bank in Singapore (IT related). I received 2 phone interviews, no face to face interview. Oddly, I got the job and confirmed it via e-mail. Is this common for job applicants in SG?

The HR said that they need to do background screening and EP application concurrently, and by the way, they are using a third party firm called First Advantage to conduct investigation. It was briefed to me that after I pass the screening process and EP application, I will then be given the offer letter.

I signed the consent form without asking much. Do you guys happen to have any idea what does First Advantage checks for, especially for job applicants in the banking sector?

The work place will be in Changi Business park, getting a room to rent in Tampines would be a good idea, you reckon?

I'm thrilled getting a job at Sg. Girlfriend have mixed feelings though. :\
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Background checks? I suppose it is not just criminal records they are checking. Will it include social media?

Anyway, good luck to you!

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post Oct 23 2015, 12:06 AM

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QUOTE(studyboy @ Dec 21 2014, 02:17 AM)
I'd personally recommend Singtel but M1 and Starhub are fine too. I believe all telcos offer a 2 year contract with 2GB of data if memory serves.

As for accommodation, how much are you prepared to dish out for rent? I would imagine the rentals for accommodation in the vicinity of Tanjong Pagar to be quite expensive!
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Does all telcos in Singapore need to be on 2 year contract with 2B? I am shocked. shocking.gif Usually in Malaysia, you are on 2 year contract only if the package comes with a new handphone.

I am thinking of getting a iphone 6S which costs me about RM2100 (Maxis) with contract. I have no problem signing up with them if I am still working in Malaysia. The problem is, I cannot tie up with Maxis or any Malaysian Telco, because I will be in Singapore next year (at least I plan to).

I was wondering if I should wait till I got a job in Singapore and buy the iphone there. What is the price of iphone 6S in Singapore? Any great offers from the telcos in Singapore? Cheaper than those offered in Malaysia? I am sure if we buy direct from Apple shop in Singapore, it will be expensive.

This post has been edited by darrenboy: Oct 23 2015, 12:08 AM
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post Oct 25 2015, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(Fiona Chin @ Oct 24 2015, 10:02 AM)
Try get your company to pay for your monthly subscription, or better still ask them to get you the ultimate plan, you get 500 dollar voucher every year for phone upgrade.
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I dare not ask for it. They may decide not to hire you if you ask too much. Anyway, thank you and others for your comments.

Anyway, do most owners /landlords have washing machines for tenants to use?

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