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

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LordCZ
post Jan 15 2015, 03:09 PM

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imho, i always wear the whole set...at least for a better impression...i've seen people wearing jeans/sneakers for first interview, which i think is not good...
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post Jan 15 2015, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(HenDa @ Jan 15 2015, 02:55 AM)
I am using Citibank and can transfer between my SG and MSIA account instantly.

As for rate, CIMB is always better compare to Citi
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How about charges?

I just done my transaction at CIMB. Show on screen 2.667 but system shows 2.664X. Doesn't matter la just 3/10 cent difference.

Charge is really just $5. After considering that $5, the rate for changing 2000 is just 2.57XX which is good enough. Best rate for cash vs this service at 2000SGD just RM21 difference. Better safe than sorry haha. 2000 should be enough for CNY eh biggrin.gif biggrin.gif First CNY after start working what should I bring home?

QUOTE(madspeed02 @ Jan 15 2015, 01:37 PM)
anyone here can advise on the job's website?
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Keep looking only lo... Nothing else you can do. SG government pressing employees to hire Singaporeans. What can you do? Haha
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post Jan 15 2015, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Jan 15 2015, 03:04 PM)
Same but ive finally got selected for 1st interview at one of the banks there. Anyway for bank interview, do we need to wear a suit or the tie and shirt combi would suffice?
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generally, if u are not applying for a high ranking post, suit should not be required.
other than that, long sleeves with slacks and leather shoes would be best
tie if u wan to look more professional.
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post Jan 15 2015, 03:43 PM

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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Jan 15 2015, 03:17 PM)
generally, if u are not applying for a high ranking post, suit should not be required.
other than that, long sleeves with slacks and leather shoes would be best
tie if u wan to look more professional.
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Ya thanks a lot. Just want to make sure whether its the same as per msia or otherwise. Shirt with tie it is

This post has been edited by Eisenmeteor: Jan 15 2015, 03:44 PM
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post Jan 15 2015, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Jan 15 2015, 03:43 PM)
Ya thanks a lot. Just want to make sure whether its the same as per msia or otherwise
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Depends on your position. Don't over dress. I went in blazer. Most of them came in blazer I suppose.
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QUOTE(cherryl9 @ Jan 14 2015, 11:05 PM)
thank you for your reply Iwan. Just was wondering, if i have a PR, and if i renounce it, say after 3 years, can i still work in singapore under a work pass?
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Why are you applying PR in the first place ? because everyone beside you is applying ? smile.gif

QUOTE(IwanAGP @ Jan 15 2015, 03:17 PM)
How about charges?

I just done my transaction at CIMB. Show on screen 2.667 but system shows 2.664X. Doesn't matter la just 3/10 cent difference.

Charge is really just $5. After considering that $5, the rate for changing 2000 is just 2.57XX which is good enough. Best rate for cash vs this service at 2000SGD just RM21 difference. Better safe than sorry haha. 2000 should be enough for CNY eh biggrin.gif biggrin.gif First CNY after start working what should I bring home?
Keep looking only lo... Nothing else you can do. SG government pressing employees to hire Singaporeans. What can you do? Haha
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I thought CIMB is free ? What is this $5 fee for ?
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post Jan 15 2015, 04:23 PM

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QUOTE(LiangZhuge @ Jan 15 2015, 04:13 PM)
Why are you applying PR in the first place ? because everyone beside you is applying ? smile.gif
I thought CIMB is free ? What is this $5 fee for ?
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I do it at their currency exchange counter. I don't have both cimb SG/my account. I see their rate is quite good mah... And for 2000 extra charge just $5. Overall exchange rate should be slightly higher than remittance service outside after factoring in the higher exchange rate and the normally $10 extra charge. That's for 2000sgd la. Higher amount then other remittance service will be more worth.


But I'm not sure yet la. Need wait receive the money in my Maybank M'sia only know how much I actually get there. Counter lady told me is the exact amount in MYR la but who knows?
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post Jan 15 2015, 06:00 PM

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QUOTE(LordCZ @ Jan 15 2015, 03:09 PM)
imho, i always wear the whole set...at least for a better impression...i've seen people wearing jeans/sneakers for first interview, which i think is not good...
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well, I wore tee, jeans & sneakers for interview. I think its perfectly fine for certain jobs, well for hardcore Oil & Gas at least.
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post Jan 15 2015, 06:04 PM

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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Jan 15 2015, 03:04 PM)
Same but ive finally got selected for 1st interview at one of the banks there. Anyway for bank interview, do we need to wear a suit or the tie and shirt combi would suffice?

If you are interviewing for a role that need to "meet people" (e.g. clients, associates, etc) then dress up. for back office i.e. ops, tech, etc shirt/tie/pants can liao.
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post Jan 15 2015, 06:06 PM

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different job la i think, cuz if wear jeans n sneakers interview for office job, most likely cant make it la...
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post Jan 15 2015, 08:09 PM

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QUOTE(LordCZ @ Jan 15 2015, 06:06 PM)
different job la i think, cuz if wear jeans n sneakers interview for office job, most likely cant make it la...
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nope ...1st impressions count ..

on wehtehr u taking the job seriaoulsy or not ...
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post Jan 15 2015, 08:20 PM

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i always wear suited lo...but now problem is, no calls from sg arranging for interview except for singtel 1... dry.gif dry.gif dry.gif
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post Jan 15 2015, 08:31 PM

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QUOTE(LordCZ @ Jan 15 2015, 08:20 PM)
i always wear suited lo...but now problem is, no calls from sg arranging for interview except for singtel 1... dry.gif  dry.gif  dry.gif
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post Jan 15 2015, 09:03 PM

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QUOTE(IwanAGP @ Jan 14 2015, 10:43 PM)
550 in fact is good deal!

Now got one room, 2km from nearest MRT but can take bus to MRT, middle of EW line. 650 aircond wifi. Another nearer to MRT but also $650 still not sure got wifi/ac or not doh.gif

Aircond still ok... Got aircond also I on 1-2 hours only each day. Only sometimes sleep till forgot to off then very cold wake up off tongue.gif

In fact I care more about WiFi biggrin.gif

Other rooms near Tiong Bahru, Redhill, Clementi etc want find 650 without AC also hard. Seriously expensive doh.gif
600-700 got what?

Actually after going through the room rental sites, I almost come to think that... Places near East coast (eunos/bedok/paya lebar etc) actually easily as expensive as those towards the West (clementi, redhill, tiong bahru etc)... It's like on average, Singapore room rental is already at that level doh.gif

Unless go up north maybe can get 450 500 like that. Towards the south all so bloody expensive doh.gif
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I hope you get your desired room! I suppose Tiong Bahru, Redhill and Clement are considered as prime areas hence the higher rent.
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post Jan 15 2015, 10:24 PM

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QUOTE(studyboy @ Jan 15 2015, 09:03 PM)
I hope you get your desired room! I suppose Tiong Bahru, Redhill and Clement are considered as prime areas hence the higher rent.
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Yeah... Try at these areas for few more days. If really cannot then stay back East side lo doh.gif
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post Jan 15 2015, 10:24 PM

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EDIT: Double Post!!!

This post has been edited by IwanAGP: Jan 15 2015, 10:27 PM
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post Jan 15 2015, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(IwanAGP @ Jan 15 2015, 10:24 PM)
Yeah... Try at these areas for few more days. If really cannot then stay back East side lo doh.gif
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Have you considered Bendemeer area such as Towner, St George's & Boon Keng?

I stayed in St George's area $700 per month. Ulu place like Punggol is $650 near MRT/LRT station. Might as well top up $50 to stay near Central area (aircond + wifi). Hawker centre and Value $/Good Price are just 5 minutes walk.

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post Jan 15 2015, 10:44 PM

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QUOTE(APIITian @ Jan 15 2015, 10:35 PM)
Have you considered Bendemeer area such as Towner, St George's & Boon Keng?

I stayed in St George's area $700 per month. Ulu place like Punggol is $650 near MRT/LRT station. Might as well top up $50 to stay near Central area (aircond + wifi). Hawker centre and Value $/Good Price are just 5 minutes walk.
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hmm.gif Seriously never consider eh. Coz based on the past 5 months of work, I frequently need to go along green line (EW line). Also the first place I stay now is also near green line. Quite like green line as it gives access to so many places biggrin.gif Just that morning going towards town area from east side the MRT really.... Speechless biggrin.gif
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post Jan 16 2015, 06:38 AM

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Hi guys, actually, once we become a PR, it is considered as a permanent thing unless we renounce it (which means i will have to leave Singapore?) I am confused, because i have heard of "renewing" PR instead? What is this renewal thing? If i don't renew, that means i am renouncing?

Also, can i withdraw my application after i have applied?

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post Jan 16 2015, 08:11 AM

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QUOTE(cherryl9 @ Jan 16 2015, 06:38 AM)
Hi guys, actually, once we become a PR, it is considered as  a permanent thing unless we renounce it (which means i will have to leave Singapore?) I am confused, because i have heard of "renewing" PR instead? What is this renewal thing? If i don't renew, that means i am renouncing?

Also, can i withdraw my application after i have applied?
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Why bother to apply when you're not keen of being one?
Read below links.

http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=151
http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=152

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