I think you won't kena if your salary is 1.5K

hi,

if you are a non-PR holder, i doubt you could buy a Singapore car.

since the work place is at science park (not ang mo kio, woodlands or city), i would suggest you to rent a room near ur work place. you would spend 2-4 hrs in traveling btw jb and ur office by bus or train. alternatively, u could buy a bike, the traveling time would be much lesser, but it is quite risky to ride in singapore also.

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mind to elaborate more? why it is risky to ride bike in singapore?

i think it is more risky in JB, especially during early hour and late night...

got statistics...
a lot people die while riding motorcycle.

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Added on October 25, 2007, 9:33 pmeh...
you work as what ?
How come your pay so low ?

This post has been edited by eurekas: Oct 25 2007, 09:33 PM

i use my STPM cert to enter only...
customer service...
wat the price should be?
maybe after 3 month i will send a letter to raise my salary

This post has been edited by washabushi: Oct 25 2007, 10:56 PM

I think everyone salary is diff.
I am IT ppl with 5 yrs exp , I consider my salary is just ok only because I just come here few months. Wait I get my PR then I try look for a better opportunity.

PS: How much a 5 yrs exp IT ppl ( software ) worth in sg?

This post has been edited by jimmy79: Oct 26 2007, 08:27 AM

hi,

the IT fields are very wide range. IT ppl could be classified as: network engineer, admin engineer, database engineer, web developer, embedded software engineer, software application engineer, java/.net engineer, industrial automation engineer, technical support engineer, software consultant, software field application engineer, etc..

the salary depends on the ur expertise.

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http://www.iras.gov.sg/ESVPortal/iit/iit-s...n+singapore.asp

If I interpreted that correctly, then you will be taxed at 15%, as they stated that either 15% or based on Resident rate, whichever is higher. Maybe just tell your company to delay your 1st day or work by 2 days officially and avoid the tax altogether for 2007.

Thanks for info man. I never realize the existence of such rule. I just started working in SG since July, is that means I will be taxed for 15% as well?

And... usually when do we have to pay tax? Anything need to be done before that? During the days when working in Malaysia my salary level is not in taxable, therefore have no experience in taxation.

anybody know where i can find rooms for rent?
or any1 wanna be my roommate?? i will be there tis early nov.

next year will go explore there /////

http://www.adpost.com/sg/?cat=hdb_flats_fo...T:&query=browse

The Straits Times > Classified > Section 427

Bus stations outside the Ang Mo Kio and Bedok MRT stations got notice boards

If you know anybody studying in NTU or NUS, you can ask them to help find rooms for you. There are many active postings of "roommates wanted" sort of ads on the message boards, both the cork board type and online type in the campus network.

For me, I just browsed through www.adpost.com/sg . But be aware that most postings there are by property agents who expect a 0.5 month's commission from you (and sometimes they sneakily avoid mentioning that to you upfront, and who may not have your best interests at heart). Try also www.mocca.com.sg. Best if can deal with landlord or existing tenants directly.

I would rate the character of your future co-tenants and live-in landlord the highest criteria for choosing a suitable place, above location and amenities. You don't want to live with weirdos or unreasonable people. Notice if they complain a lot about past tenants to you. If they do, chances are that they will later find some fault with you too! Avoid senior citizens - they have this world-war-two era mentality of saving water and electricity and can be VERY particular about you sharing their flat's appliances (like fridge and washing machine) despite all the "yes" said earlier on. I got that sort for a previous landlord.

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Added on October 28, 2007, 12:07 pmI wonder what if you were to take 2 days' no-pay-leave later? Would it be the same as delaying your start-work day by 2 days?

This post has been edited by cjtune: Oct 28 2007, 12:07 PM

Hi, I'm a 3rd year student from a local uni. I would like to ask, is a freshie microbiologist worth in singapore? Thanks.

I think right now there is a glut of life-sciences and bio-medic or similar field freshies.
A lot of students took up this field due to institutional encouragement but I doubt the industry's demand for their talents has had a corresponding increase in demand for these specialisations.

I would like to how much is the salary for a fresh grad in the web developer field, has knowledge in c# & ajax & a little bit on mobile app development. How about those who also have mcse?
Thanks

Wow...
now only realise lowyat forum got this topic exist
anyway i have tried to find job in sg over 2 months oredi!!!!!!!!!
but still cant get any job...sobz sobz
I am finance degree holder, and i tried to find a lot of job in sg, like account assistant, and other job which related to finance...... have conducted interview, but still have not been shortlisted at last....
SO SAD la~~~

dude try applying to the Big4s?

Or maybe you tryto brush up ur interview skill which I think it's important. good luck...

I have a degree in IT and 1 year plus working experience in MNCs. I have been applying for tons of jobs in SG. So far, no luck at all for the past 1 month. Any tips?

This post has been edited by theseller: Oct 29 2007, 07:37 PM