for me, i was drawing quite low (<3k) over in malaysia with 4 years working experience in malaysia in MNC manufacturing background. so over here, got around 10% increment (1 RM to 1 SGD). so consider quite satisfied given the conversion rate and also the increment.

well, i would say get pass your interview first then bargain for a price that you think you're worthy of. i know philipines and china guys are drawing lower pay than us malaysian, so we're consider fortunate. or perhaps that's only in the MNC i'm in now...not too sure.

anyway if you're a private banker and with experience, i'm sure u can get at least 4k and above (as what my friend told me of the amount he was offered with 2 years exp)

hope this helps.

you'll have to budget around 500 SGD for common room. some still fall in the range of 400-450.

it depends on your location as well.

finding a job in Sgp is getting harder nowadays. My friend even with a PR is still looking for a job after 3 months of continuous searching n applying and interview-ing.

nah, it boils down to the impression you gave to the interviewer, thought the better than good part helps.

remember you're competing with cheaper labours, own country comrades and mostly ASEAN people when you're applying for that job. however, just keep on trying till you get one.

all the best to those who're trying to get a job in singapore.

salute. but later u'll have to ask urself is it worth it to do that in the longer run.