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young_soul
post May 28 2007, 09:18 AM

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what are the chances of getting a job there?
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post Jun 3 2007, 03:21 PM

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I forgot what its called...maybe its what you guys call SPR. Do we need a permanent S'pore citizen identity if we work there?
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post Jun 3 2007, 07:40 PM

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that's a bit more than here isn't it? I think we're on 11% EPF?

Added on June 3, 2007, 11:05 pm
QUOTE(joblessnoob @ Jun 3 2007, 04:19 PM)
Why issit so hard to get a job in SG?
Ive applied for tons of them in Jobstreet and not a single interview.
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dude, are you in Malaysia now or in Singapore?

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post Jun 3 2007, 11:58 PM

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QUOTE(chess_gal @ Jun 3 2007, 11:19 PM)
Yes the SIngapore CPF is Much higher than Msia. The Singapore government believes in retiring rich but surprisingly, u can still see a lot of retired people working part-time in fast-food outlet.. a very contrasting sight as compared to Msian retired ppl! You don't see them working in Msia.

SPeaking of CPF, the employees contribution is a whooping 20%. That really kills...
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employee or employer? blink.gif

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post Jun 4 2007, 01:11 AM

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QUOTE(chess_gal @ Jun 4 2007, 12:17 AM)
Employee- 20%
Employer-13%
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no wonder they retire rich whistling.gif

Added on June 4, 2007, 6:31 amgot another question about transport. I heard that you have to pay S$30 per day if you bring your car over to Singapore...is this true? That's about 900 Sing dollar per month! shocking.gif can buy BMW ady whistling.gif

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post Jun 4 2007, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(jimmy79 @ Jun 4 2007, 11:25 AM)
You no need car or motor if you stay in Singapore. They have world class public transport.
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just asking coz I already bought a car tongue.gif
dun wanna just leave it here....

Added on June 4, 2007, 2:46 pmgod...I wish Malaysia was this good. Found a website called www.contactsingapore.org.sg that provides you information to basically everything you need to know about moving to Singapore. They give links to all kinds of working forms you may need, etc etc and best of all...about pets!! laugh.gif

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post Jun 4 2007, 09:52 PM

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so, its like a touch n go card?
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post Jun 4 2007, 11:12 PM

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QUOTE(cristiano7mu @ Jun 4 2007, 10:23 PM)
more than touch and go
can use it at McD also.
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love this the most rclxms.gif

btw, I'm reading previous posts in this thread. Someone said that if you have a work permit, you can't apply for PR? blink.gif Can someone explain to me what kind of work permit is this? I'm hoping its not Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate or those Professional Visas...

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post Jun 5 2007, 06:46 PM

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mine is just below 3 now...I'm guessing that's bad sweat.gif
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post Jun 5 2007, 07:43 PM

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QUOTE(chess_gal @ Jun 5 2007, 06:58 PM)
Hmm, below 3 is a bit hard but still there is a glimpse of hope. Depends on which university you graduated from. Then again, a bit experience will definitely boost your chances. Try nevertheless, you never try, you'll never know. I have sent multiple application to singapore too. I thought small firms will be easier BUT i was wrong, none of the medium and small firms reply me. Then I try my luck with the International ones, I hit the jackpot.

They told me, small firms won't go through the hassle of getting you an EP. SO you have to apply to Big ones, cause they will be applying in bulk!
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I only have 1 year experience. Not sure if that will help...
What if we apply an EP ourselves? Will that increase the chances of getting a job in small/medium firm?
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post Jun 5 2007, 11:29 PM

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ok, so I don't need to get any work permit or certificate when searching? Only apply when I get an offer is it?

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post Jun 9 2007, 01:13 AM

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isn't it the same here? Eat, work, sleep, eat, work, sleep...online...sleep tongue.gif
I just want a change in environment and last I went to SG for holiday...I absolutely loved the place. biggrin.gif I know a lot of people saying that its not a good place to stay, but I really want to give it a shot myself.
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post Jun 9 2007, 02:47 AM

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haha, I really don't think I can make that much even after converting tongue.gif I only hope to survive there
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post Jun 12 2007, 05:49 AM

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a question about driving in Singapore...
1) I have a M'sian driving license...is it valid in SG?
2) If I buy a car in SG, any problems bringing it back to M'sia?
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post Jun 13 2007, 04:16 PM

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oh noes...L test? The one that took 8 hours?! shakehead.gif doh.gif rclxub.gif

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post Jun 15 2007, 01:02 AM

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thanks a lot guys...just asking before I kena saman...in Sing dollars! laugh.gif
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post Jun 25 2007, 07:32 AM

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I just noticed something in Jobsdb.com....the total jobs listed in Malaysian site is only 2000+ but the jobs listed in the Singaporean site is above 18,000! shocking.gif
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