Working in Singapore V18, All About Living in The Little Red Dot
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 May 23 2016, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE(vOlkSwaGen @ May 23 2016, 09:31 PM) If I'm taking mrt from Mountbatten to Serangoon during morning rush hour and I need to reach at 8.30am, what time I should be going out? It's safe to take 5 minutes/station into your calculation for total durations. |
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May 23 2016, 09:39 PM
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Anyone heard of Encora technology? I have a contract offered by them. Hope sifu here can give advice.
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May 23 2016, 10:02 PM
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9,590 posts Joined: Jan 2008 From: S'wak||KL||SG
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QUOTE(SG2016 @ May 23 2016, 08:35 PM) Really? I've used "Nice" bus twice but from KL to SG. Definitely not the best experience. I'll only use Nice bus if the fare is around RM 55. Not worth more than that. I've used Nice once but the fare was like almost 100? Got 1 driver 1 "steward" serve you sandwich and two packaged drink. Can ask for headset and blanket from them. Got android infotainment center running android. Got games and movies to watch @.@IMHO Aeroline is the best. Punctual and pretty good in terms of service and onboard entertainment. But a bit expensive. Aircond is always adequate and can charge your devices. Had a horrible experience with Pacific Ekspress from KL to SG, hot and unfortunately was filled with Bangla smell! is it the same Nice? QUOTE(Mackiddo @ May 23 2016, 09:34 PM) It's safe to take 5 minutes/station into your calculation for total durations.  Green line I use 2mins/station and it's quite accurate. |
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May 23 2016, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(IwanAGP @ May 23 2016, 10:02 PM) I've used Nice once but the fare was like almost 100? Got 1 driver 1 "steward" serve you sandwich and two packaged drink. Can ask for headset and blanket from them. Got android infotainment center running android. Got games and movies to watch @.@ i have similar observation, 2 mins plus minus 15 seconds for green line haha...is it the same Nice? Green line I use 2mins/station and it's quite accurate. |
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May 23 2016, 10:08 PM
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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ May 23 2016, 09:32 PM) CCK is pretty alright, have fly-by occasionally too but not really that frequent. I think MRT pretty pack during the rush hour, then again which station is not. Thanks for sharing your experience Mackiddo, appreciate it! Am relieved to hear the area is fine:) |
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May 23 2016, 10:09 PM
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QUOTE(Celestine @ May 23 2016, 10:06 PM) i have similar observation, 2 mins plus minus 15 seconds for green line haha... But Clementi to Jurong east itself around 4-5 mins already  |
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May 23 2016, 10:20 PM
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QUOTE(Celestine @ May 23 2016, 08:35 PM) very sure that even in the morning have fighter plane. i even measured the dB in the place i almost rented: I am not sure about their air force military airport/field location, just wanted to add that they started practicing their National Day now. So many places also can hear the Jet Fighter sound - e.g. CityHall, Eunos, Paya Lebar (I been these places few days ago and can hear it quite frequent.13th floor (3mins walk from boon lay MRT) ~85dB...(to give a a visualisation, normal background is ~40dB, near air asia jet engine is 66 dB...and fighter plane flying past is 85dB)...on ground floor noise is around 60dB plus...frequency i stood there 30 mins, 9-9:30am...every 4-5 mins will hear once...when i viewed the unit first time, in the afternoon of previous day 40 mins, ~ 2 times...so now i have to go SG again to find houses in bukit batok & phua chu kang oops i meant chao chu kang. Was wondering if anyone stayed before in BB & CCK? Mind sharing experience i.e is it safe and any problems? thanks for sharing your view SG2016, appreciate it!:) |
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May 23 2016, 10:34 PM
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QUOTE(IwanAGP @ May 23 2016, 10:09 PM) But Clementi to Jurong east itself around 4-5 mins already er, sorry i was generalizing. i would say most stop takes ~2 mins, of course depends on distance. thanks for correcting me:) |
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May 23 2016, 10:54 PM
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QUOTE(Celestine @ May 23 2016, 10:34 PM) er, sorry i was generalizing. i would say most stop takes ~2 mins, of course depends on distance. thanks for correcting me:) Nah I'm not correcting. Just saying It applies from Clementi up to Tiong Bahru. Tiong Bahru to Outram also a little bit further than other station. Not sure why @.@ probably got a lot of utilities to divert from.  |
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May 23 2016, 11:04 PM
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finding housemates, paya lebar common room for rent
350m to MRT, walk around 4 mins. Condo: Palm Lodge Rental: $1000. Utility : share looking for malaysians, non-smokers, couple, 2-3pax no owner staying, no agent fee, you can have your own bathroom (outside the room) there are 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms in this unit, housemates are malaysians (3 ppl as of now) just renovated, bedrooms are spacious, fully furnished with very good quality furnitures,very spacious living hall dining areas, kitchen, you can cook Others: gym room, BBQ pit, 24 hours security. contact 98186109, whatsapp for photos This post has been edited by jiajia89: May 23 2016, 11:05 PM |
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May 24 2016, 07:18 AM
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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ May 23 2016, 09:34 PM) It's safe to take 5 minutes/station into your calculation for total durations. Mountbatten mrt is so empty at 7.15am. But lots of ppl aboard at Paya Lebar. Still there are spaces. |
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May 24 2016, 03:19 PM
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Is it wise to rent a place in sengkang while working at raffles place?
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May 24 2016, 03:22 PM
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QUOTE(jules6002 @ May 24 2016, 03:19 PM) Is it wise to rent a place in sengkang while working at raffles place? Why not? My friend is doing that daily. But if you can find nearer, it would be better right |
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May 24 2016, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(Celestine @ May 23 2016, 08:08 PM) Hi Seniors, want to ask for opinion, is boon lay/bukit batok/chao chu kang a safe area to live in? I went to look for accommodation in Boon Lay/Lakeside/Chinese garden but seems like boon lay has fighter plane noise problem (during day time), while i read bukit batok has rat infestation. Lakeside seems nice but prices are very steep and not many allows cooking:'( should i look elsewhere to rent a room? If yes, which area would you recommend? Greatly appreciate any advice! Nope not just daytime, it lasts until 8pm++. Sometimes feel like smacking PS: will be working in Joo Koon, don't mind 30 mins of travel time to work.  But aren't you should pay notice on noice after 6pm? Or you work shift? Edit - I'm on level 2, can't imagine those in >level 10 This post has been edited by kyone: May 24 2016, 06:04 PM |
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May 24 2016, 08:13 PM
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QUOTE(kyone @ May 24 2016, 06:02 PM) Nope not just daytime, it lasts until 8pm++. Sometimes feel like smacking i almost signed a 1 year contract for a room in 13th floor...i measured 66dB (similar to descending from air asia jet engine) on ground floor, and 85dB on the 13th floor when the fighter plane fly past...luckily i went and investigate in the morning and found out...else i'll be pulling my hair everyday ><"...no im working normal 9-5... But aren't you should pay notice on noice after 6pm? Or you work shift? Edit - I'm on level 2, can't imagine those in >level 10 This post has been edited by Celestine: May 24 2016, 08:14 PM |
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May 24 2016, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE(Celestine @ May 24 2016, 08:13 PM) i almost signed a 1 year contract for a room in 13th floor...i measured 66dB (similar to descending from air asia jet engine) on ground floor, and 85dB on the 13th floor when the fighter plane fly past...luckily i went and investigate in the morning and found out...else i'll be pulling my hair everyday ><"...no im working normal 9-5... I goes out at 8 and come back about 7, so still ok for me. Plus the planes are not everyday |
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May 24 2016, 11:19 PM
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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ May 23 2016, 09:21 PM) What is KL compared to East Marehsia. Fiona Chin used to travel back every weekends right? KLIA so far away, more sian. |
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May 25 2016, 07:56 AM
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QUOTE(Celestine @ May 24 2016, 08:13 PM) i almost signed a 1 year contract for a room in 13th floor...i measured 66dB (similar to descending from air asia jet engine) on ground floor, and 85dB on the 13th floor when the fighter plane fly past...luckily i went and investigate in the morning and found out...else i'll be pulling my hair everyday ><"...no im working normal 9-5... so, is that u that I saw the other day!? 🤔My potential roommate or housemate. Anyway, just bear with it..fighter jet are cool😍 |
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May 25 2016, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(Fiona Chin @ May 24 2016, 11:19 PM) KLIA so far away, more sian. This I agree. It's like flying home... halfways. |
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May 25 2016, 10:50 AM
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QUOTE(IwanAGP @ May 23 2016, 07:16 PM) I know someone!!! I know someone similar to him as well...travel back KL weekly without fail..but he staying near to airport + his pay can sustain the cost of travelling. But it's almost a year later only I know that he's travelling every weekend back to KL to be with his wife and kids. The best thing is... Around 9.30pm every Friday he can already be in KL. I wonder how he travels. Not someone I close to so never really asked.  |
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