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 Working in Singapore V18, All About Living in The Little Red Dot

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KilJim
post Nov 9 2015, 10:53 PM

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QUOTE(alaskanbunny @ Nov 9 2015, 09:00 PM)
hi, is it easy to find job in sg now?  brows.gif
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Yeah damn easy brows.gif brows.gif
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post Nov 11 2015, 11:27 AM

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QUOTE(oe_kintaro @ Nov 11 2015, 10:54 AM)
I received my offer letter earlier this week so once I put my signature on the dotted line my move to Singapore will be put in motion. I should be in Singapore by mid next year if all goes to plan. No turning back now.
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Mid next year?
My god...you have a 6 month notice period?
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post Nov 11 2015, 11:50 AM

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QUOTE(oe_kintaro @ Nov 11 2015, 11:48 AM)
No. This is an intra company relocation.
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Ah I see, sounds good rclxms.gif
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post Nov 11 2015, 04:20 PM

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QUOTE(libragurlshirl @ Nov 11 2015, 03:47 PM)
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Hi everyone, I am new into Sg and looking into room rental. Came across this situation. Any words of wisdom?
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Confirm its a scam, better chances getting inheritance from an African prince
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post Nov 18 2015, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(MrJigoku666 @ Nov 18 2015, 07:42 AM)
guys, say if i staying in singapore but i'm bringing in my malaysian plate motorcycle, can i use the hdb parking? does it paid in monthly and how much the cost? trying to find this matter on internet but find nothing about it. I just know that have a limit 14 days inside and then have to check out from singapore then check in again.
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Can't find meh
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/car-parks.../coupon-parking
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/car-parks...for-motorcycles
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post Nov 22 2015, 11:46 PM

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QUOTE(vikingw2k @ Nov 22 2015, 10:27 PM)
I tried login to POSB ibanking. It seems like I can only transfer RM500 max. sad.gif
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Maybe you set some limit of your own
It's not capped at that
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post Nov 24 2015, 11:25 PM

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QUOTE(gn9746203 @ Nov 24 2015, 11:17 PM)
I am not that far from home if in SG ... I can have life I want ... Gym, movie (price is 1/2 in Malaysia), lepak lepak is good enough ... I don't need much ...

In China ... Gym membership is like loaning a Myvi ... Atleast its the pricing for gym around my area, really surprise me and their facilities can't even compare with malaysia's Gym...

I have my super bike waiting for me in my hometown ... I can go anywhere as I like even its just weekend ...
But in the end ... If anything happen, which really happen a lot recently ... and I am not with my family ... I won't take any risk for that ...
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Just do it then, you should be quite young so even if SG is not the final destination there's no harm

Just keep applying, there's no secret formula to getting a job in SG
Start lower if you're willing to work your way up
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post Nov 25 2015, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(gn9746203 @ Nov 24 2015, 11:31 PM)
I am 25 this years ... came to china 2years plus and decided to start fresh ....
Singapore is definitely just one of my pit stop ...
Don't mind to start low ... My position is bottom level, basic is low too ... But RMB <> MYR keep raising ... Now I spend more than 400MYR compare with last time for nothing ... Everyday eat oily food  doh.gif
Still thinking to switch or remain current field but according to my job hunting for few months so far (for current field), I can't see my future.
So, I am exploring ...
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What field are you in?

QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Nov 25 2015, 08:39 AM)
lol mrt down again

anyone affected this morning

luckily i walk to office
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I'm on the best, circle line icon_idea.gif
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post Nov 25 2015, 01:02 PM

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QUOTE(gn9746203 @ Nov 25 2015, 09:21 AM)
Leverage or not doesnt matter ... Someone has experience working in somewhere or in a big company doesnt  really mean anything sometimes ... Its just part of my working experience ...  smile.gif
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No reason why you wont be able to get a job in SG then
Just a matter of what kind and what level of job you can get
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post Nov 26 2015, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(MrJigoku666 @ Nov 26 2015, 05:49 PM)
guys, i just received my 1st payslip. but stated there deductionxcpf... do work permit holder applicable to paid cpf in singapore? i thought no...
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Congrats, you're instantly a PR already!
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post Dec 2 2015, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(chuakz @ Dec 2 2015, 02:20 AM)
damn i've been looking for jobs in my field (environmental management) in sg and been rejected twice already. disheartening, it's really competitive down there. though i've only been looking online. is it more advisable to go down for a few days and go through the papers? I'm fresh masters grad, pardon my noobness.
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What does an environmental management exec/specialist/consultant (not sure what the title would be) actually do?
Mind describing your daily work? Just curious
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post Dec 4 2015, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(yuen300 @ Dec 4 2015, 01:17 PM)
Hi,

Just wondering I have ald get the job offer. Fill up there EP Pass from my HR.
My HR say will send me the contract asap. But so far have been few days, not yet see her sending me the contract, shld I remind her?
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Contract as in employment contract?
You need to sign that before your EP application if i remember correctly
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post Dec 4 2015, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(IwanAGP @ Dec 4 2015, 06:07 PM)
Why so eager? If confirm already apply EP nothing much to worry I think. You can ask, just saying you're still waiting for her reply. But I don't think is much of a problem as you'll need time for the EP to process too.
I don't think so...

I signed after they apply EP for me. But that time just right before the new EP law enforce. Not sure now.
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Oh yeah think you're right, i was thinking of the offer letter instead of the actual employment contract
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post Dec 12 2015, 10:51 PM

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QUOTE(Soony @ Dec 12 2015, 10:06 PM)
Last week in Singapore! It's being a great time working here =) only downside is it is quite boring compared with being here on holiday.
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Moving back to the motherland?
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post Dec 13 2015, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(Soony @ Dec 13 2015, 06:14 AM)
Currently working in Australia and was sent up to Singapore to work for a few weeks. Good exposure to the different working culture, I have to say the Singaporeans and the people working here are so hardworking compared to the Aussies.
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Ah I see
Aussie is "work life balance" prioritized right? biggrin.gif
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post Dec 15 2015, 06:15 PM

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QUOTE(the99percent1 @ Dec 15 2015, 02:24 PM)
High salary also got eaten by rent. Unless you go rent a small room with two random..

I'm on epass, so not affected by the levy. However, Spass levy is now up to 500 per month.. if you are on spass, the maximum salary you can ever get is 2800 sgd/month. Else, the company better off applying epass as minimum for that is salaried worker of 3300sgd/month with no levy.
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Think I recall a post from you a couple months back that you're doing pretty well for your age
What happened since then?
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post Dec 15 2015, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(the99percent1 @ Dec 15 2015, 06:53 PM)
U sure me? Mhaha.. well, I think for msian, yes, doing decent and stable. Now need to think where I'm heading and next year I definitely should increase my salary. But I'm handicapped because there are FT above and below me on spass. Ie earning less than 2.8k/month. And this is industry wide.. So me, on epass am stuck in no mans land. Can't ask for more from current company due to easily replace me with cheap FT and I can't jump because other companies won't willing to pay my salary..
And this is the fact for a lot of pass holders starting out or have 3-5 years working experience.. we are trapped.

I've been trying to convert to pr, but to no avail thus far. I think once you become pr, you are no longer tied to the merciless permit system and free to move around. Until then, salary is significantly surpressed and is frustrating.
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Ah right I remember, it's not in this thread but you have a 6 figure income, rolex and luxury car
What happened to all of those?
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post Dec 15 2015, 10:47 PM

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Yupp FT = foreign talent = us Malaysians among others
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post Dec 16 2015, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(the99percent1 @ Dec 16 2015, 10:30 AM)
Not like I wanted to come here also.. company seconded me back to sg. Kicking and screaming.

But since I was here, thought why not make it. Situation in msia is getting worst and worst everyday.

And having sg experience also looks good on resume. End up now become kuli.
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Bro you got 6 figure salary and luxury car man, even if thats in KL it means you are a high earner
Don't see how stuff like GST and toll hikes are gonna affect you much

Definitely beats fighting with S-pass holders here (which doesn't add up to a 6 figure salary btw)

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Dec 16 2015, 11:14 AM)
An international company has just called to offer me.

The salary expectation is not as what I wanted few hundred short after adding 16% of CPF. hmm.gif

I'm considering now.
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You wont be getting CPF, only start that contribution from yourself and company once you become a PR

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