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

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kevin613
post Dec 17 2015, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(oe_kintaro @ Dec 17 2015, 11:13 AM)
That's why the pressure to convert S/Epass to PR and then to citizenship is strong and deliberate from a policy perspective.
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I've heard a lot about this, but been working and living here for the past 7+years (PR for 6+ years), and i've yet to experience this...
married (wife MY Citizen, SG PR) with 2 kids born here in SG (also MY Citizen, SG PR) and own a HDB here, renewed my REP (including my kid ones, since kids REP are tied to parents) online without much drama.
So i'm not sure if SG Gov is still pressuring PRs to convert.
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post Dec 18 2015, 05:15 PM

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QUOTE(skyxanxus @ Dec 18 2015, 11:14 AM)
Guys, I plan going to singapore for job hunting next year after cny. Is it a good timing? Next year will be a degree holder with Information System. Worries about cannot find jobs at singapore.
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after December is a good time already, cause many people will cabut after getting AWS.
get a local number and add it to your resume..
some employer will hesitate to call foreign number as the candidate may not readily be available for interview.

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post Dec 20 2015, 03:58 PM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Dec 19 2015, 01:58 PM)
My SG office is at the Technopark. hmm.gif
Well, I won't be working there. laugh.gif
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Technopark @ Chai Chee?
I'm nearby.. LOL
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post Dec 21 2015, 05:33 PM

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QUOTE(skyxanxus @ Dec 21 2015, 03:20 PM)
I will be graduate from UTAR with Information System Engineering, I not sure about singapore recognize the qualification or not
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i'm from UTAR... tongue.gif
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post Dec 21 2015, 05:52 PM

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QUOTE(KilJim @ Dec 21 2015, 11:45 AM)
Nope its not possible
You can only stay 30 days at a time under a visitor visa
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and "extend" the visa (by going to JB, then reenter SG on the same day) for a maximum of 1 time, after which you have to say bye-bye for 1 month before you are allowed to enter again..
so, you can only legally stay in singapore for 60 days in every 3 months period, if you really wanna wait in SG, gotta plan your stay carefully..
btw, next year is going to be a bad year, just read news that a survey done by Malaysian Employers Federation estimated that only 40% of the graduates in 2016 are expected to be hired in Malaysia, and i think a lot more will flock out, so be prepared for some stiff competition.

http://www.orientaldaily.com.my/nation/gn45635010485724
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post Dec 21 2015, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Dec 21 2015, 05:39 PM)
No, I received calls from SG to negotiate further with me. smile.gif
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you're sought after, cannot compare to foreign fresh grad hor..

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post Dec 21 2015, 06:09 PM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Dec 21 2015, 06:00 PM)
I applied one hor. sad.gif
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but u already experienced ma... and there must be something eye catching in your CV, thats why the MNC come nego with you..

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post Dec 22 2015, 12:09 AM

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QUOTE(skyxanxus @ Dec 21 2015, 09:38 PM)
You working at singapore?
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Yes, graduated year 2007
FES EE Second batch, been here since beginning of 2008.
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post Dec 23 2015, 07:22 PM

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QUOTE(sherz88 @ Dec 23 2015, 05:56 PM)
My cousin is offered 3k SGD in the landmark bugis. but HR said can only apply work permit because no quota.. Is it true or just employer wanna save money on permit? What's the catch if not on spass or epass?
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Work permit is the most expensive of the lot in terms of levy if I'm not mistaken.

The catch? Getting post paid mobile will need to pay deposit, and chances of applying pr is lower.
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post Dec 23 2015, 09:51 PM

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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Dec 23 2015, 09:05 PM)
work permit and spass is the levy one and most exp one, 400 and above per person per month, depends to different industry 

oni epass / pr / sgrean no need levy

but epass need quota , normally like 4 to 5 pr or  sgran oni can apply for one epass , epass oso depends to ur education qualification etc ..... actually now it is still unknown wat their standard of approving epass  rclxub.gif
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EP no quota limitation
Work permit and spass is limited by quota.
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post Dec 23 2015, 11:04 PM

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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Dec 23 2015, 10:33 PM)
ep oso got quota

hr say de
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your HR either dont know MOM regulation or they BS you lo...

informations are all on MOM.GOV.SG

http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/e...-pass/key-facts

http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/w...orker/key-facts

http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/key-facts

see for yourself.
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post Dec 23 2015, 11:07 PM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Dec 23 2015, 10:19 PM)
So employers should apply EP whenever possible right?
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yes, logically.
cause EP no quota, and no levy..

and actually, all the so called requirements are actually just guidelines, see below:
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Note on salaries:

Young graduates from good institutions can qualify if they earn at least $3,300.
Older, more experienced candidates need higher salaries to qualify.
Note on acceptable qualifications:

We don't have a list of approved institutions. Instead, we evaluate each application on its own merit, based on a wide range of criteria such as global and country rankings, and enrolment standards.
Candidates without acceptable qualifications may not necessarily be rejected. Similarly, having acceptable qualifications do not guarantee approval.
We look at other factors such as proven track records and exceptional skill sets on a case-by-case basis.
personally, i'm on EP when i first came to SG. even though my pay did not meet the requirement, and up to recently i still hear cases of EP approved for those that did not meet the minimum income. so it's really just a guideline, and approval/rejection is on case by case basis.

also, rumour says there's preferential treatment for Malaysians on application of EP and granting of PR, dunno how true this is.. LOL


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post Dec 24 2015, 12:24 PM

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boss just announced halfday... weeee.....
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post Dec 24 2015, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(imbenji @ Dec 24 2015, 05:24 PM)
Question,

let's say with my current qualification i can't land jobs from big MNC and i have
to start working small company first.

will it be a problem on getting the working passes if after a few months i decided to hop?
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your new employer should apply the relevant work passes for you, nothing to worry about there..
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post Dec 28 2015, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Dec 28 2015, 11:08 AM)
actually i have a question regarding this
when we first move to SG, the best time to resign is AFTER pass approved AND offer letter signed.
however, when we are already here on pass, when is the "correct" time to resign?
new pass cannot be applied unless existing pass is cancelled??!!
signing the offer letter does not ensure employment when pass can still be rejected...which leaves us in no man's land
so when exactly will be the best time?
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they wont usually reject you outright for no reason one lah...
at most is new employer tried to apply EP, but rejected, then they have to get S-Pass for you, or vice versa lo..
if you are on EP now, you most probably will be able to get EP again with new employee, cause EP has no quota..
and the new employer gotta make sure that they have the quota if they were to hire another S-Pass, so you have nothing to worry about.
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post Dec 28 2015, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(Blues89 @ Dec 28 2015, 04:02 PM)
i think itll be easier if u just like organize a gathering so mixed gender will showup then u get to know them from there...it is better that way if u wanna know more people :/
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buaya gathering? LOL... tongue.gif
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post Dec 31 2015, 09:40 AM

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QUOTE(silverwave @ Dec 31 2015, 12:35 AM)
Sifu's, i need some advise. What are the chances of a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer with 6.5 years of working experience (and completing a MBA soon) to get a job in Singapore?

I'm looking to branch out more towards consultancy line. I'm doing product development and project management for my daily task.

Assuming a pay of Rm5k here, how much should i be expecting at Singapore?

Thanks!
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6.5 years of PD and PM work, i think S$5k is the minimum you should expect, regardless of local or mnc...
of course, asking for a lower pay will greatly increase your chance of being hired fast..
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post Jan 5 2016, 02:10 PM

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I've been with the same company for 6+ years, and looking back to the days when i first joint, my salary have actually went up a little more than 100%.. no real promotion, only from junior to senior, then to senior 2 only... so the myth about low increment if stay in same company is not entirely true..

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post Jan 5 2016, 05:55 PM

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QUOTE(Blues89 @ Jan 5 2016, 05:49 PM)
now at my 5th job...going to 4 years working exp soon lol
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i'm only at my 2nd job with total of 8 years experience.. LOL
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post Jan 5 2016, 10:46 PM

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QUOTE(madmoz @ Jan 5 2016, 10:14 PM)
Yeah! Got my 1:1 transfer. Happy bunny.
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congrats!

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