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 Working in Singapore V19, All About Living in The Little Red Dot

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XiuKeong
post Sep 21 2016, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(jojolicia @ Sep 21 2016, 10:10 AM)
citi rewards can get free entry to PPL meh???
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Nope, I was giving an example to bro Mackiddo question earlier.
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post Sep 21 2016, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(Fiona Chin @ Sep 21 2016, 10:21 AM)
My hubby one applications all rejected using SG income only. No employment and credit history in MY. Now he got MY income then all approve but credit limit only tie to MY salary not SG salary.

Airport lounge atas feel only last for a while. Then it become common item. No time to enjoy one unless you purposely go there early or doing transit. Like the shower facility and private work station only when transiting. Other facilities just normal normal.
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Thanks sis.

Good also that I didn't meet requirements. At least less one commitment.
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post Sep 21 2016, 01:53 PM

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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Sep 21 2016, 01:46 PM)
your salary got more than 100k and frequent use PPL then i recommend you the ambank world mastercard

free unlimited PPL entrance, but till end of this year , dont know will renew onot

and free lifetime no annual fees

can go try it out

and you purchase at overseas x 5 points

5000 points to 1000 krisflyer

tis is one of the best card i holding now

but not very useful if you spend in malaysia

so better get the world mastercard coz the conversion rate is better for master vs visa

tats all , up to you weather wanna apply onot
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Thanks, was just checking around but I'll take a look at your recommendation also smile.gif

QUOTE(weilikler @ Sep 21 2016, 01:47 PM)
nope. i already converted.
once u extract the letter, your license status will be 'blacklisted'
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Which means your existing MY license will valid till expire and can't renew anymore right? My housemate was in the midst of taking SG license and just completed the theory part.
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post Sep 21 2016, 07:12 PM

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QUOTE(knwong @ Sep 21 2016, 05:38 PM)
S'pore cc some I saw come with such perks too
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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Sep 21 2016, 05:39 PM)
Really unlimited PPL entrance? Which one I go apply too
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Only two times access per annum sweat.gif
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post Sep 25 2016, 06:35 PM

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QUOTE(Hackmon @ Sep 25 2016, 05:04 PM)
Anyone applying big 4 Singapore recently? Wondering anyone get shortlisted for interview here.
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Went in during April this year.
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post Sep 26 2016, 08:48 PM

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QUOTE(Hackmon @ Sep 26 2016, 08:37 PM)
May i ask how long they took to notify you for physical/phone interview?
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13 days
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post Sep 27 2016, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(ilikehandphones @ Sep 27 2016, 12:00 PM)
using circle...so far so good for me.
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Coverage good?
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post Sep 28 2016, 09:55 AM

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Guys/girls, when going to MRT carriage don't run and rush in. Someone slipped today and the feet stuck in the gap between the carriage and platform. Had to press the emergency button.

She only had minor scratch and bruise on her feet.
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post Sep 28 2016, 09:59 AM

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QUOTE(ThanatosSwiftfire @ Sep 28 2016, 09:56 AM)
Wah whichnline
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post Dec 10 2016, 12:33 AM

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Anyone know which package of Singtel is eligible to get the annual handset upgrade promo? I saw in the website is Fibre Entertainment Bundle+
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post Dec 10 2016, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Dec 10 2016, 03:36 AM)
u need mobile + home broadband + mio tv for annual handset upgrade, if i am not mistaken
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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ Dec 10 2016, 01:04 PM)
MIO home + broadband
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Thanks!

QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 10 2016, 01:45 PM)
Check what your company's corporate promos are? My wife company CIS promo is s$4x.xx only for the 6gb plan (free iphone 7 64gb)
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Ya, saw my company having CIS promo so next year can straight port over
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post Dec 20 2016, 03:40 PM

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QUOTE(lawrencesha @ Dec 20 2016, 02:52 PM)
How long should I work in SG before I can attempt to apply for PR? I heard after 6 months can apply but sure 100% reject wan...
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Anytime also can apply, preferably >1 year
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post Jan 8 2017, 12:08 AM

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QUOTE(Crossbone @ Jan 7 2017, 06:26 PM)
Hi all!

Just wanna consult ppl here working in accounting roles.

I was wondering what is the demand for accounting personnel right now?

I know the employment market is grim in sg now. but my gf moved there and i was thinking of making a move too.

I currently working for a US MNC's SSC in msia, handling the GL function. The companies i handled are mainly based in EU and singapore. My company has a HQ in singapore, and i report mostly to the controller and senior managers in SG. i dealt with the finance staff in SG quite often.
I have 1+ year of exp for this company, is it gonna give me an advantage here?


Other than that, I have 3+ years handling full set accounts for sdn bhd, which i believe not worth much in SG.

Education wise, i am an aussie grad with a degree in finance. currently pursuing my prof certs (CIMA to be exact), at the middle level, passed several papers last year, actively studying it now.

i been observing jobstreet and other job sites, seems GL positions are popping up quite frequent, ranging from junior to senior roles. Not sure they consider malaysians anot?

I am thinking of trying my luck applying for cost accounting positions, but its a long shot.

What are my chances?
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Why not just try to request for a transfer?
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post Jan 9 2017, 01:28 AM

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Want to ask

1) If my unit current broadband is held by my housemate, is it possible to do a transfer to my name or should I subscribe a new service again?
2) If it means to cancel the existing broadband, will the service provider take back the router as well?
3) What's the best deal for broadband? So far most package comes in $39.90/month and $49.90/month

This post has been edited by XiuKeong: Jan 9 2017, 01:29 AM
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post Jan 9 2017, 03:55 PM

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QUOTE(aLertz @ Jan 9 2017, 10:53 AM)
go ask telco better...diff telco might have different condition....
for M1,
1) Cannot transfer broadband account...
2) only have to return the modem
3) depends on what speed u want...
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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Jan 9 2017, 11:03 AM)
Fibre or broadband ? Both r different thing, worst to worst, just apply a new line and ignore your housemate one. As now new sign up always got promotion, and normally a fibre port can support upto 2 Lines , should not be a problem for u.
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Currently we're using Starhub fibre, so far no issue yet but seeing now the price can get 500mbps/1gbps so why not change right? laugh.gif
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post Jan 9 2017, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(10071985 @ Jan 9 2017, 07:32 PM)
Temporary staying in a friend's house. That's why Haha.
Is there any bank that doesn't required proof of residential address?
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DBS...I did mine at there when I first come to SG
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post Jan 16 2017, 04:38 PM

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QUOTE(kovin @ Jan 16 2017, 02:04 PM)
how accurate is the online salary guide?
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Take it as pinch of salt
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post Jan 20 2017, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Jan 20 2017, 10:31 AM)
Hahaha tats y I previously tell u all just come whenever u got the chance, gain experience in Malaysia for one or 2 yrs equals to nothing to SG company. Eventually u still need to lowball urself to lower salary making urself unhappy or compete with SG freshie

Especially in finance / business / banking

Else stay put in Malaysia and reaches really high position beforr jump here, my cousin with big 4 for few yrs in Penang before transfer to SG

Handsome pay
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Some people just cannot sacrifice their lifestyle in MY to adapt to SG, got money don't want earn laugh.gif
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post Jan 20 2017, 11:26 AM

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Edit: Double post

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post Jan 23 2017, 03:01 PM

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QUOTE(someone_stupid @ Jan 23 2017, 02:01 PM)
actually i realise a lot ppl asking how much for salary for xx year for nn industry but since malaysia and sg is geographically close, similar culture, similar cost  of living (albeit of difference but in terms of food and transport), much of the salary is equal.

if u are earning 4k in myr, expect to earn around 3.8k - 4.2k  removing consideration for the size of company, client exposure, role type

just because, a move whether horizontal or vertical would have positive or negative impact on the salary. so it should be no brainer if u are already earning 4k myr and then someone comes and tell u ur expected is 3k sgd effectively devaluing ur experience and skills (unless the size of company is different but for the sake of argument we assume it's the same)

of course, this is just my 2 cents

tldr: if u already making n myr, expect +-20% in sgd. simple as that
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But the industry standard between MY and SG can be different. This can be one of the main factor of the salary difference.

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