RWS just retrenched 400ppl yo.

I've never stepped in SG in the first 23 yrs in my life but I got my first job in SG without referral/knowing anyone immediately after graduation from non-SG uni. That was 4 yrs ago. Sent 2, received invitation for interview = 1.

RWS just retrenched 400ppl yo.

How many resumes exactly? I have instances where I have submitted at lease 2-300 emails/job application before I landed on a job. So how hard did you try?

Btw my landlord has a HDB unit he wants to rent out in Queenstown. Maybe can get around $2000 or slightly lower, nego a bit.

you will have a slight upper hand compare with one who does not have a local number.  i did purposely get a sg number before going to SG to find job

Yes, prepaid number need Ur passort for registration

At least that's my exp 6 yrs ago

Then I go change name to permit number and finally PR ic

Still using same no......

Or u can jus ignore the prepaid after u get Ur pass, and directly apply for a postpaid line

Biar betul, are there really a lot of PTPTN loaners who come to SG and eventually become Citizen with outstanding PTPN loans?
That sounds like a very very small number of people

Banking/Financial industry is overrated. First, not everyone in the industry earn that much (some people just act like they earn a lot but no saving/asset at all or they are rich first and then banker). Second, retrenchment/lay-off is happening almost everyday, go check stats by MOM see how many % of total from this industry. Third, Google how well they perform and what's their payout, mostly declined % YoY and/or being fined big sum $$$.
Nevertheless, it is still okay but no longer like last time anymore.

Are you just focusing on bank compliane or risk?

There are many commodities firm in Sg also looking for compliance/risk officer, maybe you can try that as well.

Ya as I mentioned, be ready to switch industry if u want come here.

Don't restrict yourself for bank only.

Yeah, I didn't know as well until following month, and its on my secondary phone at home so best I keep it in flight mode.
I don't really need, its kind of legacy package which I didn't update when I came over SG. Never occur to me they going to keep call me and it went into voice mail.. I am using same number with Digi since 12 years ago.. Been with this Digi plan for 5-6 years now, wanted to change Operator .. But I need roaming for TAC, any cheap plan/operator to recommend?

I am not saying Financial/Banking field is "very" bad, but they are no longer glorious like many years ago. Before Lehman Brothers.. Financial crisis.. Banker (Front office) can easily get 12 months over bonus and business trips and all expensive perks (Which I was told by my senior managers) but now its unlikely unless u can bring in millions of revenue. It is still okay - but just want to manage expectations.
Personally, Compliance is good field to venture for Financial/Banking especially SG, MAS and MOM are like Boss so yea compliance job are still "required" job compared to other "good to have" job. But if your specialty are MY regulatory/jurisdiction specific, I am afraid u need to do more to harness your skill and knowledge to be at par and competitive as local SG or other FTs.

Yep, they are still "hot" cakes, but too many "cakes" available.. Supply over than demand