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 Working in Singapore V20, All About Living in The Little Red Dot

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VinluV
post Jul 6 2022, 05:29 PM

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post Jul 21 2022, 07:43 PM

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QUOTE(M4A1 @ Jul 20 2022, 03:50 PM)
got tele group
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Iirc got Whatsapp group also..
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post Aug 7 2022, 01:36 PM

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QUOTE(knwong @ Aug 7 2022, 09:32 AM)
How do you UNLEARN things?
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Macam IT people.
Every day is a new learning experience, there is 101 ways to do the same task. You have to use the one that suites your current and future situation.
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post Aug 19 2022, 09:23 AM

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QUOTE(Eve_1989 @ Aug 19 2022, 09:17 AM)
Ya I was confused and rejected few times for the Proof of address too cos when I submitted the employer letter as advices I received sms saying POA is invalid 😅 so I went again to the branch directly and they resolved + issued my debit card directly 🥸🥶

The longest/complicated process ever to get a bank account and get KYC-ed myself😂 thinking how bout Credit card if debit is already this “hard”
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Credit card is much easier.
The bankers can happily up your limit to the max for you. Hehehehe

I suggest you browse sites like singsaver and get a freebie with the credit card.
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post Aug 26 2022, 06:45 PM

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QUOTE(someone_stupid @ Aug 26 2022, 03:48 PM)
since end of november 2021, been applying to a lot of jobs and had i think 3 interviews, all 3 cited visa reasons and did not want to proceed. i just got another one that asked if im open to a role in malaysia instead... haih
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Work in Malaysia but earn SGD?
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post Aug 30 2022, 08:33 AM

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QUOTE(skyvisionz @ Aug 30 2022, 07:17 AM)
Any other website to seek sg job beside the 3 share in first page?
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LinkedIn has been good for most jobs.
List down your CV, make sure to bullet point your job duties, and put your status to looking for job.

Getting to know some recruiter helps as well.
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post Sep 11 2022, 04:44 PM

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QUOTE(jay.li @ Sep 11 2022, 02:33 PM)
Currently using Singtel prepaid in SG, just moved here. I am also using Digi postpaid previously in Malaysia.

Anyone else using dual sim on their phone?

What options do I have if I want to maintain my Malaysia mobile number, but don't want to pay so much? But I still need this Malaysian number, and also for calls and data sometimes whenever I am back in Malaysia.
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What's your budget?
I pay rm30 a month for my Digi postpaid.
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post Sep 22 2022, 07:40 PM

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QUOTE(pandera999 @ Sep 22 2022, 05:33 PM)
ok..  sweat.gif lets be specific.. to be in IT/Finance-Banking/Acc - need such degree right?
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Depending on the role there are various paper requirements.
Normally this is indicated in job descriptions.
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post Sep 26 2022, 04:28 PM

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QUOTE(Hazzzzz @ Sep 25 2022, 12:34 PM)
Hi guys..really need some opinions from you guys..recently i got a job offer in SG, and the office is quite near to the Tuas checkpoint (about 3km away)..Im planning to just rent a house near Iskandar Puteri area and commute everyday by bus..questions;
1) how long does it take to commute daily?
2) which area is prefereable to take the bus from? (bukit indah, medini mall, etc2)
3) can we park at sultan abu bakar ciq and take a bus over there?
4) is car pooling recommended? how to find such service that is trusted?
5) or just consider staying in SG?
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alot of those factory workers near Tuas ride bikes to commute.
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post Oct 2 2022, 01:27 PM

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QUOTE(silverwave @ Oct 2 2022, 11:56 AM)
Hi all, how's the retrenchment situation now in SG? Hearing some companies like Shopee and Grab have started.

Trying to evaluate the risk if we are a non PR and get retrenched.
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If you're in tech doing front end stuff. Avoid those 2 places.
Backend still ok but not great.
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post Oct 3 2022, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(silverwave @ Oct 2 2022, 02:09 PM)
I believe you're referring to IT industry? How about semiconductors, memory solution etc?
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slow and steady demand.
I don't know what field you're in but i can only give a generic answer from friends i know.
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post Oct 10 2022, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(TOS @ Oct 8 2022, 02:51 PM)
I received application invitation from "senior" HR for Garena's management associate programme. Checked salary 5k SGD looks enticing.

Not sure if management associate is considered "backend"?

Any reason as to why need to avoid those 2 places?
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no la. frontend is like web developer, mobile application development, Customer UX, etc etc.
Backend is like quality, infra, devops engineer.
HR should be stable work, but nontheless pls have backup plan.



QUOTE(Find The Way @ Oct 8 2022, 05:15 PM)
What VinluV means by "frontend/backend" is related to IT software development jobs.

Recently many tech companies around the world started hiring freeze, major retrenchment, or business downsizing. I believe that's the reason VinluV suggests to stay cautious with tech companies for the moment. I believe Sea/Garena/Shopee is one of them. Try to search online to see if there's any news related to your interested company.
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+1 to your post.
Tech companies going thru lots of restructure now that covid is "over" and we start looking for cheap labor again.
Unless your job is those niche ones, don't hop too much.

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post Oct 16 2022, 06:44 PM

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QUOTE(coolguy99 @ Oct 12 2022, 01:49 PM)
Anyone planning to travel back to vote? Hopefully it’s not weekday this time round.
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Postal vote lol. Scared go back flood haaa
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post Nov 2 2022, 04:51 PM

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QUOTE(Jestarz @ Nov 2 2022, 01:14 PM)
Is it? Well, it's okay - there's no cancellation fee, and i can cancel anytime. I'll just cancel after I get all my stuff settled.
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All the sim only plans are the same bro.
singtel /GOMO has the best coverage but pricing is not so good.
no cancelation fee, but if u cancel halfway through the month, u still have to pay for the whole month.
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post Jan 10 2023, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(NGV22 @ Jan 9 2023, 06:03 PM)
not sure if these have been asked before. But in your current opinion, what you all think of contract jobs? I am in the tech industry and it is so common. My main concern is the job security as from what I heard normally if retrenchment, contractors are to go away first.
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take it as projects. After the project is finished, then you either need to move to another project or client.
starting out in contract is fine to get lots of exposure and high annual salary.

In Singapore Job Security for tech is rather stable provided your skills are constantly updated, the caveat is like Shopee case; where you can foresee critical role will be kept while non-essential or outsourcable roles will be axed.
If possible try to hop from contract to permanent roles in your mid-late 30s and try to get core roles in your 40s.
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post Apr 19 2023, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Apr 19 2023, 12:44 PM)
I dont know, like banking matters, buying property, taxation, EPF, children schooling in Malaysia.. is there any adverse effect that I am not aware of?  hmm.gif
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Nope. Those only become an issue if you change nationality to Singaporean.
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post May 16 2023, 11:17 PM

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QUOTE(LinkZ @ May 16 2023, 01:58 AM)
Hi,

I just got my SG PR approved. Do we need to undergo any medical check prior to our appointments? I havent receive the documents yet but is eager to know what should I prepare.

There is no check list given in ICA website, only to schedule an appointment.

Thanks all!
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Congratulations.
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post May 30 2023, 08:56 PM

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QUOTE(vaan4 @ May 28 2023, 09:22 PM)
I am moving to SG from KL for work in a couple of weeks' time, and plan to stay at hotel/hostel first while searching for a room to settle in.

I have looked at property guru, 99.co, and Carousell for rental options.
Do you know if Carousell is a reliable source?
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No. Carousel is like Craigslist, sometimes good sometimes shit.

Define your location n needs and find a proper hostel with security to lock your things.
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post Sep 25 2023, 10:35 AM

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Is there still a whatsapp chat group for Malaysians in Singapore?

Was wondering if there are meetups.

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post Oct 4 2023, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(modlingguntio @ Oct 4 2023, 09:54 PM)
My PR reentry permit end next year june and I now working in Malaysia since this month. Will my reentry permit get renew if I found job in Singapore before March next year?
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Iinm you have to do it yourself using the eservice.
I don't think it matters if you dont have a job yet.

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