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jojolicia
post Jun 2 2017, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(samtbt38 @ Jun 2 2017, 06:19 AM)
Hi sifus, I just got an offer for $4k in SME at Yishun Industrial Street 1. My question is, how much u can save if u're single with no commitment & not boros & opt to commute from JB? I wish to save money to move to NZ/OZ after 1 year.

Or shud I wait other offer 1st? bc i put my expected salary as $5k. still waiting words from two interviews and has one upcoming interview today. Thanks.
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just did this saje-saje (depending where your office is from ciq)>

stay in SG
sg rent sgd700
daily BMW <22*3> sgd66

Cummute daily JB>SG
jb rent <rm700> sgd230
daily room to jb ciq (assuming via wdland)
option1 park car<22*rm12> sgd88
option2 park bike<22*rm4> sgd30
option3 city bus, same as bike
daily ciq to ciq<train 22xrm10> sgd73
daily ciq Woodland to workplace<BMW 22x3> sgd66

sgd 766 vs <car 230+88+73+66> /or <bike/local bus 230+30+73+66>

sgd 776 vs <car 457> vs <bike/local bus 399>

save ard 40-50% in exchange for at abt 2hrs on the road daily.

alternatively u can cost out for drive/ride in too (also 1-1.5hr on the road)

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post Jun 16 2017, 05:19 PM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jun 15 2017, 04:22 PM)
sometimes it's also cos rules and procedures change. last time when i had EP there was stuff like P1 P2 Q1 different rank of EP. then somewhere along the line MOM abolished those rank, but it's not like they will broadcast the changes to all previous EP holders icon_idea.gif

similar story with work on IPA, last time memang can work with IPA, but like the other poster has pointed out, now cannot d, must wait for company to apply pass and get notification letter then only can work.
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actually EP rank P1, P2 & Q1 still there in MOM system (a range band of salary). just that it is now for internal use only.
previously, it was noted in IPA letter and not stated in EP green card.

still remember, last time EP card is just an laminated green card. (not the hard type)
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post Jun 22 2017, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(JokerNymous @ Jun 22 2017, 12:24 PM)
Hi guys just wanted to ask you guys ,some say there is no life if we work at singapore than come back to malaysia if we stop working in Singapore.correct ah ??
Example like driver or small job like office staff or anything which not professional job.
So is that waste to go Singapore job rather than work in Malaysia ?
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wahhh lauee...need to think hard to understand your 1st sentence mean??? rclxub.gif
are u asking, is it correct that for those who have worked in SG, quit SG then decided to come back MY work, then NO life in MY.... correct??

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post Jun 22 2017, 03:13 PM

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QUOTE(JokerNymous @ Jun 22 2017, 02:21 PM)
ya biggrin.gif
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if @SG, u jump, I jump, u buy, I buy... U eat, I eat... this year, mane pi oversea holiday?? AAX tix promo liow, lu sudah book belom.. wa pi kimchi over this short weekend aje??

if @MY, u buy, I think first... U eat, I oso think think second...this year, bila mau balik in-law/kampong... I think think think third la, traffic jam la, school holidays.wa lazi mau drive on-de-road.
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post Jun 22 2017, 03:26 PM

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QUOTE(JokerNymous @ Jun 22 2017, 03:21 PM)
why u confusing me
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post Jun 29 2017, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(fatalkeyv @ Jun 29 2017, 05:06 PM)
Need fellow sifu's advice

I got invited to SG for an interview for with Qualcomm. anyone working as engineer there wanna share some tips? haha

I believe the Embark/Disembark card is the only document i'll need other than Passport for the visit right?

if asked by immigration officer, it's okay to say i'm visiting for an job interview?

By the way i have some questions abt how to filling up the embark/disembark form:
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I will arrive in SG in the morning and fly back home by evening after the interview so:
Address in Singapore - didnt stay in any hotel, put the company address?
Length of Stay - not exactly 1 day...put 1 day?
Last City/Next City - i fly from Penang so Penang for both?

Thanks in advance. notworthy.gif
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post Jul 7 2017, 01:29 PM

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QUOTE(JokerNymous @ Jul 7 2017, 12:02 PM)
Hi guys i had a offer as PO Cisco officer so my salary $800 basic without OT and they told if OT can earn around $1700 is that true coz i dont know about the calculation so can anyone help me with this ?
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I saw from ad, have joining bonus as well. take bonus before even start work. brows.gif
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post Jul 7 2017, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(kovin @ Jul 7 2017, 04:28 PM)
This is a shitty job that why very hard to hire, local definitely not going to take it.
They only want young and fresh, easier to control and can pay less,
They are scouting mostly Malaysian especially Sarawakian and Sabahan.
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I can see many takers. always see them (those under going training) in groups at ciq.
if u go changi, can see many many at B1 bus terminal
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post Aug 15 2017, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(justified @ Aug 14 2017, 06:44 PM)
y convert if i may ask? y not earn sgd and go back mas invest in housing etc? sg house, car etc so high...

and i am totally unhappy working in sg for life... am i the only person who came over here PURELY for monetary gain ?
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u will think differently, if u r considering your kids's education, & so on.. many (not all, of cos) here r not for their own personal likings but bo-pian.
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post Aug 15 2017, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Aug 15 2017, 10:51 AM)
Out of curiousity, if you do not mind answering
why only 1 convert?
I used to have this thinking, at least got a backup plan can retire in MY.
But then, how do the spouse stay long term in MY since no longer MY citizen.
From what I heard, it is quite unlikely to get MY PR too.
Children, if they grew up in SG, unlikely they will want to move and stay in MY as it is a foreign country to them  laugh.gif  laugh.gif
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just one example la, my koliq oso same case, wifey converted but hubby (now age 53) stays a PR. only reason is, hubby MY-Asset loaded & more incoming from inheritance.

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post Aug 15 2017, 12:33 PM

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[quote=crazy25kid,Aug 15 2017, 11:37 AM]
cannot inherit asset once change nationality?
even though still the same person according to the will?

yes & no ans to that. no prob on MY & will part.
just SG part, its a matter u want to go by or/ off the book la
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post Aug 21 2017, 12:45 PM

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QUOTE(calvin989898 @ Aug 19 2017, 08:56 PM)
Guys , need your advise I'm new to this. Recently I have apply an internal position within my company. It's an mnc o&g company. I have more than 13 years experience in global projects persuit.
HR already told me I be getting this position and next week is just formality interview with MD which I already working with him for long.
Soon will be salary negotiation from HR side. Currently I'm earning basic around MYR 15k basic. For case like this what are the reasonable offer would be in SGD? This is prepare me to negotiation with HR soon.
I plan to drive my Malaysia car and will go back to KL every week end. The affect on my side will not be too much as I need to travel in Asia region frequently. Whether fly from changi or klia will be fine. Expected just stay 2 weeks in singapore and 2 weeks overseas and will fly in / out via klia.
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de math I apply, only me la>>assuming that rm15K is take home

((rm15K*1.16)*1.2)/3=sgd6.96K/mth+sgd2Kmth (ave hdb 3RM rental) = sgd8.96 under EP as a starting-pad

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post Aug 21 2017, 02:50 PM

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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Aug 21 2017, 02:37 PM)
*1.2, I assume is a 20% increment
/3, I assume is to convert back to MYR
what is the *1.16?
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1.16 is 16% kwsp from msia employer contribution to the net take home (I factor this of range 11%-16%)

1.2 is the 20% for SG employer's cpf contribution (I factor this as EP do not have cpf); thereafter if convert PR, this 20% can be used to off-set on our part on employee's deduction. (this u don't feel the 20% taken from current take home)

*** tho 1-st yr PR only starts from 5% deduction (If I remember correctly), till 20%

/3, yes, sg>myr exchange

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post Aug 21 2017, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(calvin989898 @ Aug 21 2017, 03:15 PM)
Lol if thats the calculation i rather continue stay in KL. It's a discrimination to hire professional malaysian by dividing the factor of 3. At the end what we spend , educations, food, car, accomodations its all in SGD. And it is at least the same dollar to dollar or even higher such as rent
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I said, only me. of cos u can have your own weightage.
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post Aug 21 2017, 03:30 PM

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QUOTE(KilJim @ Aug 21 2017, 02:56 PM)
Hmm, if you're already adding on 16% to factor MY side EPF company contribution, why add another 20% again for the SG side?
There's no situation where you can possibly get a contribution from both sides

Should it be plus one side and minus the other to see the net impact?
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just a factor & weightage.

 

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