Working in Singapore V20, All About Living in The Little Red Dot
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 Sep 17 2017, 10:18 PM
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hi all,
just want to ask how long is the process to sign a tenancy contract for accommodation? I am arriving 1 week before my work commences to look for a place to stay, wondering if there are any things that will delay me from staying in a place I find immediately also, usually how much will be the deposit for rental? 1-2 months? This post has been edited by strategist: Sep 17 2017, 10:18 PM |
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Sep 29 2017, 12:35 AM
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#22
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Did you guys retain your Malaysian phone number?
Which prepaid services are recommended? |
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Oct 10 2017, 02:45 PM
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#23
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Those of you who uses DBS bank, we have to maintain >$3,000 in the account to not be charged?
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Oct 25 2017, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(Ahsin1987 @ Oct 25 2017, 03:17 PM) Hi, In my case yes, they specified the checkup must be done in Singapore clinicsWant to ask, if I already did body checkup in Malaysia do i still need to perform body checkup again at Singapore?  |
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Nov 3 2017, 09:28 AM
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Any advantages on opening a Maybank SG account?
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Nov 7 2017, 11:53 PM
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QUOTE(ldhong @ Nov 7 2017, 08:55 PM) Apart from the tekan, ghost and physical toughness why is that so afraid to join NS? I am guessing they are not willing to part with 2 years of their life where you could be building your career.Me on the other hand applied to join SAF VC... Still waiting for reply. My Singaporean friend said waiting time is as long as waiting for PR application.. This post has been edited by strategist: Nov 7 2017, 11:53 PM |
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Nov 8 2017, 01:46 PM
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QUOTE(Frank3 @ Nov 8 2017, 01:23 PM) For me, i just want a simple peaceful life, just need a sustainable income which can afford me to have a small HDB, feed a family, have kids, have a stable job, oversea travel once/twice a year, can take care my parent... enough liao, i never wish to have bungalow, condos, cars (in SG).. don't settle. Step out of your comfort zone and start fighting. It is still early, who knows where the future will take you |
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Nov 20 2017, 12:46 PM
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hi all,
If I just want to check whether my wisdom tooth needs to be removed (not actually removing it), where can I do it in SG without getting charged absurd fees? |
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Nov 23 2017, 11:24 AM
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QUOTE(duagumoo93 @ Nov 22 2017, 03:54 PM) How long for the Ep or SP being approved? I noticed it take shorter time (up to 10 days) although it mentioned up to 3 weeks on the website. The HR help me to apply EP pass on 10 November 2017. I haven receive the news thou. Which type of design consultant? Building services?Since I'm fresh graduate and work as a design consultant in Singapore, my salary income is approximately 3k++ sgd (which lower than 3.6k sgd requirement. Is it still allowable to apply for the EP pass? Thanks |
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Nov 25 2017, 12:33 PM
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QUOTE(duagumoo93 @ Nov 23 2017, 04:31 PM) Civil and structural design engineer we might become colleagues  though Im not civilEP no problem for Malaysian don't worry, unless your degree comes from a dubious university, or you have some bad criminal records This post has been edited by strategist: Nov 25 2017, 12:37 PM |
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Dec 5 2017, 01:28 PM
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QUOTE(chiayi91 @ Dec 5 2017, 12:51 PM) Any recommended banks for fixed deposit? the rates in SG is outrageously low compare to Malaysia. transfer back to Malaysia FD. diversity your portfolio  your career and earning power is tied with SG. if SG struggles you struggle, better mitigate the risk |
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Dec 5 2017, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE(ThanatosSwiftfire @ Dec 5 2017, 01:52 PM) now is a bad time.to transfer back with myr having temporary strwngth. suggest wait till returns back to 3.1 post CNY MYR is rapidly regaining grounds on their forex losses 2 years ago though. and oil price is also rising.  either way, I am putting my eggs in two baskets. |
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Jan 6 2018, 09:11 PM
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what are the chances for a foreigner to get a job in accounting, banking, consulting or finance? you know, some of the few industries every local Singaporeans want to get into....
also I heard Big 4 in SG rarely ever accept foreigners, is it true? asking for my GF |
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Feb 14 2018, 10:18 AM
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My bus leaves at 10pm today.
Here is to hoping I don't get stuck at immigration for 6 hours |
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Feb 20 2018, 09:09 AM
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I know this has been asked again and again, but maybe there are updated info:
where is the best place to exchange MYR? Raffles city in Singapore, or bring cash back to KL to exchange? |
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Mar 10 2018, 01:00 AM
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hi all, if I start working from October 2017, do I need to file my income tax for this year's tax cycle?
from my understanding, I don't have to do it since my income for year 2017 doesn't exceed $20,000 ? |
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Mar 27 2018, 08:10 PM
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QUOTE(YoBro @ Mar 27 2018, 01:01 PM) I'm electrical engineer in semiconductor field. maybe your company is on the watchlist? My EP expiry date is on mid of June and according to HR, they tried to apply my EP but the system prompt me that I'm no longer eligible for EP. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/500-c...-groom-sporeans http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/parli...-foreigners-lim direct quote: QUOTE Speaking in Parliament during the Committee of Supply debate on his ministry's budget, Mr Lim said these companies have the "pre-conceived ideas" that local professionals, managers and executives (PMETs) are "either unable or unwilling to do the job". "So they write them off without even considering them fairly ... Their Employment Pass applications are subjected to additional scrutiny," the minister added. This post has been edited by strategist: Mar 27 2018, 08:11 PM |
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Mar 28 2018, 01:30 PM
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QUOTE(knwong @ Mar 27 2018, 08:14 PM) I have a feeling it's more towards the industry he's in. Certain sunset industry government may try to 'get rid' of foreign workers by downgrading their Work Pass... While plausible, semiconductor is not exactly sunset industry isn't it? Seems to be booming at the moment |
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Apr 4 2018, 08:07 PM
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QUOTE(Hello54321 @ Apr 4 2018, 03:09 PM) Would like to ask what postpaid plan is good for working adult in Singapore? Prefer reasonable internet and call. what is your usage like? For small user like me, I use prepaid. 3GB + 1GB (bonus) for $20 every 40 days. Best part is, you don't have to pay for caller ID ($5) and your phone credit stays with you forever until you actually make/receive call. This post has been edited by strategist: Apr 4 2018, 08:08 PM |
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Apr 5 2018, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(Thunder_Bolt @ Apr 5 2018, 08:24 AM) Mind to share which Telco offers this plan? Singtel prepaidTheir 30-days package is $10 for 1 GB $13 for 1.5 GB $20 for 3 GB all valid for 30 days. And you get 500MB bonus every time you top up $10 calling rate is pay as you go, so if you don't actually make calls often, this is your cheapest plan. This post has been edited by strategist: Apr 5 2018, 10:10 AM |
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