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

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post Mar 7 2017, 05:34 AM

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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Mar 5 2017, 05:51 PM)
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Bro, thanks for the reply but I have went to DBS branch in tai seng last month, they dont allow unless u have employement pass in Singapore.
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post Mar 7 2017, 08:23 AM

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QUOTE(KilJim @ Mar 6 2017, 05:18 PM)
Might want to point out that article is from 2014
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but the point remains true, right?
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post Mar 7 2017, 08:53 AM

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Hello sg working people, I will be working at changi airport, anyone knows a nearby hdb room to rent?(bedok, tampines,pasir ris)

Preferably a room for 2 (helping a friend as well). Thanks!
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QUOTE(JamesLew28 @ Mar 7 2017, 08:23 AM)
but the point remains true, right?
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Not all of it, for example the first point "Singapore’s currency (SGD) has strengthened by up to 40% against the US dollar." is diminished by a lot now (though still relevant)

Anyway my point was just to state when posting old articles so they don't get taken out of context, i do agree with whats written there

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post Mar 7 2017, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(Tij @ Mar 7 2017, 08:53 AM)
Hello sg working people, I will be working at changi airport, anyone knows a nearby hdb room to rent?(bedok, tampines,pasir ris)

Preferably a room for 2 (helping a friend as well). Thanks!
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try websites like easyroommate. can find a lot near pasir ris. i know a lot of people tend to stay in pasir ris if they work in airport.
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post Mar 7 2017, 10:39 AM

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just to share some of my experience, after 1 year working in sg. whistling.gif

food:
hawker food is quite affordable, u can get by ur lunch/dinner with $5
restaurant in mall normally range from ~$8 to any price

transport:
u can get to anywhere in sg by public transport - mrt/bus
so no problem with transport actually. just that u need to plan ur time well
if u stay near to ur office , then thats good and u can save alot in transportation.

accommodation:
a common room here (1pax) include utilities&internet normally rental range from $400-$700 for hdb
if condo around $800-1000+
some include aircon which is always good as weather here 80% of the time is hot

misc:
hippie cafe in sg: coffee price around $5-10, big breakfast can range from $10-30+ depending on the area where the cafe is
library in sg: apa book u mau pun ada, can borrow with a small fees
daily necessities: i see some of my fren always go JB to buy shampoo,food,watson,etc. but for me i would not spend the time going out to JB purposely buying shampoo and stuff.
tax: not much rebate like in malaysia
bank: open dbs/posb easiest, as they accept malaysia IC. also most common bank in sg, can find the atm at every corner.
mobile no.: singtel,starhub,m1. imo, starhub is the balance between singtel and m1, m1 is cheap but line not stable, singtel is stable not price higher.
entertainment: in sg, far more expensive than compare in malaysia.

imo: u can save alot $$$ in sg, unless u always go hippie cafe/restaurant, drink alcohol, or go geylang.




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post Mar 7 2017, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(deadravel @ Mar 7 2017, 10:39 AM)
just to share some of my experience, after 1 year working in sg.  whistling.gif

food:
hawker food is quite affordable, u can get by ur lunch/dinner with $5
restaurant in mall normally range from ~$8 to any price

transport:
u can get to anywhere in sg by public transport - mrt/bus
so no problem with transport actually. just that u need to plan ur time well
if u stay near to ur office , then thats good and u can save alot in transportation.

accommodation:
a common room here (1pax) include utilities&internet normally rental range from $400-$700 for hdb
if condo around $800-1000+
some include aircon which is always good as weather here 80% of the time is hot

misc:
hippie cafe in sg: coffee price around $5-10, big breakfast can range from $10-30+ depending on the area where the cafe is
library in sg: apa book u mau pun ada, can borrow with a small fees
daily necessities: i see some of my fren always go JB to buy shampoo,food,watson,etc. but for me i would not spend the time going out to JB purposely buying shampoo and stuff.
tax: not much rebate like in malaysia
bank: open dbs/posb easiest, as they accept malaysia IC. also most common bank in sg, can find the atm at every corner.
mobile no.: singtel,starhub,m1. imo, starhub is the balance between singtel and m1, m1 is cheap but line not stable, singtel is stable not price higher.
entertainment: in sg, far more expensive than compare in malaysia.

imo: u can save alot $$$ in sg, unless u always go hippie cafe/restaurant, drink alcohol, or go geylang.
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Go Geylang eat frog porridge won't cost a lot right? hmm.gif
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post Mar 7 2017, 11:02 AM

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Still waiting if anyone gonna post the price range for geylang brows.gif
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post Mar 7 2017, 11:26 AM

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QUOTE(ldhong @ Mar 7 2017, 11:01 AM)
Go Geylang eat frog porridge won't cost a lot right?  hmm.gif
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TBH, I haven't get to try it yet biggrin.gif

QUOTE(Kelv @ Mar 7 2017, 11:02 AM)
Still waiting if anyone gonna post the price range for geylang  brows.gif
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Anywhere from $10 to ???

$10 if you share with someone else.


I mean... Frog porridge wink.gif
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post Mar 7 2017, 02:05 PM

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Sien, apply what credit card also got rejected. Record too clean, any idea how?

Rob a bank? laugh.gif
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post Mar 7 2017, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(KilJim @ Mar 7 2017, 09:33 AM)
Not all of it, for example the first point "Singapore’s currency (SGD) has strengthened by up to 40% against the US dollar." is diminished by a lot now (though still relevant)

Anyway my point was just to state when posting old articles so they don't get taken out of context, i do agree with whats written there
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noted...my mistake on not mentioning the article's date smile.gif
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Hi all sifu,
Need your advice.
I am offered job in sg.
My new co. will buy off me.
But I just submitted my appraisal for bonus.
I have to reply new co. tomorrow.
I worry I will lose my bonus.
Standard notice period for tender is 2 mth for my case.
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QUOTE(SONYSONY @ Mar 7 2017, 03:27 PM)
Hi all sifu,
Need your advice.
I am offered job in sg.
My new co. will buy off me.
But I just submitted my appraisal for bonus.
I have to reply new co. tomorrow.
I worry I will lose my bonus.
Standard notice period for tender is 2 mth for my case.
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Must be high position offered in Sg in order for them to buy you out !

You can ask Sg company to wait for few more days first? Wait until u receive the bonus first only buy you out for ctr
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post Mar 7 2017, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(SONYSONY @ Mar 7 2017, 03:27 PM)
Hi all sifu,
Need your advice.
I am offered job in sg.
My new co. will buy off me.
But I just submitted my appraisal for bonus.
I have to reply new co. tomorrow.
I worry I will lose my bonus.
Standard notice period for tender is 2 mth for my case.
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not exactly sure about the buyout part but from what my wife and i had for buyout, this is the scenario we had
notice period = 1 month, new company pay us the 1 month salary in the amount offered by the new company
so, if this is the logic...if the new company is going to pay u SGD5k, is ur bonus more than SGD10k convert to RM - 2 months pay?


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QUOTE(XiuKeong @ Mar 7 2017, 02:05 PM)
Sien, apply what credit card also got rejected. Record too clean, any idea how?

Rob a bank? laugh.gif
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You got rejected because your record is too clean?
Wah you're so special ler...
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post Mar 7 2017, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(commtrader @ Mar 7 2017, 03:54 PM)
Must be high position offered in Sg in order for them to buy you out !

You can ask Sg company to wait for few more days first? Wait until u receive the bonus first only buy you out for ctr
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The bonus payout is usually may or jun. My new co requested me to pay first to old co. They will reimburse me later. What should I do to retain my bonus? My bonus is under review and approval now...tq bros
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QUOTE(KilJim @ Mar 7 2017, 04:00 PM)
You got rejected because your record is too clean?
Wah you're so special ler...
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Ya wei, submitted corporate card application rejected...submitted personal card application also rejected

Checked with Credit Bureau also same reason...
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post Mar 7 2017, 08:04 PM

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QUOTE(SONYSONY @ Mar 7 2017, 03:27 PM)
Hi all sifu,
Need your advice.
I am offered job in sg.
My new co. will buy off me.
But I just submitted my appraisal for bonus.
I have to reply new co. tomorrow.
I worry I will lose my bonus.
Standard notice period for tender is 2 mth for my case.
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The 'buy off' is a early release. Common in the industry if your role is critical role

Can forget about the bonus the moment you tender, even if it's already approve. Just look forward for the 'greener' pasture at new company. Let old bygones be bygones
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post Mar 7 2017, 09:49 PM

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QUOTE(David900924 @ Mar 7 2017, 05:34 AM)
Bro, thanks for the reply but I have went to DBS branch in tai seng last month, they dont allow unless u have employement pass in Singapore.
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the last time, i went to suntec city dbs branch, and they allowed me to open with just my IPA letter.
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post Mar 7 2017, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(SONYSONY @ Mar 7 2017, 03:27 PM)
Hi all sifu,
Need your advice.
I am offered job in sg.
My new co. will buy off me.
But I just submitted my appraisal for bonus.
I have to reply new co. tomorrow.
I worry I will lose my bonus.
Standard notice period for tender is 2 mth for my case.
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QUOTE(SONYSONY @ Mar 7 2017, 04:14 PM)
The bonus payout is usually may or jun. My new co requested me to pay first to old co. They will reimburse me later. What should I do to retain my bonus? My bonus is under review and approval now...tq bros
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The answer is there is nothing u can worried about because chances for u to get bonus is almost zero unless it is contractual bonus or in contract term. Bonus (Exclude contractual/employment term) is strictly discretionary. Even your boss confirmed your bonus $ and it is discretion until the moment the bonus $ credited into your bank account. This is corporate reality and of course there are some exception cases, where they do "charity" bonus to those leavers (which rarely happen). I am sorry if my feedback is harsh but what I am telling u is common practice not that I am being corporate citizen nor my job scope but purely feedback cause I gain nth from giving feedback here.

QUOTE(commtrader @ Mar 7 2017, 03:54 PM)
Must be high position offered in Sg in order for them to buy you out !

You can ask Sg company to wait for few more days first? Wait until u receive the bonus first only buy you out for ctr
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Not necessary, buy-out happen most of the time. Reason is simply too "cheap" to buy out than wait for months. Just imagine salary of MYR10k per month is equivalent to SGD3.2k, can easily buy two months.

QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Mar 7 2017, 03:59 PM)
not exactly sure about the buyout part but from what my wife and i had for buyout, this is the scenario we had
notice period = 1 month, new company pay us the 1 month salary in the amount offered by the new company
so, if this is the logic...if the new company is going to pay u SGD5k, is ur bonus more than SGD10k convert to RM - 2 months pay?
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Luckily u and your wife too! Its not common in most industry and companies to offer same equivalent of absolute amount, e.g. MYR1 to SGD1.



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