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

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IwanAGP
post Mar 7 2017, 11:12 PM

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QUOTE(XiuKeong @ Mar 7 2017, 04:24 PM)
Ya wei, submitted corporate card application rejected...submitted personal card application also rejected

Checked with Credit Bureau also same reason...
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PR or EP?

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I only know my pay now is low enough to qualify for credit card as a foreigner. Get PR then different story.
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post Mar 7 2017, 11:58 PM

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QUOTE(IwanAGP @ Mar 7 2017, 11:12 PM)
PR or EP?

hmm.gif

I only know my pay now is low enough to qualify for credit card as a foreigner. Get PR then different story.
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EP, they told me to take loan just for the sake of credit activity or try other card which I already have but still got rejected mad.gif
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post Mar 8 2017, 08:27 AM

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QUOTE(IwanAGP @ Mar 7 2017, 11:12 PM)
PR or EP?

hmm.gif

I only know my pay now is low enough to qualify for credit card as a foreigner. Get PR then different story.
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Foreigner is 60k per annum rite. Where got low!
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post Mar 8 2017, 09:58 AM

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QUOTE(SONYSONY @ Mar 7 2017, 04:14 PM)
What should I do to retain my bonus? My bonus is under review and approval now

If your bonus is contractual ie no matter what also company must pay, then you can negotiate/demand with them to give you pro rated.

If your bonus is discretionary ie company can choose to pay or not depending on company performance or whether the stars align, then almost-zero chance of you getting anything.

One alternative could be to ask the new company to give you a sign-on bonus in lieu of the one that you'll be giving up, but that's not really likely to happen unless you are super in demand as a candidate.
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QUOTE(XiuKeong @ Mar 7 2017, 11:58 PM)
EP, they told me to take loan just for the sake of credit activity or try other card which I already have but still got rejected mad.gif

Try Citibank? I think in general they are more liberal in approving credit cards.

Otherwise SCB manhattan card has a version with s$500 credit limit, I'd guess that the approval criteria for that is super lax. Could be worth it to live with that low limit for a few months to build credit history if all else fails.
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post Mar 8 2017, 12:30 PM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Mar 8 2017, 10:01 AM)
Try Citibank? I think in general they are more liberal in approving credit cards.

Otherwise SCB manhattan card has a version with s$500 credit limit, I'd guess that the approval criteria for that is super lax. Could be worth it to live with that low limit for a few months to build credit history if all else fails.
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SCB manhattan 60k annual income. Cannot meet laugh.gif

I think I'll try my corporate card again since the requirement is lower than personal

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post Mar 8 2017, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(XiuKeong @ Mar 8 2017, 12:30 PM)
SCB manhattan 60k annual income. Cannot meet laugh.gif

No, there is a specific version of the card that only comes with a $500 limit. It's designed for students, but working ppl are also welcome to apply.

http://www.wowmanhattan.com.sg/benefits-500.html
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post Mar 8 2017, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(knwong @ Mar 7 2017, 08:04 PM)
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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Now current company counter offer me. 20% salary increment. Don't know what to do now.
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post Mar 8 2017, 03:10 PM

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whats the website for SG Jobs ? looking for job.
Currently working in malaysia
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post Mar 8 2017, 03:38 PM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Mar 8 2017, 12:37 PM)
No, there is a specific version of the card that only comes with a $500 limit. It's designed for students, but working ppl are also welcome to apply.

http://www.wowmanhattan.com.sg/benefits-500.html
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Ahhh, only for SC and PR sad.gif

QUOTE(trade99 @ Mar 8 2017, 03:10 PM)
whats the website for SG Jobs ? looking for job.
Currently working in malaysia
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Hope it helps icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Mar 8 2017, 03:58 PM

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Just wondering guys,

The requirement for EP got change huh? I'm currently on EP now. Yesterday, I just sign a new good offer, which is 25% from my current pay. But the new HR stated that she can't apply EP for me due to new requirement. She say that she will apply S-Pass for me instead...

Does downgrading ur pass affecting something here?
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post Mar 8 2017, 04:29 PM

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QUOTE(ghodul @ Mar 8 2017, 03:58 PM)
Just wondering guys,

The requirement for EP got change huh? I'm currently on EP now. Yesterday, I just sign a new good offer, which is 25% from my current pay. But the new HR stated that she can't apply EP for me due to new requirement. She say that she will apply S-Pass for me instead...

Does downgrading ur pass affecting something here?
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Yup, EP now starts at 3600..
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post Mar 8 2017, 04:35 PM

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QUOTE(facade88 @ Mar 8 2017, 04:29 PM)
Yup, EP now starts at 3600..
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No wonder.

It seems like i have to wait couple of years to get there...
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post Mar 8 2017, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(SONYSONY @ Mar 8 2017, 02:24 PM)
Now current company counter offer me. 20% salary increment. Don't know what to do now.
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Shouldn't be that difficult, just compare your RM +20% salary vs the SGD offer you have
My opinion, usually 20% extra in RM isn't enough to compare (purely salary point of view)
Many other factors other than that of course

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post Mar 8 2017, 04:41 PM

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QUOTE(SONYSONY @ Mar 8 2017, 02:24 PM)
Now current company counter offer me. 20% salary increment. Don't know what to do now.
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QUOTE(KilJim @ Mar 8 2017, 04:37 PM)
Shouldn't be that difficult, just compare your RM +20% salary vs the SGD offer you have
My opinion, usually 20% extra in RM isn't enough to compare (purely salary point of view)
Many other factors other than that of course
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For me, I would not take any counter offer some some reason.

1. Pride maaa. Sudah throw mau jilat balik
2. If take, usually your department colleagues increment will be affected. Because the money comes from the same pool. Kesian them...
3. Your boss and colleagues usually will not be friendlier as before. Get ready for anything...
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post Mar 8 2017, 04:51 PM

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The sg company no feedback anything yet about counter offer from current co. Tomorrow I need to reply. I also try to get official counter offer first.
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post Mar 8 2017, 07:02 PM

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QUOTE(XiuKeong @ Mar 7 2017, 11:58 PM)
EP, they told me to take loan just for the sake of credit activity or try other card which I already have but still got rejected mad.gif
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biggrin.gif Maybe is their trick to get you take up unnecessary loan? I know buy insurance did help la didn't know taking loan also.

QUOTE(ThanatosSwiftfire @ Mar 8 2017, 08:27 AM)
Foreigner is 60k per annum rite. Where got low!
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I mean I'm too low to qualify. Minimum should be around 3.7k basic per month for foreigner. I cheap labour basic not even 3k.

QUOTE(ghodul @ Mar 8 2017, 03:58 PM)
Just wondering guys,

The requirement for EP got change huh? I'm currently on EP now. Yesterday, I just sign a new good offer, which is 25% from my current pay. But the new HR stated that she can't apply EP for me due to new requirement. She say that she will apply S-Pass for me instead...

Does downgrading ur pass affecting something here?
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3.6k. Old EP holder can still be waived for the first renewal if not wrong. After that need to meet the requirement. But to be honest last time when I first came SG, the requirement was 3.2. I was getting only 2.X back then.

Affect nothing much. Company need to pay levy. I think apply phone from Tesco also need extra deposit (this one I not 100% sure can't remember). And maybe just feel like one class lower biggrin.gif
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post Mar 8 2017, 10:12 PM

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Hi guys,
I want to ask something. My father recently just renounced singapore citizenship and already get malaysian IC. Now in the process to transfer his CPF monies.

He already open 1 MY bank account, and at the same time still holding SG maybank atm card which is still active. My questions,

1. Cpf stated that my father need to bear bank charges if sent to overseas bank since it via tele. transfer. Anyone know how much is the bank charges? Will bank charge by exact amount per transaction or based on percentage?

2. How can I know the exchange rate that will be used?

3. What is the best method, transfer to MY account or SG account?

4. Until when is the Sg maybank account active, since he is no longer holding sg ic.

Thanks very much for responses.


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post Mar 8 2017, 10:28 PM

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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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food: go pasar food court lo, chicken rice 2.5-3, dai chow 3 can get. when I am very tight I try limited $10 a day. Go air con kopitiam sure have to pay 3.x to 5 a plate/bowl

tax here is much lower ba even without deduction for foreigner. if you convert you save even more.
jojojocelyn
post Mar 8 2017, 10:33 PM

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Halo everyone, any job introduce in Sg? For account or admin or invest or finance also ok.

Thanks smile.gif

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