Goyang kaki one if work with government. Private still have a bit of pressure. Stress level even higher if dealing with customer complaint role and supplier/contractor companies cos Singaporean is complaint king.

MNCs with great HR benefits can also be enjoyed in M'sia or any other countries. Don't have to move to SG to enjoy that

I have 5000myr working in malaysia but i have an offer 3.5 sgd from same company transfer. I am somewhat a fresh grad with around a year experience.

Do you guys think 3.5 sgd is a appropriate starting salary for my position(IT) ?

Do you guys thinks its worth the transfer?

Still considering if i should take up the offer or not.

Life in malaysia is comfortable while living with parents not much expenses but in Singapore i have to start paying for rent around 1000 and food and transport as well as other expenses.

It's better to look out early in the career when you do not have many commitments. Personally I would say go for it.

The 3x is very attractive. Downside is kena look down by sgp. Calling us parasites.

Lol I've never once been called a parasite
Don't believe all the stereotypes you hear when you're in Malaysia

Maybe behind the back?

this careful man... cz normally.. if rent out unit.. landlord normally should have some procedure to follow... cz it is taxable... Unauthorised renting out of flat might be something risk.. esp if kepo neighbours..

some reading can read here.
https://www.hdb.gov.sg/business/estate-agen...nting-out-flats

Unfortunately Construction Industry with Contractor position…
I think this would be my last go, after come back settle down with some small bsiness…

Yeah, seems like if the landlord gets caught, their HDB can be taken back. I've edited my post with some additional questions, hope someone can share some experience (I asked my sg HR and they're not helpful at all):

1. What about living with a relative in a HDB, where no rental is involved? How does one fulfill the EP requirements? This is an option that I have, but prefer not to take.
2. Does MOM come to check where you live, and make sure that you stay there for at least 6 months (HDB) or 3 months (private apartment)?
3. If let's say I rent a HDB room for 6 months, break the contract after 3 months and move to another location, will there be any issues with the EP (assuming I've already negotiated the penalty with the landlord)?

Or basically any residential address will be sufficient to get the EP card processed, and where I stay doesn't matter, as long as it's updated by company/MOM?

Come SG and gain more experience with SG company. Take some certifications along the way.
With 2-3 years+ experience, will open up more opportunity and easily can climb to 5k SGD.
My company is consistently hiring talent, you can message me next time if you looking for a job change.

1. Not a problem. Your relative just have to add u into the list of occupiers.
2. No. why waste time.
3. No problem with EP, just more admin work for you. After you change address and phone number you have to update your company to ask them help you update your address and phone number in the mom portal.

Employment pass : Min salary $4500 (Will increase to $5000 starting in Sep'22, and again in 2023)
S pass : Min salary $2500 (Will increase to $3000 starting in Sep'22, and again in 2023)

Depending on how you view this, it'll be getting harder to get the employment in SG moving forward, but guaranteed higher min salary if you manage to get it.
I would say better to go for it now than later.
Since it's internal transfer, you should try to nego more since your employer seems keen to bring you into SG.

Thanks for the response. Based on the replies, doesn't it sound like landlords can easily break the "HDB lease for at least 6 months" rule if they add an occupant as their "relative"? With this, they basically they can rent out without informing HDB for any duration they desire, right?

dude.
if you're planning to come to Singapore and start doing funny things like this to save some $$$, please don't come.

Technically. This is a grey area. you can stay with landlord as his friend/family relative for free, and you pay under table money.
He just update you as occupier instead of tenant in hdb portal.

HOWEVER.
You abuse grey area, your landlord risk losing his hdb, you risk getting caught and deported, and other Malaysians have a harder time in the worse case scenario.

If you want short term can look at coliving space from $800 a room a month.

This post has been edited by VinluV: Jun 21 2022, 12:21 PM

Thanks, agreed on your view that one shouldn't be doing funny things. Just trying to be more informed, no plans on breaking the law, especially as someone who intends to move there with my family. Your input has been valuable and eye opening.

I've looked at some co-living sites. Saw a decent one offered for $850, but apparently already taken, though it's always listed on the website. I guess it's more worth it trade my time with a 1 hr+ commute from relatives place than the risk of renting 'under table' rooms

No different from being in Malaysia in that case

well, i work 15days/month tops. pretty good work-life management i think, lots of free time do my own stuff.
great work place, free sheltered parking, subsidised food at cafeteria, salary enough to survive, etc etc.

i believed there are much better working conditions out there.

Wow sounds like heaven to me. Envy you.

It's not about where but how
Once you've mastered the almighty tai chi skill, life is easy

You win liao.