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silverwave
post Apr 23 2017, 10:34 PM

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Hi, i've noticed that many jobs at SG are contract based now from Jobstreet and Linked In. Is it a good time to apply for a job at SG? How is the economy over there at the moment?
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post May 1 2017, 09:16 PM

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Hi, what should be the salary range for product development engineer with 8 years experience at SG? SGD5k? My next level in my career path is a manager.

Also, i can't remember if it's PR or citizenship, which one is the one that we need to let go of our properties in Malaysia?

Thanks.
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post Jun 26 2022, 09:59 PM

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QUOTE(Jokarko19 @ Jun 25 2022, 05:53 PM)
Not really degree in engineering only.. seems semicon is paying high now some even 5k .. especially if u from um
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Very high, is it some specialised role?
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post Jul 10 2022, 02:56 PM

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Hi, how should we put our expected salary scale when applying to SG?

Let's say i'm earning RM6k, so it should be SGD5k? Is this the correct approach, assuming it is the same position?
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post Jul 24 2022, 11:05 AM

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Besides job street SG and LinkedIn, are there any recommended job portals for jobs in Singapore?

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post Jul 31 2022, 05:25 PM

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For those who have worked in large MNCs in Malaysia and then moved to Singapore, how different is the working culture and the people in general? More stress & competition?

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post Aug 4 2022, 01:39 PM

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QUOTE(Mackiddo @ Aug 4 2022, 01:26 PM)
normally large MNCs would have office in Msia and Sg. Would the 2 countries have a lot of work culture different? Stress? What stress? :/
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As in more competitive & if it's a norm of working late to get things done. I'm trying to compare a culture within the same company in general
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post Aug 11 2022, 08:35 PM

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QUOTE(marsha1l @ Aug 11 2022, 07:41 PM)
EP passed less than a week. Now serving notice before going into sg  brows.gif
you are offering or looking for an offer?
been trying from time to time, only succeeded on iv invitation through headhunter. iv through self submit application, always hanging after 2nd iv.

Got the same role as current job here in MY, Sr level. semi con field.
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A reputable headhunter? How's the package without converting SGD to RM?
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post Aug 11 2022, 09:34 PM

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QUOTE(marsha1l @ Aug 11 2022, 09:28 PM)
Tq Tq.
How do u define it as reputable? Their job description/role/company match during iv with their client and their e-mail when they approach me.

Didnt get expat package, basic salary with clinic claim.they handle all the pass or related document. But the pay is SGD to MYR is slightly above 1.3:1 ratio. Once absorb by the client, pckge will revise.
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There are many headhunters or recruitment companies out there that collect the resume, call you to get all the info and then totally no news. Some even lie with the package, job role so that we will agree for an interview. Basically, they are there just for their commission.
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post Sep 17 2022, 12:50 PM

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Hi, i've been reading that the rental rates in SG has gone up a lot lately but not sure why. Is it true?

So food, public transport etc should be up too?
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post Sep 17 2022, 06:11 PM

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QUOTE(knwong @ Sep 17 2022, 03:40 PM)
How much?
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There was an article that i read a few days ago, saying that it has gone up quite a lot over the last few months, about 15%-20%.
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post Oct 2 2022, 11:56 AM

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Hi all, how's the retrenchment situation now in SG? Hearing some companies like Shopee and Grab have started.

Trying to evaluate the risk if we are a non PR and get retrenched.
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post Oct 2 2022, 02:09 PM

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QUOTE(VinluV @ Oct 2 2022, 01:27 PM)
If you're in tech doing front end stuff. Avoid those 2 places.
Backend still ok but not great.
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I believe you're referring to IT industry? How about semiconductors, memory solution etc?
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post Oct 24 2022, 08:58 PM

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QUOTE(knwong @ Oct 24 2022, 05:11 PM)
Been driving for more than 10 years. No big deal, just make sure you have enough $$ in AUTOPASS to cover the expenses
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How long can the foreign car be in Singapore? Let's say if i plan to work in Singapore but bring my Malaysian car along.

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post Oct 24 2022, 09:13 PM

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QUOTE(knwong @ Oct 24 2022, 09:03 PM)
14 days
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every 14 days, need to reapply again?
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post Oct 25 2022, 09:44 AM

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QUOTE(Jestarz @ Oct 25 2022, 01:10 AM)
If your working in SG, and coming in and out, it's $35 for the VEP, you get 10 free days waived per year, weekends dont count. but you cannot keep the car in SG if you are working, the car needs to be in MY for 6 hours at least, and meet some other requirements.

Link here for more details
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As long we are not a PR, it is still acceptable based on the link. They did indicate that those holding work pass need to meet special condition (wonder what is it)

 

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