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lawrencesha
post Sep 3 2023, 01:07 AM

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Dude. Do your maths. There are so many hidden cost if you want to move there with the fam.
1. How much is the housing allowance? HDB are now fetching S$3k+ in rental.
2. As a foreigner, your kids will probably end up in private school. S$1K per kid per month. If you and fam get a PR in 1.5 years, that is still 440 – $520 per kid, per month.
3. Kids too young for MRT? Then you need to buy a car.

The above are just the tip of the iceberg. If I were you, go SG first, but go alone. When you have the maths sorted out, then bring the fam.

I've been working there for 7yrs, still can't afford to bring the fam over.
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post Sep 3 2023, 01:11 AM

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QUOTE(Helpmeplis @ Sep 3 2023, 01:03 AM)
I will not be ranked as SM ( maybe more towards a Manager). Also  I will be an individual contributor. With this info, can I still aim for 11k SGD Pre-tax ? Also I was tols that the employer CPF is around 17% for PR & Citizen. Since, I am none of that, can I request the sum to be included in my compensation package ?
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CPF is capped at S$1200 max per month. Bonuses are at 20% (no cap).

E.g. 1
Salary - S$10,000, CPF = S$1,200

E.g. 2
Salary - S$10,000, CPF = S$1,200
Bonus - S$20,000, CPF = $4,000
Total CPF = S$5,200.
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post Sep 3 2023, 08:34 AM

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QUOTE(Helpmeplis @ Sep 3 2023, 01:22 AM)
Hi there. Below are the details that I know for now :

1. My company allocates 3k SGD for housing allowance for singles. However, the package is different for families ( I am not sure by how much). I am personally aiming for 3.5 to 4k SGD for housing allowance.

2. Kids education are usually taken by my company. However, since my kid is only 2 years old, I am unsure whether nursery counts as "education". Need some info for this

3. Company car is provided for me.

Is there anything else that I should consider ? Appreciate some insights here
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It sounds like you are getting an expat package. You are all set. Congratulations!

As for the CPF, you are not entitled - not yet. Only citizen and PR gets to enjoy the benefits of CPF. Apply for PR after 6 month.

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