care to advise more..
ok lets put it this way.. my accommodation will be free, since i got relatives there..
so issit better for me to be there to hunt for jobs, compared to staying here and spamming resume to companies in SG?

I dun think it helps much by u moving there.

U can ask ur relative to chekc vacancies for u.

When there's interview u can always go there anytime, as u have accomodation ready.

But by stayin there and look for job won't make much differences. unless u wana go there holiday as well.

thanks for the advise,
looks like the decision is still up to me..
what makes me think of moving there straight is because if there's interviews, then its more convenient if i'm there..
n one more thing, i believe that hiring companies will select to call candidates who's got sg address/contact..

if u ask me i would say stay in SG here would be better.

try get a SG number n address to put it into ur resume. well i not saying it really matter, but i did got a lot more calls after i put in a SG no. when i was looking for a job here.

hey, thanks alot for sharing the experience.. appreciate it very much!

hi guys,

who is into gathering for coffee this friday after work? Location will be decided

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Me! If time is okay for me

OK, someone told me that if me and my fren is a PR, why not just go buy a HDB together and stay for let’s say for 3 yrs (if u intend to work here for 3 yrs) then after that just sell them-off for a profit…. instead of renting a room for $500 every mth.

Can anyone give some advice on the above statement?

ok..sounds easy.
but, in order to buy a HDB, you have to be a couple that registered (married) officially.
Then....you have to have at least SGD50k cash on hand to pay the downpayment, COV and transaction fee. (SGD40k will be a bit tough now)
So, if you intend to work here 3 years, maybe you just save enough to pay the downpayment, unless your salary is like SGD7k above.

yeah its more convenient for u to go for interviews n higher possiblility u'll get a call. however, it all boils down to the interview. I've a fren staying wif her sis half year only found a job. 1st he's a fresh grad 2ndly his england is a bit rusty.


hmm.... i'll be reporting myself to suntec for comex haha how about next week?

thats for new hdb which u also hav to include the ablloting process which will favour sg more then prs. anyway if u got the $$ for the downpayment get 2nd hand ones which u dont need to go tru all the mentioned processes however its more exp

For those who are working in singapore,

How do you find singaporeans in general? Most malaysians have the mindset that singaporeans think very highly of themselves and look down on others.

After working in singapore, does this view still apply to you or not?

I notice that alot of ppl criticize singaporeans and singapore in general but they themselves have never actually been to singapore, just that they have the mindset from conversations with other ppl who themselves have never been to singapore.

after working in singapore, i feel that they emphasize more on educational background rather than experience.
You can find ppl with master degree easily in the company, but not all of them are performer. People from Malaysia can perform better, but, always being suppressed due to no qualification (i mean master degree and above).
One thing there are good in is presentation skill, which Malaysian lacking of.

Your not working in singapore anymore?

I don't know how true your statement is, but in the Gov sector, having a master degree don't hold much water. Gov job pays based on 1st degree or Phd. Master is not a criteria although I don't know whether there is any preferences. However, sometimes having extra degree may or may not work against you. Education background is indeed the thing, have you also not notice that due to cost effect and outsourcing, many companies also offering 1-stop services, all in one so much so that people with degree can just talk and manage, know something but no need to be good at it, for what, because their suppliers will do the job according to their request. Well, again, it depends on your job scope. This is nothing new my friend, this is also a trend happening else where. Not just SG, even in US, many years ago, my vendor also complained to me about it. Just that SG is getting more of this now.

Obviously, there is a mindset change here, many don't really need to hands on... all they ever do is talk and ideas, impress upon management and then they rise all the way up on other people's strength.... that's the beauty and then, someone has to do the work. but I must say, possibly, you may or may not have to meet those who are good at both hands on and with a degree. Because I am one such person... but .......... well, I am reflecting on what I experience in my company. Either you work like mad and they continue to only utilise you to your strength because you are good at it than the rest... shake leg or take on more adm type of role... .sian!!!! because they are not as good. I see myself as ... I won't say very good, but simply because you know something others don't, even if its just superficially, you are instantly the expert here... what can I do? can find a better pay job to sustain my family expenditure? else I would have left long ago. At least my immediate boss still appreciate my work although he himself is in the same stage as I am... at least I do get my performance bonus every year...

This post has been edited by bbmars: Aug 27 2008, 11:31 PM

Is 13th month pay really a must in SG law? I thought it is optional although I heard most companies in SG practicing it. But then at least my company does not pay 13th month...

What type of company are you working? Normally those Tan Ah Beng chinaman company seldom pay 13 mths bonus...unless u ask or they confirm with u tat they will pay 13 mths bonus during the interview.

Hi guys....my boss got one HDB in Dover want to rent out. 4rooms unit. 2bus stop away to MRT,walking is possible. Food Court nearby all within 5mins walk. 7-11 and clinics all are nearby. PM me for price. Thank you.

Is there any job opening in companies you guys work for?
if do, pls recommend
i'm looking for a job in sg.. hope get some assist from here as well..
thanks in advance

to apply for new HDB, at least one need to be Singaporean.
To buy resale HDB, both PR can already.
New HDB = start from SGD200
Resale HDB=SGD250k above...+ COV (10k, or 20k, or 30k......depend on house condition)

what's your line of work or field of study? years of experience? etc?

how you want people to assist you? haha