Security company? I think you're talking about security guards lah, not police force.

It means people who can already legally work in Singapore ie. the hiring company doesn't need to sponsor or apply for anything for you.

I would put the non-negotiable cut off point to be 20% of salary. Anything more than that, I'd reckon I'm spending beyond my means.

If I rent out a room, I would advertise for females too. They are more accomodating (easier to control) and there's a much higher probability of being able to physically defend myself against if 'anything were to happen'.

If I rent out the entire flat, ie. I don't stay with the tenants - I would be much less concerned.

I assume you're talking about working in Singapore.

There are many ways to apply for jobs in Sg... email, snail mail, online application...

But there's one way to be able to work in Sg if you're a foreigner who's not already working there. You have to get an employer to sponsor you for a working permit/employment pass. That's it, nothing else.

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Added on April 13, 2009, 11:48 amOf course it's fairer, but it might not be to my advantage.

There's no way the landlord can list down 'all' the rules to a new tenant and agree beforehand. Some things you discover only after the tenant moves in. New rules are simply easier to implement on females vs males, in my experience.


This post has been edited by seantang: Apr 13 2009, 11:48 AM

Exactomundo.

Any straight single guy (or MBA) will very much prefer female housemates over swordsmen.

Hmmm... Singapore's aux police (private security) seems to have more stringent entry requirements compared to our Malaysian police force.

Actually if there is a significant difference in rentals that you are paying now vs what you'll pay your brother, then can consider putting that difference into taxi fares.

I moved from Bishan to AMK to take advantage of lower rentals, the difference allows me to take a cab to work every morning. Coming home still have to MRT it lah, but no time pressure leaving work.

It's about 10-15% cheaper than Bishan for a HDB flat. Condos rentals are quite a lot cheaper. Individual rooms should follow accordingly, I guess.

This post has been edited by seantang: Apr 16 2009, 06:15 PM

I meant condo rentals in AMK are cheaper than condos in Bishan - to a larger extent than HDBs in AMK are cheaper than Bishan.

2K for a room only in a condo, or 2K for the entire condo? If it's room only, then it's rather expensive. During my early days in Sg, I paid 2.6K a month for a serviced studio apartment on Cairnhill Rd, just off Orchard Rd. If your boss is willing to go that high, I reckon there are better options out there.

You can 'burn' any amount in any city, isn't it? Not just Singapore. It depends on what you want to spend on. Unless it's something only Singapore sells and you personally simply do not want to buy anything else?

I reckon (over)spending is due to the fact that someone wants to spend. Having temptation nearby might make that spending more convenient, but it doesn't cause it.

To take your clothing example, if someone wants to spend on nice clothing, they will do so even if they live in a fashion backwater like Kuala Pilah or something. They'll probably spend more than a fashionista in Singapore because they pay the extra money to travel to KL/Sg to fulfil their desires. And compared to their Singaporean counterparts (who see nice clothes everyday), these occasional Kuala Pilah might spend even as they'd probably indulge in binge spending on their trips.

Actually, I don't rightly know where it is... although I know it exists and it's pretty ulufied. Which is why it's my example of a backwater.

Between you & me... I think successful young urbanites like chess gal will splurge no matter where they are. Being in Sg is just a good excuse .

For me, it's the reverse. I'm actually spending a lot less since coming to Sg because I don't have a car here. Back in KL, the car instalments, running costs, petrol/parking/tolls plus the cost of modifications were huge. Here, the few hundred bucks a month on public transport & taxis is tiny, in comparison.

I think that recruitment was for the auxiliary police (or private security guards) rather than the SPF.

Must have done wonders for your appetite. You must be 'lovin' it'.

I don't know for sure. I haven't been chatting much with the auditors who come to my office lately. Last I heard, hiring, increments and promotions were not high on the list of priorities.

Chess_gal should be able to help shed some light for you.

Which room?

Most of the flats in AMK are more than 30 years old have been upgraded.

The original 'utility' room is now called the storeroom. It's really narrow, not more than the width of the door but long L shaped. If it's that room, I think it's too claustrophobic and degrading however low the rental.

If the flat has been upgraded (2 or 3 bedroom), they would have added a utility room at the rear of the flat, next to the kitchen & common toilet. That room is not as big as a common bedroom (it's probably 15"x15") but big enough for a single bed, a small closet and table - if you don't have much stuff. Anything more than that is probably way too cramped.

The map marker is at least a 15m walk from AMK stn. I stay at the corner of AMK Ave 5 & Ave 6, and it takes me roughly 13m-15m to get to AMK stn. About 8m to YCK stn.

The distance from the map marker is a little farther to AMK stn from where I am.

If you don't want to walk, you might want to take a bus. Lots of buses plying the main avenues in AMK.

Wah, you channeling Randy Jackson ah?

tommy79, what will the company be doing for these part timers, medical benefits wise?

Being frontliners, they will be at the very highest risk of exposure to the disease if it's incoming through the checkpoints/ Only caregivers are more at risk. At the very least, are they getting the proper vaccinations, safety equipment (masks, goggles etc) and what kind of medical care or insurance will they be entitled to if they unfortunately contract any diseases?