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Joshua_0718
post Sep 18 2008, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(washabushi @ Sep 17 2008, 11:45 AM)
but still my question still come to mind,

1. will you get a pr if you have the chance?
y not?i'm looking forward for it also
2. the cpf will deduct your 20% of salary
dont forget its da same as kwsp...ur employer will contribute to ur account as well
3. your son will go to ns ( i think this is good despite so many local condem it )
me myself wan to join...where else can u get free trip to other country to train?
some of my fren went to australia play tank...yeah...u heard me the real tank
4. you might miss msia (after being pr?)
SG to KL causeway link cost SGD22 only 5 hrs away
u get PR u still can go back
not ask u to drop ur citizenship...
oh yeah i might think to surrender my passport...jokin...
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When is your last time traveling from Singapore to KL?
The current rate is at S$35. Even last 2 years at the rate of S$30
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post Sep 18 2008, 03:40 PM

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QUOTE(washabushi @ Sep 18 2008, 01:37 PM)
the last time i go back is  august 29....
are u sure to kl or sumwhere north malaysia?
u can always call in check
68964084 causeway link
this is the only bus company that operate at west side of SG
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QUOTE(washabushi @ Sep 18 2008, 03:02 PM)
ops sorry...
the price is $27
but if u purchase both way
would be total $49
meaning $22 for return
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Wow, the price is okay. Okay, west side of SG. Maybe the different is over there. I am talking about golden mile to kl blush.gif
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post Sep 19 2008, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(agrace @ Sep 18 2008, 11:22 PM)
what kind of degree are u holding?  <$1.5k is quite low for a degree holder.

can check out www.ica.gov.sg for more info on the requirement for EP/S Pass, etc
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Erm. For E/S Pass, he should refer to MOM, not ICA. biggrin.gif
ICA all regarding about immigration, PR, etc.

http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/home.html

QUOTE(One74 @ Sep 19 2008, 01:36 AM)
yeah i think 1.5k is low for a degree holder....should be getting at least 2k above for a degree holder...

last from what i heard to get a S pass you have to earn at least 2.5k or 3.5k.....cannot remember which ones coz mine was done by the company....

Added on September 19, 2008, 1:38 am
nowadays Tuas also jam loo everyday...weekend worst....
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S pass requirement min is $1800
E pass requirement min is $2500

I am degree holder, on probation period now at $1850. sad.gif

Tuas jam, but not as bad during the period of mas selamat. Now the jam is still consider okay, less than 30 min you can clear already. And it is much better than Woodland causeway. Morever, just go and apply for access card, you won't need to queue at the check point, less crowd.

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post Sep 24 2008, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(weirdguy @ Sep 19 2008, 07:37 PM)
Thanks for the replies

Bachelor Degree in Commerce: E-Commerce & Marketing

but I'm don't have a mindset that my future job prospect is following my Degree path.
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Are you from TAR college?

QUOTE(ilikehandphones @ Sep 23 2008, 07:56 PM)
just wanna know...if we work at sg...do we need to pay malaysia tax?
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Nope

QUOTE(snipersnake @ Sep 24 2008, 12:36 PM)
Guys

I just want your view. I am working in Singapore. I was transffered here when our Malaysian branch closed down.

I am bonded here until Jan next year. Since my boss if one fcuking racist, ignorant, heartless b!tch, i am thingking

just to cabut if I get another job in Malaysia. I dont care of the bond. So my question is:

a) can overseas company (that I signed the bond with) sue me in Malaysian court?

Please, share your views. Thanks
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Yes! You are bind into that contract, sign in Malaysia?
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post Sep 24 2008, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(snipersnake @ Sep 24 2008, 02:09 PM)
that contract is between me and this bbla bla bla Singapore private Limited. is it valid in Malaysia since its between me and a singaporean country?
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I am not sure how they are going to present the case, for sure you will be in lawsuit if you are against your contract.
It actually depends on many factor. wink.gif

I am not law expertise, who my statement might be wrong icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Sep 24 2008, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(xkjon @ Sep 24 2008, 03:50 PM)
hey guys..i just got a question about working in singapore

I just graduated with my bachelors degree and I'm thinking of looking for a job in SG but I see a lot of job ads stating that only singaporeans or singaporean PR are only eligible to apply. But since my dad has PR status, can he help me apply for it too as a dependent so it'll be easier for me to look for jobs? He said that i might risk getting drafted into NS if he applies for me..so thats the only thing he's worried about.

Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!
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No worries. Just apply those job even stated singaporean or SPR. My job requirement also stated singaporean and have car transport. Me? I am Malaysian and without car transport. Still I got the job due to the skills I have. But many jobs that I applied turned me down, due to the requirement they stated. I have eventually send out my resume to 300+ company. laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

PR and Citizen is different. Citizen require you to join NS. Unless your dad from PR change to Citizen. Then you have to go to NS.

Your dad help you to apply PR? Can, no problem, what it will take some time, let's say 3 months? Can you afford for being jobless for 3 months+? Don't forget the period of looking for a job. Economy isn't good now actually, many company trying to cut cost, came out in the newspaper.

Anyway, Good Luck. smile.gif

Added on September 24, 2008, 4:53 pm
QUOTE(washabushi @ Sep 24 2008, 02:16 PM)
of coz they can sue u...
try askin ur HR side if leave now need to pay how much
editted i not sure which court but should be at singapore
later u need  to travel back to sg to attend court
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washabushi, you work in Toh Guan? I also work in Toh Guan Road, ODC Disctricentre building. biggrin.gif

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post Sep 24 2008, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(valjean @ Sep 24 2008, 05:08 PM)
Josh: you are in logistic or IT?
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IT... Why?

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post Sep 24 2008, 05:49 PM

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QUOTE(valjean @ Sep 24 2008, 05:43 PM)
just asking....if you are in logistic...maybe can sell my routing to you. haha

Added on September 24, 2008, 5:44 pmwuming: below 350 most likely will be sharing room with ppl. check out those website. alot of ppl renting out rooms or get an agent to do it for you with a small fees.
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Haha, and how you know I am working either logistic or IT? What make you think of these two? If IT, then it is quite obvious since I put it in my sig? wink.gif

Maybe I should sell IT services to you. biggrin.gif

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post Sep 25 2008, 09:14 AM

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QUOTE(xkjon @ Sep 24 2008, 05:53 PM)
Hahah thanks a lot! Yea, I've been looking at SG jobs for a while but I get turned off especially when I find something good and interesting but are only available for singaporeans or SPR. lol.
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That's quite true, all the good deal only giving the singaporean and SPR. sad.gif

QUOTE(seantang @ Sep 24 2008, 08:16 PM)
First rule of asking people to recommend you for jobs in LYN,... don't be a bullshitting forum troll.

How come your 2nd class lower LLB became a diploma overnight? You're full of it.

I think everyone here would appreciate it if you'd stop trolling and posting in this thread.
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QUOTE(jimmy79 @ Sep 24 2008, 11:48 PM)
I think some information you provide is wrong. If his father is PR and apply PR for him, this mean he will be 2nd generation of PR and he will entitle to NS.

Same case to if PR marry PR, their children will be PR but entitle to NS as well.

Please correct me if I am wrong
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Thanks for the corrections. I do stated that my information is not 100% correct. smile.gif
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post Sep 25 2008, 01:38 PM

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QUOTE(agrace @ Sep 25 2008, 12:31 PM)
not true leh.. SPR dont get to enjoy GST rebate as citizen. Spore govt always give them $ but SPR only pay GST, pay tax & get back nothing.. wahhaa  cry.gif
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Think at positive side, you able to get a better job and better pay. This is not important, CPF, spr could buy hdb in singapore. Good investment what. biggrin.gif
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post Sep 25 2008, 06:28 PM

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QUOTE(nonadoes @ Sep 25 2008, 03:18 PM)
hey guys..
i'm interested to work in Singapore as well,
so i've search jobsdb.com and found jobs which related to my field.
So i register myself to jobsdb.com.sg instead.
Prepared the resume and attach it already.
then i've apply for the job so waiting for confirmation..

my question is, is it alrite that i register unter jobsdb (sg) instead of jobsdb (my). By the way, i do not have any passes yet or PR pass.
How long u guys wait for the reply from such job provider ?
Does the company will apply for passes for you if you are hired?

i'm in the field of automation in Semiconductor. How is the automation industry there? I demanded $3500(nego) in my resume, should this be the market price?
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Yes, it is alright to register under jobsdb, your employer doesn't bother about your account but your resume. If you notice, you won't be able to login into jobsdb.com.my if you register in jobsdb.com.sg. smile.gif

2 days - 1 month. Even after work, they still call me asking me whether I got job already not.

Yes. For sure they have to apply pass for you. If not, they can't employ you and you can't work.

QUOTE(nonadoes @ Sep 25 2008, 04:18 PM)
ohh..thank you..has been waiting for few days already..Guess i've to wait huh.. thanx.
Anyone here in automation?
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Yes, you have to wait. If you are qualified and they noticed you, they will call you for an interview, that also doesn't mean you can get the job. That's how looking for a job life. biggrin.gif
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post Sep 26 2008, 10:00 AM

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QUOTE(sassyset @ Sep 26 2008, 09:52 AM)
how much does it cost to apply for a working pass in singapore?
what are the procedures like, and how long does it take for the whole process to complete?
what i the validity duration of the working pass?

need to get that straighten out. moving to singapore in jan '09 by hook or by crook
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Find a job 1st and get the job offer. And your employer will get you. No worries on that.
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post Sep 26 2008, 12:23 PM

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QUOTE(hotsungie @ Sep 26 2008, 11:40 AM)
I graduated from a UK uni majored in Electronics Engineering. Graduated with second upper and now working as a Purchasing Agent with 1.6k per month. I am seriously sad. I turned down an offer by LTA as project engineer last week (they offered me 2.5k) because they told me i need to work at the site  (I am a girl, hello?). So now i need to start seraching again..so stressful...sighzzzzz...
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It is quite a bad move to turned down a government-link jobs.

Government keep paying their people 1 eh.

So, what is your mind-set thinking for what your job scope is? smile.gif

QUOTE(nonadoes @ Sep 26 2008, 12:09 PM)
UK degree only 1.6k? hmmm...is this common?
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Who cares? I study local, but cert from UK. So? wink.gif

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QUOTE(nonadoes @ Sep 26 2008, 12:26 PM)
i thought engineer price range roughly be around 2500-3500?
depending on qualification (degree at least) or experience.
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I am not sure on engineer market salary rate in singapore.
I am just pointing at where your degree from. smile.gif
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QUOTE(hotsungie @ Sep 26 2008, 02:18 PM)
Yeah i know i am far way underpaid. I only working for 3 months now...sighzzz...reli stressful and i am wondering was it a right decision to reject the 2.5k job
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Did you discuss with your parents or your friends before deciding? wink.gif

Anyway, good luck to you. smile.gif
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QUOTE(Guai Guai Zai @ Sep 26 2008, 02:51 PM)
Hmm, wonder why i no need to go for medical checkup when i apply my EP  hmm.gif
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To make sure you are healthy and negative in HIV. nod.gif
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QUOTE(westcoastbay @ Oct 2 2008, 03:42 PM)
I do not think its so simple.

1st, you got to be at least 35 years old if you are single to purchase a flat directly from HDB. HDB always gives priority to married couples.

Housing grants are lower for singles than for married couples.
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No wonder my colleague ask me to engage in Singapore 1st then only apply for PR, much easier for everything.

QUOTE(Annie @ Oct 2 2008, 03:51 PM)
but after converted to Singapore citizen, can we come back and stay in Malaysia?
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Yes, must fill up the white card to enter.... laugh.gif

QUOTE(reign226 @ Oct 2 2008, 04:27 PM)
From experience, mostly Malaysians in Sg do not give up their citizen...for the reason that at the end of the day, when it's all said and done...they'd rather come back to Malaysia to live out the end of their days.

Don't burn the bridge, once you convert, you can't convert back.
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Yes, Malaysia life is much better than Singapore life. Unless we are from other countries like Cambodia, India, etc, then I wouldn't mind at all.... icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(westcoastbay @ Oct 2 2008, 05:06 PM)
If you can manage to get Singapore salary standards while staying in Malaysia, then the best.  laugh.gif
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But expecting salary minimum RM8K, of course, condition is I have the experience and qualification
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Added on October 2, 2008, 5:29 pmWhat if 'dependent PR'?

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post Oct 3 2008, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(siren @ Oct 3 2008, 11:01 AM)
Condo price drop no use leh, only benefit potential HDB buyers; rental price drop got use lah...
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But in future, better increase... I want to rent out at high rental rate. tongue.gif
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QUOTE(shanelai @ Oct 4 2008, 09:56 PM)
Wan to make a survey

1. Do you guys download in singapore?
2. What client you using to download? Eg: BT? xunlei or etc
3. Type of file u're downloading?? Movie? song? anime?
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1. Yes
2. Xun lei, Qvod
3. Movie & Song

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