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Hi, In UK also, I think salary growth is not very high and is commensurate with inflation rate. Whereas in Singapore the growth is around 4% this year, last year there was almost a 0% hike. In UK the story is similar. Vertical growth ummm... don't you think in UK its tougher with fewer ppl trying to...

Thanks Billy.. I will wait for your PM..

My opinion, The novalty of living in London will soon wear off when you fined out just how expensive the cost of living is. A half decent one bed apartment in say South London will cost you GBP800pcm and then add on another 150 for Council Tax and bills. Yes you can get cheaper but they will be bed...

When I first moved to London I was single and earning about the same salary as your offer and had an amazing time. I didn't find the cost of living on that income at all bad. I don't get the sense that you would have the same lifestyle in SG on the salary offered here. Recent data is showing that c...

OdinZA wrote:6.5 weeks of leave in London is very unusual. 5 weeks is about standard with the option to buy more.

6 weeks is standard.. My current organization is headquartered in London and it gives 6 weeks to its employees in UK and so does the other Bank where I have got a job... Same holiday deal..

My opinion, The novalty of living in London will soon wear off when you fined out just how expensive the cost of living is. A half decent one bed apartment in say South London will cost you GBP800pcm and then add on another 150 for Council Tax and bills. Yes you can get cheaper but they will be bed...

Thanks... That was useful.. I am not going ot be in IT.. I will be more into Risk.. FYI Post Tax Income London ~ S$5200 and that in Singapore company its S$5500 Europe is a major reason which is confusing me a lot... The opportunity London will give me to travel and see some Europe... That Singapore...

Hello, I have two job offers from two reputed banks one in London and the other in Singapore. In terms of work, they are more or less same... Money wise, I would make around 42000 GBP (before tax) in UK and around S$68000 (before tax in Singapore) I am single and need suggestion on which would be a ...