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Nope...I'm not local, but I am genetically Asian. I was born and raised in California, but my relatives live and breathe the kiasu mentality. My husband on the other hand is German and he feels his loyalty entitles him to a package better than a new hire's. (Beppi, you got it exactly right.) His AP ...

Maybe this is evil and subversive, but a part of me is wishing his potential APJ boss will find someone else and this whole back-and-forth will end. The kicker is that this position has been open for more than a year because 1) they can't find local talent to take on this job, and 2) they are appare...

In regards to housing, I told my husband we could just find a place with the rental money we'll earn from our house in the U.S. Granted, we would definitely wind up in a smaller place, but I'm thinking the whole point of moving abroad is to experience a different culture and lifestyle. And yes, educ...

For more than two months now, my husband has been negotiating with his company over a relocation package to Singapore. He understood from the beginning that this was to be a local position, but he still wanted the company to pay for relocation from the United States. The most recent offer included o...

I would be interested in this information as well.

So if I wanted to save some money and not use an agent to find a condo to rent, are there specific websites that help connect landlords with prospective tenants? The only one I know is craigslist.

@TTT,

Did you consider the German school? If so, why did you opt to go with the Swiss school instead?

After reading this thread, I am curious to know if anyone in this forum is familiar with Alameda, CA. If so, could you recommend a similar neighborhood in Singapore? For those not in the know, Alameda's demographic is shifting toward young families who come from a wide range of socio-economic backgr...

Hi Beppi, that's a good point. Does that mean if we find housing before my six months is up, the lease can only be under my husband's visa? Once I get my permanent work visa, can I get added to the lease? Also, is it possible to hold two visas in Singapore? I'm assuming I will receive a dependent's ...

Thanks PNGMK for your comments. My husband and I have been holding off on calculating our taxes since both of us will have to pay Singapore, Uncle Sam AND the state of California. But I guess it will be a good idea to figure this out before he concludes his negotiations (which may happen tomorrow!)....

Hello everyone, My husband and I are currently in parallel discussions with our employers to relocate to Singapore. Two weeks ago, I was asked to to lead a project in Singapore for six months. If all goes well and/or if I want to stay, my boss and her boss would be willing to secure a work visa so I...