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by slimbalato
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 9:23 am
Forum: Importing, Buying and Selling Cars & Other Vehicles
Topic: Importing a Classic Car
Replies: 12
Views: 43909

Re: Importing a Classic Car

Yes, I understand it will be expensive but the thinking is, let's say it costs 30-40k to import, I keep it for 4 years and can then sell it for 100k then I'd say that's a worthwhile exercise. I don't have any particular attachment to the car so it has to be a monetary no-brainer really. Hence the qu...
by slimbalato
Thu, 10 Mar 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Importing, Buying and Selling Cars & Other Vehicles
Topic: Importing a Classic Car
Replies: 12
Views: 43909

Importing a Classic Car

I'm thinking of buying my Dads 1977 Jaguar XJ12 (mint condition) Price is £5000 ($10,000) but it's probably worth twice that and I was wondering about importing it to Singapore. A quick look appears to show that it would cost about 27k (working below) Questions: How will the LTA value the car? Does ...
by slimbalato
Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:49 am
Forum: Careers & Jobs in Singapore
Topic: Letter of consent questions
Replies: 0
Views: 2674

Letter of consent questions

A couple of Questions if anyone can help 1. I've just left a job where I had a LOC and I'm hoping to go back to my own Sole Proprietorship as I have landed a contract, anyone know the process? 2. When I started working in this job, they had approval back in less than 24 hours! Anyone know how? 3. Th...
by slimbalato
Tue, 15 Jul 2014 1:12 pm
Forum: Business in Singapore
Topic: IT Support for Expat Companies
Replies: 20
Views: 9801

No, I'm not here for the experience of working overseas, I've done plenty of that already. we've been transferred with my wife's job so I'm here, end of story!

Anyone know of any event / event technology work? I have plenty of experience in that.
by slimbalato
Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: Business in Singapore
Topic: IT Support for Expat Companies
Replies: 20
Views: 9801

It's not sounding good is it? What everyone is saying about methods for supporting offices is true all over the world, just about every company I've worked recently has the same approach but that being said, there's certain things that can never be done remotely and that's the only reason people lik...
by slimbalato
Mon, 14 Jul 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: Business in Singapore
Topic: IT Support for Expat Companies
Replies: 20
Views: 9801

That's basically the opposite of what I just said!

Whilst I appreciate the advice, I'm not coming from a standpoint of anyone is better than anyone else. I'm just trying to find out what my own USP might be before I try my luck!
by slimbalato
Mon, 14 Jul 2014 1:49 pm
Forum: Business in Singapore
Topic: IT Support for Expat Companies
Replies: 20
Views: 9801

Well I'm told that it does matter for the local market i.e. I won't get work because I'm not Chinese. Transversely, I'm hoping that my experience for US and European companies will help me understand their needs better than a local provider. It's not about who's better, just who can create a better ...
by slimbalato
Mon, 14 Jul 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: Business in Singapore
Topic: IT Support for Expat Companies
Replies: 20
Views: 9801

Thanks! Saturated by who though? Local run business or expats?
by slimbalato
Mon, 14 Jul 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Business in Singapore
Topic: IT Support for Expat Companies
Replies: 20
Views: 9801

IT Support for Expat Companies

All, I've just landed and looking to find work, I'm not getting a great deal of response from local business for full time positions despite having a strong background for some major MNC's In addition, my preference would be to start out on my own providing IT and Facilities support for small branch...
by slimbalato
Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Careers & Jobs in Singapore
Topic: Moving to Singapore with the wife - Need advice on IT Jobs
Replies: 2
Views: 2724

Moving to Singapore with the wife - Need advice on IT Jobs

Hi all, I'm just looking for some advice on the market out there. The wife is being transferred and I'm trying to figure out what's the best approach for me bearing in mind the following. All of the jobs I'm seeing are asking for a degree etc which I do not have despite being in a mid - senior role ...

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