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Singapore Expat Forum and Message Board for Expats in Singapore & Expatriates Relocating to Singapore

Hi pagophilus, Yes, I noticed the pharmacist working at Guardian near my place is very relax. Every working environment is different. You have to decide what are your expectations and manage it if you decided to go to Singapore to work. Heard that there are more hospitals been setup and pharmacies b...

Hi there,

Go to the following website and you will find out more about activities organized for Canadians living here: www.canadians.org.sg

Cheers.

Hi there, Welcome to singapore. Yes, when you start off in a new place you will sure feel homesick. Don't worry, you are not alone. We have all in some degree one time or another felt it but today we can say we have somewhat overcome it, not totally though. I miss Canada, the nice cool place. Join i...

Hi there, Don't worry the amount you have is sufficient. Everyone here have been providing you with very helpful information. You will need to decide how much you wish to set aside in your budget for rent, transport... holiday travels around the region. I have friends who make less that what you hav...

Hi t1c52002, Cost wise, don't worry if you live outside the popular districts. Furthermore, if you choose to live in so the called public flats (HDB) you could save in your rent quite abit. That goes for where you eat too. You can get a decent meal at the so called hawker centers or food courts. Car...

Hi guys,

Yes, I would agree that Mac is a better machine. I have used both and found that to be true. Less issues with the Mac OS and hardware. And yes too, it is difficult these days to find any good after sales support.

Cheers.

Hi there, Go for Fujitsu anytime. Out of 4 notebooks my company bought, guess how many had both external and internal defects? The answer is ALL. A very sad case. Here are some of the physical problems: - warp casing, unable to close properly. You can literally see a gap of 1.5mm - the DVD drawer ca...

Heard from a friend that the M1 broadband is quite costly and slow. I was also told that there was not unlimited. It is good to check this out before you subscribe. I'll stick to my singnet for now.

Cheers.

Hi there,

where are you staying? If you plan to go to Funan, I can point you to some of the shops that you will get value for your purchases:

Hwa Guan (5th floor)
Info Com (4th floor)
PK computers (4th floor)

They are generally cheaper than challenger.

Cheers.

Hi there, Go for a canon Ixus 60. However, you can get a brand new canon Ixus 60 for about $499. Go to the following website to make your comparisons before you make any purchase. http://www.canon.com.sg/index.cfm?fuseaction=consumer_promo Canon's promotion will end 7th Jan. What is your budget and ...

Hi James,

Warm welcome to Singapore. Hope you will find your stay in Singapore a memorable one. Yes, your colleague is correct, find a place near the city. By the way what is your profession?

Cheers.

It depends where you plan to stay. $54/year can go a long way even in a good location. Most of the good location, depend on the size of the apartment, cost between $2k to $4k (2 to 3 bedrooms).

Your overall package is considered very attractive. Let me know if you need more info.

Cheers.

erosenin, so why leave?

I'm looking for a senior position and not a low level position. Currently, I'm in a senior position in a non-banking industry.

What brand is your watch? You can try a place opposite Suntec and Conrad International Centeninal Hotel. It is one of the shops along Walk of Frame. I hope it is still there, very professional guy. The other shop you can try is Sincere watch. There is one at Suntec and the other is Ngee Ann City, or...

It is not that bad at Sim Lim Square. Stick to the bigger shops and compare prices. Most of the bigger shop provide a list of their sale items. Happy shopping.