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

Thank you @martincymru and @ Wong_Jnr. Yes I agree competition is tough and yes networking will definitely help. I think being persistent is important too as I came across a lot of people during networking who have just given up after a few months of search.

Thank u @Strong Eagle

Thanks @sundaymorningstaple for your reply. The only thing I assumed was that I am a CPA with great experience in senior positions so it may not be as difficult. I did know for a fact that there are a lot of CPAs out here but again being an experienced professional makes a difference. I will continu...

Hi All, I was wondering if someone can guide me. I moved to Singapore on a DP status in Feb and started applying for jobs in March and since then have not received any single call. I reached out to some well known recruiters here and their response was that they prefer Singaporeans, PR, PEP and peop...

Thanks so much @jdkexpat for your reply. Yes my husbands company is assigning a relocation company to take care of our paper work. My sons passport has my name on it. I really hope everything goes smooth.

Hi There, I will be moving as a DP in Feb 2019 and I was wondering how the job process works for a DP. Is the job search similar like a local looking for job ? What kind of info or paperwork the employer of agency will ask for? A resume and referrals will be sufficient? Any feedback will be apprecia...

Thanks PNGMK. Unfortunately since we will be coming to Singapore in Feb ICS said they cannot take him as they want students to start in January if entering in the middle of the year.

Thank you @sundaymorningstaple for your reply. No my husband has not adopted him we are in Canada and we never thought it would be an issue so never felt the need. But now that my husband has got a job there we just wanted to make sure. I have my son’s sole custody and his own father has not been in...

Hi All,

I am looking for some advice. My husband will be getting his EP and I will be getting my DP. However I have a 14 year old from my previous marriage.I have the sole custody for my son. Will there be a problem in getting LTVP for him ?

Hi There, Is there anyone in this forum who have kids in secondary(9-12). We are moving to Singapore in a few months from Canada because of my husband's job and we are having a hard time to decide which school we should pick. We are looking more for a school that is good academically. So far I have ...

Hi There, can someone give me feedback about international community school vs Canadian International school. My son is in grade 9 and we will be moving to Singapore soon. Currently he goes to a catholic school in Canada and is in their AP program. I have read a lot of mixed reviews for CIS and not ...