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Please elaborate. And by the way, "Who cares?" CPF contributions either are or they are not. There aren't many choices here. Objectively it's a great deal, but citizens and PRs don't get a choice whether to take that great deal or not. Well, yes and no. Yes in that CPF contributions are mandatory, ...

Consider this: It is never in HRs interests to tell you that you didn't get the job. Firstly, if they are considering other candidates too, the best you will ever get is a "we're still evaluating" or similar. Or the even more vague "we'll be in touch with the next steps". Secondly, if they tell you ...

I'm with Viewqwest on a 2Gbps plan. Dual-wan router give me 1G and everyone else the other one :D Nice too if you want 1ms pings to the local game servers ;) Viewqwest also does a no-commitment plan which is more expensive but, well, no contract. They also offer a DNS service similar to MyRepublic, ...

Welcome to Singapore where things cost more (TM)

Go ahead and get it shipped. Just check for valves and gas-mix compatibility first.

Ahhh the infamous "streamlining" of the IPS worldwide. All part of the introduction of the Identity Card Register debacle. I think they did issue passports for UK Citizens in Hong Kong as recently as 2010 or so. I remember when I needed to renew mine in Singapore around 2011, you had to take your ol...

Is this still a thing? Taking a look at the HOME website today there is nothing about employing casual labour...

lucassmith wrote:

imho, you sound pretty much covered by your company.

For how much? If the cap is $20k per year, that is no coverage at all.

One more thing, You can use the HDB interactive map to check recent rental rates in the block/nearby blocks: http://services2.hdb.gov.sg/web/fi10/emap.html If you're going private, I believe the URA has a similar list of rental prices. And as mentioned, it's a renter's market SO HAGGLE! And when you...

Not possible to say because you haven't indicated what level of coverage these group policies will give you. If the cap is, say, $20,000 per year you are screwed if you get anything more than a simple broken arm. Anything less than an annual $300,000 limit might not cover you in Singapore. There is ...

Yes, easy to find a place in one month. It's a renters market at the moment, so prices are low-ish. I think you can get an HDB of approx. 700sq ft for around $2k. Interior décor will vary widely, so best to view a few units. With Aircon, utilities and services you can probably get it all for under $...

You have possession - the LL cannot just throw you out, even if he calls the police they won't act without a court order and if he tries to get a court order there is your case for damages. No offence PNGMK, but this is not exactly true. The Landlord is actually the HDB and they *can* throw out a t...

This application form: http://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/doc/subletting-of-flat-application-form has all the T&Cs the landlord must meet to sublet his HDB to you. Might be worth a read, especially: 1 Flat owner(s) and their proposed subtenant(s)/occupier(s) must satisfy the above stated eligibility r...

Important to note (for our American friends), "bacon" is back bacon that is cooked until it starts to get crispy around the edges. Not that awful streaky bacon that is deep friend until it snaps.

And where is the black pudding?!

Can get a 2bed HDB around Telok Blangah for around $2k...two stops on the bus to Vivocity (EW line, supermarkets, gym) and probably three or four bus stops in the other direction to Tajong Pager (I dunno, I drive).

Check commutes on www.gothere.sg

I think I am right to accuse Lynette Tan from get.com of plagiarising these boards for her articles. Take a look here: https://get.com/sg/blog/living-boat-expensive-or-cheap/ Compare and contrast with this post: http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=108043&p=725330&hilit=living+on+a+...