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Geez, people with 15K expenses per month...looks like I crashed the wrong party

No offence mayesie

Thanks SMS. Christay's and your tips are really helpful

Thanks bn and mak. On second thoughts, the lil one took to the bus and I can probably take a cab to work everyday and still spend less than I would on a car, so the plan is off for now :? I got an offer for $1000 plus GST for an Aveo 1.4 hatchback (not from the dealer bn recommended) so figured it's...

Hi mayesie, In my opinion the best time to move to Singapore is when you are a young couple whose just started or starting a family. That gives you enough time to familiarise yourself with the way things work, make some friends, settle down job-wise and financially before the big expenses (school, d...

I need some help on a reliable (and legal!) auto leasing agency for a long-term lease. My office (currently within walking distance of my apartment) is moving to a place not that accessible by public transport (closest MRT is a 15 min walk, and getting there from my home is a pain anyway). Plus my c...

Good response, Vaucluse! You people (who're complaining about how awful life is here) don't know what you're talking about. Try spending a week in a third world country (no shortage of them within easy flying distance) and maybe you'll appreciate the quality of life here. :mad: Well, if you take my...

^^ What he said^^

"Expats, are you treated by locals acceptably in Singapore?"

HELL yes.

Yes. Bhavan is GIIS. It has schools in India, Newzealand, Japan, Malaysia as well. I hate to disappoint but please check the list for Indian Schools in my link in the signature. You will find both BIIS and GIIS and they are different. SMS, the link for BIIS in your signature is leading to a "up for...

Good response, Vaucluse!

You people (who're complaining about how awful life is here) don't know what you're talking about. Try spending a week in a third world country (no shortage of them within easy flying distance) and maybe you'll appreciate the quality of life here.

Converting your foreign driving license is the easiest thing in the world. Though it says "within 12 months", I am pretty sure you will be able to convert it anyway if you are still on an EP. Authorities here are quite reasonable- they will hear you out and will accede to your request if you have a ...

You bet, SMS. Thanks for the reply.

You have to be really brave (or foolhardy) to mess with SG authorities, especially since they are pretty flexible and open to discussion on case to case basis. The spirit of the social visa is that you cannot be gainfully employed during your stay in Singapore. The line may be blurry for a role like...