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

Employers choose foreigners (most not all) because we can work for lower pay than locals and bring better qualifications and skills on the table. The liability for hiring foreigners is less troublesome to maintain. No CPF/Medisave and Healthcare required, just basic workmen compensation will do. Le...

the gov has said that things will improve now. They have been saying so for awhile. Simply by putting PR and SPR in the fore it seems the salaries offered is improving. Which means when we do join the workforce the pay will be much better than it was in 2008 (2009 was same as 2008 or lower). Employe...

please dont blame locals and pRs. one day you may have a PR too. Trust me, it is not easy for us as well. My wife has a PR and has worked here for few years when she accompanied me. That was before sh*t hit the fan. She has been applying for almost an year for jobs. She gets the calls and goes for i...

Hi ppl, I am with HSBC in more than one way. I am not speaking on behalf of HSBC as employee but as a customer. Just that I moved countries too and I stick with HSBC much before I joined HSBC. I agree it is not perfect. Also depends on if you have personal managers in each country to help you get ar...

both me and my wife are PRs. From my experience I agree that DP is only available for EP holders. The best and easiest option as mentioned before is LTSVP. Afert getting that or even an SVP your wife can apply for PR. Dont be worried of rejection. Because one can keep applying repeatedly. Previous r...

A mate (not a regular on this board) has asked for my help to post this question. They are off to the US for vacation and the domestic helper is with them throughout the entire trip. Anyone knows the best travel insurance policy to buy for the helper? Are they usually covered in the Family Coverage...

some went wrong. i wasnt meaning to start a new thread :-/
sorry.