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

You can also try www.tsw.com.sg Singapore is fairly similar to the UK in that you'll find a little of most things but not the massive variety of all things that can be found in the US. However, the only place to physically buy is GNC (EAS, MuscleTech, BSN, and Muscle Milk are main brands) with a few...

Congrats, and welcome...

Costa Del Sol is the best condo on Bayshore Road. Newest of the three, best views (every unit faces the sea, but need to be above 8th floor to see over trees) and best amenities. It has a mini-mart, medical clinic, cleaners, and dvd rental on-site along with the 50m lap pool, 4m diving pool (only on...

On a PEP, you're not supposed to operate your own business. That is what an EntrePass is for. Take initiative and do a bit of research....You should have known that from when you applied for and received your PEP. http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/entrepass/before-you-apply/Pages/d...

If you leave and you know you will be away permanently, then you fill out a P85 at some time after you have left - not exactly sure when you need to do it by - which indicates to HMRC your status so that they have a record of your intentions and fact you are out of the country for work and don't tag...

Hi mateyboy, I am in the same exact predicament as you are. I run a UK limited company and have been approached for a contract job in Singapore. After going through the interview process, and from speaking with a UK tax attorney, it has been decided that the best approach would be for me to contract...

What about your dad's company? If not, he must have some other contacts there that you can network with in other companies, no?

khats , when they say they won't match that it doesn't necessarily mean accepting their first offer. Negotiate for more (75%). Yes, taxes are lower but that is no skin off the company's back. Sorry, I cannot comment on your husband's situation, as in same situation as you in trying to negotiate an ...

Your UK salary is roughly SGD$85k and you would consider a role there for almost half, SGD$48k-$54k?? Forget if that is an average salary for a pharmacist or not in SG. Your main concern is getting at least equal income, if not more, otherwise why would you consider making the move to earn less mone...

SMS, Can you, or anybody with experience, advise what would be considered good/above average local schools where non-local kids are more easily accepted and integrate well into? I am quite curious, because I am in negotiations for a role but the sticking point on the offer is the extra cost that wo...

Sure, locals do not have to pay int'l school fees, live in condos, adjust their standard of living/deal with culture shock, etc. Perhaps after landing for a year or so, one can adapt and adjust accordingly but to suggest one can do that after just arriving is not advisable. Too much change, too qui...

Hi everybody, I´ll be relocated in January 2011 in Singapore for at least 2 years. Married with 2 kids. Function: Project Manager ASIA in a software company The salary offer is 150K SG$ Gross salary per year. No extra package on top of that. Do you think it´s enough for renting a nice condo, hiring...

I'm posting from a UK ISP because my first post on this site was about looking for information from anyone with experiences contracting in Singapore through a UK limited company as a dual UK/US citizen - a situation which I was recently presented with and was trying to determine the viability of th...

SMS, Laughing hard here. It is just common sense and a sound approach . What, are you afraid my advice will turn people away from your magic/miracle program and limit your income? If anything, you are the one who is advertising on here getting people to PM you and giving info to them privately. Are...

Everybody is looking for a quick fix/magical formula to lose weight. :roll: In general, the weight sought to be lost has been gained over many, many years. Expecting it to come off in just a few months is unrealistic and can be harmful to overall health. 1 - 1.5 pounds of fat loss a week is advisab...