Re: Irresponsible Pet shop

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:59:29 GMT

Horrible, there are so many staff but all are so irresponsible. No one watches the dogs.

I hope you close forever.

Re: PR kid to local school for P3/P4

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:16:51 GMT

International to P4 is still not that bad for a student. They will be able to adjust.

Re: ICA Updated their e-PR system

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:34:59 GMT

I am applying via sponsorship scheme (Singapore Citizen Spouse).

Do I really need a recommendation / Reference letter from colleague .....

Re: Why pass holders and foreigners are treated the same

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:46:42 GMT

I personally think the 60% ABSD to foreigners is too harsh...30% is a lot previously but I think it shouldn't have been increased to 60%. Foreigners are no longer buying here.

Re: ICA Updated their e-PR system

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:08:52 GMT

I am applying via sponsorship scheme (Singapore Citizen Spouse).

Do I really need a recommendation / Reference letter from colleague ?

Why pass holders and foreigners are treated the same

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:47:08 GMT

I don’t believe I’ve ever seen this brought up, but it’s something that makes no sense to me.

Whether it’s local schools or local housing, why would tax-paying, full-time resident pass holders be treated the same as nonresident foreigners who pay no taxes and don’t even need .....

Irresponsible Pet shop

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:44:24 GMT

Horrible, there are so many staff but all are so irresponsible. No one watches the dogs.

I hope you close forever.

Re: PR kid to local school for P3/P4

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:39:22 GMT

Yup if your child is hardworking and has good absorption rate then should be possible.

Re: Buying my time

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:32:13 GMT

I agree that where one grows up tends to leave a lasting impression. Despite moving here at the tender age of 24, the town I was born and raised in still feels like home (and I always visit the town, every single trip back). That is true even though my family and I left when I was 19, and I no .....

Re: Question for PR eligibility

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:14:52 GMT

Was your exam administered by https://www.seab.gov.sg ?

Re: 2024 PR Approval chances

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:13:52 GMT

Pass type: SPass This may be dragging your application down. EP is more "prestigious" than an S-Pass. You .....

Re: Buying my time

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:46:43 GMT

Mal, would the feeling be any different had you tried for and received PR?

Perhaps a complete lack of belonging could be the reason why .....

Re: PR Chance

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:34:02 GMT

~~[quote=Whatamelon post_id=894104 time=1721870092 .....~~

Re: PR Chance

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:46:34 GMT
~~[quote=korosensei post_id=894098 time=1721857557 .....~~

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:11:37 GMT
What's the update on this? I've recently had the similar cases with landlord and very stressful

Re: Buying my time

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:52:05 GMT
Mal, would the feeling be any different had you tried for and received PR?

Perhaps a complete lack of belonging could be the reason why you feel like you do.

I agree with what wd40 wrote about the feeling of a 1st generation immigrant vs 2nd gen and so on. Specifically in .....

Re: Buying my time

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:26:45 GMT
I think it is probably because you don't view here as superior to your home country, either on an absolute basis or as the best longer-term option for your .....

Re: PR Chance

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:06:03 GMT
What works against you:
- Marital status (I assume you’re single, SG prefers married couples to give birth to the next generation)
- Age (not recommended to have kids after 35)
- Salary a little low
- Occupation not really in demand

Re: PR Approval Chances 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:05:57 GMT
Sorry, forget to put gender and race.

Gender: Male
Race: Thai

Re: Buying my time

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:23:52 GMT
Bide time?

Re: Buying my time

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:48:01 GMT
As for daily life, I think many studies have shown that moving to A, B, or C usually doesn't change peoples' happiness as much as predicted. For most people, the majority of their day is the same no matter where they are.

Thus, one needs to be doing new things (work, social, leisure, .....

Re: PR Chance

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:14:52 GMT
you will get in. you are from favoured race. Not really. Friend that recently got rejected was of a higher salary grade .....

Re: Buying my time

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:08:42 GMT
I think it is probably because you don't view here as superior to your home country, either on an absolute basis or as the best longer-term option for your kids (no need to debate the merits of these).

Across the first gens in Western countries that I know, some moved and stayed .....

Re: PR Approval Chances 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:14:15 GMT
Not enough info. Never state your gender or your race.

Re: Buying my time

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:42:25 GMT
I think it is normal for any 1st generation immigrant to feel this way. No matter how long you stay in your new adopted country, a 1st gen immigrant always yearns to go back home.

It is only the 2nd generation onwards people are in this confused state whether they are from their .....

Buying my time

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:54:07 GMT
Now that I have officially submitted my letter of resignation for the end of this year, things are getting real. My departure is now locked and can’t be reversed. Although I don’t see this as goodbye forever, it’s gonna be at least 6 years before our kids finish college in the US. By then, .....

Re: PR Chance

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:45:57 GMT
you will get in. you are from favoured race.

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:37:34 GMT
~~[quote=Edge007 post_id=894081 time=1721790417 .....~~

NS Exit Permit for PR son 15yo

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:24:03 GMT
Hi all knowledgeable people here! My son is 15 years old and PR. We may have an opportunity to move to the US for 1-2 years with my employer.

I understand I will either have to renounce PR or apply for an exit permit for my son.

- when I apply for exit permit, what .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:46:19 GMT
By your own logic, JK Rowling and those running the Singapore government are bigots too, considering they aren't supporting (and are even against) LGBTQ .....

PR Approval Chances 2024

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:36:14 GMT
This would be my third time applying singapore PR.

- Nationality: Thailand
- Single
- Age: 26
- EP
- Work in Tech as Senior Manager
- Bachelor Degree from Singapore + pursuing Master (online oversea)
- Income: 200k p.a.
- In SG since 2016 (9 .....

Flouting HDB MOP regulations

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:03:26 GMT
HDB takes a very serious view on this especially when it's flouted within its MOP period. No joke about it, taken back = confiscation with no money back?

Some people just try to bend the rules..

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:34:10 GMT
Hello

Did you receive any response on your application, Upload button disabled also for me since 22nd July.

Thanks

Question for PR eligibility

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:11:29 GMT
Hi, posting this to enquire whether or not I'm eligible to apply for PR

I'm 18 and will be applying as a student, ICA states that a student must have completed atleast 1 national exam in Singapore such as PSLE or GCE N, O or A level.

The exam I completed in Singapore was an .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:15:05 GMT
Who said they support age inappropriate materials in schools? I must’ve missed that post.

We can debate what materials are appropriate at what age, and what crosses the line between promoting versus tolerating deviations from the natural order. No two people are likely to have the .....

Re: PR Application - Completion of Formalities - Translated Documents

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:16:47 GMT
I think that's the only choice..

Re: Loses money on every property he has bought

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:09:25 GMT
and also near mrt

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:06:57 GMT

I have no space in life for willfully ignorant people. We live in an age where a vast wealth of information is available on the internet .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:58:15 GMT
I applaud Addadude on his cool headed response — we can disagree on issues, but personal attacks are not productive. I .....

2024 PR Approval chances

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:21:48 GMT
Hi Everyone, I am new here and this is our first post in this forum and would like to get some advice for my PR Application. Thank you for your time.

Applied as a family with my spouse and child. We applied 5 times but all got rejected. This is our 6th application and hope this time .....

Re: PR kid to local school for P3/P4

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:02:32 GMT
Hi

I have 2 kids. We are Singapore PRs. Elder kid is in International School. She will be in P4 next year. Younger kid we are planning to .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:22:41 GMT
I applaud Addadude on his cool headed response — we can disagree on issues, but personal attacks are not productive.

PR Chance

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:29:15 GMT
Hi all,I would like to get some thoughts on my PR chance to maybe ease my concerns :shock:

PR Application Date: Dec2023
PR Status: Pending

Profile
Nationality: Malaysian
Race: Chinese
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Degree: Masters (in .....

Re: REP renewal - unique situation

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:11:11 GMT
~~[quote=Pantsgrenadier post_id=892664 time=1713764862 .....~~

Re: Loses money on every property he has bought

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:02:52 GMT
The best liquidity is around sought-after schools. Unless the unit (or development) has something very undesirable, you should be able to move it quickly.

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:56:34 GMT

Re: REP renewal - unique situation

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:59:20 GMT
~~[quote=redblimp post_id=892655 time=1713729004 .....~~

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:35:23 GMT

Re: PR kid to local school for P3/P4

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:16:47 GMT
I think it's replied here

Says .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:49:17 GMT
Says the gay guy ( Addadude) who supports LGBTQ curriculum in schools and sexually charged books in school libraries for young children. Back off and .....

PR kid to local school for P3/P4

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:12:41 GMT
Hi

I have 2 kids. We are Singapore PRs. Elder kid is in International School. She will be in P4 next year. Younger kid we are planning to enroll in local school. If I want to register for my elder kid, will it be too much pressure if she starts from P4? I think PSLE preparation .....

Re: Any truth in fengshui?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 02:00:36 GMT
It's group think combined with the power of suggestion.

1. If others observe you doing it, and believe, then they will possibly engage with you more.
2. If others believe and see a negative sign, that an cause a negative outcome for them (i.e. similar to the aboriginal .....

Re: Loses money on every property he has bought

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:53:51 GMT
Entry price into property is hugely important because of how illiquid the market is here. This is why looking for the 5D desperate and distressed sale combination to get a good price is important (Death, Disease, Divorce, Disaster, Debt). In my case the agent let slip that the owner had a .....

Re: Consequences of renouncing citizenship for children?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:01:59 GMT
I found this on ICA website ~~[quote=NYY1 post_id=894045 time=1721572465 .....~~

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:30:04 GMT
Anyways, if you prefer the "woke" madness... What do you mean by "woke madness"?

Re: Citizenship rejection, any advice?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:28:33 GMT
It would be my guess that the gahmen has decided that you don't have the financial resources to remain in Singapore over the long haul. As PR, you have put very little money into CPF, so it's clear, from that perspective, that you don't have sufficient resources for retirement. At 52, 15 to 20 .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 02:34:25 GMT
Youre married to a local, so youre obviously partial towards the local education system and will find any way to mentally justify the merits of the .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:55:34 GMT
Im typing .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:51:09 GMT
Since I have one child that has completed the local system and another that has gone through SAS, I can confirm that the standard of English .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:40:53 GMT
Says the gay guy ( Addadude) who supports LGBTQ curriculum in schools and sexually charged books in school libraries for young children. Back off and indoctrinate your own kids, not other people's kids.

Singapore citizenship approved after 17 months

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:05:43 GMT
I finally got my Singapore citizenship approved after 17 months. So if you are still waiting, no news could still be good news!

Gender: F
Age : 34
Occupation : Tech Lead
Salary : 200k+
Race : Chinese but nationality is from an African country
Living in .....

Re: PR Chance 2024

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 06:56:17 GMT
It would depend on several factors.....

1. subsequent applications are usually ignored/rejected out of hand if the data contained therein is nothing more than inconsequential things like COLAs (cost of living increases at work) but a major uplift due to promotion and say a better than .....

Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 06:22:47 GMT

~~Just to let you know, I know. And the very first whiff of a bid to flog your product as either an employer/employee or reseller, etc. via this forum or via DM to .....~~

Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 06:10:17 GMT
Depends! Garage sales for unique finds, Carousell for wider selection and browsing ease. Carousell also leads the .....

Re: Citizenship rejection, any advice?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:42:54 GMT
I think it's both you and your wife's age...moreover, Singapore's an aging population so your citizenship will likely add on to the current aging population .....

Re: Any truth in fengshui?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:42:40 GMT
Don't understand what's the purpose, register an account to post this AI reply...

Re: Any truth in fengshui?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:33:23 GMT
^^^^^^
Yet more AI generated garbage. Why bother? It's just plagiarized crap.

Re: PR Chance 2024

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:00:34 GMT
do appreciate all the comments and feedbacks from the post.

I did not mean to incite any conflicts within my post but rather look upon the internet for similar cases to strengthen my resolve.

I am actually aware that the call Center individuals are customer service rather .....

Re: My journey from LTVP - PR in a little over 2 years

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 02:57:12 GMT
:D

Lookg for India-born mothers for Atta Flour research interview

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 01:06:50 GMT
Research topic: Atta Flour Usage

Objective: Looking for Mothers who are 🇮🇳India-borned and stayed in Singapore for at least 2 years for a 90mins virtual interview including a virtual house tour of kitchen pantry/cooking .....

Re: Any truth in fengshui?

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:43:59 GMT
Been told by a friend that he's heard of other people using this team of fengshui master, reading your birth date, calculating your past incidents and how you .....

Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:09:55 GMT
Depends! Garage sales for unique finds, Carousell for wider selection and browsing ease.

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 02:05:32 GMT
I will just add, too, that every child is different. I know a girl about the same age as my daughter - dad is a Brit and mom is local. She went through the local system all the way, same as my daughter. However, I have heard this girl give a short speech and she had the ability to switch between .....

Re: 3 year administrative concession IRAS

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:41:35 GMT
Thanks! We would like to leave as a family, mainly because although my parents are in Bangalore, we plan to enroll our daughter in a school nearby and then .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:20:25 GMT
Despite stereotypes and generalizations, there are Western (USA, UK) kids that are better than local kids at math. Not only on average, but also at the extreme right side of the distribution. Some parents in those countries didn't sit still and let the system drag their kid along. Think the .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:39:16 GMT
Since I have one child that has completed the local system and another that has gone through SAS, I can confirm that the standard of English between my two kids is substantially different. This is evident in terms of breadth of vocabulary, word choices, grammatical structure and pronunciation .....

Re: Owner not refund rental deposit

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 03:11:46 GMT
I’m working on .....

Re: PR Chances in 2024

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:31:34 GMT
Applying for Permanent Residency (PR) in Singapore can be a complex process, and while there's no guaranteed formula for approval, certain .....

Re: 3 year administrative concession IRAS

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:15:21 GMT
I am also, most .....

Re: Citizenship rejection, any advice?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:26:45 GMT
You see, your son's is young so there's definitely an advantage when it comes to age..

Re: Owner not refund rental deposit

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:25:35 GMT
I’m working on something to help expats on TA and security deposits. Hopefully I will be able to share it soon. Tik tok...tik tok? .....

Re: Sudden closure of massage salon with existing packages!

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:43:15 GMT

Re: Allianz buys over Income Insurance

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:40:58 GMT
Disappointed with Income's decision to sell off their business.

Re: Any truth in fengshui?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:49:22 GMT
I just feel now that the fengshui master that told me everything is BS. Especially with time, I find everything he told me to do was the total opposite. He said my old house had bad fengshui, which now I feel it's the total opposite, so he just had to say something negative to make it feel his .....

Re: Owner not refund rental deposit

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:42:21 GMT
I’m working on something to help expats on TA and security deposits. Hopefully I will be able to share it soon.

Re: Citizenship rejection, any advice?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:14:04 GMT
For my .....

Allianz buys over Income Insurance

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:58:38 GMT
Do you think premiums will stay the same or...? This is quite worrying..

Re: PR Chance - Considering resign during application

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:37:19 GMT
I know, that’s an indirect way to say it’s safe for you to resign but your spouse should not resign.

Re: Removal of Eye Bags

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:28:13 GMT
Thanks Abbby.
Yes - Plastic surgeon for sure.

But yet to find a reliable and experience ones..
Any recommendation?

Thanks!

Re: Removal of Eye Bags

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:15 GMT
Plastic surgeon for sure. Go with the experienced ones.

Re: PR Chance - Considering resign during application

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:16 GMT
Hi MOCHS,

Thanks for your response and advise. It's me who is considering to resign, my spouse has no intention to resign (so far).

Removal of Eye Bags

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:12:09 GMT
Hi,
Are there any good recommendation of doctors for removal of eye bags?
Thanks in advance!

Re: What is the best gym for personal training in Singapore?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:41:53 GMT
Virgin is the best! Been a member for over a year now. Never looked or felt better.

Re: Any truth in fengshui?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:40:18 GMT
Legitimacy aside I have noticed that some elements of Feng Shui do result in a cleaner, more pleasant looking space. Bed placement according to Feng Shui principles, for example, tends to be the most practical, pleasing placement.

Re: Any truth in fengshui?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:38:53 GMT
~~[quote=grubermoaz post_id=893960 time=1721202190 .....~~

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:37:27 GMT
I suspect .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:34:43 GMT
Don’t feel bad, I’m so dyslexic, I had visually transposed the i and t, so when I first saw those links I thought they were dirty .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:34:10 GMT
Yup totally impossible. In local schools, almost everyone speaks Singlish (our la, hor, meh, mah, can meh, cannot ah). That's how it is with local schools, oh .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:33:20 GMT
~~[quote=digitalfruits18 post_id=885076 time=1689688080 .....~~

Re: PR kid to local school for P3/P4

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:26:02 GMT
A lot to catch up as P4 and 5 are revision years for PSLE. A lot of friends had rather had their kids in international schools than local schools as they feel .....

Re: PR kid to local school for P3/P4

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:25:04 GMT
Hi

I have 2 kids. We are Singapore PRs. Elder kid is in international school. She will be in P4 next year. Younger kid we are planning to .....

Re: PR kid to local school for P3/P4

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:55:07 GMT
A lot to catch up as P4 and 5 are revision years for PSLE. A lot of friends had rather had their kids in international schools than local schools as they feel the curriculum is quite tough. But if your child is the smart type probably she can cope. Also, P4 has high expectations of your child .....

Re: Citizenship rejection, any advice?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:49:01 GMT
I think it's both you and your wife's age...moreover, Singapore's an aging population so your citizenship will likely add on to the current aging population very soon. That's what I could think of.

Re: Citizenship rejection, any advice?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:25:25 GMT
The paragraph was too wordy, missed out the part where he applied for SC solo. Then yes, very suspicious to apply SC without wife.

Re: PR Chance - Considering resign during application

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:20:48 GMT
If your spouse sponsored your PR application, then your spouse should not resign.

Anyway, applying for PR so soon after the wedding is viewed negatively. Manage your expectations accordingly.

Re: Singapore Citizenship Application approved after 22 months

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:34:03 GMT
Haha I'm back again. Got rejected on my 2nd PR application after waiting for 21 months 😂 I'm on Employment pass this round, and on my almost 6th year in Singapore. I applied again 2 years after my first. Changed company from financial services to .....

PR kid to local school for P3/P4

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:53:11 GMT
Hi

I have 2 kids. We are Singapore PRs. Elder kid is in international school. She will be in P4 next year. Younger kid we are planning to enroll in local school. If I want to register for my elder kid, will it be too much pressure if she starts from P4? I think PSLE preparation .....

Re: Loses money on every property he has bought

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:24:13 GMT
Hindsight is 20/20, peeps.

Results from the past have zero bearing on future performance.

Live it up lah.

PR Chance - Considering resign during application

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:06:30 GMT
Hi everyone,

I'm currently applying for PR under the Spouse Scheme, it's been 7 months and still pending.
It's making me anxious about the possibility of rejection. I'm also considering resigning from my job. Does anyone know if resigning now could affect my ongoing PR .....

Re: Citizenship rejection, any advice?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:46:08 GMT
He mentioned he applied alone. Not including wife might be the reason of rejection.

Re: Citizenship rejection, any advice?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:47:02 GMT
For my wife and I, this August will be our first REP renewal. So you two (and your son I guess) only got PR 5 years ago? .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:24:54 GMT
I suspect Edge007 is the same person as DavidC1 and ADFuller in the thread you are quoting from. Putting aside grammar, all three write in a similar .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:14:59 GMT
Financial independence is a long journey and the whole planning starts long before you actually decide to retire early.

This decision is not .....

Citizenship rejection, any advice?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:50:34 GMT
Dear community,

I just got rejected for my citizenship application. I'm feeling a bit lost and hoping to get some help with figuring out what to do next...

After a lengthy 20-month wait, I received the rejection letter from ICA last week. It was not at all what I had .....

Re: Any truth in fengshui?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:59:15 GMT
It's true if you believe it Indeed... the placebo effect. Then again, the same thing can be said about psychics.

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:35:11 GMT
Whether remaining employed, calling your own shots, or working without the need to do so, I think the advantage is not having to draw down on the nest egg or .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:19:28 GMT
Whether remaining employed, calling your own shots, or working without the need to do so, I think the advantage is not having to draw down on the nest egg or consume some of the returns.

One risk of cashing out early is that the income/wealth levels in your area go up faster than .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:02 GMT
Yes, indeed, but I don't want to emphasize on the "remain employed". The emphasis is on "don't need to be employed". The whole idea of being "employed" has this negative conotation to it, of being owned by someone.

It started back in the day when people used to work as slaves and had .....

PR Application - Completion of Formalities - Translated Documents

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:36:58 GMT
Hi,

I just received my IPA letter and proceeding with the completion of formalities to ICA.
However, just realized that I have lost the original version of the translated document (Birth Certification).
Has anyone encountered the same issue?
Is it okay for me to show .....

Re: Loses money on every property he has bought

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:03:52 GMT
If you do a chart of US housing prices and draw a trend line, values were (well?) below trend from 2009 to a couple/few years before COVID. Now, I believe the situation has more than corrected on the other side.

For the last 10-15 years, the SandP 500 return has been in the 12% - 15% .....

Re: PR Chances in 2024

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:01:36 GMT
Applying for Permanent Residency (PR) in Singapore can be a complex process, and while there's no guaranteed formula for approval, certain factors can enhance your chances. Your profiles are strong, with several factors in your favor such as long-term residency, high qualifications, and stable .....

Re: Any truth in fengshui?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:43:10 GMT
It's true if you believe it

Re: Loses money on every property he has bought

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:01:54 GMT
Wow and only 3% per annum? It's almost the same as putting money in FD. But again, good that it helped your brother.

Re: What is the best gym for personal training in Singapore?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:59:44 GMT
Virgin and Fitness First

Re: LOC for Business Owner

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:51:00 GMT
Hi All,

I got my LOC last year. And finally have the answer to the problem. So a DP holder cannot access the services on MyMOM portal. Only an authorized local, PR or an employee with EP/SPass can accesss the services.
So the only way to apply for a DP holder is to go through an .....

6 died in Grand Hyatt Bangkok Hotel

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:30:53 GMT
So mysterious? Self-poisoned..? Drinks in their room? The whole story sounds so odd...

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:39:57 GMT
I know, it is social media and a casual forum. At least these were not in a thread about English!

While we often think and respond quickly in .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:57:25 GMT
I know, it is social media and a casual forum. At least these were not in a thread about English!

While we often think and respond quickly in informal settings, the mind must still choose one or the other? Are we predisposed to pick the wrong one? I wonder if I just pick one of .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:34:15 GMT
Im typing from a mobile phone. No one cares about grammar on social media, its just a casual forum. Sure, go ahead and make .....

Re: What is the best gym for personal training in Singapore?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:44:58 GMT
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Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:41:18 GMT
The best kind of F.I.R.E. is Financial Independence, Remain Employed… provided you love your job.

Sometimes F.I. is the enabler to .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:40:06 GMT
Don’t feel bad, I’m so dyslexic, I had visually transposed the i and t, so when I first saw those links I thought they were dirty :cool:

Re: SG PR application chances

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:31:12 GMT
Not enough info. Based on the little info provided, the answer would be no.

Re: Renounced Singapore citizenship

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:28:25 GMT
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Re: Chances of PR Approval for Experienced Filipino Professionals in Finance Industry

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:14:52 GMT

Couple of questions. How old are you and your spouse? How long have you been married?

Were you married in the 'peens before you came down to Sg? Or, did you marry shortly after your arrival .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:04:00 GMT
Impossible .....

Re: Loses money on every property he has bought

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:11:27 GMT
Not surprising. People usually underestimate the ongoing costs and overestimate the appreciation potential.

Last year I sold a home in the U.S. that I had bought 15 years ago for my brother to live in, and after all costs, the gain on the sale worked out to a measly 3% per annum .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:30:10 GMT
Yep, its liddat.

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:32:20 GMT
Impossible. Your kids will still develop the Singlish accent even if they attend the top local schools. The English spoken in these schools may be .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:32:05 GMT
The best kind of F.I.R.E. is Financial Independence, Remain Employed… provided you love your job.

Sometimes F.I. is the enabler to leave your job and find your true passion in life. I hope for the same.

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Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:46:34 GMT
Yup totally impossible. In local schools, almost everyone speaks Singlish (our la, hor, meh, mah, can meh, cannot ah). That's how it is with local schools, oh .....

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Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:07:05 GMT
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Re: Money Laundering on the Increase in Singapore

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:14:00 GMT
Read an article online about their extravagant lifestyle. Wants to watch movies in the middle night, play golf during odd hours of the day. Forks that cost $200 and salad bowls that are $2,000 a piece. And travel all over the world. Many of their counterparts have fled though. Good riddance to .....

Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:11:25 GMT
Yup totally impossible. In local schools, almost everyone speaks Singlish (our la, hor, meh, mah, can meh, cannot ah). That's how it is with local schools, oh ya and learning to swear when they go on higher levels.

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Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:08:16 GMT
I think we've seen quite a number of applicants here with an average of 24 months wait.

Re: PR processing time over 13 months (EP scheme)

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:41:21 GMT
Iirc, there was a case of 2.5yrs

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Re: Which local schools for excellent English/communication skills?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:55:11 GMT
Dear all, I tried looking for this online, but couldn’t find any straightforward answers. Could someone please advise on what local .....

Re: Applying for SC independently

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:22:10 GMT
Update: Been close to 5 months and no response. Apparently, NS buddies received their SC within 4 months of application.

Re: PR processing time over 13 months (EP scheme)

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:18:10 GMT
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Re: What is the best gym for personal training in Singapore?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:27:00 GMT
Hi Rose, so nice to see you joined just to ask this. I'm sure another person will sign up soon to answer this question, because as you noticed, the registration process for this forum is so simple.

What is the best gym for personal training in Singapore?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:56:34 GMT
Hi everyone, I’m Rose Smith, and I’m on the lookout for the best gym in Singapore that offers top-notch personal training services. I’ve been thinking about stepping up my fitness routine and want to find a place where I can get professional, one-on-one attention from experienced trainers .....

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Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:52:07 GMT
Hi all, sharing me application status for any inputs

- Indian family of 3- me, my wife and ~4 year old son (born in Singapore)
- Been here since 2019 (5+ years now)
- Annual family income ~$400k
- Both me and my wife are post grads (MBA) from Indian universities (top .....

Re: SG PR Chances - 2024 - Indian

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:46:21 GMT
Forgot to mention

Both me and my spouse are 34 Years old

Re: SG PR Chances - 2024 - Indian

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:40:08 GMT
Hi all, would love to get some feedback on my chances for PR

- Indian family of 3- me, wife and a ~4 year old son (born in Singapore)
- Annual family income ~$400k for last 2 years
- Time spent in Singapore- 5+ years (came here in May 2019)
- Both my wife and I are post .....

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Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:31:46 GMT
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Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 02:35:20 GMT
About work - I don't doubt that you have a lot to never have to work. I was more curious about how you would approach the matter of work knowing that you no longer have to work for the .....

SG PR Chances - 2024 - Indian

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:31:01 GMT
Hi everyone, :???:

I would love to hear your opinions on my chances of getting Singapore PR based on my profile. Here are the details:

Race - Indian
- I moved to Singapore in 2018 on an Employment Pass (EPass).
- My wife joined me in 2019, also on an .....

Loses money on every property he has bought

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 11:02:10 GMT
Call it bad luck or lack of research, I have a friend whom I spoke to recently. Who has bought several properties in the past years and either did not make money from it (breakeven) or lost money. I was rather surprised because with a reasonably decent location one should be able to make money .....

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Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:57:17 GMT
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Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:41:41 GMT
Hi - we are in SG for last 5 years and would very much like our daughter (2017 born) to go for public school education. We didn't got allotment during P1 Admission exercise for Foreigners and trying the AEIS route this year for P2. Would love to know experience of any family who is going through .....

Re: SG PR application chances

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 05:05:22 GMT
I am going to apply after 3 years. I am now 30, married, and have one boy. My wife and son are living in India. I am currently earning 96k per annum. Is there any chance of getting PR now?

Re: Renounced Singapore citizenship

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:36:34 GMT
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Re: Renounced Singapore citizenship

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:35:58 GMT
If they have taken your SG passport, they can’t expect you to use that to leave the country. What would happen if you used your adopted .....

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Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:34:36 GMT
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Re: Pest control in condo

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:33:13 GMT
I am getting mixed advice from friends..some say it's better not to have pest control at home as they use harmful chemicals and may be harmful to health .....

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Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:31:57 GMT
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Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:30:31 GMT
I've also found garage sales to be a good way to find hidden gems. These are rare but rewarding. Carousell is also a great option.

Re: Is it safe to open and consume bloated coke cans?

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:29:30 GMT
while some bloated cans might be safe due to non-harmful causes like temperature changes, it's best to be cautious. If you notice any signs of .....

Re: Is it safe to open and consume bloated coke cans?

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:28:58 GMT
Managed to .....

Re: Is it safe to open and consume bloated coke cans?

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:27:44 GMT
Managed to try 1-2 cans, the gas has leaked off while bloated. Didn't taste as good as a regular can. Seems about right. Once they .....

Re: Is it safe to open and consume bloated coke cans?

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:27:17 GMT
Half a carton of my coke cans were delivered to me bloated. Is it safe to open and consume or should I just throw them away? I would .....

Re: Renting apartment from company from Virgin Islands

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:04:04 GMT
Asking on behalf of a friend, is it safe as jurisdiction might fall under the Virgin Islands? And getting deposits back might be difficult since landlord .....

Re: Renting apartment from company from Virgin Islands

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:03:02 GMT
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Re: Sudden closure of massage salon with existing packages!

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:01:59 GMT
I really like the Anytime Fitness model. Over and above the convenience of being able to access the gym whenever I want, I'm paying month-by-month, so .....

Re: Sudden closure of massage salon with existing packages!

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:00:21 GMT
Yes not going to buy packages anymore. Though it may seem to be cheaper to do so but the chances of them shutting on you is absolutely shocking. I'll rather .....

Re: Sudden closure of massage salon with existing packages!

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 09:59:05 GMT
OMG, I finally .....

Re: Sudden closure of massage salon with existing packages!

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 09:58:10 GMT
OMG, I finally experienced it myself.

Suddenly closure of the massage place I frequent, I was there two days ago but they didn't say a word of their .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 09:56:20 GMT
Congrats, WD40! Soon to be 25 years for us!

Re: Chances of PR Approval for Experienced Filipino Professionals in Finance Industry

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 01:42:45 GMT
Hard to say , minority race and also depends on your age group

Chances of PR Approval for Experienced Filipino Professionals in Finance Industry

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:40:28 GMT
Hi, I would like to get an idea of the chances for my husband and me to be considered for PR status.

Husband: Filipino, working in SG since 2016, in the Finance industry, salary of 13K/month.

Me: Filipino, working in SG since 2019, in the Finance industry, salary of .....

Re: Money Laundering on the Increase in Singapore

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:03:49 GMT
Well... when you look at it, you'll see that even Singapore banks don't want too look to closely at their customer profiles for fear of turning up corrupt Indonesian generals, corrupt Malaysian government officials, and corrupt Chinese businessmen. Singapore is a very safe place for ill gotten .....

Re: Sudden closure of massage salon with existing packages!

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 03:39:17 GMT
That's a good scheme, cos the risk is minimised. And furthermore, the multiple branches help as you can use it elsewhere.

Really hate it when they make you sign up for a package due the lower price per session, but you .....

Re: Money Laundering on the Increase in Singapore

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 02:00:19 GMT
Precisely, some shops are just a front for them to stay in Singapore supposedly with a business and employing local staff?

I would think these shops are just making losses every month. They wouldn't even be bothered with profits.

Re: Sudden closure of massage salon with existing packages!

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:58:04 GMT
I really like the Anytime Fitness model. Over and above the convenience of being able to access the gym whenever I want, I'm paying month-by-month, so if, in the unlikely event the whole franchise closes down, my risk is minimal. There is more risk of an individual branch closing down but I can .....

Re: Money Laundering on the Increase in Singapore

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:53:30 GMT
While it is certainly on the increase, money laundering has been going in our little slice of paradise since forever. If you put aside the blatant ones involving GCBs and strange nationalities, there are lots of smaller operations that are highly suspect. I for one am deeply suspicious of the .....

Re: Sudden closure of massage salon with existing packages!

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:38:39 GMT
Yes not going to buy packages anymore. Though it may seem to be cheaper to do so but the chances of them shutting on you is absolutely shocking. I'll rather pay at full price (without package) from now on.

I checked on CASE, I would need to pay for the service. And worse, I have .....

Re: Money Laundering on the Increase in Singapore

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:19:51 GMT
That's high at 79%, blame it on the banks, wealth management, family offices and lax company incorporations in Singapore. People just work with one eye closed.

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