It would be fair to remember that when an expat comes to Singapore to join SIA he becomes a part of Singapore society straight away, he pays tax, rent, utilities bills, medical and dental etc. Singapore is not a typical expat situation where salary is tax free, housing is free, utilities are heavily subsidised, medical and dental are free.
The expat coming to Singapore makes the place his home and has a sense of belonging, (except at the airline where one is always an outsider), the kids go to school and mix freely with the local children and so it goes on, a family unit is established.
Consequently, when one is told the job is over in Singapore, it is much more of a wrench than leaving a place where you were obviously always only ever temporary, being a part of Singapore life does give one a (false) sense of security.
Slayerdude - I don't think you really understand what is going on.
Last edited by parabellum; 8th May 2009 at 12:04.
Reason: To specify that I am talking about SQ expats in SIN