Singapore rents
Hello Jet-Lagged,
As a matter of fact, 2 bedroom furnished for $1500 is the standard for the East Coast Marine Parade area. Specifically, the Bayshore and the Bayshore Park. Loaded with pilots. I would not ever consider trying to get a car. Taxis are everywhere, at any time. 15 min. to the SIA Training Centre. Rents are even cheaper right across the street from the Centre, $1300 a month, nicely furnished 3 bedroom! I would not want to live so close to work.
About a chilly reception....I am a retired captain already. I have spoken with my SALPA contacts and grilled management about the status of sim instructors. Both assure me the neutrality of the instructor ranks. I have been a strong ALPA member for 35 years and went on strike to maintain our profession. I have no intention of 'taking anyone's job'. Matter of fact, if the flex wage goes through more pilots will be heading for China Arilines as they begin their 777 program plus keep their 400's. In other words, no other retired SIA pilots wanted to instruct at this time.
I know all about the turmoil and the heavy handed actions of the gov't. But SIA has not been singled out for the flex wage scheme. All of Singapore has. At any rate, the issue is now in the courts and that means that the gov't will get what they want. Pretty much the same as the US right now....
Cheers,
AnjinGone
(a.k.a. 'pilot' 'retired')