MC
How can my rent "make my salary look less"? 300000 is 300000 regardless of my rent. I pay approximately 25 % of my net salary for my accommodation. If you take a look at the world around you that is not considered excessive.
I have complained a lot about rostering and I stand by that. My first reply to you was in respect to your degrading comment on the remuneration in SIA and SIA Cargo.
Of course I will retire on day. That's why I invest about 20 % of my salary. The Singapore dollar fluctuates like most currencies (just look at the Pound over the last months) but I can't base my judgment on today's rate. You have to see it over time.
You personally want to keep your home in UK during your stay in Singapore. That's up to you but do you really think that the package should pay for two homes? And do you think it's the company's fault when currency fluctuations make that more difficult?
Why did I inquire about KAL? That's easy. IF I decide to move from Singapore I wouldn't sit on Pprune or in bars and complain about SIA not giving me the opportunity to commute. I'd find an employer that does.