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A landlord is looking for a months rent in advance, and two months rent for deposit which is returned at the end of the lease less any damages. The agent gets a months rent for commission, if the rent is less than S$2500 a month paid by the tenant if more paid by the landlord BUT this may have changed with the rent increases as S$2500 will only get a reasonable studio apartment. A more realistic budget for a condo is S$3500+ which will get something reasonable, near the airport, possibly furnished. Head to the East Coast and the rents climb sharply, head into town and you may not be able to eat after paying the landlord.
Deposit for the electric is S$400 I think, reckon on S$250-300 month with moderate use of one or two aircons.
Has got very expensive over the last two years and airline industry packages have not kept pace.
A landlord is looking for a months rent in advance, and two months rent for deposit which is returned at the end of the lease less any damages. The agent gets a months rent for commission, if the rent is less than S$2500 a month paid by the tenant if more paid by the landlord BUT this may have changed with the rent increases as S$2500 will only get a reasonable studio apartment. A more realistic budget for a condo is S$3500+ which will get something reasonable, near the airport, possibly furnished. Head to the East Coast and the rents climb sharply, head into town and you may not be able to eat after paying the landlord.
Deposit for the electric is S$400 I think, reckon on S$250-300 month with moderate use of one or two aircons.
Has got very expensive over the last two years and airline industry packages have not kept pace.
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PLUS... a one terms worth of deposit on your school in Singapore...refundable. PLUS... a deposit for your phone and cable and internet, also refundable. No Offshore schooling allowance at all... Max two kids school allowance... Hope that helps...Cheers
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No Offshore schooling allowance at all... Max two kids school allowance...
Isn't that for Sincargo?
Mainline (777) allows child education assistance for up to 3 children AND overseas schooling is also allowed. (CA 2005)
Isn't that for Sincargo?
Mainline (777) allows child education assistance for up to 3 children AND overseas schooling is also allowed. (CA 2005)
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2 kids covered @ 1400/mo (max) per month during school months only - not for 12 months, only the school yr of 9 mos. thus around 9 x $1400 best case - however, this amount covers less than half of the cost of private school these days. You can expect around $17k/yr per student out of your own pocket - I'm the voice of experience
yes any approved (accredited )school worldwide should be covered
Anyone thinking about coming here with 3 or more childred and looking for anything other than local schools had better think twice.
and should I mention the rent these days.....?
yes any approved (accredited )school worldwide should be covered
Anyone thinking about coming here with 3 or more childred and looking for anything other than local schools had better think twice.
and should I mention the rent these days.....?
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Rent
With the population of Singapore forecast to grow by at least 25% in the next decade rentals are only going to keep on rising.
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So a figure of about 12000-14000 s$ a month incuding rent, school etc, living somewhere on the east coast or closer to the airport for a family of 4, 2 children 5 and 7 years old is a good estimate of all the expenses?? Any imput well appreciated guys...The Capt
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And a net salary (for Cargo) of around $17-18000 if you allow for income tax but not profit share.
You will earn enough to pay your bills and live but dont plan on saving much, if any, of your salary. Profit share wont always be 6 months salary.
Most families with children also feel that they need a car for school runs etc - they dont come cheap either.
You will earn enough to pay your bills and live but dont plan on saving much, if any, of your salary. Profit share wont always be 6 months salary.
Most families with children also feel that they need a car for school runs etc - they dont come cheap either.
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Smell resentment....
Hi,
Just heard from a local source that theres some huge resentment brewing from the ex SLK guys who joined up as SIA F/O's and Captains. Also from current SLK Capts who see this as a somewhat of a lost opportunity....
. Do i see another EK in the making....??!!?
Not a good time for SIA managment I can see.Would'nt want to be sitting on the LHS of a friend of one of these dis gruntled FO's/Capts....
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Would it be a good time to join SIA i wonder......?
Just heard from a local source that theres some huge resentment brewing from the ex SLK guys who joined up as SIA F/O's and Captains. Also from current SLK Capts who see this as a somewhat of a lost opportunity....
. Do i see another EK in the making....??!!?Not a good time for SIA managment I can see.Would'nt want to be sitting on the LHS of a friend of one of these dis gruntled FO's/Capts....
.Would it be a good time to join SIA i wonder......?
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I would probably forget any possibility of an FO 330 job (or any mainline FO job for that matter) - cargo 747 FO jobs only for now. Mainline Captains are all they want - and other than some transition guys from the 744 mainline and a few Silk Captains, there haven't been any new DEC 777 Captains in over 2 yrs.
To all of the prospective pilots out there - SIA mainline is a very good job - BUT if that bonus goes away or significantly reduces, Singapore will be basically unaffordable with a family. Nice lifestyle now, but slowly (and surley) changing unfortunately.
To all of the prospective pilots out there - SIA mainline is a very good job - BUT if that bonus goes away or significantly reduces, Singapore will be basically unaffordable with a family. Nice lifestyle now, but slowly (and surley) changing unfortunately.
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Did some homework and looked at a car plus costs...minimum to RENT for a month. round figures... 1000 per month...we pay way less for a taxi and although it can be a chore to get one on the street at certain times of the day, it certainly doesn't come near to the rental or lease rates. If you want to own...well, that starts to cost. Purchase plus taxes plus Certificate of Entitlement (yes it IS a prviledge to own one here! But that's Singapore) and you'll find taxi fare is not such a bad deal. If your kids attend any school, there are reasonable companies and costs vary. Or the good old bus/MRT is clean safe and reliable.
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Totally agree with you LC. Thats why we use the highly efficient public transport network and dont own a car either. But some people still seem to feel the need to own/rent and run a car despite the high costs.
Bottom line is that a car is a very expensive luxury in Singapore.
Bottom line is that a car is a very expensive luxury in Singapore.
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I got this from a friend who lived in SIN in the 90's.
Does anyone know if they have started calling for interviews?
Thanks,
HH
Most everything works.
Getting around. It rains every afternoon
at 3:00pm, so you can't get anywhere
without getting soaked. Buses and taxis
all full.
Cars attract something like a 300% import
tax (to keep numbers down) so a friend paid
$US80,000 for an eight-year-old Hyundai (with
its road license). Check out if this is
still the same? Nowhere to go to, but you
still need a vehicle.
Accomms. They probably will take care of
you, but whatever you'll likely be in a high
rise (very nice) in a suburb (very isolated).
All very expensive -- not as high as HKG, but
expect to pay several $US000/mo.
Schools. The American $chool in $ingapore
is top notch, and charge$ accordingly.
Getting the kids there in the mornings
could be a challenge.
Prices. Expect to pay US prices plus 50%,
and you'll not be too surprised. Lots of
decent supermarkets with most of what you
need at a price. Local restaurants are
around the same prices as U.S. Among the
orld's best food from the food stalls.
Clean, cheap, great.
Social. We found a bunch of pretty nice
expats ("If you can't find it in Singapore,
you didn't really need it"), and there are
absolutely terrific opportunities for eating
everywhere.
Safety. No trouble on the streets.
You'll get overcharged as a long nose,
and blonde one, in local restaurants
but it's peanut$, if you don't mind
the discrimination. Fake smile, and
pay.
Getting around. It rains every afternoon
at 3:00pm, so you can't get anywhere
without getting soaked. Buses and taxis
all full.
Cars attract something like a 300% import
tax (to keep numbers down) so a friend paid
$US80,000 for an eight-year-old Hyundai (with
its road license). Check out if this is
still the same? Nowhere to go to, but you
still need a vehicle.
Accomms. They probably will take care of
you, but whatever you'll likely be in a high
rise (very nice) in a suburb (very isolated).
All very expensive -- not as high as HKG, but
expect to pay several $US000/mo.
Schools. The American $chool in $ingapore
is top notch, and charge$ accordingly.
Getting the kids there in the mornings
could be a challenge.
Prices. Expect to pay US prices plus 50%,
and you'll not be too surprised. Lots of
decent supermarkets with most of what you
need at a price. Local restaurants are
around the same prices as U.S. Among the
orld's best food from the food stalls.
Clean, cheap, great.
Social. We found a bunch of pretty nice
expats ("If you can't find it in Singapore,
you didn't really need it"), and there are
absolutely terrific opportunities for eating
everywhere.
Safety. No trouble on the streets.
You'll get overcharged as a long nose,
and blonde one, in local restaurants
but it's peanut$, if you don't mind
the discrimination. Fake smile, and
pay.
Thanks,
HH
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Budget about S$3000/annum for bus, trains and taxis. that should cover for a family. But is is a start. Late weekend taxis from Changi are quite expensive. Rush hour from the East Coast area to Orchard area best part of S$20.
Just to recap what has already been said here; Reasonable housing, not near Orchard Rd, S$50,000-70,000 pa. International school for two middle school children, S$50,000 pa (for both), tax, S$18,000-25,000 pa. Those are the big ones. Food all depends on where you buy and eat. If you can buy at the 'wet markets' for your fruit and vegetable and Hawker Centres (street restaurants) you will save quite a lot. If you buy from the up-market super markets then you will pay.
Services are all pretty good almost every thing works and no obvious graft to deal with.
Just saw an ad' for an apartment on the East Coast area, three bedroom, breaking lease currently S$6000 pm.
Good luck
Just to recap what has already been said here; Reasonable housing, not near Orchard Rd, S$50,000-70,000 pa. International school for two middle school children, S$50,000 pa (for both), tax, S$18,000-25,000 pa. Those are the big ones. Food all depends on where you buy and eat. If you can buy at the 'wet markets' for your fruit and vegetable and Hawker Centres (street restaurants) you will save quite a lot. If you buy from the up-market super markets then you will pay.
Services are all pretty good almost every thing works and no obvious graft to deal with.
Just saw an ad' for an apartment on the East Coast area, three bedroom, breaking lease currently S$6000 pm.
Good luck
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Time frame...??
Hi.
After having sent in your papers,alongwith the application form,has ANYBODY got either a "confirmation of reciept",or a hold pool confirmation or even an interview date,
Approx how long before one could expect either or all of the above confirmations....?? Thanks.
BD
After having sent in your papers,alongwith the application form,has ANYBODY got either a "confirmation of reciept",or a hold pool confirmation or even an interview date,
Approx how long before one could expect either or all of the above confirmations....?? Thanks.
BD
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Forget about notices, nice e-mails, long lead time, etc - that's not how they typically do business - you'll get your notice when and if they want you - with practically no lead time 
- better have your ducks in a row and ready to show up immediately if you want the job (my own personal experience). Communication with applicants is not a priority.
- better have your ducks in a row and ready to show up immediately if you want the job (my own personal experience). Communication with applicants is not a priority.
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Forget about notices, nice e-mails, long lead time, etc - that's not how they typically do business - you'll get your notice when and if they want you - with practically no lead time-better have your ducks in a row and ready to show up immediately if you want the job (my own personal experience). Communication with applicants is not a priority.
Not strictly true;my induction process (into SIAC), a few years back was courteous and informative all the way. Lots of communication and no real pressure. Course start date offered was when it suited me. Mind you,those were in the early days of the SIAC programme.
Forget about notices, nice e-mails, long lead time, etc - that's not how they typically do business - you'll get your notice when and if they want you - with practically no lead time-better have your ducks in a row and ready to show up immediately if you want the job (my own personal experience). Communication with applicants is not a priority.
Not strictly true;my induction process (into SIAC), a few years back was courteous and informative all the way. Lots of communication and no real pressure. Course start date offered was when it suited me. Mind you,those were in the early days of the SIAC programme.