Married a Work Permit Holder
I just called MOM and it seems it's really not as straightforward as I thought. Apparently if we marry first, he would definitely need to apply and obtain an LTVP before he can apply for jobs Or get a...
View ArticleWhich area is generally good for local schools?
If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. we will be moving to SG from HK probably around June this year. I have 3 girls and need to sort schools. MOE has advised that we need to...
View ArticleInterior Designers
Hey Ppl, We are looking to engage a good interior designer to re-do our place (EA). We have already been to many ID firms and gotten quotes and everything. I've just got a couple of qns which if...
View ArticleMarried a Work Permit Holder
I think you are confused by what the MOM person told you. If you marry first, he doesn't need to apply for an LTVP to look for work. He can come here initially on a normal SVP and start his job search...
View ArticleSingapore Whole Unit Rental
Nothing as of yet. I think they are probably trying to figure out which way to screw us further before answering. :(
View ArticleThi man deserves a medal! Outsources his job to China
On the other hand, nice to know somebody cares about me. :)
View ArticleBad credit history checked by other countries
The truth is in the US you won't get any credit. Beware of getting credit from banks like HSBC, premier, credit one etc. You will be screwed up if you did. Yes HSBC is considered a terrible bank...
View ArticleBad credit history checked by other countries
^ +1 And No one in the US is going to extend you, as a new arrival (irrespective of your history), any significant credit at all. I moved there with an A1 pukka credit history and struggled to get a...
View ArticleMarried a Work Permit Holder
I think you are confused by what the MOM person told you. If you marry first, he doesn't need to apply for an LTVP to look for work. He can come here initially on a normal SVP and start his job search...
View ArticleBad credit history checked by other countries
Vishal is right about it being impossible to live in the US without a CC - same applies to most western countries. No flights / rental cars / hotels / online anything. You can live in Asia without one...
View ArticleThe Last Person To Post Wins...
‎'The Long-drop' "Pa! You need to go out and fix the outhouse!" Pa replies, "There ain't nuthin wrong with the outhouse." Ma yells back, "Yes there is, now... git out there and fix it." So Pa...
View ArticleS-AEIS Test format /training needed?
Can anyone please advise if there is any training needed for the S-AEIS test? What is the best way to approach this? We are in Hong Kong but will have to fly in to do the exam at the end of Feb. I have...
View ArticleMold--- what should we do?
Last September after some strange medical things in our family, we had a mold specialist check out our house. He found white mold in several places, black mold in the air con units and showed me a...
View ArticleExpat wife looking for friends to hang out with
Hi Girls, I'm 30 F and moved to Singapore with my husband from London in November and would love to meet some new people! My email address is davinakpatel@gmail.com, if anyone fancies meeting up for a...
View ArticleMarried a Work Permit Holder
It's been know to call MOM three times and get three different officers on the phone and three completely different answers. This has been documented in some of our threads over the last three years...
View ArticleSeeking advice for Newbies looking to relocate to Singapore
There are plenty of BDM jobs here, but companies wont fill such positions overseas, as there are sufficient candidates available locally (=far less trouble). Your only realistic chance would be to...
View ArticleMold--- what should we do?
If the company you utilized wasn't http://www.evdisinfection.com/index.html then I would suggest you give them a try. Ask for Terrence Yap and see what he has to say. Tell him SMS from Singaporeexpats...
View ArticleNew to Singapore!
Hey Hollie Im Yin, 22/m from Canada. I also just came to singapore, I do agree with you, its hard to make friends in this city! If you would like to have drinks/lunch/dinner you can contact me at...
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