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F.I.R.E. Singapore Style

Last post by malcontent « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:25 pm
Posted in Financial Investment
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by malcontent » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:53 pm » in Financial Investment

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Many of you have probably heard about the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. In the Singapore context, this seems to be an even...

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I am naturally suited for FIRE and have been working towards it right from the beginning, basically saving as much as I can. I am naturally frugal. I...

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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:25 pm
ONERS FC - Soccer Singapore

Last post by freestyler11 « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 9:59 pm
Posted in Football Fans
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by freestyler11 » Mon, 24 Dec 2018 3:19 pm » in Football Fans

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Interested in 11-a-side Soccer?

ONERS FC is recruiting players to compete in the Sunday amateur league!

Do contact us at oners.fc@gmail.com for...

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DM me if keen!

@onersfc

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Last post by freestyler11
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 9:59 pm
What do you find more convenient here?

Last post by malcontent « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 9:47 pm
Posted in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
Replies: 74
by malcontent » Wed, 12 Apr 2023 6:50 pm » in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
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Yesterday I was talking to a recent transplant from Malaysia and I was a little surprised when he mentioned that Singapore is more convenient — I...

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I’ve been taking the L train every trip I’ve made to Chicago (at least 6 by now). I try to limit to daytime only, but this last trip I took the L...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 9:47 pm
MOM will be raising the qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) renewals and introducing a points system from Sep 23

Last post by Wd40 « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 9:42 pm
Posted in Careers & Jobs in Singapore
Replies: 30
by PNGMK » Mon, 01 May 2023 9:30 pm » in Careers & Jobs in Singapore
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In short it's becoming a points based system and the hurdles on salary floor levels are much harder to overcome as an older employee.

MOM will be...

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the salary benchmarks have been updated:

Wow! Just look at Banking and Financial services age 45 $17700 for 65th percentile!

I think banks...
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Last post by Wd40
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 9:42 pm
Stupid news articles

Last post by tiktok « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 9:40 pm
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 380
by tiktok » Fri, 17 Feb 2023 9:48 am » in General Discussions
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As we all know, the concept of free press is unknown in Singapore. This results in some bizarre news stories.

From the Straits Times today:

Not...

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That's a good idea, but I believe might count as campaigning, which is only allowed for a ridiculously short time, just after the electoral districts...
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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 9:40 pm
PR approval chances 2022

Last post by PrashantSharma3 « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 8:29 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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by rockstargirl » Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:35 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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Hi,

I would like to ask for your advice on my PR chance. Thank you so much!

Nationality: Indian
Age: 29
Race: Indian
Gender: Female
Marital status:...

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Did you get any communication from ICA during this 15 months.. ? ever ?

There is no enquiry from ICA as such. However, some communication happened...
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Last post by PrashantSharma3
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 8:29 pm
the “not whiskey” about malaysia

Last post by taxico « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 8:20 pm
Posted in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
Replies: 43
by taxico » Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:46 pm » in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
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so. i’ve been in malaysia for close to a month now. here’s my on-going report on singapore’s northerly neighbor. it may appear to be my grouses but...

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ah. some vets are more equal than others. i do not have said exchange privileges…!

seems like a good reason to recount the story of my shrapnel...
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Last post by taxico
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 8:20 pm
Tax clearance while getting on new EP

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 7:52 pm
Posted in Careers & Jobs in Singapore
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by truthhurts1 » Wed, 07 Jun 2023 1:37 pm » in Careers & Jobs in Singapore

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Dear All,
Wanted your help on some tax issues.

Will be changing jobs after getting my new EP IPA.

However, I have still a tax payment for 16,000$...

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You should be able to continue Giro unless you want to leave Singapore in the mean time. If IRAS demand payment immediately explain that you atr...

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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 7:52 pm
SIA cabin crew

Last post by malcontent « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 7:10 pm
Posted in Airline Careers
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by cpm » Sun, 31 Oct 2004 1:08 am » in Airline Careers
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anyone in here care to share about the experience as a cabin crew in SIA?

Thx in advance

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Fly United and you will see 55 yo aunties working the aisles as crew.

I flew United a few times this year, both international and domestic… it has...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 7:10 pm
2nd PR application - Public Servant

Last post by sonnabend « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 2:17 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 26
by Dracc » Mon, 22 May 2023 11:31 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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Hi all! I've learnt much from reading the posts here, so I'm sharing the details of my own PR applications, for those who may need the info either in...

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any status so far?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Colecules! Nope. I think the status will change either this weekend or by next week!...
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Last post by sonnabend
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 2:17 pm
EP application - newly incorporated company

Last post by truthhurts1 « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 1:47 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Replies: 3
by ankrish » Thu, 18 May 2023 11:39 pm » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore

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Hello, has anyone recently (in the last six months) have incorporated a new company in Singapore and applied for a EP?

Status as of today: Company...

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@truthhurts1 we did get it thank you!
It wook close to 5 weeks in all but it did come through! :)

Thanks bro.. I got mine too beginning of the...

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Last post by truthhurts1
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 1:47 pm
Now I've gone and really done it!

Last post by taxico « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:11 pm
Posted in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
Replies: 6
by sundaymorningstaple » Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:35 pm » in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish

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Can you believe it!!! Took 19.5 years to do it.
This is Post #40,000

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Can you believe it!!! Took 19.5 years to do it.
This is Post #40,000

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they need to make a new mod level for you. emeritus mod....

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Last post by taxico
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:11 pm
Questions on moving to Singapore as a German

Last post by malcontent « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 9:52 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Replies: 8
by GLenA » Sun, 04 Jun 2023 3:46 am » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore

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Hello everyone,

My company offered me a possibility to move to Singapore for a project(1-1.5year), and my company has offered me a 80% bonus on top...

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I am 29Y old and I would move alone.

In that case, I would take the job with the 80% pay increase and simply rent a room here.

As a single...

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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 9:52 pm
Verification of vaccination for foreign child - 2023 status

Last post by ankrish « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 5:11 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
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by ankrish » Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:19 pm » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore

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Dear all
As part of our DP applications, we applied to the NIR HPB for the verification of vaccination requirements for our two kids on the 21st of...

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We have received the approval this morning (11th Business day from application).

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Last post by ankrish
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 5:11 pm
Wednesday - Netflix series - Certification rating

Last post by abbby « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 4:51 pm
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 3
by Wd40 » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:45 am » in General Discussions

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I wanted to check if the Netflix series Wednesday is appropriate for kids. Found some interesting insights, how different countries rate it....

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My kids and I watched the whole series. It was ok..

Another series which I wish was more kids friendly is Queens Gambit .
My daughter is a big fan...

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Last post by abbby
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 4:51 pm
Enquiry on vaccination requirement for PMLA , LTVP

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 4:09 pm
Posted in Beauty, Health & Fitness
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by Dreamer37 » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:14 am » in Beauty, Health & Fitness

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Hi i am a Singaporean in early 30s, i plan to marry my Girlfriend who is a PRC late 20s, currently she is still residing in China.

We plan to apply...

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Personally, I feel you would be better off immigrating to the PRC so other Singaporeans can breathe a little bit easier.

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 4:09 pm
Samsung S23 Moon photo

Last post by x9200 « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:39 am
Posted in Computer, Internet, Phone & Electronics
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by abbby » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:09 am » in Computer, Internet, Phone & Electronics

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Recently had the chance to try a friend's Samsung S23, took a moon photo with it and suddenly the moon turned AI, elaborate details of the...

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It's a well known Samsung feature almost with a status of a joke now I believe. If I remember correctly it started with a problem of capturing the...

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Last post by x9200
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:39 am
"Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Last post by colecules « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:43 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Replies: 340
by Michealt » Tue, 09 Feb 2021 5:42 pm » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
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Hi,

Any idea why the Proceed to upload documents in ICA website disappear?

I am trying to check the status of my PR application and usually the...

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Hi, both ways doesn't work for me. I still can apply PR again without mentioned that still got existing applications... etc etc and when i make a...
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Last post by colecules
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:43 pm
Any clause covering a leave of absence and maternity leave of a PEP holders?

Last post by PartyLike-A-Russian « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 4:57 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 3
by PartyLike-A-Russian » Sat, 03 Jun 2023 8:45 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners

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Hello everyone,

My wife is going to apply for a Personalised EP. She is wondering if there is any special clause/rule/law covering maternity leave...

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Called the MOM. The maternity leave part for PEP people is the same as for EP holders.

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Last post by PartyLike-A-Russian
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 4:57 pm
Is Singapore ‘home’ for you?

Last post by Wd40 « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:15 pm
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
Replies: 35
by malcontent » Thu, 20 Apr 2023 1:40 pm » in Staying, Living in Singapore
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Do you consider Singapore home? This was an interesting question posed in an expat interview I saw recently. Those who have been here long enough...

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I think the level of gratitude is going to vary depending on the options you had before moving here. If you had no options and Singapore granted you...
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Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:15 pm

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