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EP - To Apply or Not to Apply
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EP - To Apply or Not to Apply
Hi
I have a job offer with XXXXX Consulting Pte. Ltd.. They hired me as a Senior Consultant (I work in the field of Data Analytics with SAS/Big Data) for a project with NCS. It's an year long contract with offered salary 6000 SGD. I am an Electronics and Communication BTech graduate from a recognized Indian university with a work experience of 7 years. Presently I am working with one of the Big 4 organisation in India. My date of joining is 12th December. Also, I have another job offer based in India with date of joining as 13th December.
What are my chances of EP approval? I could have waited but considering I have to take a decision to join one of the firms, I am asking the question to experts here. if my EP pass approval chances before 10th December looks possible, only then will I accept the Singapore offer and ask the employer to file for EP.
Your comments and thoughts please.
Thanks.
I have a job offer with XXXXX Consulting Pte. Ltd.. They hired me as a Senior Consultant (I work in the field of Data Analytics with SAS/Big Data) for a project with NCS. It's an year long contract with offered salary 6000 SGD. I am an Electronics and Communication BTech graduate from a recognized Indian university with a work experience of 7 years. Presently I am working with one of the Big 4 organisation in India. My date of joining is 12th December. Also, I have another job offer based in India with date of joining as 13th December.
What are my chances of EP approval? I could have waited but considering I have to take a decision to join one of the firms, I am asking the question to experts here. if my EP pass approval chances before 10th December looks possible, only then will I accept the Singapore offer and ask the employer to file for EP.
Your comments and thoughts please.
Thanks.
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They are unlikely to process your applic before mid Dec, it's only a contract and not a permanent offer, and SG doesn't like Indians. I'm Caucasian and on a lot more than $6k and my E Pass took a month. Personally I'd accept the Indian job and then move internally later on.
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SG is trying to curtail foreign influx in certain sectors.SarahMW wrote:They are unlikely to process your applic before mid Dec, it's only a contract and not a permanent offer, and SG doesn't like Indians. I'm Caucasian and on a lot more than $6k and my E Pass took a month. Personally I'd accept the Indian job and then move internally later on.
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Not specifically Indians, though Indians seem to be a big number of applicants for most sectors
PS, what's the difference between contract and permanent ?
In Singapore context, both have no guaranteed employment.
And, more than a month for YOUR pass is long

My Indian colleague's pass took 7 working days.

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Who knows why my applic took so long. At that time (2nd quarter 2017) it was the norm - according to this forum, various FB groups and my employer.
I'd certainly never take a contract over a permanent, but I'm not desperate for work/ money and favour stability. If my EP isn't approved next time then my employer would just transfer me to another country.
Of course, the poster may have different goals to me. It's just my opinion and they can ignore at will.
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I'd certainly never take a contract over a permanent, but I'm not desperate for work/ money and favour stability. If my EP isn't approved next time then my employer would just transfer me to another country.
Of course, the poster may have different goals to me. It's just my opinion and they can ignore at will.
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No, even I am not desperate for work/money. I do have another job offer and I am currently in a job, so work wise I ain't DESPERATE. I am already getting paid handsomely in current job and have a offer with considerable hike, considering I have my home here so expenses would be less, thus I ain't DESPERATE for money too. People have other reasons too to move out. I never told you what new challenges,role, responsibilities, benefits, opportunity I would be getting if I join the Singapore offer. I am not sure if i deserve more or less than SGD 6k, but what I know is that I am not desperate for money so the offer seem pretty good to me to cover my expenses and save for later.SarahMW wrote:Who knows why my applic took so long. At that time (2nd quarter 2017) it was the norm - according to this forum, various FB groups and my employer.
I'd certainly never take a contract over a permanent, but I'm not desperate for work/ money and favour stability. If my EP isn't approved next time then my employer would just transfer me to another country.
Of course, the poster may have different goals to me. It's just my opinion and they can ignore at will.
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Stability - I don't look forward to. I have worked for 3 organisations till now and have given 3 years each to 2 of them, and was pretty stable (won't be posting my resume here), yet I looked for further opportunities. If you have good skill set and keep yourself updated with technology, there won't be a dearth of offers and stability won't be an issue.
So thank you for taking out time to reply.
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ecureilx wrote:SG is trying to curtail foreign influx in certain sectors.SarahMW wrote:They are unlikely to process your applic before mid Dec, it's only a contract and not a permanent offer, and SG doesn't like Indians. I'm Caucasian and on a lot more than $6k and my E Pass took a month. Personally I'd accept the Indian job and then move internally later on.
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Not specifically Indians, though Indians seem to be a big number of applicants for most sectors
PS, what's the difference between contract and permanent ?
In Singapore context, both have no guaranteed employment.
And, more than a month for YOUR pass is long
My Indian colleague's pass took 7 working days.
SG is trying to curtail foreign influx in certain sectors. - Yes I too read that, thus was apprehensive.
And I too had a word with a guy whose EP was approved in 4-5 working days. So, I think I would accept the offer. If the EP is approved on time - great.
Thanks a lot.

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My EP status changed to "Approved" today.




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Congrats!avinashjha wrote:My EP status changed to "Approved" today.![]()
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