hopeislife wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:40 pm
watertoen wrote: ↑Sun, 14 Jun 2020 8:16 am
My question to more experienced members here: We really do want to settle in Singapore for the long term; what would you suggest as ways to improve our chances when applying again later ?
Quite funny when some high earners say they love singapore and want to settle for long term.
However, after facing just 2 rejections in few years, they treat it like a sour grape and advise others that they cant achieve it too. Then they leave sg looking for pr in other countries.
watertoen wrote: ↑Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00 pm
2. Singapore PR is a bit like a lottery (especially if you are an Indian national); treat it as such - meaning, make sure you have a back up plan to achieve your goals (if immigration ranks high as a life goal). Its wonderful if you get it, but spend time thinking about the downside scenario and planning for one.
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As for my wife and me, we've decided not to apply again, and move out of SG in the near term.
Not sure this is sour grapes or a realistic assessment of the situation?
Some people always believe everything will be OK and they will get what they want. This isn't a bad attitude to have, as if often does shape the outcome. At the same time, many people are delusional about the challenges in situations, and continue to think they are above everyone else when in reality they are likely one of the field (for clarity, I'm talking in general and about many things, not a group of people vying for one particular prize). Sometimes reality sets in, and you start to look at things differently.
Bottom line, it is likely that the best decisions are made and the most desirable outcomes are observed when there is some combination of the two. As they say, sometimes you need to know when to fold them and move on.
In the context of this situation, being a temporary resident with an option on long-term immigration is a lot different than targeting immigration as the end game.
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