Best advise I have received so far. will come around to see your neighbourhood.malcontent wrote: ↑Tue, 04 Oct 2022 7:36 pmNear my home there is an overpass with a sidewalk under it. I have seen more than a few choice spots to sleep under there which would be completely hidden from public view and obviously, free of charge. The only issue would be the traffic noise from above.
If you don’t have a non-working spouse, the protocol here is to leave young ones at home with the helper. Day care has been proven ineffective at having any long-term meaningful developmental benefit (outside of developing a stronger immune system). The advantages of employing a helper are too many to count, hence the popularity of this option.water-guy wrote: ↑Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:18 amI am also considering a move in the next few months. There is good information here on schools, however, I don't see much info for younger kids. I have a 2 yr old and another one on the way soon. Wondering what the costs and options for childcare are? We would want our older one to go to a daycare with some developmental activities. The younger one, when its here, we would probably keep home for a year and then send to daycare.
There is no shortage of daycare options here and the price range varies widely from <$1k a month to $5k+. Check out the ones near where you live or where you work (depending on your personal schedule) and schedule a visit. I'm not sure where Mal got his info about daycare having been proven to be ineffective but the quality from preschool brand to preschool brand can certainly vary - and sometimes even within a preschool brand itself. It's best to take your time, do your research online, visit each centre and don't rush into your decision no matter what 'decide-now-deal' you may be offered.
I tried but could not locate the specific study that had proven how kids who attend preschool were only ahead of P1 kids until the end of P1, after that, the non-preschool kids caught up to the others and there was no lasting difference in subsequent grades.Addadude wrote: ↑Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:49 pmI'm not sure where Mal got his info about daycare having been proven to be ineffective but the quality from preschool brand to preschool brand can certainly vary - and sometimes even within a preschool brand itself. It's best to take your time, do your research online, visit each centre and don't rush into your decision no matter what 'decide-now-deal' you may be offered.
I can only speak to what I see at my condo, which is 90% expat (about half are western) and at least 90% have hired help. Yes, I’d say especially western expats entrust their very young ones with their helpers… possibly overly so. I’d say the French in particular seem to have a very laissez-faire attitude, leaving it to their maids, carte blanche. Aside from the few bad apples, this seems to work out just fine.water-guy wrote: ↑Wed, 05 Oct 2022 9:36 pmDo people generally trust home helpers with younger babies without any sort of certification in childcare? Looks like maternity leave is only 3 months, so we are wondering what most people do when both have to go back to work. we can likely have parents stay with us for a few months, but not for the whole year.
Tactically speaking SG is small. You don't need a car to travel around as Public transport is every where around bus and MRT.Lisafuller wrote: ↑Fri, 22 Jul 2022 2:37 amOwning a new car in Singapore is expensive. A secondhand car brings costs down dramatically, but not everyone is into that.SGBoyxxx wrote: ↑Mon, 18 Jul 2022 3:44 pm16k per month ?? Already consider good and a lot in SG for workers.Roadtosingapore wrote: ↑Mon, 18 Jul 2022 2:16 pmThanks for responding to my query. Do expat have an option to rent a HDB flat?
Here is my definition of leading a decent life -
1) 3 bedroom flat (close to the transport that connects you to the main city center / downtown)
2) International School for kids (school following British curriculum)
3) Weekend trips to local attraction and eating out 1-2 times per week (no alcoholic beverages)
4) Public transport / Uber
5) Access to swimming pool / Health clubs
I think the cost for above will give me a good idea about expected monthly expenditure.
I will be earning around 16k per month.
base on your salary can rent a condo in fact still got spare for daily needs even come leisure.
Again every countries are the same come rental. Near central areas will tend to cost more same apply in SG.
weekend trip in SG , maybe you can explore neighbours in SG around simply take MRT which can easy access anywhere.
DO note owning a car in SG is expensive.
Actually Old Government Flats Are spacious than new Flat. Of course I can't judge base on individual lifestyle, etc.Lisafuller wrote: ↑Fri, 22 Jul 2022 2:37 amIf you’re referring to government flats they’re incredibly small and there are quite a number of hoops you would have to jump through as a foreigner in order to rent. Also there are no facilities or amenities so you would have to purchase a club membership separately. For these reasons it is far more preferable for you to stay in a condo. Other members have given you a more detailed cost breakdown, but generally for a condo of decent build and size you should expect to pay at least $4-5K a month.Roadtosingapore wrote: ↑Mon, 18 Jul 2022 2:16 pmThanks for responding to my query. Do expat have an option to rent a HDB flat?
Here is my definition of leading a decent life -
1) 3 bedroom flat (close to the transport that connects you to the main city center / downtown)
2) International School for kids (school following British curriculum)
3) Weekend trips to local attraction and eating out 1-2 times per week (no alcoholic beverages)
4) Public transport / Uber
5) Access to swimming pool / Health clubs
I think the cost for above will give me a good idea about expected monthly expenditure.
I will be earning around 16k per month.
Hi, adding to this as I don't think the others brought it up yet:Roadtosingapore wrote: ↑Mon, 18 Jul 2022 2:16 pmThanks for responding to my query. Do expat have an option to rent a HDB flat?
Here is my definition of leading a decent life -
1) 3 bedroom flat (close to the transport that connects you to the main city center / downtown)
2) International School for kids (school following British curriculum)
3) Weekend trips to local attraction and eating out 1-2 times per week (no alcoholic beverages)
4) Public transport / Uber
5) Access to swimming pool / Health clubs
I think the cost for above will give me a good idea about expected monthly expenditure.
I will be earning around 16k per month.
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