Switch US job - SG Citizenship application

[silversgleaming]

Hi I am a Singapore PR of 7 years and have been living in SG for 12 years since university.

Age: 30
Nationality: Indonesian
Race: Chinese
Currently holding Singapore PR since 2016.
Salary: >100k
Marrital Status: Married to 30yo wife with 1 daughter (3 years old)


Recently, a US company in Silicon Valley offered me a job that pays 200k which requires me to relocate to US.
However, I am in the midst of Singapore citizenship application since 28 April 2023 and the status is still pending.

Want to ask your opinion.
Should I accept the job? Does accepting US job will have impact on my citizenship approval? If not, assuming I get approval while I am in the US, then I will have to come back to settle all the documents and oaths, etc?

Note, I applied Singapore citizenship together with my daughter.

Thanks for your insights in advance!

Appreciate it

have a nice day

[hopeislife]

Hi I am a Singapore PR of 7 years and have been living in SG for 12 years since university.

Age: 30
Nationality: Indonesian
Race: Chinese
Currently holding Singapore PR since 2016.
Salary: >100k
Marrital Status: Married to 30yo wife with 1 daughter (3 years old)


Recently, a US company in Silicon Valley offered me a job that pays 200k which requires me to relocate to US.
However, I am in the midst of Singapore citizenship application since 28 April 2023 and the status is still pending.

Want to ask your opinion.
Should I accept the job? Does accepting US job will have impact on my citizenship approval? If not, assuming I get approval while I am in the US, then I will have to come back to settle all the documents and oaths, etc?

Note, I applied Singapore citizenship together with my daughter.

Thanks for your insights in advance!

Appreciate it

have a nice day

A wise man once said "YOU CAN'T HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO"

[silversgleaming]

Hi I am a Singapore PR of 7 years and have been living in SG for 12 years since university.

Age: 30
Nationality: Indonesian
Race: Chinese
Currently holding Singapore PR since 2016.
Salary: >100k
Marrital Status: Married to 30yo wife with 1 daughter (3 years old)


Recently, a US company in Silicon Valley offered me a job that pays 200k which requires me to relocate to US.
However, I am in the midst of Singapore citizenship application since 28 April 2023 and the status is still pending.

Want to ask your opinion.
Should I accept the job? Does accepting US job will have impact on my citizenship approval? If not, assuming I get approval while I am in the US, then I will have to come back to settle all the documents and oaths, etc?

Note, I applied Singapore citizenship together with my daughter.

Thanks for your insights in advance!

Appreciate it

have a nice day

A wise man once said "YOU CAN'T HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO"

thanks for your suggestion. I thought of that too.
probably have to wait til approval then accept the job.

[nathan5]

Transitioning from a US job to pursuing Singaporean citizenship marks an exciting new chapter. Embracing Singapore's rich culture and vibrant opportunities reflects a commitment to growth and global engagement. Wishing you a smooth journey through the application process and success in your endeavors as a future Singaporean citizen.

[Strong Eagle]

Transitioning from a US job to pursuing Singaporean citizenship marks an exciting new chapter. Embracing Singapore's rich culture and vibrant opportunities reflects a commitment to growth and global engagement. Wishing you a smooth journey through the application process and success in your endeavors as a future Singaporean citizen.

Why do people waste time posting this AI junk?

[BananZ]

imo 200k pay isnt a good offer compare to > 100k pay in Singapore.
US taxes are quite high, and California has another layer of state tax as well
If it's a good company which matches your career progression then go for it, otherwise I would stay at SG and grow my career here.

[malcontent]

Taxes:

https://smartasset.com/taxes/california-tax-calculator

Assuming you earn S$200k = US$147k and max out your tax advantaged accounts, what is the effective tax rate as a married sole breadwinner? You are looking at around 6.3% federal and 2.4% state. Not nearly as bad as you might think.

7.65% FICA is also deducted, but that is comparable to CPF, because it goes toward OASDI (old age, survivors and disability insurance).

Career:

Depending on the company, career opportunities in the US can be far greater than what is available here. Likewise, companies in Singapore often consider employees with overseas experience in high regard.

Citizenship:

I don’t know that taking an overseas assignment would put your SC application in jeopardy, especially since you’ve already had your application in for a year. However, it would put your REP renewal in jeopardy - when does it expire?

Personally:

For double the pay, I would take the opportunity, especially if my experience was limited to Asia.