Wow! what an incredible response...this forum is amazing! Thank you all!
To answer your questions KSL, I'm 30 with a masters and have 8 years work experience.
From your replies, it seems employment is the main thing..the PEP sounds like a possibility, I'll have to look into it further. PR is not the ultimate aim, I just thought I would need it to apply for a mortgage - can anyone clarify??
If, however, PR is required to become an HDB (resale)
property owner, then does anyone know how my previous time in Singapore would be considered?
So, lots to organise still...the whole family are very excited by the news and looking forward to a multi-cultural wedding in Singapore. Apparently, we're not supposed to marry in the year of the tiger, so it looks like the banquet wont be until Feb 2011 at the earliest, but hopefully I will have secured a good job back in Singapore by then...although, judging from a few chats with recruitment companies, this isn't going to be easy!
As for the rush...well, its more excitement and wondering what the options are - anxiety about choosing the right route and order of events. Besides this forum, there isn't much in the way of advice.
Anyway, thanks again and I look forward to some more insightful replies.