expat school waiting lists?

[lukeduke]

BigSis,

Its interesting to read you've been here for 9 years. I've been here for 3 months and am planning for wife / kids to join as soon as we can sort out the schooling or go through the International Schools waiting list. A lot of people say they can't stomach being in Singapore for more than 2-3 years but I'd love to stay a lot longer for many reasons, including giving the kids some stability and not having to jump and put them through new schools etc ... So to my question What is it that's kept you here for 9 years and counting?

Thanks