Couldn't find a good job so I took a 2000 SGD/month job

[the lynx]

Teaching English in China, Vietnam and Thailand for a Caucasian like you would instead boost your CV. And pay you much more decently too.

+1! This is a definite, McD's is not a good career move on anyone's CV, you probably know that!

Good Luck, everyone makes mistakes, it's how we deal with them after that counts

Unless it's written as "local facility operations management of an internationally distributed immediate-service eating establishment" and hoping the reviewer doesn't ask for the specific name and that they buy the bull.

Me will buy that crap! +1

[nakatago]

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[sundaymorningstaple]

+1

[JR8]

I must say that this is the most puzzling situation I have ever seen cross-border. Is your Thai girlfriend in Singapore or Thailand (you didn't mention that).

Besides this, why is he vacationing in Vietnam if money is so tight?

I was going to ponder why a person earns $2k, spends $1.5k on rent, then they're sitting on the beach in VN?

I reckon the OP doesn't have to work. That would explain a couple of oddities in this scenario...

[zzm9980]

I must say that this is the most puzzling situation I have ever seen cross-border. Is your Thai girlfriend in Singapore or Thailand (you didn't mention that).

Besides this, why is he vacationing in Vietnam if money is so tight?

I was going to ponder why a person earns $2k, spends $1.5k on rent, then they're sitting on the beach in VN?

I reckon the OP doesn't have to work. That would explain a couple of oddities in this scenario...

Possible, but 1%ers don't take jobs at McDonalds. Even to keep visas.

Someone who didn't have to work (even of 'modest' means) would keep his residence in the US, apply for a K1 Visa (6-12 months, usually closer to 6), and then take 3-6 months vacationing in SE Asia with the fiance. Then head to Bangkok when USCIS approves an interview.

Something doesn't add up, and I suspect the OP will never be back to discuss any further. He's up there on my list of posters I wish would come back to 'discuss' more. Right after the NYC mom who couldn't make ends meet on $30k a month.

[tee kong kia]

I just graduated from UC-Santa Barbara w a BS in Business Admin. (focus in Management) 3.4 GPA in DEC 2011. I came to Singapore bc my fiance is from Thailand and we are still waiting for the visa paperwork to be processed so she can come to the US. Anyways, after a month of fruitless job hunting... I decided to apply for a managerial position at Mcdonald's. Well, I got offered assitant manager position for the pultry salary of $2000 SGD/month. I am supposed to work 44 hours per week but generally end up actually working 55 hours. I'm renting a room for $1500/ month and after travel and food ...I usually dip into $500 of my savings. Should I just quit and continue my job hunt? Everybody that lives in the flat is about the same age as me but generally making well over $3000 SGD per month. I'm Caucasian and speak Spanish and English fluently and know basic Mandarin.

This really sucks man.However in all honesty,that is what a local entry level guy will be making.

[richie303]

Make sure you send tailored cover letters if sending directly to companies, 5 CVs a day will not necessarily do it quickly.

Man, why did you take a job flipping burgers? Bad move in my opinion. Hope you can fix it real soon!