Working in Singapore

[nvidia5500]

Thanks nvidia. Gaano naman kaya katagal ang processing sa POEA and OWWA? Magkano rin ang bayad kung meron man?

All in all ~8k kasama na direct hire processing fee, medical, SSS, PAG-IBIG. Punta ka na lang sa nearest gov office. 1 day to 1 week.

[dennis_t26]

All in all ~8k kasama na direct hire processing fee, medical, SSS, PAG-IBIG. Punta ka na lang sa nearest gov office. 1 day to 1 week.

Thanks again nvidia. Mas advisable ba na mag tourist na lang ako muna dun then dun ko n lang asikasuhin mga papers para di mas abala? Mas magastos pa ata pag dito pa ko nag asikaso. Ano po palagay nyo?

[nvidia5500]

^ Depende sayo. Sa akin kasi direct hire ako at medyo minamadali ako ng employer ko. Sila pa mismo nag book ng round-trip flight ko kaya no choice, nag tourist exit ako.

Mas mura pag dito sa embassy natin sa Singapore, kasi S$42 ata yung babayaran mo lang. Upon application ng pag-claim ng work pass mo, kailangan mo pa mag pa medical checkup sa registered Singaporean doctor. Hindi hinohonor ng Ministry of Manpower yung checkup sa Pilipinas.

Basta yun, bago ka umalis ng Pilipinas make sure na meron ka ng in-principle approval galing sa Ministry of Manpower para tuloy-tuloy na yung application mo. Good luck!

[dennis_t26]

^ Depende sayo. Sa akin kasi direct hire ako at medyo minamadali ako ng employer ko. Sila pa mismo nag book ng round-trip flight ko kaya no choice, nag tourist exit ako.

Mas mura pag dito sa embassy natin sa Singapore, kasi S$42 ata yung babayaran mo lang. Upon application ng pag-claim ng work pass mo, kailangan mo pa mag pa medical checkup sa registered Singaporean doctor. Hindi hinohonor ng Ministry of Manpower yung checkup sa Pilipinas.

Basta yun, bago ka umalis ng Pilipinas make sure na meron ka ng in-principle approval galing sa Ministry of Manpower para tuloy-tuloy na yung application mo. Good luck!

Thanks po. Isipin ko kung saan less hassle and mas mura.

[robeejai]

I have experienced in Safety Engineering for 2years
Electrical Design Engineer for 2 years and counting

im a Registered Electrical Engineer graduated from Mapua

planning to go to SG, marami pa kaya need nila.. thanks in advance

[pytingspirit]

Good luck sa mga gusto mag try dito sa SG this month onwards.

Well, I gotta say times have changed here since last election. Yes you'll definitely see and feel that the gov't is already limiting the number for foreign talents here.

To give you a better picture of my experience.... I came here in SG last March 11 with EPEC (long term visit pass), it took me 3 damn months to land a job as a Technical Helpdesk for a MNC. Buti nalang medyo prepared ako... consider the fact sa hostel pa ako nagsstay dati...

So there, bago pa kayo pumunta dito sa SG, at least magsimula na kayo mag send ng email applications nyo.

If you guys have background in it helpdesk/desktop support/it technical support, then maybe i can help you when you get here in sg, because our company is hiring this whole month. so pm nyo nalang ako if you guys wanna try.

hi mc21 nagpm po me sainyu... ty

[HiM0Dz]

for salary guide in singapore..

http://www.kellyservices.com.sg/

and questions about undergrads, MoM requires diploma or graduates so baka mahirapan kayo.

[the_champ]

Please check Pinoy Classified Ads in Singapore. No registration needed. Post and browse ads, and share in facebook. No registration needed. Thanks.

[sizzlingralph]

Hi there Yuga!,

I've been working in Singapore for almost three months now. I left my company in the Phils. (its a multi-national, above average salary, with car, etc.) bec. I think its about time to look for a new environment. Dami ngang nagtataka kung bakit pa ako umalis sa company ko eh samantalang ganda na raw ng kondisyon ko dun. I've been working in the Phils. for 8 yrs. already pero damn!, ang lakas ng pulitika lalo na sa mga mulit national companies. I felt I'm no longer growing career wise and technical wise. Although I had been very thankful to my former company dahil maski papano eh napadala ako sa US (where I earned a Multiple entry 10-year B1/B2 visa..maski papaano ok na..), went to different ASEAN countries, etc.

man, If you want to work here, I recommend it's good but it's tough at first. Medyo mga frank mga tao dito. Siyempre mas OK pa rin to work with fellow pinoys. Masuwerte mga kakilala ko dito at marami silang pinoy sa work nila, some of them even have pinoy as their immediate boss. In my case, wala, Im the only pinoy in the group..although sa ibang dept. merong mga pinoy but then walang masyadong interfaces ang mga dept. namin kaya minsan ko lang din sila makausap. Iba talaga yung mismong colleague mo eh pinoy. May kakampi maski papaano. Singapore companies are very service oriented. They want the customers to be satisfied always. Dapat listo ka dito.

Talking about the way of life and standard of living..normally pag bago ka dito..tendency mo is to compute or convert everything in pesos...a typical pagkain dito sa hawker centers (parang turo turo sa atin pero mas malinis at presentable) eh mga 4-5 dollars (convert mo sa pesos by multiplying 26+). Di ba mahal?...Tapos drinks mo pa na mga 1.20-1.50 ang price...Mahal din ang mga damit dito. Mas mura pa rin talaga sa HK at Pinas unless pag nag gragrand sale ang Giordano..mga old stock nila eh binebenta nila in gud condition...(halos pinoy lang nga ang nagpupunta..)

Typical mga pinoys dito eh nagsheshare ng bahay. Karamihan, may tatlong bedrooms. In our case, apat kami sa bahay. Three bedrooms. Yung mga ibang kakilala namin, umaabot sila ng pito hanggang 8 sa bahay which is not very convenient na...gusto kasi nilang makatipid eh...We live in a condominium in the outskirt (mga 30 mins. north of the city). We are paying 1,700.00 dollars per month. I am alone in my room kaya ang ambag ko eh 500 dollars. Yung isa na nasa master's bedroom eh 650 ang bayad tapos yung isang room na may 2 guys sharing, eh 550 ang bayad nila...if u will convert it...syaks...malamang isang bahay na sa pinas ang katapat ng nirerentahan kong room. Oks naman sa condos kasi maganda ang mga facilities. Buhay mayaman ka...may big swimming pools sa baba, tennis courts, sauna, jacuzzi, squash courts at gym....

Kung gusto mong makatipid...sa HDB ka muna tumira..marami na ring HDB na nagsusulputan na may mga magagandang amenities..pero yung mga luma at existing eh...wala...kung gusto mong mag swimming..at mag gym..you can always go to community centres nearby.2 dollars per entry...halos lahat ng place dito meron nun...very convenient...

Kung ako ikaw....come to Singapore and experience something new...oks ang transpo..very convenient..hindi namimili ng pasahero ang mga taxi drivers..hindi nagbabaha..hindi masyadong malakas ang ulan...wala kasing bagyo dito eh...wala ring mapanukso dito...they are also very fashionable here..kaya maski outrageous ang dating mo..di ka nila papansinin..to each his own...

sabihin mo lang sa akin kung magkano ang makukuha mo as salary and I will tell you kung Oks na yan para mabuhay ka dito ng matiwasay at makapag ipon...Ako balak ko kasi mga one to two year lang dito..stepping stone to US kung baga...

totoo yung fact about the cars here...ang mahal dito..yung typical na Honda City diyan eh mga 400,000 ata...dito...mga 1.5 million yun..x3 ang halaga..then ang mahal pa ng mga road taxes nila dito..registration, license, etc..kaya pag may tsiokt ka dito na bago...bigatin ka na...

CPF?..i think they already abolished this thing mga two yrs ago...hindi na applicable to sa mga foreign workers like us. Sayang nga eh..tskk..tskk...forced savings pa naman ito..hindi ko na naabutan ito..pero yung mga pinoy na nandito mga three yrs ago pa..naabutan nila ito at they are enjoying the benefits...

oki lah?

Hi Swatch,

I intentionally sent you a private message hoping to have your immediate feedback the soonest but the I received a warning that your inbox is full.

Below are summary of inquiries I would like to have your opinions based on your experience working in SG.

-1-
I have been working for 3 years as an Analyst, (Business Analyst (1yr) and Technical Analyst (2yrs in November and where I am currently employed)). I have worked in a known ERP provider company in Taguig and a well known EDI company in Makati right now. The responsibility is not that different. Working in ERP provider company gave me a background on SDLC and use some BA tools. Working in an EDI company gave me more technical analysis skillset. Bottomline, I fix bugs/defects and create fix or create new design/process. I have read a site, http://www.kellyservices.com.sg/ stating that my field will let me earn 4000-6000SGD. This ranges for 3-5yrs experience. With my current experience, could you give me your opinion and what is the actual salary for this kinda work?

-2-
I have a girlfriend also planning to work there. Nursing undergrad who is planning to work there also in Food industry, I don't know the exact term being used for Restaurant services. She was not able to had her course finished due to financial problem. This is the reason why she wanted to work in Singapore to earn and save and pay those school balances and continue the last semester. She does not have an experience in Food/Restaurant service industry but has 6 months working experience as an online dealer in Online Casino. With her status, are there any chances that will get her to work in SG? And how much is the expected pay?

-3-
What are the options that we can choose so we can apply in SG?

-4-
If we are to work there, how much is the estimated rent for a flat? A pad with kitchen area and a private CR will suffice, even it has no bedroom? If this is not available, what options we can choose so we can live together for us also to save money?

[sizzlingralph]

Hi Swatch,

I intentionally sent you a private message hoping to have your immediate feedback the soonest but the I received a warning that your inbox is full.

Below are summary of inquiries I would like to have your opinions based on your experience working in SG.

-1-
I have been working for 3 years as an Analyst, (Business Analyst (1yr) and Technical Analyst (2yrs in November and where I am currently employed)). I have worked in a known ERP provider company in Taguig and a well known EDI company in Makati right now. The responsibility is not that different. Working in ERP provider company gave me a background on SDLC and use some BA tools. Working in an EDI company gave me more technical analysis skillset. Bottomline, I fix bugs/defects and create fix or create new design/process. I have read a site, http://www.kellyservices.com.sg/ stating that my field will let me earn 4000-6000SGD. This ranges for 3-5yrs experience. With my current experience, could you give me your opinion and what is the actual salary for this kinda work?

-2-
I have a girlfriend also planning to work there. Nursing undergrad who is planning to work there also in Food industry, I don't know the exact term being used for Restaurant services. She was not able to had her course finished due to financial problem. This is the reason why she wanted to work in Singapore to earn and save and pay those school balances and continue the last semester. She does not have an experience in Food/Restaurant service industry but has 6 months working experience as an online dealer in Online Casino. With her status, are there any chances that will get her to work in SG? And how much is the expected pay?

-3-
What are the options that we can choose so we can apply in SG?

-4-
If we are to work there, how much is the estimated rent for a flat? A pad with kitchen area and a private CR will suffice, even it has no bedroom? If this is not available, what options we can choose so we can live together for us also to save money?

Up for this!

[salbakuta02]

may hiring ba for Technical Support/IT Helpdesk diyan sa SG? I have a background with troubleshooting ISP issues, email configuration pero hindi yung pang Level 2 type na job. yung nature of job ko is pang-BPO/CC.

kung meron man, ilang taon yung contract?


follow-up question: If ever na maganda yung lagay ko sa SG let say for example may 2-3 years contract ako then naka-1 year na ako mahigit, eligible na ba ako mag-apply for PR (Permanent Residency)?

thanks in advance

[annly26]

hello po Swatch.. nasa SG kpa rin ba til now?.. balak ko rin po kasi pmunta ng SG bandang Oct. .kmukuha ako ng mga tips sa ***** *** mkhnap ng work jan.. also ng matitirhan pagdating po jan.. thank Ü

[annly26]

hello nvidia.. paano ka po nakapag-apply? nasa Pinas kba nung nagapply ka jan sa company?

[annly26]

hello pytingspirit.. im a n IT technical support here in Pinas i na global company.. bka matulungan mu ako mghnap ng work in SG.. im planning to go thr by Oct... anu po ba email add nyo?.. thanks po

[Ne0]

To those who has questions about Singapore, Visit this site

http://www.pinoysg.com/forum/index.php

Remember to read stickies since 99% of your questions/Answers can be found in Stickies.

[nvidia5500]

hello nvidia.. paano ka po nakapag-apply? nasa Pinas kba nung nagapply ka jan sa company?

Online lang ako nag apply. JobsDB/Monster/Jobstreet. Direct hire,
hindi na ako dumaan sa mga agencies tapos mismong company na
naglakad ng employment pass ko.

It helps kung medyo specialized yung experience/skillset mo kasi pag
interesado talaga yung company sayo, sila mismo gagawa ng paraan
para macontact ka, kahit saan ka man.

[florencce]

hi,
if i may ask, paanu po kung mag reregister and magpapass ako ng resume sa monster.com eh I'm still working here in the Philippines anung address ang ilalagay ko duon sa resume na ipapass ko sa kanila? Is it my address dito sa manila or address and phone number of someone that I know of in singapore? I hope you can help me dito sa query ko.

Thanks.

[nvidia5500]

^ Ilagay mo yung Philippines address at contact mo pag nasa Philippines ka parin habang nag-aaply. Wag mong gamitin
yung contact ng ibang tao, like yung kakilala mo sa Singapore. Paano pag biglang
nag-sched ng interview? Makakapunta ka ba agad? Tapos tinawagan ka, eh yung kakilala mo naman sumagot? Pag gusto ka ng employer, kahit saan ka gagagawa sila ng paraan para macontact ka.

[florencce]

hi,

may nagbabalak po bang pumunta ng singapore sainyo jan this 2nd week of october? Pwde ba akong makisabay sa inyo? pero I have a scheduled flight na po, that is at 0625 of october 7, sunday. anyone here po with the same flight schedule?

[MC21]

Hi,

Anybody here planning to go here in Singapore to look for a job this month?

We have one available vacant Common Room with (with wifi/cabletv) here in Jurong East.

We can accept only up to 2 people for SHORT TERM STAY (UNTIL November 12) only.

For questions, email me at miguel.delrosario@gmail.com

Inform me when you will go here in Singapore this month.

Thanks!