Hi everyone,
we are no expats yet but in the decision making phase as my partner has a job offer in Singapore which would be no expat but a local plus contract. There are pros and cons and even though we would love the adventure we would like to base our decision on some hard facts. We are an unmarried German couple with a one year old child. As far as I understand the child does not help to put any legal status to our relationship. It is either married or not – right?
I am running a business in Germany and it seems that I would be able to continue the administrative part of it to keep it running and return to it after three years so I am not looking for a job in Singapore. This is our situation so far.
It would be great if you could help me with the following:
1. What ist he cost of a kindergarten or a living-in maid with childcare experience per month? What would be the agency fee for this?
2. How ist healthcare organised. What would be the average monthly cost for me? (We hope that our child will be covered by the company plan.)
3. We have asked the company to help with my residence permit. How hard would it be to get it on my own if they refuse to help? ...or is this a dealbreaker?
Many many thanks to anyone who tries to help!
Take care!