80% salary increase for EP job change

Guest7982Guest07 July 2022 20:14:05

Hi guys ,

I have been reading a lot that the most common reason of EP rejection is the big leap in candidates salary .

So here is the background , I am a Malaysian working in tech and currently only earning $4600 a month. I recently moved to Singapore in 2020 but have about 7 years of relevant experience and 10 years overall in tech ( mostly abroad ) .I was recently approached by a recruiter for an opportunity and during our initial communication I had asked first what was the salary range for this position and was told it is $8k-9k monthly . I proceed to not reveal my currently salary and only shared the market rate - because I know that I’m being paid way below Market rate .

Fast forward I had passed all the interviews and then i accepted the offer . The recruiter had planned to apply for my new EP in the coming week.. I was happy at first but now realised that the salary bump is like 80% . This is my first time changing job in Singapore and had no idea this would be an issue .

Can anyone advise any tips for me to still get this salary and not have my EP rejected ? I had known ppl having a justification letter to support the salary bump but it was only for 50-60% increase . I do not know a single person that had an 80% salary bump AND successfully got an EP.

Any advise or help would be much appreciated ask I am freaking out . The recruiter still does not know my current salary .

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert09 July 2022 07:23:51

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I already answered your other post with similar content: A salary bumpis only a concern if it raises questions that are not answered well (by your employer).

Whether you want to tell your employer what you earned previously is of course a good question (You are not obliged to!). I personally would tend to being honest, especially if the employment contract is already signed and it would be difficult (never impossible!) for the employer to change it. But you decide what risks you prefer!