Zeolite
Scottish expat in Norway
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Lives in Stavanger, Rogaland
Registration: 06 August 2015
can any one advice on coming to singapore and looking for a job???? by marioquniz2016
i am an expatriate here in abudhabi, but currently due to the fall in oil prices any time soon i may loose my job, i would like to come to singapole and look for a job am an african man who comes from uganda, is race an issue there?? i dont mind ...
Absolutely correct Hansson. I am one of the very few bucking the trend here in Singapore. My oil service company has (had!) significant resources here in Singapore mostly in Research and Manufacturing as do several of our competitors. All of these ... Read More
Moving to Singapore with your family
Leave your kids behind! I did. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Singapore
After 8 weeks in a hotel we got a house and moved in. One of the advantages of that has been the online shopping companies. Well worth searching the net for these as the prices can be a lot better particularly for your favourite alcohol. Read More
Opening a bank account in Singapore by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Singapore ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Singapore ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
Beppi. You may be right about the different requirements as I just went for DBS because they had the account I wanted I don't know about anyone else. They have accepted the signed agreement for the house we will be moving into in March so it is ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Singapore by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Singapore ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Singapore ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
Just opened a bank account last night and it took nearly 2 hours! Went to DBS to get a multi currency account. I had our passports, EP/DP, a letter from my HR stating my position, contract and salary and it still wasn't enough! As we don't ... Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
Got the official ID card on Thursday so that was 4 working days. The process was pretty painless I have to say. Next step is getting a bank account and phones! Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
Off to the EP Service Centre on Friday for fingerprints and photographs. The process has gone very smoothly so far. Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
Hooray! I have an EP in principle. Thanks for the advice guys. You rock! Off to find a house now. Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
Job was advertised and the EP was applied for yesterday. House hunting now. It is a hard life! Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
ah well...Beppi is right again! Job is being advertised as I type. Pointless but necessary,. Gimme the hoops I will jump through them. Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
"advanced level of expertise" most definately describes me! I will talk to the HR Thanks Beppi Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
Thanks Beppi I am not very highly paid (by my company standards) and my company is a large one but we know there is not anyone qualified in Singapore. The local HR should have had this done weeks ago but you know HR! Incidentally I am being ... Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
Gentlemen Can you tell me if the advertising of a position is mandatory? We know that there isn't anyone in Singapore qualified for the position. Does my company need to prove this? Thanks Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
Heh! I am the instructor Beppi. I am the old dog that is giving out new tricks. Read More
EP Pass timescale by Zeolite
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ...
Thanks Beppi. I knew that an EP was usually a prerequisite for a rental agreement as well as a car deal. Just wish my company had got their finger out and started a couple of weeks ago. I am supposed to start a class on the first of Feb so that ... Read More
EP Pass timescale
Just started my process and the interminable form-filling "sigh". Here in the USA I am being bombarded by auto-responses telling me the recipients are on vacation. Does Singapore slow down for the Christmas period? I have been given a 4-6 ... Read More
Low level hotels by Zeolite
It is official, my wife and I are heading to Singapore in January and we will have to stay in hotel until we get accommodation arranged. My wife has an aversion to elevators/lifts and I have seen that most of the hotels in Singapore are ...
Beppi My wife has woken from dreams salivating and then become horribly depressed because she was 4000 miles away from her favourite chip shop! The batter runs deep! We both love Indian style food and i am looking forward to familiarising myself ... Read More
Low level hotels by Zeolite
It is official, my wife and I are heading to Singapore in January and we will have to stay in hotel until we get accommodation arranged. My wife has an aversion to elevators/lifts and I have seen that most of the hotels in Singapore are ...
Beppi I am bringing my wife to Singapore because that is where my company are sending me. Incidentally we are moving from suburban Texas, USA. You go where your job takes you at the moment in my industry. Jobs are hard to come by. Can't say we ... Read More
Low level hotels by Zeolite
It is official, my wife and I are heading to Singapore in January and we will have to stay in hotel until we get accommodation arranged. My wife has an aversion to elevators/lifts and I have seen that most of the hotels in Singapore are ...
Beppi. I have spent some time in Singapore and am not sure this is true. Also it is ELEVATORS/LIFTS that are the problem, not escalators. We will get a house or low level condo to live in and use buses/cars/bikes to get around. I have been to a few ... Read More
Low level hotels by Zeolite
It is official, my wife and I are heading to Singapore in January and we will have to stay in hotel until we get accommodation arranged. My wife has an aversion to elevators/lifts and I have seen that most of the hotels in Singapore are ...
Not the most sympathetic of replies guys! Are you aware of phobias? Anyway we are coming (at least if I want to stay unemployed) and any info on hotels that do have ground and first floor rooms would be helpful. I have stayed in the Mercure and I ... Read More
Low level hotels
It is official, my wife and I are heading to Singapore in January and we will have to stay in hotel until we get accommodation arranged. My wife has an aversion to elevators/lifts and I have seen that most of the hotels in Singapore are ... Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Howdy. I have been in the USA for 4 years now after moving over from Scotland. Was in Wyoming for 3 years but now down in Houston being slowly roasted to death. Will be moving on again soon as I will be off to Singapore next year. Read More
New members of the Singapore forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Singapore forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi. I am Scot living in the USA but moving to Singapore next year. Any advice on hoouses and cars is very welcome. Read More