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Singapore by hodari(op):
This city state in South East Asia is one of the wealthiest countries on earth with a GDP per capita of US$65,000 as at 2019. The Singapore Dollar exchanges at 1.4 to the US $ meaning they're at parity. The economy is innovative and diversified and the country is also one of the least corrupt country on earth according to Transparency International. Crime is practically none existent.

Singapore is one of the cleanest and orderly places I've ever visited. Public transport, including the extensive MRT, is superb. You don't need a car to move around. The government is discouraging use of private cars by putting very high taxes on private motors. Consequently, only 15% of the population own their own cars. That's why you can see weathly people and top officials in government riding on the MRT.

Having said that, the country is very, very expensive especially when it comes to housing and upkeep. Food is relatively cheap if you know where to go. Personal income tax is low.

All foreigners who intend to work in Singapore must have a valid pass (commonly known as a work visa) These can be obtained for both professional, skilled and semi-skilled categories.

More info available here: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits

Re: Singapore by hodari(op):
Please note these are pics from my phone so may not be of the best quality. I have plenty of other pics but most of them show my face and I want to remain anonymous. grin

Re: Singapore by hodari(op): 11:45pm On Apr 19, 2020
City Hall Station

Re: Singapore by hodari(op): 11:45pm On Apr 19, 2020
CBD

Re: Singapore by hodari(op): 11:48pm On Apr 19, 2020
Clark Quay

Re: Singapore by hodari(op):
Check your eligibility to work in Singapore

Before getting into an exhaustive job search, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re eligible to work in Singapore. There’re a few different kinds of permits based on your qualifications. The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore has published an online self assessment tool, SmArT, to gauge your likelihood of eligibility.

Choose a thriving industry

While Singapore is host to many markets, some industries are stronger than others. Historically, Singapore has been a welcoming home to finance professionals, especially those in audit and securities. While the financial job market is as strong as ever, new industries are rising quickly in the Southern Asian city. Jobs for IT workers, digital marketers and compliance specialists are surging. Demand in the fields of tech and ecommerce is also high with a huge push in hiring UI and UX designers, as well as hospitality, service, tourism and computer science. Other prevalent roles in Singapore include talent management and HR leadership.

Search Online

One of the best places to look for open positions in Singapore is online. With a multitude of web resources available to aid in your search, the following sites are some of the biggest and most used by Singapore job searchers.

Best Jobs encompasses a huge archive of job posts from many industries
Monster contains listings across every market in Singapore
Jobs.com.sg uses a single search to help finding listings on multiple sites
eFinancialCareers has job openings in Singapore’s biggest market - finance
Jobs Central includes a huge number of listings in a lot of industries
Job Street where you can create a personal profile and host your CV so employers can find you.

While it’s important to do your own research and choose the agency that’s the best fit for your industry and skills, the following have been well reviewed as trusted agencies in the city:

3C Synergy for jobs in construction, oil and gas
Aegis for jobs across industries
Career Hub Consultants for jobs in finance, tech, engineering, science and hospitality, among others
Spencer Stuart places candidates in jobs across a range of industries.

Apply for your work visa

Getting a job offer is a huge accomplishment, but doesn’t represent the final step in the hiring process. Next, you’ll need to apply for a Singapore work visa.

In order to obtain one, you’ll need a job offer, to pay a registration fee and to submit your application. You can apply for your visa online and have it processed in just 7 days.

Before you apply, it’s important to know what type of visa you’re eligible for. The common visa types are as follows:

Employment Pass for professionals earning at least 3300 Singapore Dollar (SGD)
EntrePass for entrepreneurs looking to start their business in Singapore
Personalized Employment Pass only given to high earners already holding an employment pass, but offering huge flexibility in employment terms and eligible industries
S Pass the most common visa type for typical foreign workers, provided to mid-tier professionals earning at least 2200 SGD per month, and who have passed the requisite assessment

Good luck!
Re: Singapore by topsam1(m): 3:09am On Apr 20, 2020
Nice write up..... Please can you help one to atlease get a job offer from there sir? Thanks for your response
hodari:
Check your eligibility to work in Singapore

Before getting into an exhaustive job search, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re eligible to work in Singapore. There’re a few different kinds of permits based on your qualifications. The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore has published an online self assessment tool, SmArT, to gauge your likelihood of eligibility.

Choose a thriving industry

While Singapore is host to many markets, some industries are stronger than others. Historically, Singapore has been a welcoming home to finance professionals, especially those in audit and securities. While the financial job market is as strong as ever, new industries are rising quickly in the Southern Asian city. Jobs for IT workers, digital marketers and compliance specialists are surging. Demand in the fields of tech and ecommerce is also high with a huge push in hiring UI and UX designers, as well as hospitality, service, tourism and computer science. Other prevalent roles in Singapore include talent management and HR leadership.

Search Online

One of the best places to look for open positions in Singapore is online. With a multitude of web resources available to aid in your search, the following sites are some of the biggest and most used by Singapore job searchers.

Best Jobs encompasses a huge archive of job posts from many industries
Monster contains listings across every market in Singapore
Jobs.com.sg uses a single search to help finding listings on multiple sites
eFinancialCareers has job openings in Singapore’s biggest market - finance
Jobs Central includes a huge number of listings in a lot of industries
Job Street where you can create a personal profile and host your CV so employers can find you.

While it’s important to do your own research and choose the agency that’s the best fit for your industry and skills, the following have been well reviewed as trusted agencies in the city:

3C Synergy for jobs in construction, oil and gas
Aegis for jobs across industries
Career Hub Consultants for jobs in finance, tech, engineering, science and hospitality, among others
Spencer Stuart places candidates in jobs across a range of industries.

Apply for your work visa

Getting a job offer is a huge accomplishment, but doesn’t represent the final step in the hiring process. Next, you’ll need to apply for a Singapore work visa.

In order to obtain one, you’ll need a job offer, to pay a registration fee and to submit your application. You can apply for your visa online and have it processed in just 7 days.

Before you apply, it’s important to know what type of visa you’re eligible for. The common visa types are as follows:

Employment Pass for professionals earning at least 3300 Singapore Dollar (SGD)
EntrePass for entrepreneurs looking to start their business in Singapore
Personalized Employment Pass only given to high earners already holding an employment pass, but offering huge flexibility in employment terms and eligible industries
S Pass the most common visa type for typical foreign workers, provided to mid-tier professionals earning at least 2200 SGD per month, and who have passed the requisite assessment

Good luck!
Re: Singapore by hodari(op): 4:46am On Apr 20, 2020
topsam1:
Nice write up..... Please can you help one to atlease get a job offer from there sir? Thanks for your response
Sorry my brother. I just visited Singapore a number of times but I have returned back since. However all the information you need is in my writeup.

Please visit the websites i have highlighted. Start here: https://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/employment-s-pass-self-assessment-tool
Re: Singapore by babakb: 5:16am On Apr 20, 2020
topsam1:
Nice write up..... Please can you help one to atlease get a job offer from there sir? Thanks for your response
Please let's stop all this beggarly attitude.....
He has given us all the Information we need.
Re: Singapore by Petyprincess(f): 6:59am On Apr 20, 2020
Nice write-up smiley
Re: Singapore by horlahsunbo225(m): 7:51am On Apr 20, 2020
Thanks for the writer up

Pls what is the level of racism there
Re: Singapore by hodari(op):
horlahsunbo225:
Thanks for the writer up

Pls what is the level of racism there
I never experienced racism at all when I visited.

In fact, everyone went out of their way to be super nice to me. That was in 2016.

The country is majority Chinese with Malay and Indian minorities. Also many guest workers from Philippines. There are also many Europeans working in the financial services industry.

Surprisingly, you are more likely to encounter prejudice from the Onyibo expats than from locals. Strange, because they're immigrants like you. undecided

Singaporean ladies are quite shy to open up but very curious about black guys - if you know what I mean. wink However, once you win their confidence..... my guy!! Na jackpot be dat ooo. They're really freaky. I suspect they're starved because their local guys don't have game at all lol grin Problem is that no ukwu. They're very tiny and fragile, its like being with a small girl. undecided


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP7S6tbHHKE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkAi65ashhY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCOG0tBRnBg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHg-8ZcMp0g


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX9wxdLVU4M


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W44-EpieUds


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGCSs_dznGM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fDcvxT3XBI
Re: Singapore by Abilistic(m): 8:56am On Apr 20, 2020
Nice thread

hodari:
. undecided

Singaporean ladies are quite shy to open up but very curious about black guys - if you know what I mean. wink However, once you win their confidence..... my guy!! Na jackpot be dat ooo . They're really freaky. I suspect they're starved because their local guys don't have game at all lol grin Problem is that no ukwu. They're very tiny and fragile, its like being with a small girl. undecided
Jackpot how? huh?
Re: Singapore by hodari(op): 9:34am On Apr 20, 2020
Abilistic:
Nice thread



Jackpot how? huh?
The Singapore ladies are usually very shy and reserved, but once they open up, they'll stay loyal to you and are not materialistic at all. You must be prepared to dash them your joystick very well. tongue
Re: Singapore by Abilistic(m): 9:42am On Apr 20, 2020
hodari:
The Singapore ladies are usually very shy and reserved, but once they open up, they'll stay loyal to you and are not materialistic at all. You must be prepared to dash them your joystick very well . tongue
Boss cool

Re: Singapore by Cocao(f): 12:04pm On Apr 20, 2020
topsam1:
Nice write up..... Please can you help one to atlease get a job offer from there sir? Thanks for your response
He took his time to explain as succinctly as possible. While you are waiting for help others have already started checking out those sites
Re: Singapore by horlahsunbo225(m): 1:24pm On Apr 20, 2020
hodari:
I never experienced racism at all when I visited.

In fact, everyone went out of their way to be super nice to me. That was in 2016.

The country is majority Chinese with Malay and Indian minorities. Also many guest workers from Philippines. There are also many Europeans working in the financial services industry.

Surprisingly, you are more likely to encounter prejudice from the Onyibo expats than from locals. Strange, because they're immigrants like you. undecided

Singaporean ladies are quite shy to open up but very curious about black guys - if you know what I mean. wink However, once you win their confidence..... my guy!! Na jackpot be dat ooo. They're really freaky. I suspect they're starved because their local guys don't have game at all lol grin Problem is that no ukwu. They're very tiny and fragile, its like being with a small girl. undecided


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP7S6tbHHKE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkAi65ashhY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCOG0tBRnBg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHg-8ZcMp0g


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX9wxdLVU4M


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W44-EpieUds


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGCSs_dznGM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fDcvxT3XBI
Thanks boss
You really detailed the explanation
Re: Singapore by Elvisu: 11:10pm On Apr 20, 2020
You are very correct in your explanation. I have been there before. Is a beautiful small country. Communication is not a problem because they speak English. What I didn’t like is their food. Like you said their ladies don’t like talking to black guys. There is one area they call United nations and is a place for commoners or low income earners. But believe me that place is more beautiful than Ikoyi,Asokoro and Maitama join together. Cost of living in Singapore is very expensive though.
Re: Singapore by hodari(op): 12:58am On Apr 21, 2020
Elvisu:
You are very correct in your explanation. I have been there before. Is a beautiful small country. Communication is not a problem because they speak English. What I didn’t like is their food. Like you said their ladies don’t like talking to black guys. There is one area they call United nations and is a place for commoners or low income earners. But believe me that place is more beautiful than Ikoyi,Asokoro and Maitama join together. Cost of living in Singapore is very expensive though.
� Correct.

Although I would disagree with you about the food. They have so much variety in their food - Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, etc I found the best, tasty and cheapest food in the hawker centres.

I don't know where the United Nations place is. I was staying at Jurong East
Re: Singapore by hodari(op): 5:42am On Apr 28, 2020
Re: Singapore by ricson11(m): 2:25pm On Apr 28, 2020
hodari:
� Correct.

Although I would disagree with you about the food. They have so much variety in their food - Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, etc I found the best, tasty and cheapest food in the hawker centres.

I don't know where the United Nations place is. I was staying at Jurong East
boss can one use tourist visa to travel to Singapore and later convert it to residential and also can one use the tourist visa to search for job over there
Re: Singapore by PresidentAtiku(m): 4:08pm On Apr 28, 2020
Great
Re: Singapore by hodari(op): 10:58am On May 27, 2020
ricson11:
boss can one use tourist visa to travel to Singapore and later convert it to residential and also can one use the tourist visa to search for job over there
No way. Don't try that
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