Fall in Singaporeans around the world
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no.... have been here only for 1.5 years... can only apply PR after 4 years (working and paying tax).... i not even know what will happen tomorrow.... not to mention 2.5 years from now!!Originally posted by Lingos:I'm in Melbourne...
do i have to fall in too?
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Hmmm ..... perhaps i should compile a master list of forumnites currently overseas ....
will do this after my last paper in 1.5 hours time ! ....
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ha.... yo Fatum.... your last paper over?? how's it going?Originally posted by Fatum:Hmmm ..... perhaps i should compile a master list of forumnites currently overseas ....
will do this after my last paper in 1.5 hours time ! ....
i would love to see the number of overseas singaporeans who uses this forum.... !!
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I'm inspired by all you guys' experiences and trials.Originally posted by littlestream:Congrats sacredspirits. And give yourself a pat. Dare to venture. You won't know till you try, right? The world is getting so small (global). Enjoy your experience. Will definitely enrich your life and make it colourful.
After all, it is living a life that counts and not how long we live it, right?
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dunno if u know of the 'workingholiday visa' thinggy offered by UK and i think by new zealand also..... (but the one for new zealand i think only offered to newly grads...)Originally posted by LazerLordz:I'm inspired by all you guys' experiences and trials.
Would love to work abroad and see the world after graduation..
i came over UK using the workingholiday visa thinggy (valid 2 years) initially..... it is only after a year that my work place actually applied work permit for me... (valid 5 years) check it out on the internet on the respective countries' criteria and the restrictions.... i m not sure what it is now.... i actually regretted not doing it when i was much younger..... but life should not b about regrets..... right!!?? -
Go for it, LazerLordz. Go with an open mind. Give yourself a chance and give the country of residence a chance too.Originally posted by LazerLordz:I'm inspired by all you guys' experiences and trials.
Would love to work abroad and see the world after graduation..
My first two years were a struggle for me. I've been so spoilt in Sg, I guess with the convenience. There were adjustments and surprisingly, although I was young, I was not so receptive to the changes. Maybe I am really very tng lang. But then came a matter of getting use to it. Then, everything fall into place.
I was blessed. Other than my own personal struggles, other facets of my life in Canada has been very smooth.
I've got friends who were successful in their careers back in either S'pore or M'sia, but even after living here for 16-17 years, their career in Canada never took off. But I've got friends who within a month of landing in Toronto, secured high paying jobs with successful companies.
So, it is really an individual thing. Obviously, on one hand, we can say we ask God for His guidance if indeed this is the path for you. But on the other hand, we can also say, fate.
For me, I'll say "Just do it" otherwise you'll never know.
Good luck with your plans, LL and I have a feeling you'll be alright! -
seems like canada is a nice place to settle... hows the immigration law like? easy to get work permit?Originally posted by littlestream:Go for it, LazerLordz. Go with an open mind. Give yourself a chance and give the country of residence a chance too.
My first two years were a struggle for me. I've been so spoilt in Sg, I guess with the convenience. There were adjustments and surprisingly, although I was young, I was not so receptive to the changes. Maybe I am really very tng lang. But then came a matter of getting use to it. Then, everything fall into place.
I was blessed. Other than my own personal struggles, other facets of my life in Canada has been very smooth.
I've got friends who were successful in their careers back in either S'pore or M'sia, but even after living here for 16-17 years, their career in Canada never took off. But I've got friends who within a month of landing in Toronto, secured high paying jobs with successful companies.
So, it is really an individual thing. Obviously, on one hand, we can say we ask God for His guidance if indeed this is the path for you. But on the other hand, we can also say, fate.
For me, I'll say "Just do it" otherwise you'll never know.
Good luck with your plans, LL and I have a feeling you'll be alright! -
Yeap. Canada is friendly and comfortable.Originally posted by BrUtUs:seems like canada is a nice place to settle... hows the immigration law like? easy to get work permit? Most if not all residents from our part of the world assimilate quickly and easily. Feels very at home. The major thing to content with is the cold. Can be brutal sometimes. However, depending on which Province you choose to live in. British Columbia, by far has the mildest winter but it rains alot though.
Work permit? Why get work permit? PR will do just fine. I've lost touch but you can check this out.
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cool... erm, or should i say cold...Originally posted by littlestream:Yeap. Canada is friendly and comfortable. Most if not all residents from our part of the world assimilate quickly and easily. Feels very at home. The major thing to content with is the cold. Can be brutal sometimes. However, depending on which Province you choose to live in. British Columbia, by far has the mildest winter but it rains alot though.
Work permit? Why get work permit? PR will do just fine. I've lost touch but you can check this out.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/
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Hmm, what have we got here?
Location: Melbourne
Status: Pretending to work -
coolOriginally posted by Gedanken:Hmm, what have we got here?
Location: Melbourne
Status: Pretending to work
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You must be a civil servant.Originally posted by Gedanken:Hmm, what have we got here?
Location: Melbourne
Status: Pretending to work
Takes one to know one!
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Oh dear ... I pretend to study ... what am I ? ... -
A future civil servant!Originally posted by Fatum:Oh dear ... I pretend to study ... what am I ? ... -
Civil servant?! Whoa, hey, even I have standards!Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:You must be a civil servant.
Takes one to know one!
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Another one falling in.
Name: jetta
Location: San Diego
Occupation: CEO, CFO, taxi driver. Trailing spouse actually.
Just moved here last Oct (we move every 3 years). Overseas 15 years now. -
wow .....Originally posted by jetta:Another one falling in.
Name: jetta
Location: San Diego
Occupation: CEO, CFO, taxi driver. Trailing spouse actually.
Just moved here last Oct (we move every 3 years). Overseas 15 years now.
do you still remember your lehs and your lahs ? ...
welcome .... and leave your footprint here yah, if you don't mind sharing some ...
hope to see more of you around soon ...
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Thanks for the welcome. I notice that many of you have thousands and thousands of posts. Where have I been all this time? Surfing the wrong sites *lol*Originally posted by Fatum:wow .....
do you still remember your lehs and your lahs ? ...
welcome .... and leave your footprint here yah, if you don't mind sharing some ...
hope to see more of you around soon ...
nice pictures ...
I do remember the lahs. Once in a while, a stray lah will slip out. *oops* Footprint? Not sure what you want to know so ask away? -
I meant to share some nice pics at our picture thread ....Originally posted by jetta:Thanks for the welcome. I notice that many of you have thousands and thousands of posts. Where have I been all this time? Surfing the wrong sites *lol*
I do remember the lahs. Once in a while, a stray lah will slip out. *oops* Footprint? Not sure what you want to know so ask away?
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Welcome jetta.Originally posted by jetta:Another one falling in.
Name: jetta
Location: San Diego
Occupation: CEO, CFO, taxi driver. Trailing spouse actually.
Just moved here last Oct (we move every 3 years). Overseas 15 years now.
Make yourself at home and share your experiences.
You are about what? Three hours behind me? Lunch time? Well, it's almost time for me to go. Catch you another time.
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Thanks for the welcome. Sorry couldn't chat on night owl. Another time?Originally posted by littlestream:Welcome jetta.
Make yourself at home and share your experiences.
You are about what? Three hours behind me? Lunch time? Well, it's almost time for me to go. Catch you another time.
Enjoy! -
jenn, 17, canada, van bc, high sch grade 11
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hey there jenn ! welcome to the forum.. do join us in our discussions and rants here. enjoy your stay !Originally posted by jenn_y:jenn, 17, canada, van bc, high sch grade 11
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Hello jennOriginally posted by jenn_y:jenn, 17, canada, van bc, high sch grade 11
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Alex, <25, Middle Earth