if it's about $$...can always assure family that you'll continue to support them. with internet banking and stuffs...it's so easy to transfer money even across countries. or can just continue to maintain a local bank account to transfer money from into your parents' account.
Originally posted by 2oz:I am also planning to be relocating to Sydney in end'09 too. Now trying to do homework on housing, jobs..etc.
Well Mid, my advice is not to start any big movement of bulky personal items yet. Settle down before you make the decision on shipping your TV, sofa etc. Its a bit of a culture shock initially for S'porean to relocate. Some just can't get over the differences is lifestyle and culture shock...(well just watch out for the drunks)
I suggest you get a course in TAFE before trying out for Plumber or Electrician. Its not the same content as those offered in ITE here.(being a plumber also cross my mind too...haha..i hear they pay a ton for plumber service there..\o/ )
Anyway, have fun..ps..admin & clerks are paid about 60K annual (b4 tax),accountants 120k .. i am sure we will find a job..finally a 9 to 5 job :DDDD
be positive!
Admin & clerks get 60k per year?? That's like wishful thinking. A graduate doing administrative duties will maybe get that annual income in a few years, but def not non-grad admin staff and clerks. 120k for accountants also apply only to those established professionals with years of experiences. Just don't want your hopes raised too high. It's one thing to think positive, another to be self-deceiving.
My sister just kinda remined me the other day.
She was asking for Sg local banks insurance amount.
From what she tells me, US banks has a insured amount of your deposits. I think its....the banks tells them they are insured up to 500k, then most bank users will only keep 500k i that bank.
I told her that sg banks does not seem to have these insurances.
Originally posted by viciouskitty74:My sister just kinda remined me the other day.
She was asking for Sg local banks insurance amount.
From what she tells me, US banks has a insured amount of your deposits. I think its....the banks tells them they are insured up to 500k, then most bank users will only keep 500k i that bank.
I told her that sg banks does not seem to have these insurances.
sg bank insures up to SGD20,000 of your deposit.
Originally posted by lostintransition:
sg bank insures up to SGD20,000 of your deposit.
Gulp* That little!
Originally posted by viciouskitty74:
Gulp* That little!
yup..indeed. but thing is...given that the sg banks are under super high scrutiny and that everything is highly controlled & regulated by MAS..such that the banks are highly conservative in their investments/loans...the risks of bank failures should be lower in singapore...than in other countries. even if anything were to happen to sg banks...the govt is likely to step in to ensure that there won't be mass panic & hardship.
More updates.
Finally some good news. I have been granted the provisional PR status for OZ with the condition that I make an initial entry by 15 Aug 09.
Moving forward, can you guys advise what are the things to look out for, to avoid and also what to or not to expect in the rental market in Sydney.
For info, my main target is current around Paramatta area and near the main train station (interchange) since I dont intend to buy a car so soon.
Thanks!!!!
Originally posted by Mid9Sun:More updates.
Finally some good news. I have been granted the provisional PR status for OZ with the condition that I make an initial entry by 15 Aug 09.
Moving forward, can you guys advise what are the things to look out for, to avoid and also what to or not to expect in the rental market in Sydney.
For info, my main target is current around Paramatta area and near the main train station (interchange) since I dont intend to buy a car so soon.
Thanks!!!!
buy a 2nd car from a REPUTABLE car yard like scifleet, or zupps. NEVER buy from those small timer car yard!
get a GPS.
apply for Tax File Number
get a bank account.
apply for medicare.
get driving license.
look for rent in www.domain.com.au and www.realestate.com.au, not easy though.
above all, dont be too trusting and dont divulge too much personal details to ANYONE!!!. privacy is paramount here so dont go flashing your driving license to any tom's dick is hairy, unless u are applying for job or govt stuff, use an "alternate" name.
if people ask u sensitive questions concerning money, relationship and etc like "which company are u working in?", just think of some other topic to divert away.
Originally posted by fishbuff1:buy a 2nd car from a REPUTABLE car yard like scifleet, or zupps. NEVER buy from those small timer car yard!
get a GPS.
apply for Tax File Number
get a bank account.
apply for medicare.
get driving license.
look for rent in www.domain.com.au and www.realestate.com.au, not easy though.
above all, dont be too trusting and dont divulge too much personal details to ANYONE!!!. privacy is paramount here so dont go flashing your driving license to any tom's dick is hairy, unless u are applying for job or govt stuff, use an "alternate" name.
if people ask u sensitive questions concerning money, relationship and etc like "which company are u working in?", just think of some other topic to divert away.
Thanks. But when you say "look for rent in www.domain.com.au and www.realestate.com.au, not easy though."
You mean its hard to get a good unit at reasonable rate or something else??
Originally posted by Mid9Sun:Thanks. But when you say "look for rent in www.domain.com.au and www.realestate.com.au, not easy though."
You mean its hard to get a good unit at reasonable rate or something else??
im not sure about the state of rental market now but when i was looking for rentals last year, the viewing time is usually at 11-12noon on sat only! and we have about 5-10 couples moving like conveyor belts thru the rental property. although the rent could be $350per week, some might want to up the ante to secure the rental. plus a background check and some misc stuffs.
i didnt succeed in getting the 1st unit that i chose, in fact, i have to view at least 20+ units and submit more than 8 applications before i managed to secure one.
so it is ideal that u have a car and a GPS to travel around, this is not like SG; come out from bus stop and walk to the rental. No! the whole place is damn huge and wide! it will be best to have someone there to show you around initially.
Originally posted by Mid9Sun:Thanks. But when you say "look for rent in www.domain.com.au and www.realestate.com.au, not easy though."
You mean its hard to get a good unit at reasonable rate or something else??
edit out. fishbuff1 covered most of your needs already....
good luck to your planning.
Hi Mid9Sun, try this personal effects shipping company
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All the best to you!
Good luck.
Dont clear out your sg cpf so soon. Keep them for when you are finally settled down there.