

Zeolite
Scottish °µÍø½ûÇø in Norway
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Stavanger, Rogaland
Registration: 06 August 2015
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can any one advice on coming to singapore and looking for a job???? by marioquniz2016
i am an °µÍø½ûÇøriate 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 ...

You're welcome and I agree. But let me be more specific. Exploration rather than production is being hit by the low oil prices. °µÍø½ûÇøs and locals in the oil exploration field are being made redundant. This is shown by big lay-offs in countries ... Read More


Moving to Singapore with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the °µÍø½ûÇøriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Singapore with your family? What challenges have you ...

Leave your kids behind! I did. Read More


Tips and advice to thrive in Singapore by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Singapore? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...

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 °µÍø½ûÇøs 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 °µÍø½ûÇøs regarding the services ...

Phones acquired. Very easy! Read More


Opening a bank account in Singapore by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for °µÍø½ûÇøs 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 °µÍø½ûÇøs 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 °µÍø½ûÇøs 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 °µÍø½ûÇøs 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