Job Hunting in Singapore/Asia
Discussion
So due to a few things, it's time to look for another job.
I've been looking in the North West (UK) area, as that's where I live at the moment but there is one other option I'm considering. As a bit of a serious wildcard, Singapore is on the list. Now, I've been told by a few people over the last few years that if they were to move to work anywhere, it would be Singapore and apparently it is great for the industry I'm in (Creative/advertising etc).
I know PH is fairly world-wide so I was just wondering if anyone in the know could point me in the direction of the best job sites or anywhere to get more information or contacts. I've been on Google but can't really tell which are the best. Any other information on moving, working or job hunting in Singapore would be handy if you think it's worth sharing.
I don't think it's some crazy idea, if I was offered a job I'm 90% sure I'd go!
I've been looking in the North West (UK) area, as that's where I live at the moment but there is one other option I'm considering. As a bit of a serious wildcard, Singapore is on the list. Now, I've been told by a few people over the last few years that if they were to move to work anywhere, it would be Singapore and apparently it is great for the industry I'm in (Creative/advertising etc).
I know PH is fairly world-wide so I was just wondering if anyone in the know could point me in the direction of the best job sites or anywhere to get more information or contacts. I've been on Google but can't really tell which are the best. Any other information on moving, working or job hunting in Singapore would be handy if you think it's worth sharing.
I don't think it's some crazy idea, if I was offered a job I'm 90% sure I'd go!
fieldl said:
www.jobsdb.com.sg is a good starting point.
Cheers, seems like there's a couple on there. I don't know how much you've looked into Singapore mate, and I'm by far an expert. But I spent 2 weeks out there ealier this year with the Singaporean Armed Forces, and some of what they say makes it sound like it's an expensive place to live, with housing for a 1 bedroom flat being extortionate (spelling?), and a car, well there you need a permit to have a car which costs thousands alone, then you have to buy the car, then you get charged when you use the car in the city (which is pretty much all singapore is)...
Don't get me wrong, if you can afford it, DO IT. I spent just 2 weeks there and fell in love with the country immediately. But that may be because I saw it in a light where very very few people would ever get the chance, ie the ramp of a Chinook hooning around the island for a bit of sight seeing.
Oh and if you like you drink, you'll very quickly find yourself emptying your wallet. It's quite a muslim country, the booze out there is expensive.
Don't get me wrong, if you can afford it, DO IT. I spent just 2 weeks there and fell in love with the country immediately. But that may be because I saw it in a light where very very few people would ever get the chance, ie the ramp of a Chinook hooning around the island for a bit of sight seeing.
Oh and if you like you drink, you'll very quickly find yourself emptying your wallet. It's quite a muslim country, the booze out there is expensive.
EdBarrett said:
Oh and if you like you drink, you'll very quickly find yourself emptying your wallet. It's quite a muslim country, the booze out there is expensive.
So which part of Singapore did you got to? Muslim country you say.........
Just because cars and booze is expensive is no reason not to work there, the place is awash with great travel infrastructure MRT, buses, taxis...if you work there as an expat just make sure that your employer pays for the accommodation and your salary is enough for you to live there. If you do get lucky and get offered a position out there, do your homework on costs and expenses to live there.
XJSJohn on PH is the guy to ask for detailed questions on working there.
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