Working at Singapore - Experiences and Tips

[flanker]

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You mean.. for you to enter SG? No.. you only need passport. I think anywhere within southeast asia.

Karon medjo strict na, naa na mga pangutana2x. Kato first time ko ni ari wa jud pangutana bisan isa sa ako. Naka nindot lng kng naa ka work dri kay ig balik nmu, naa special na linya sa changi. di naka mo linya didto sa mga tourist.

nope.. i mean kung mag work bro..

[gikapoy]

You mean.. for you to enter SG? No.. you only need passport. I think anywhere within southeast asia.

Karon medjo strict na, naa na mga pangutana2x. Kato first time ko ni ari wa jud pangutana bisan isa sa ako. Naka nindot lng kng naa ka work dri kay ig balik nmu, naa special na linya sa changi. di naka mo linya didto sa mga tourist.

ako kai mo kuyog gihapon ko sa mga touroist hehehe
nindot man gud ang feeling tourist hehehe
kapoy huna2x sa problema hehehe

fill up gihapon ko sa immigration form hehehe. wala man ma buhat sa plane sa 3hrs kapin hehehe

[toting]

kining promo sa ceb.pac., ok raba sa clark agian?
d ba lisod ang IO didto labig first time., trip for sg?

[kolz]

nope.. i mean kung mag work bro..

EPEC is only needed if you intend to find work in Singapore where it will be converted into 1 year of multiple-entry social visit pass. This pass does NOT allow you to work in Singapore, it merely allows you to stay longer in Singapore (unlike tourists, which are given only 1 month to stay) for you to find work. If ever you were able to find work in Singapore, your employer will be responsible for getting an Employment Pass (EP) for Professionals, Work Pass (SPASS) for semi-skilled, or a Work Permit (WP) for you. Once you have any of those passes, It now means that you can work for your employer. Take note also that an the pass I mentioned are "employer bound", meaning you can only work for the employer who sponsored your EP, SPASS or WP, you cannot get this by yourself. Also note that on paper, EPEC holders should be getting an EP pass and not an SPASS or WP, and sometimes it can be grounds for rejecting the application. Another thing to note is that the EPEC is NOT renewable, once you have used it, you cannot re-apply again.

Also note that when leaving the Philippines, don't ever mention EPEC to Philippine immigration, it doesn't have value to them, it is only recognized here in Singapore. It would only complicate things if you mention it to them, it may give them the wrong signal that you are trying to work or look for work in Singapore illegally, under which you would be advised to apply for an OWWA/OEC first, or worse you will not be allowed to board your flight.

[kolz]

Not to discourage anyone here pud. Kanang Sept. to Nov. timeframe, gamay ra gyud hiring ana compared to other months.

The reason is because during this time, everyone is holding on to their jobs, and will only let go after makuha na nila ilang year end bonuses. That time will usually be after Jan. or Feb., right after the Chinese new year, thats the time na makakita ka ug baga kaayo nga Recruit section sa Straits Times.

But then again swerte swerte lang, ampo lang pud kay daghan na au mo ka-kompetensya diri nga mga pinoy na nangita pud ug work. I've recently met another pinoy here ngita ug work, almost 9 months na siya ngita wala pa gihapon, mayna lang kay iya igsoon naa naman diri maka support sa iyaha. Pero paet gyud kung ing-ana mahitabo. Be prepared for mental and emotional stress, labina gyud financially kay di baya barato ang cost of living diri.

[Emzy]

hi,
first of all...salamat kaau sa nagpost ani..labi na sa mga job seekers ug mga stories particularly sa SG. dako kaau na ug tabang para namo. Maaware lng bitaw...labi nag first timer sa SG...puhon mkalarga ko sa SG karon october...sweldo nako 2000 SG dollar. pababaan lage ug sweldo oi...ako na lng gi grab kysa wa... gikan napod ko sa dubai 3.4 yrs ra. due to dubai economic melt down, naapil ko sa naka uli...but still hoping ug naningkamot makakita ug work... ky breadwinner man lage tah..paet. praise the ky naay ni abot nga offer.

Ang problema...
Ingon sa akong employer, mangita kog ka puy an didto... bisag sharing rooms puro babae lng. dapit lng sa Manira area.
wala ko family nor relatives didto..murag mahadlok ko ba...unlike dubai ky naa man ako brother.
first time mag inusara ko... good luck na lng sa ako.

pls PM me...

Thank you and God's speed

[kolz]

hi,
first of all...salamat kaau sa nagpost ani..labi na sa mga job seekers ug mga stories particularly sa SG. dako kaau na ug tabang para namo. Maaware lng bitaw...labi nag first timer sa SG...puhon mkalarga ko sa SG karon october...sweldo nako 2000 SG dollar. pababaan lage ug sweldo oi...ako na lng gi grab kysa wa... gikan napod ko sa dubai 3.4 yrs ra. due to dubai economic melt down, naapil ko sa naka uli...but still hoping ug naningkamot makakita ug work... ky breadwinner man lage tah..paet. praise the ky naay ni abot nga offer.

Ang problema...
Ingon sa akong employer, mangita kog ka puy an didto... bisag sharing rooms puro babae lng. dapit lng sa Manira area.
wala ko family nor relatives didto..murag mahadlok ko ba...unlike dubai ky naa man ako brother.
first time mag inusara ko... good luck na lng sa ako.

pls PM me...

Thank you and God's speed

Sis try tan-aw sa message log ani na group : PinoySG.com - The Filipino Portal in Singapore - BisayaDako@SG or pag pa member
sa yahoo group : bisdaksg : BisayaDako@SG

Naay daghan room to share ug room to rent didto na advertise ... ang nakanindot kay puro mo bisaya tanan.

Good luck to you...

[Emzy]

sis kols, thank you kaau..this is good tip..
thanks for the immediate response...i highly appreciate it.

god bless..
Stay cool!!!

[kolz]

bro ko sis

[flanker]

EPEC is only needed if you intend to find work in Singapore where it will be converted into 1 year of multiple-entry social visit pass. This pass does NOT allow you to work in Singapore, it merely allows you to stay longer in Singapore (unlike tourists, which are given only 1 month to stay) for you to find work. If ever you were able to find work in Singapore, your employer will be responsible for getting an Employment Pass (EP) for Professionals, Work Pass (SPASS) for semi-skilled, or a Work Permit (WP) for you. Once you have any of those passes, It now means that you can work for your employer. Take note also that an the pass I mentioned are "employer bound", meaning you can only work for the employer who sponsored your EP, SPASS or WP, you cannot get this by yourself. Also note that on paper, EPEC holders should be getting an EP pass and not an SPASS or WP, and sometimes it can be grounds for rejecting the application. Another thing to note is that the EPEC is NOT renewable, once you have used it, you cannot re-apply again.

Also note that when leaving the Philippines, don't ever mention EPEC to Philippine immigration, it doesn't have value to them, it is only recognized here in Singapore. It would only complicate things if you mention it to them, it may give them the wrong signal that you are trying to work or look for work in Singapore illegally, under which you would be advised to apply for an OWWA/OEC first, or worse you will not be allowed to board your flight.

very well said.. thanks bro.. at least naa nakoi idea...