Receive Offer from Big Bank firm in Singapore

[Vineet Garg]

Hi Guys,

I have received a Job Offer from a Big Banking firm of Singapore as Technical Consultant through a consultant.

I need assistance from you all guys about the work culture in IT industry in Singapore, like working hours and work life balance.
I have read at many place that in Singapore people works like crazy, means people works for 12 - 15 hrs daily.

It would be highly appreciable if somebody can update me regarding the work culture for IT (Java Guys) in big MNC banks in Singapore and also the cost of living in Singapore.

Any body can share there experience of Singapore regarding the same issue.

Looking forward to get the reply for my query.

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Thanks and Regards,

Vineet Garg

[Vineet Garg]

Hi Guys,

I Need help ... please .. reply to this query ...

I need assistance from you all guys about the work culture in IT industry in Singapore, like working hours and work life balance.
I have read at many place that in Singapore people works like crazy, means people works for 12 - 15 hrs daily.

It would be highly appreciable if somebody can update me regarding the work culture for IT (Java Guys) in big MNC banks in Singapore and also the cost of living in Singapore.


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Thanks

Vineet

[li tiangong]

Singapore working culture is quite ok, IT in bank may sometimes work up to 9-10 hours if schedule is tight, but im sure usually 8 hours is most common. it's quite dependent.

anyway, don't worry about working like crazy, there's definitely no such thing

living cost is not high, a lunch costs 3-5 S$

house rental may be as low as 500 for a single room, or as high as 2000++ for an apartment

[Vineet Garg]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply ....

I would be getting around SGD 5400 per month, so is this good package in term of having decent lifestyle there.

Looking forward for reply.

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Thanks and Regards,

Vineet Garg

[li tiangong]

of coz it depends on your experience and other benefit

if you are foreigner, company is not necessary to pay you some extra money, call CPF, besides your salary.

anyway, 5400, is nearly twice of average singapore income. if they even take care of your housing, it's indeed a good deal.

[Ashu Upadhyaya]

I am also interested to explore opportunities in Singapore. Can you share your experience about how you got this job (through consultant, referral, job-site) and your total exp, interview process etc?

Following are some links which might help you:

http://www.iras.gov.sg/irashome/default.aspx

http://www.r2iclubforums.com/forums/showthread.php/3030-Living-Working-in-Singapore

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ezlink/
http://www.icare2share.com/2009/08/cost-of-living-in-singapore-for_18.html
http://www.icare2share.com/2009/08/cost-of-living-in-singapore-for.html

https://coderanch.com/t/33037/Jobs-Discussion/careers/work-culture-telephonic-interviews-singapore
https://coderanch.com/t/33223/Jobs-Discussion/careers/Work-culture-Singapore
https://coderanch.com/t/33221/Jobs-Discussion/careers/General-Salary-It-professional-Singapore