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@letters2words Thanks! Yeah I feel like it’s too risky. Savings one thing, I’m also considering unforeseen circumstances. What if I get into an accident and fall ill, if my parents suddenly get hospitalized and I want to rush fly home, i don’t have the same support system in SG and I feel that...

@johan_1988 Yeah this is what I’m hearing recently too. I’m learning that worse comes to worse, I should be asking for a min 80% figure amount to make the transition to SG.

@steph1575 🥲 thought I was lucky. Turns out im just another statistic.

@lynq Oh. Currently my employer’s contribution is 14%

@7iceman7 Jap. I didn’t know you can opt for 16%???

@7iceman7 Oof. Forgot about epf. Thanks for the reminder.

@mahrie Thank you for sharing your insights. Yeah I guess I was looking forward to the money but after listening to everyone, turns out that even the money isn't worth it. Im not worried. Im sure something better will come my way. :) Also, welcome back to Malaysia!

@nei181 Oh? And how is that working for you now? Is your fiancé in AU and yourself in KL currently? I’m curious because I have to also think of my partner here too. She’s got a pretty good job in KL currently and if I do move to SG, I want to bring her over too. I don’t at all mind not saving...

@tctruongson Thanks for this. I’ll aim higher. Toughest part for me. I always feel embarrassed to ask for more money. But everywhere I go, I feel like I’m being underpaid compared to the value I bring to my job.

@ant101 Oh wow. Do you have any regrets? I’m also thinking that anything under 7k is not worth it.

I’m going through a bit of a dilemma at the moment. I’m in my mid 30s and just got poached for a job in Singapore. Everything is exciting and to obviously a great way to advance my career. But after sleeping on it, the offer seems less and less attractive. Although the 5.5k SGD sounds great...