SG1980
Singaporean looking for information about Bahrain
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Registration: 03 September 2015
Is SGD 7K good for a married couple (without kids)? by DRSKK
Hi, I've been offered a permanent role in Singapore for a monthly salary of SGD 7K + Medical & Dental insurance. Is this good enough for a young married couple (without kids) to live comfortably and also have decent ...
Key issue here is if there are kids or not. Having children means requiring a larger house, a car, a live-in maid, tuition, insurance, medical for kids etc etc that can blow a hole in your pocket. As for original DRSKK's question: 2 bedroom ... Read More
Is SGD 7K good for a married couple (without kids)? by DRSKK
Hi, I've been offered a permanent role in Singapore for a monthly salary of SGD 7K + Medical & Dental insurance. Is this good enough for a young married couple (without kids) to live comfortably and also have decent ...
For reference, I am on 11K a month (wife is not working) spend $1.8K on a flat, own a car and 2 kids go to public schools. Eat out maybe couple times a week. I'd be lucky to have more than $1k savings by the end of the month (which will end up ... Read More
Interview in Bahrain by SG1980
I will be flying up to Bahrain for an interview in Oct. Some questions hoping you guys can comment: 1. Would agents entertain me if I were to arrange for house viewing? My wife and I would like to have a sensing of the housing quality and overall ...
Hello, just an update since my earlier post. I was in Bahrain for a week and it is indeed a beautiful country with very warm people. Enjoyed my stay. Special thanks to those from the forum who helped me out prior and during my visit. :) Read More
Mandarin classes
Thanks Kenjee. I did not place an ad as I was thinking of a language centre or school and hoping if anyone has come across such, rather than looking for an individual teacher offering his/ her services. Read More
Mandarin classes
Just wondering if anyone heard of a private school/ centre that conducts mandarin classes for children? tried googling but no results :/ Read More
Interview in Bahrain by SG1980
I will be flying up to Bahrain for an interview in Oct. Some questions hoping you guys can comment: 1. Would agents entertain me if I were to arrange for house viewing? My wife and I would like to have a sensing of the housing quality and overall ...
Thanks S I am trying to ask for a move in feb 2016. I don't think I can get a school place so soon. As such my wife and children will be in Singapore until the school placement is confirmed Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad to hear you ... Read More
Interview in Bahrain
I will be flying up to Bahrain for an interview in Oct. Some questions hoping you guys can comment: 1. Would agents entertain me if I were to arrange for house viewing? My wife and I would like to have a sensing of the housing quality and overall ... Read More
Safety in Manama - ISIS by SG1980
Hi guys, i'm a Singaporean currently in talks with a local Bahrain bank about a potential opportunity to work in Manamar. I have ploughed through the forum threads and it seems like Bahrain is a great place to live and work in.. similar to ...
great to know that Bahrain is well protected. i hope it will always continue to be a safe place for its residents. Based on my last video interview, i will be expecting to hear from HR after the Eid holidays. Might be getting an offer or invitation ... Read More
Safety in Manama - ISIS by SG1980
Hi guys, i'm a Singaporean currently in talks with a local Bahrain bank about a potential opportunity to work in Manamar. I have ploughed through the forum threads and it seems like Bahrain is a great place to live and work in.. similar to ...
Thanks for your reply. I cannot recall when did Singapore started having armed soldiers in public places. Probably around the time after 9-11. It was indeed scary at first. However after so many years, people have gotten used to it. And there has ... Read More
Safety in Manama - ISIS by SG1980
Hi guys, i'm a Singaporean currently in talks with a local Bahrain bank about a potential opportunity to work in Manamar. I have ploughed through the forum threads and it seems like Bahrain is a great place to live and work in.. similar to ...
I have not been to Bahrain before. Are there armed soldiers/ police on patrol in key places (mosque, expat locations etc)? In Singapore, we have armed soldiers patrolling subways, malls, etc. It helps to add a sense of security (although it was ... Read More
Safety in Manama - ISIS by SG1980
Hi guys, i'm a Singaporean currently in talks with a local Bahrain bank about a potential opportunity to work in Manamar. I have ploughed through the forum threads and it seems like Bahrain is a great place to live and work in.. similar to ...
Thank you for pointing out, wish i can change the subject title :D Read More
Safety in Manama - ISIS
Hi guys, i'm a Singaporean currently in talks with a local Bahrain bank about a potential opportunity to work in Manamar. I have ploughed through the forum threads and it seems like Bahrain is a great place to live and work in.. similar to ... Read More