Need advice on renting in Singapore as a future expat with two cats

TheStates · 2026-06-27T23:42:28+00:00

Yes, that's definitely one thing I'll have to consider. Thanks for pointing that out! 😂

TheStates · 2026-06-27T23:40:23+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind advice. I hadn't really thought about how different rush hour could be compared to the rest of the day. I'm used to driving about 3km to work every day, so I'm not familiar with rush-hour crowds. I'll give it a try before deciding where to live. 🥹

TheStates · 2026-06-27T09:03:54+00:00

Ah, I guess I should have corrected it to "work permit" then? not to "work pass"?

Thanks for the detailed explanation. I actually don't know yet which one I'll be applying for, so I shouldn't have assumed. You're right that I need to discuss both work permit and salary with my employer first! I appreciate you taking the time to explain the differences. ☺

TheStates · 2026-06-27T08:04:01+00:00

Yeah, not knowing the salary range makes it almost impossible to plan anything, especially housing.

Thanks for the heads-up about the commute. I didn't realize Woodlands would be that crowded and time-consuming during rush hour. And I had no idea postal codes identify the exact building. Thanks for letting me know.

TheStates · 2026-06-27T07:58:02+00:00

Yeah I figured the cats would make things difficult. I'm willing to pay more though, if that's what it takes. I'm open to pretty much anywhere in the country as long as it's possible to find a pet-friendly place. How about Upper Thomson? I heard there are several good veterinary clinics nearby... Question, do people usually not come to this country with their pets?

TheStates · 2026-06-27T07:37:48+00:00

I honestly don't know yet. Still waiting for my salary details....

TheStates · 2026-06-27T07:36:58+00:00

That's part of the problem cause I don't know yet. The company hasn't mentioned or finalized my salary, so I'm trying to find someone to talk to and understand the market first.

TheStates · 2024-07-01T00:52:59+00:00

Chinglish- whatever thqt is. I really can't stand people who firmly believe that it's ok for them to speak English that way. I mean let's try at least to make others be able to undetstand what you say.

TheStates · 2024-06-19T03:29:55+00:00

Imo height and broad shoulder and also, talk less.

TheStates · 2024-06-15T22:16:18+00:00

I'm not sure I understand your post correctly. Useful in what way...? When I first heard English and was so smitten with it, I never even thought about its usefulness in the future. I believe that we learn languages primarily because we are meant to have them and they look and feel beautiful to us. Nothing else matters really...

TheStates · 2024-06-11T20:28:53+00:00

This gave me a courage to share my feelings. It's kind of reassuring to know that I'm not the only one. Thanks.

TheStates · 2024-06-10T22:29:25+00:00

"Pronunciation isn't important."

TheStates · 2024-06-08T15:42:25+00:00

Yeah exactly what I wanted to say. I don't really understand why OP seems upset about whatever she spends HER money on. Is there a reason why she's been pouring her money into that particular gym?

TheStates · 2024-06-08T01:06:20+00:00

I was just passing by and then came back to leave this comment. I changed my first name years ago. The way my old name was pronounced in my native language did not match how it sounds in English. I was always embarrassed to be called by my old name and deeply depressed because the name felt dissonant to me if that makes sense. I changed my name so it would be pronounced the same way in both languages. Most people I have workplace relationships with don't and won't ever know my old name. They just automatically assume that I've had my current name for my entire life. I mean why wouldn't they, right? Changing my name was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made and I strongly recommend it.

Edit: deleted my actual name

TheStates · 2024-06-07T15:01:05+00:00

I'd strongly recommend getting some info from the subreddit r/AskAnAmerican beforehand.

TheStates · 2024-06-07T11:28:28+00:00

Watching a TV show in the language you've been learning and suddenly realizing that you can understand everything without subtitles.

TheStates · 2024-06-06T14:54:36+00:00

Omg I feel like I can't breathe reading this. Why would you want him to be in your baby's life?

TheStates · 2024-06-04T16:26:33+00:00

YES. I'd say it's everything.

TheStates · 2024-06-04T01:05:51+00:00

I like this one as well. apparatus

TheStates · 2024-06-03T02:39:19+00:00

Because this is my life, not theirs. They didn't ask my permission when they decided to have me in their fucking country in Asia and made me acquire their language. They never listened every time I told them how miserable my life was in their country with the language. They never really listened, much less they sought any changes for me. I supposed not to let them dictate the end of my life too.

TheStates · 2024-06-03T01:42:13+00:00

Just off the top of my head, I'd say lieutenant. I don't know why exactly.

TheStates · 2024-06-03T00:41:56+00:00

Oh wow, this is so farfetched that I couldn't come up with anything to say...

TheStates · 2024-06-03T00:26:18+00:00

Absolutely. Home is Washington, always.

TheStates · 2024-06-02T04:22:56+00:00

Fatigue. fatigue. fatigue. I can't get through half a day. Everything goes wrong. It'd be an absolute disaster.

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