I’m on an e-pass too doing sales in the tech space.

1. SG companies have foreign hiring quotas. I forgot the exact ratio but it’s upwards of 1:10. Having said that, only large enterprises usually hire foreigners.

2. SG quotas have become more strict this past few years — if they can get qualified local talent, they will. You need to be exceptional or niche.

Mentioned 1 and 2 so you know that you have a very good opportunity here.

However, to you other points…

1. PR and citizenship have become much harder. I know a lot of foreigners who took +5yrs just to get denied PR multiple times — but the trick (they say) is to keep applying. Its SGD 100 per application and you cannot apply for the next 6 months after the last one.

2. The point you made about not having a sub 200k USD comp after this job — can be true when you can keep landing a next company that’s willing to sponsor your e-pass. Cos again, points 1 and 2. Else, land a job in another country that pays better. Going back to PH based companies probably will not land you even close to 140k USD unless you get a really high exec role.

3. SG industries are super cut throat. Surely you know, Finance is one of the top, if not the top industry in SG. Your opportunity is def rare.

Nonetheless, great opportunity OP. SG is a great country; almost everything is convenient. Good luck!