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« on: 07 November 2010, 0:14:19 am » |
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I have 10 years of prof. experience in the US, and offered S$90,000 as a senior Fellow. Is this competitive, and can I comfortably live in Singapore (2 kids school age)? I have no clue about salary expectations in Singapore, so any comments would be appreciated. Need to make a decision by Monday!
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« on: 07 November 2010, 0:14:19 am » |
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« Reply #1 on: 07 November 2010, 4:15:50 am » |
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Ha ha ha ha ha...........No!
Not enough, do read the similar posts in this forum. You will need at least 7K basic per month, plus school fees (allow minimum 30K per child per year),plus at least 4K housing allowance, plus one home trip per family member per year, plus comprehensive medical insurance.
The above is MINIMUM. If you are from the US you need to take the tax differential into account also.
If you have all of the above, and you live a modest but comfortable life, you will enjoy Singapore for sure.
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« Reply #2 on: 07 November 2010, 8:41:33 am » |
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Just for reference I am a primary teacher at an international school here in Singapore. I make 80 K a year, 2.5 K monthly housing allowance, flight every other year, if I had kids their school fees would be covered (up to two). I am single and save over half my salary every month and take medium expensive vacations every few months.
If you are getting additional benefits on top of the 90 K salary you'll be fine. If only the 90 K you'd struggle hugely.
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« Reply #3 on: 07 November 2010, 11:08:57 am » |
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Forget it PP - really low $
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Neal07
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« Reply #4 on: 07 November 2010, 12:37:25 pm » |
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Thanks so much for the input. My benefit includes 2.8K per month and insurance (not for my dependents). What is the average professor's salary? Any thoughts?
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« Reply #5 on: 08 November 2010, 11:20:10 am » |
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It's probably about right for a local salary but if you have children and need to cover school fees you will struggle.
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« Reply #6 on: 08 November 2010, 14:37:15 pm » |
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NUS - I don't know, but for for NTU, it is about S$8 - 10,000 for an assistant professor, and about 12,000 for an associate professor - not much really considering the cost of living in SG, and the huge cab fees incurred if you leave on campus.
You can take the MRT but it will take at least 80 minutes to reach the city center.
And how many of your friend will be leaving in Jurong ? Very few
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« Reply #7 on: 09 November 2010, 22:41:45 pm » |
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thanks everyone for you input. We really have to think hard about this one.
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« Reply #8 on: 10 November 2010, 16:22:26 pm » |
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You need to specify what position you will take: is it a teaching position or a research position.
Salaries have barely changed over the last 10 years while cost of living has soared and student body has increased drastically. Quite a few staff left.
That explains why local university are in a hiring mode.
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« Reply #9 on: 10 November 2010, 20:56:43 pm » |
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You need to specify what position you will take: is it a teaching position or a research position.
Salaries have barely changed over the last 10 years while cost of living has soared and student body has increased drastically. Quite a few staff left.
That explains why local university are in a hiring mode.
Then they should pay up! |
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« Reply #10 on: 12 November 2010, 20:06:36 pm » |
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That is the kind of salary that was given ten years ago to someone with limited experience (e.g. 1 or 2 years as a post-doc)
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Neal07
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« Reply #11 on: 13 November 2010, 0:19:16 am » |
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You need to specify what position you will take: is it a teaching position or a research position.
Salaries have barely changed over the last 10 years while cost of living has soared and student body has increased drastically. Quite a few staff left.
That explains why local university are in a hiring mode.
This a research position, not teaching. What would be the expectation for associate prof salary, if it were teaching? Again no idea for SP? |
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« Reply #12 on: 13 November 2010, 0:22:12 am » |
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Still have not made a decision. Thanks for all your input. BTW: We're moving from the US to Singapore, and excited about living in a new culture (not my 15 year old son though!) Is this crazy...to move for $S 90,000....  |
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« Reply #13 on: 13 November 2010, 1:13:05 am » |
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Where are you planning to send your kids to school? That can very easily help you with your decision.
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« Reply #14 on: 13 November 2010, 14:14:07 pm » |
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I don't think the salary is different for a research position.
My concern is that if you are in a teaching position, you might end up teaching 10 hours a week while everyone else does reasearch.
Apparently, that is not your case.
Try HK, salaries are higher and life more interesting
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