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[kslresidence]

Not surprised. Many Singaporeans have this "superior" culture over Malaysians. It is true Singapore is a better managed transparent country.
But it is the Malaysians who are enjoying life in a lesser managed environment. It is how you make your bed.

I think it is not so much about the superior culture mindset but the "fear" of the unknown. I can trly relate to when I planned my move last year as well. Like is it safe? Is it difficult to move around? How to get things done like internet, telephone, water and electricity? I must say my first week was exciting with a lot of exploration. At least nowadays, my wife and I do not face the issue of where to go over weekend as compared to when we are living in Singapore. All shopping malls have identical shops, movies are so stereotype and fine dine is so expensive.... Life is definitely slower (lots of jam during weekend though) and there are just so many things to explore...

 

[Frodo]

And there are still majority of Singaporeans thinking it is a step backward living in Malaysia. At least many of my friends were shocked when they learnt that I am living in Johor despite being a Singapore native. Haha

I shared before too that my sis-in-law considered moving to Johor a downgrade. LOL!

 

[Frodo]

I think it is not so much about the superior culture mindset but the "fear" of the unknown. I can trly relate to when I planned my move last year as well. Like is it safe? Is it difficult to move around? How to get things done like internet, telephone, water and electricity? I must say my first week was exciting with a lot of exploration. At least nowadays, my wife and I do not face the issue of where to go over weekend as compared to when we are living in Singapore. All shopping malls have identical shops, movies are so stereotype and fine dine is so expensive.... Life is definitely slower (lots of jam during weekend though) and there are just so many things to explore...

Looks like you are pretty well settled into JB! Yes there are many things to explore, more so than Singapore, and cheaper as well. :p

And also excited that things are being built above ground level for our condo project while driving back home from Bt Indah along the Pasir Gudang Highway!

 

[kslresidence]

Looks like you are pretty well settled into JB! Yes there are many things to explore, more so than Singapore, and cheaper as well. :p

Yes bro Frodo, really settled down now. But thought of moving from my current landed to a condo with facilities though. Landed is great in term of space however the thought of spending half of my rest day to clean up is not really ideal. Also no swimming pool and gym. Currently I am considering Sky Loft as my next destination.

 

[kslresidence]

I shared before too that my sis-in-law considered moving to Johor a downgrade. LOL!

Perhaps your SIL is more of the high net worth group? Commoners like us have to stretch our every dollar (1:2.98) now in order to enjoy our life better.

 

[cybermad]

One of my cilents ( property agent ) quit the industry and joined Uber. Never looked back since.

He worked only during the Peak hours and weekends. Easily S$7000 a month. He don't look like the sort who will lie to me though but as you know Uber is paying already S$4 to 5k just during peak hours when their drivers apps are switched on

Are u sure ? I read of a journalist who tried uber n stated his earnings only 2k plus nett nett...

 

[cybermad]

Looks like you are pretty well settled into JB! Yes there are many things to explore, more so than Singapore, and cheaper as well. :p

And also excited that things are being built above ground level for our condo project while driving back home from Bt Indah along the Pasir Gudang Highway!

hi Frodo, can share what are the things to explore in JB ?

 

[Frodo]

hi Frodo, can share what are the things to explore in JB ?

Different states or other districts of Johor. Can always Google and see what are the places of interest before going on the road trips.

 

[Frodo]

Perhaps your SIL is more of the high net worth group? Commoners like us have to stretch our every dollar (1:2.98) now in order to enjoy our life better.

She just downgraded from condo to HDB after having upgraded from HDB to condo. So going to JB would be a double downgrade. LOL!

 

[Frodo]

Yes bro Frodo, really settled down now. But thought of moving from my current landed to a condo with facilities though. Landed is great in term of space however the thought of spending half of my rest day to clean up is not really ideal. Also no swimming pool and gym. Currently I am considering Sky Loft as my next destination.

Hahaha...yes the household chores are of a much bigger scale compared to before! Also agree that the lack of gym and swimming pool is a problem. That's why looking forward to condo being completed.

 

[xebay11]

Wow not bad leh. Maybe should not quit being an agent. In between travelling to meet clients to see property can still pick up Uber passengers if it is along the same way.

Stressful being a property agent.

 

[cybermad]

Different states or other districts of Johor. Can always Google and see what are the places of interest before going on the road trips.

OIC...think may have a problem navigating cos unsure of the roads being a foreigner ?

 

[Frodo]

OIC...think may have a problem navigating cos unsure of the roads being a foreigner ?

That's part of the exploration! Drive around look look see see.

 

[cybermad]

That's part of the exploration! Drive around look look see see.

Do they have some kind of GPS navigation system over at JB ? My sense of direction is really bad :P

 

[Frodo]

Do they have some kind of GPS navigation system over at JB ? My sense of direction is really bad :P

If I am not wrong, if you activate your location on your smart phone and use google map navigator, it will work even if you do not have data plan while in JB or if your car is not fitted with GPS.

 

[cybermad]

If I am not wrong, if you activate your location on your smart phone and use google map navigator, it will work even if you do not have data plan while in JB or if your car is not fitted with GPS.

OIC. Thanks Frodo

 

[snowbird]

She just downgraded from condo to HDB after having upgraded from HDB to condo. So going to JB would be a double downgrade. LOL!

Why is moving from condo to HDB considered as "downgrade"?
Why is moving from HDB to condo considered as "upgrade"?
Downgrade for what? Upgrade from what?
Is your personality and lifestyle also downgraded or upgraded accordingly when you move?
Can't it be for any other reason?
Don't understand why people want to classify themselves this way.

 

[Organic]

Do they have some kind of GPS navigation system over at JB ? My sense of direction is really bad :P

Use the app named HERE is useful. It works on GPS.

 

[Frodo]

Why is moving from condo to HDB considered as "downgrade"?
Why is moving from HDB to condo considered as "upgrade"?
Downgrade for what? Upgrade from what?
Is your personality and lifestyle also downgraded or upgraded accordingly when you move?
Can't it be for any other reason?
Don't understand why people want to classify themselves this way.

It is probably the notion that when one moves from HDB to condo one is moving from a public good to a private property, more atas, more expensive, got swimming pool etc. And because landed is so expensive in Singapore most are just happy to be able to move "up" to a condo, even if it meant that the condo is smaller than the HDB!

Before moving to JB we never entertained the thought of "upgrading" to a condo in Singapore because we knew we could never afford it. We were contented with the relatively large 4 room flat we have, but the arrival of the baby meant we were running out of space. So it was a blessing that we could make a jump from HDB to landed by moving to JB without paying the kind of money needed in Singapore.

 

[snowbird]

It is probably the notion that when one moves from HDB to condo one is moving from a public good to a private property, more atas, more expensive, got swimming pool etc. And because landed is so expensive in Singapore most are just happy to be able to move "up" to a condo, even if it meant that the condo is smaller than the HDB!

Before moving to JB we never entertained the thought of "upgrading" to a condo in Singapore because we knew we could never afford it. We were contented with the relatively large 4 room flat we have, but the arrival of the baby meant we were running out of space. So it was a blessing that we could make a jump from HDB to landed by moving to JB without paying the kind of money needed in Singapore.

So in conclusion, have you in reality, upgraded or downgraded?