How an Indonesian Professional Manages Money and Career in Singapore [Chills 230 ft Mickey Salim]

Описание: What does it really feel like to be an Indonesian professional building a life in Singapore?

We sat with Mickey Salim – a Jakarta-born, Hong Kong-raised marketing tech pro who’s now making her mark in Singapore.

From landing a rare internal transfer without a job lined up… to navigating the messy, months-long process of relocating across Asia… Mickey spills the real tea on what it takes to make the move – connections, hustle, and a whole lot of persistence.

She shares:
The unexpected advantage she had from studying in Hong Kong – and why it made all the difference
How she negotiated her relocation package & pulled off a bold, self-initiated international transfer against all odds
A shocking “buyout” clause that let her jump to her new job faster
Why she says living a decent life in Singapore might actually be cheaper than in Jakarta – yes, really
Her bold money moves: from frugal beginnings to investing across borders, playing with crypto, and leveraging SRS for tax savings
And the surprising reason she’s now certain she wants to *settle down in Singapore for good*

Mickey’s also a rising voice in the Indonesian community here – turning her content channel into a platform that’s connecting and empowering fellow expats.

This is a story of strategy, survival, and finding your place. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s packed with insights for anyone building a life away from home.

Don’t miss it. This one’s for every aspiring expat– and anyone who’s ever wondered what it takes to build a life across borders.

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03:39 - Can you share more about your profession and background?
08:36 - How did you negotiate the transfer? What is the process?
11:30 - Are you on an expat or a local package?
14:55 - How is life in Singapore as an Indonesian professional, beyond work?
22:13 - How do you approach insurance when moving between countries for work?
26:40 - With a good surplus, how are you managing and investing your money?
30:12 - How did you develop your investment strategy with ETFs and currency?
35:22 - What makes you certain about staying in Singapore?

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