It puzzle me why most have the impression that Singapore is laden with gold. I would say unless you already have a lucrative expat package, you would be better off working in USA (I assume thats where you are from).

Living standards here are not as great as the Singapore media wants you believe (well unless you are earning millions...you would live like a king anywhere with that kind of money). Social standards are not quite as what you would expect for a country which calls itself a 'developed 1st world' country.

Your bargaining chip for a good expat package is gone if you are already in Singapore but without a job.