{"id":10376,"date":"2020-02-26T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T01:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=10376"},"modified":"2020-02-24T20:14:19","modified_gmt":"2020-02-24T12:14:19","slug":"how-to-choose-where-to-stay-for-your-business-travels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/how-to-choose-where-to-stay-for-your-business-travels\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose where to stay for your Business Travels"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Here\u2019s How You Choose Where to Stay for your Business Travels<br \/>\n&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543160042{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Your boss doesn\u2019t care where you live\u2014you have to take charge and choose where to stay. However, it can be tough to make a choice when there are so many options out there. Don\u2019t worry: we\u2019ll tell you how to choose!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543195438{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s real: you\u2019re being sent for a business trip. In a foreign country, you\u2019re going to be away from the comfort of your home. You may have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/work\/business\/necessities-for-a-mid-long-term-business-trip\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">all the business travel essential items<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you need, but the biggest essential is still a roof over your head.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With all the options out there like serviced apartments and co-living spaces, how can you choose one that\u2019s actually right for you? While you might know how to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-apartment-for-your-needs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">select a private apartment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for yourself, how do you compare and understand whether that or co-living spaces suit you better?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today, there\u2019s a shift in the way business accommodation is booked. Rather than being purely handled by HR managers, companies are now giving you the freedom to choose where you want to live, which is especially important if you\u2019re staying for long periods.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546072247{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Skip to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#serviced-apartments\"><strong>Serviced apartments<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#privacy\">Want privacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#luxuries\">Hotel-like luxuries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mid-long-stay\">Mid\/long-term stay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#relocating-singapore\">Relocating to Singapore<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#coliving\"><strong>Co-living Spaces<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#community\">Socializing and having community<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#working\">Working with others<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#activity\">Having activity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_2-e1582545086242.jpg\"  alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543224631{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How do you stay productive and settle in quickly while you\u2019re in a foreign country? Simple, you need to find the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">right <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">place to stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As an expat employee, you want to make full use of this opportunity\u2014you wouldn\u2019t want to live in the \u2018wrong\u2019 place and find yourself itching to book the next flight home every waking moment, so it\u2019s best you take a step back and understand which location really suits you. When you\u2019ve adapted to the lifestyle, you can even pursue your interests too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before you rush to look at the options available to you, read on as we tell you how to choose between a serviced apartment and a co-living space.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546114189{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"serviced-apartments\"><strong>Serviced Apartment<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543357495{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quiet, private, and furnished with taste, a serviced apartment can become a calm retreat for your own. Though it may be a traditional choice, many expats still opt for a serviced apartment for the following reasons: <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546160405{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"privacy\"><strong>You Value and Want Privacy<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_3-e1582545111149.jpg\"  alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543398278{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To you, privacy is a top priority. Throughout the day, you\u2019re thrust into action, working alongside other people and building projects in the company. At the end of the day, you just want to sit back, wind down, and start recharging for another hectic day tomorrow. If you want to work in peace, you could even set up your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/co-working-not-working-set-up-a-working-space-at-home-instead\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">own ideal workspace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in your home!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546177997{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"luxuries\"><strong>You Still Want To Enjoy Hotel-like Luxuries<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_4-e1582545138284.jpg\"  alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543434415{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who said you can\u2019t get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/orchard\/3003\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hotel-like treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> at serviced apartments? While you work, you can expect your home to kept spick and span with housekeeping. You won\u2019t even have to lift a finger to keep things running with maintenance all taken care of! Besides, you get to enjoy all the hotel-like amenities too: gyms, barbeque pits, and swimming pools, just to name a few. Win-win, isn\u2019t it?<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546203544{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"mid-long-stay\"><strong>Your Stay Is A Mid-Long\/Long-Term<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_5-e1582545167779.jpg\"  alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543468302{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With a longer period of stay, you want to get really comfortable and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-apartment-for-your-needs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">choose the right serviced apartment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. After all, it\u2019s not as straightforward as a short holiday vacation where you can stay at an Airbnb or a hotel room\u2014the longer you stay, the more those costs will add up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That\u2019s going to bite.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546232604{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"relocating-singapore\"><strong>You Might be Relocating to Singapore<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_6-e1582545193548.jpg\"  alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543507058{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Perhaps you\u2019re considering living here, which means bringing your family along to relocate. Rather than jump right into a housing commitment, you can test the waters with a serviced apartment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Besides single rooms and studio apartments, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/farrer-park\/1495\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">serviced apartments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that feature more than one bedroom for you and your family to live in. When everyone gets used to the lifestyle here\u2014and when you eventually get your budget right\u2014you can start finding other places around the area to make it a permanent home. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546252162{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"coliving\"><strong>Co-Living Spaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543562669{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Imagine waking up and making breakfast with a complete stranger in the kitchen. That\u2019s what modern communal living is like at co-living spaces. Energetic with a balance of private and communal living, co-living spaces are gradually becoming popular amongst millennials\u2014although that\u2019s increasingly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/co-living-isnt-just-a-millennial-game\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">not the case<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> anymore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regardless of whether you\u2019re a millennial or a boomer, here\u2019s why you might choose a co-living space:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546281760{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"community\"><strong>You Love Socializing and Having a Community<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_7.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_7.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_7-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_7-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543621460{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019re eating dinner, you\u2019re joined by other like-minded individuals. When you want to work, you\u2019re working alongside others. At the end of the day, you can lie on the beanbag, chatting with someone living a few rooms away from yours. After the conversation, you can head back to your private room in the co-living space easy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the culture of community-living is your thing, co-living is for you. Your \u201cneighbors\u201d, who are tenants in the other rooms, form this giant social network within the co-living space. You get to seek social and environmental support from one another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What if you\u2019re an introvert? Here\u2019s the thing: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/how-do-i-co-live-as-an-introvert\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">co-living and introverts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> work! <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546301881{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"working\"><strong>You Like to Work Together With Others<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_8-e1582545236834.jpg\"  alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543704051{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a community, everyone helps one another. When you\u2019re living together with others, you also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/7-huge-co-living-no-nos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">share a role<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in keeping the place clean and neat. As you wipe tabletops, wash dishes and vacuum the carpets, you can get to chat with the many roommates\u2014soon, friends\u2014that are living with you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, you\u2019re not going to be cleaning every time. In fact, there are some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/farrer-park\/4141\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">co-living spaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that actually have housekeepers coming in weekly to do it for you! Sounds neat, doesn\u2019t it? There are even community managers to help ensure everything\u2019s in order. Talk about convenience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite so, you still have to play your part. After all, you\u2019re part of the community! Keep a lookout for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/7-huge-co-living-no-nos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">co-living no-nos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that you definitely don\u2019t want to do. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582546321449{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 id=\"activity\"><strong>You Like Having Activity<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/serviced_apartments_coliving_singapore_image_9-e1582545263763.jpg\"  alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543821228{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Co-living spaces are often bustling with activity. Especially when there are co-working spaces connected to it, you\u2019re going to be spoilt for choice for things you can participate in!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can even break away from your work from time to time with amazing community-organized events\u2014even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/7-co-living-bonding-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">organizing your own<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with your communal friends. With the right mindset and approach, you can get adjusted to the community really quickly. Go the extra mile from time to time: you\u2019ll really <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/getting-the-best-out-of-your-co-living-experience\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">make the best of your co-living experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582543943822{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regardless of where you stay, it\u2019s always important to keep in mind <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/11-things-you-must-avoid-when-choosing-a-serviced-apartment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your criteria when staying abroad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: you wouldn\u2019t want to live in an Ikea showroom and yet take you a few hundred miles to get to work. Public transport and accessibility should always be a top priority, unless you\u2019re getting a sweet ride from the company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apart from that, you\u2019ll also want to ensure everything you need is included. Think about how infuriating it will be to arrive at your new home, ready to work, only to realize that there\u2019s no Wi-Fi (for a whole list, you can check out something we wrote so you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/11-things-you-must-avoid-when-choosing-a-serviced-apartment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">know what to avoid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">)!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s definitely exciting to choose your own home away from home: after all, if you leave it to HR, they\u2019ll most likely throw something less than ideal your way. Why would you want to work so hard and come back to something unsatisfactory?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hence, you\u2019re much better off finding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trusted travel accommodation companies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> who actually deliver on their promises. Better yet, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/11-things-you-must-avoid-when-choosing-a-serviced-apartment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">do your own research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> before you sign anything! 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