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happy weekend guys wanted to get some inputs.

I was made redundant in April with end of service date in June. so was legally employed with old employer and getting paid salary.

Meantime I was with a very long interview process with another company and everything has went well. The ref checks are done too and now I expect a formal offer.

how should I open the subject with the new employer as they will know when / if they contact the old company on the duration of work ?

confused on how to handle this and did I do a mistake by not declaring my redundancy from the start ?

grateful for the inputs 🙏🏻

I will not be answering anything political or whatsoever that will highly likely get me fired.

Ask me anything else like the promotions, pay, career progression. I will try my best to answer

edit: many of you are asking for recipes. firstly, i dont think im allowed to share. secondly, 90% of the products used are manufactured solely for luckin coffee hence remaking the drink yourself at home is highly unlikely to have the same taste

edit 2: so many of you are also asking why some drinks discontinue. im sorry but theres no proper answer to this some drinks come and go ig like friends

What's a realistic amount of time to stay at one company before moving to another? Job hopping is often seen as the better way to get real salary increases, compared to staying put long term so how long should you actually stay before making the jump, and how do you avoid getting labeled a job hopper in the process?

Hi guys, recently went for an interview with a somewhat reputable MNC that left a sour taste in my mouth:

Throughout the interview, the interviewer kept probing and questioning how "committed" I am to the company. He repeatedly mentioned that they want individuals who "are not the type to leave after a few years" because they will "pour resources to developing talent" so as not to let these resources go to waste. Moreover, he mentioned that he and the firm "expects alot" from the new hires, and how he will "throw you into the deep end and expect you to rise to the occasion and swim". Lastly, he asked me how I can "prove to him" that I am that dedicated and committed individual that the company is looking for.

Is this a red flag or is this a normal part of recruitment today, given the amount of job hoppers from Gen Zs?

Feel free to share your stories as well and how they turned out. Thanks!

How important is working non-stop?

From the time when I was young kid, I remembered that I already started doing part-time jobs in retail, sales etc. and earning like $7, then slowly as I grew up, switching part-time jobs and earning slightly more, like $10+.

I studied in university and after finishing my exams, before I even received my results, I was already confirmed and employed by a firm. I have been working non-stop since, never taken a break, never quitted.

I started investing in stocks since I was in University (with my savings from part-time jobs) and after I started working full-time, I also deposited some lump sums into my brokerage and invested more.

Today, I feel that I'm in a very financially comfortable position, ample amount of savings and investments, and I am able buy a house as a single if I liquidate all my investments. Of course, I don't liquidate now because I want to grow my investment portfolio even larger and eventually have passive income paying off my mortgage in the future.

I realize that working non-stop allows your money to have the "compounding" effect and this creates a gap that gets larger over time compared to people that took a very long time to find a job after graduation, or got laid off or resigned and took a long break.

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* 工作时间：弹性安排，每周约 44 小时以内。
* 总包薪资：$4,000 / 月（包含雇主公积金CPF）。
* 带薪假期：享受 14 天带薪年假。
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Recently been laid off and serving notice, need advice please. Have been applying for jobs in my same field but getting ~3% response rates (just for the first round interview or HR screening)

Had thoughts about using this opportunity to pivot completely - perhaps doing a bunch of AI courses and reposition myself as an AI subject matter expert (already have basic certs and use AI tools daily, as mandated by previous company). It won’t be easy for sure, but it feels like the best bet in this terrible job market.

Anyone with prior experience and willing to share? I’m curious what you guys did in the interim while job hunting to sustain yourself financially… any tips are much appreciated!

Being jobless can genuinely mess with your head. The constant applying, refreshing, checking emails, comparing yourself to others… it gets exhausting.

So here are 5 things I think every job seeker should do sometimes:

1. Reflect on your life and be grateful for what you still have

I know it sounds cliché, but it helps. Even when things feel bad, try to remember the good things you do have: people who care about you, a roof over your head, food, your health, time, opportunities.

There are many people dealing with much worse situations. It does not mean your struggles are not real, but it can help you clear your mind, calm down, and keep moving forward.

2. Take a spa day

Especially for the guys reading this: most of my male friends have never even considered going to a spa.

But honestly, a massage, sauna, facial, or even just a proper relaxing afternoon can do wonders. You might be carrying more stress in your body than you realise from sitting at your laptop all day applying for jobs.

The peace is temporary, sure, but sometimes temporary peace is exactly what you need.

3. Take a mindful nature walk

Job hunting mostly means staring at a screen. You jump between job sites, LinkedIn, company portals, emails, forms, resumes… for hours.

It is draining.

Go outside for a bit. Walk somewhere green, leave your phone in your pocket, breathe properly, and let your mind slow down. It sounds small, but it genuinely helps you reset.

4. Spend a day doing your hobbies

One small upside of being unemployed is that you may have more time than usual.

Use some of it for yourself. Play badminton, cook something, watch a movie, build something, read, game, learn a skill, anything.

Do something that reminds you that you are still a person, not just someone waiting for an employer to reply.

5. Talk to someone

Probably the most important one.

People need people. It does not matter how old you are or who you are — even Batman needed Robin.

Being jobless is not a joke, and you should not feel like you need to carry all of it alone. Talk to a friend, family member, mentor, former colleague, or someone who understands what you are going through.

And if things are getting really heavy, please reach out for proper support too.

In summary: times are tough, especially for job seekers right now. We need to keep pushing, but we also need to take care of ourselves.

Take breaks. Rest properly. Then come back with a clearer head.

Good luck, job hunters!

Senior Risk & Compliance professional with 18+ yrs in a Big 4. Experience is specifically in areas of KYC, CDD, Sanctions & Financial Crime Risk. I am a DP holder.

How do things look like in Singapore in terms of job prospects, given all this?

It's been forever since I've attended a physical interview,
wanted to know are there any tips that you found useful?

I think the formal dress code is still the same, but things like :

• printing a copy of resume for the interviewers.
• Prepare a black leather holder for copies of your resume
• note taking during the interview.

are they still relevant today?

I’m a fresh graduate, recently started a contract job 2 weeks ago. Just got a call up for a full time offer (for another company, pending background check.

I would much prefer a full time role, but the contract company already invested alot of time and manpower imparting the system knowledge etc, and it would look like I absolutely wasted their time if i were to resign. How should i minimize burning bridges?

Hi all, I am a final year uni student and would like to gain insights into product management in tech. What are some of the work yall do on a day to day basics. Is the tech the only field I can break into?

i worked in the EC industry and usually when i apply for jobs, i would get some responses but now it's like im in COMPETITION mode >< i've been applying for 3 months already and usually our industry is the fastest to get a job. idgi!

What happens when too many Singaporeans becomes unemployed?

Hi! Was just wondering if there’s any side hustle recommendations that can bring in a little cash.

Been applying for jobs and gone for 1 interview so far but not much progress going on.. Hence, I’m thinking of starting some side hustles to earn some cash while job hunting!

Hi everyone,

I’m in my mid-30s and currently work in IT in the Singapore public sector. I own my own home and don’t have any major financial or family commitments at the moment. I have about 1-1.5 years of expenses in cash as a safety net.

Lately, I’ve been wondering whether I should continue building my career where I am, or start exploring opportunities elsewhere.

A few things have been on my mind:

- I feel I may eventually hit a salary ceiling if I stay for another 5 years. My current total annual compensation is around S$150k.
- At the same time, I value the stability of my current role, and I’m not sure whether leaving a relatively stable position is the right move at this stage of my life.
- I’m not particularly interested in moving to the private sector purely for higher pay, although I’m open to hearing different perspectives.
- I also haven’t interviewed in many years, so I’m honestly not sure how competitive I would be in today’s market.

I don’t feel unhappy in my current role, but I do wonder if staying in the same organisation for too long might limit my long-term career growth. On the other hand, I’m also conscious that the “grass is greener” effect is real, and I don’t want to leave a good situation just because of FOMO.

For those who’ve faced a similar decision in your 30s, how did you think about it?

- What ultimately made you stay or leave?
- Looking back, do you think you made the right decision?
- Is there anything you wish you had considered earlier?

I’d really appreciate hearing your thought process rather than just whether your salary increased.

Thanks!

In tech, I joined gov from private about 6 months back and I hate my job so much. Wayang culture, unreasonable workload and execs left to fend for ourselves without clear direction or support from superiors. Colleagues are also so so, feels like sometimes I’m preaching to the choir. Large amount of dollars spent on subpar, inefficient vendors that frankly extort us for a small bit of work. It really makes me question how taxpayers money is being used.

I’m not sure what exactly is the issue but something definitely feels off, the whole environment and lack of prioritisation seems to be the crux. Being capable is a problem here and voicing out makes you look like a problem child, although I cannot help it and I still do voice out and get surface level “we understand things are shit” replies. Honestly sometimes while working from home, I breakdown and cry cos I just feel so helpless and stuck in this situation.

Any fellow compatriots and any tips on how best to survive and is it worth it? I’m planning to leave and work outside of SG after this role in a more vibrant environment and hopefully never touch gov again.

And genuinely curious what kind of archetypes actually stay in gov and how do they find the strength to stay lol

I recently went through the interview process with a company and successfully secured the final role with an offer. However, just two weeks after salary negotiation, the company informed me that they had found someone who was a better fit.

This experience was quite unusual for me, and I was curious to know if this is a common occurrence. I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter.