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34M here who got a job offer to work in japan for annual package of sgd56k. Current pay is sgd 68k contract role that is ending next month. Personally, i am keen in this opportunity as it is once in a lifetime but the singaporean in me feels psychologically uncomfortable to take a pay cut. Needs some thoughts and validation

Edit: both salaries are gross and before taxes and employer cpf calculation

Edit2: local package. I settle rent etc myself. Fluent business Japanese (N1)

Hi, I have finished JC and National service. By right, the next step would be to go to local Uni( Offered CS + scholarship)....

The problem is, I think I would much rather work instead of going back to school, if given the opportunity.

I would like to work a tech job if possible, as I am passionate in tech.

Below is credentials that I have:

CCNA certificate

Linux+ certificate

Ive done a lot of python DSA leetcode questions, include hard rated ones.

Ive once built my own apps using React.JS , FastAPI, postman etc. (both frontend and backend)

Ive done a lot of home networking as well, including configuration of basic tech equipment.

I have some limited experience with AWS cloud, its mostly serving for my own small experimental projects.

I read system design books and computer security stuff when Im free, so I know the basic concepts of those too.

Ive done data analysis projects before as well with help of python libraries.

With these credentials, is it possible to get a job? If you work in this sector, would you be able to advise me, I would appreciate it a lot.

Thanks :)

Hi, 23F about to finish contract coming 16 November 2026.
(first full time job)

I just got my new contract from HR, it was only a 1.85% increment.

moving forward, next contract is 2 years. (Currently i am on 1 year)

can someone tell me this is normal in a MNC company?

I have yet to bring it up to my boss. Do you think i am able to negotiate?

i would love to stay in the company in a longer run, since i’m used to what i’m doing and is capable.

please be nice in the replies🙏

>U.S. Vice President JD Vance (center), flanked by Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling (left) and Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito, speaks at the White House in Washington on Thursday. The Trump administration said Thursday that it would suspend an immigration program for multiple tech firms, including Microsoft, alleging widespread abuse of a worker visa system. > >The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump accused Microsoft, Adobe and a half-dozen other companies of abusing a U.S. worker visa program and suspended them indefinitely from a longstanding immigration initiative that has served as a crucial talent pipeline for Silicon Valley and Wall Street. > >The suspensions, announced Thursday by U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, also targeted information technology services giants Cognizant Technology Solutions, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Capgemini. Those firms, either based in India or with large operations there, are often called outsourcers for their role offering contract IT work to other businesses. > >At a briefing in Washington, Sonderling said there were multiple federal investigations underway into the use of a system that allows U.S. employers to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency. Vance singled out Microsoft, the world’s third most-valuable company, for what he characterized as exploitation of the program. > >“There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused this system more than Microsoft,” Vance said. > >In his remarks, Vance urged the U.S.-based companies to shift their policies to employ more U.S. workers. > >“Stop defrauding the American worker. Stop importing an indentured servant to do a job that an American worker would happily do,” the vice president said.

Abusing visa systems? What about the companies we see in Singapore? Are they implying firms that have ties to Ind*a will exploit this?

When HR asks for consent to do a reference check, do they usually contact the supervisor we listed in the pre-interview form? Or will they contact the HR contact we listed as well?

I’m asking because I put my ex-manager from my previous company as my referee, and listed my current company’s HR contact separately (in the HR info section). I haven’t resigned yet, so I didn’t put my current manager down as a referee.

I’m just worried that if they contact my current HR, HR might inform my manager that I’m looking for a new job 🥹

Does anyone know what kind of questions they would ask the HR contact? Would it usually just be to verify employment details, or would they ask about performance as well?

Hi everyone, I will be starting my first full-time job soon. This is a lab-based job. I’m feeling excited and nervous at the same time. Excited because i have finally managed to find a job after being unemployed for so many months. Nervous because i feel a need to do well, and I am so afraid of messing up, and since the job market is so terrible right now, I can’t afford to mess up😭

I am a hard working individual and always willing to learn, but one problem that I have is that I am quite careless and can be kind of a slow learner at times.

Does anyone have any advice on how to be meticulous at work, or just any general tips for fresh grad starting their first full-time job. Thanks!

Hi all!

I am at the stage where I will be choosing my career trajectory soon. If I enter university, I would like it to be either finance or CS related, or both.

I have a few questions regarding the finance industry in sg, and it will mean a lot to me if I can get some answers to clear up some of the doubts i have.

May I ask:

1)What types of (high earning) finance jobs are out there?

2)In your work, is it mostly just writing reports and giving presentations?

3)Is the intellectually stimulating, or mostly menial?

4)What kind of knowledge do you need?

5)Is technical knowledge or experience more important?

6)Did you put into use the knowledge you learned in university?

7)In order to do well, does one need vigorous technical know how?

8)Is having connections especially important in this industry? (as compared to say tech)

9)What degree/major to take if I want to get into finance? Am I expected to spam internships in uni?

10)How is the future outlook of the finance industry?(my impression is that it is doing relatively well and only getting better, but feel free to correct me)

11)Is there a big difference between working in MNC vs SME? if so whats the differences?

12)How is the work culture? Do finance jobs have worse office politics?

13)possibility for overseas transfer?

And lastly, how easy is it to transition to finance as a :

1)CS grad

2)mid career software engineer? (If i ever go into swe but want to transition)

Has any CS grads here successfully got into finance after graduating?

So yeah, it will be great if anyone can answer any of my questions. I am in quite a dilemma in the moment actually, as I am very passionate for CS, but at the same time I am told finance has better career prospects.

To compromise, I am kind of considering studying both to a certain degree in uni(but not sure if this is a good idea tbh). Based on my research I have this impression that finance in Singapore has one of the better career outlooks.

Thanks in advance!

I did an accountancy degree in a local uni and feeling a bit stuck in my big 4 tax job 1 year in, unsure about future job prospects that will give me a salary i’d be proud of.

I’m considering if i should switch into regulatory advisory in a bank, how hard is it to get in as someone with no experience?

or if i should do a masters in a completely unrelated field so that i can have a wider range of job opportunities. But id only do this after extensive research on whether id enjoy these other fields, etc.

Appreciate any advice or examples of people who have successfully changed jobs / industries in this job market

The Collyer Quay lease will support Revolut’s plans to grow its local workforce to more than 300 employees in the next three years.

The company, which grew its headcount by 95 per cent in 2025, now employs about 170 staff. Hiring will focus primarily on engineering, product management, data science and artificial intelligence.

hi all!

just wanted to seek some advice, i’ve just started my first job recently & for some reason, i’m feeling quite anxious that i’m unable to live up to the standards of my peers & supervisors. i’m worried that when i get actual tasks, i’m unable to perform my tasks independently without seeking help & looking more like an “intern” instead of a full timer :( i also found out that the other contender for the job had more experience & a better understanding of the processes as compared to me which made me feel even more pressured to learn fast & make little to no mistakes.. did anyone feel like this as well & how did you overcome it?

also! what do you think are some benefits of hiring a fresh grad over someone more experienced?

TIA all! 🙏

Anyone working in tech for GIC ? Can help me decide if it's a good move to join ? I am under the ITSM team

Hi all, I’m an HR professional and I was invited to record an on-demand HireVue interview for the HR Connects Advisor, HR Shared Services, Day Flex role at NewYork-Presbyterian. If you’ve interviewed for this role or a similar NYP HR or shared services position, I’d love to hear about your experience.

1. How many questions were there, and what were the time limits for prep and answers?

2. Were there retakes?

3. What kinds of questions came up (behavioral, situational, or role-specific)? Any you remember word for word?

4. Was there a salary or availability question?

5. Did they ask about HR systems, call center or customer service experience, or handling confidential information?

6. What happened after the HireVue (live interview, how many rounds, how long to hear back)?

7. How did the temporary Day Flex role work in practice (scheduling, chances of converting to permanent)?

8. Anything you’d do differently?

Thanks in advance!