every new job starts off positive revitalised energy only after staying for a few years or some even earlier that it starts to become toxic..do you agree?
Hi everyone,
I recently accepted and signed an offer letter with a civil service stat board, but I haven’t signed the formal employment contract letter yet.
Yesterday, I received a call from an MNC offering me a role that I’m much more interested in. The position seems to offer significantly better learning opportunities, career growth and exposure which I feel it would be a much better fit for me compared to the more hierarchical environment in the civil service.
Because of this, I’m seriously considering backing out of the civil service offer and accepting the MNC role instead.
Has anyone been in a similar situation before? Are there any major consequences or things I should be aware of if I renege at this stage, especially since I’ve signed the offer letter but not the employment contract yet?
Would appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks!
switched jobs recently. i was doing something completely different before this. my current job has nothing to do with my degree, so it’s basically starting from scratch but treated like i should know some things. i guess some skills are transferable, but the feeling of not knowing anything and not knowing who to approach (everyone looks overwhelmed) in this job, coupled with the steep learning curve is very frustrating.
this is honestly a good place to work, people are decent, wlb can be achieved and work is predictable. but i just can’t see myself caring about the work i’m doing. i just don’t give a shit. but does anyone even feel passionate about a corporate job? some aspects of the jobs are interesting, but in a fun and fleeting way, not in an intrinsically motivating way.
i know i should be thankful i even have a job in this economy, but i’ve been thinking of quitting since day 2. how do you know if this is just something that needs time to work itself out, or it’s a poor job fit? i think a desk job is really not for me, but idk if i’m just too quick to give up. why am i spending the best years of my life bound to a laptop and desk? every day i feel like i’m surrounded by npcs.
i really wanna quit, but i need money. and i don’t want to look for a new job when i have plans to do a working holiday in the near future. what would you do if you were in my shoes?
Some jobs pay about $1.6k to $1.8k. Would Singapireans work for a job tat pays so low?
Has anyone recently faced SE/SSE interviews at Govtech? What is the difficulty level like? Do you need to be good at leetcode style questions to get through? TIA
Hi everyone! As the title says, I have ~2 years of work experience in a science-related field, but my actual work has been much more on the business/strategy side rather than lab work — things like business development, technology assessment, market research, industry engagement, etc.
I’ve recently been trying to move into consulting, but I’m barely getting any interviews. I’m starting to wonder if my resume just isn’t positioned properly for consulting roles.
The other thing I’m struggling with is networking. Most of my friends and people in my existing network are also from science/technical backgrounds, so I don’t really know anyone in consulting that I can reach out to for advice or referrals.
I’m also feeling a bit discouraged because when I look at consulting job descriptions, they often mention backgrounds like business, economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, etc. I’m from a science background, so I’m wondering if I’m already at a disadvantage compared with candidates who have more traditional business degrees.
For those who have worked in consulting or made a similar career switch:
Is it realistic to move into consulting with a science degree + ~2 YOE in business/strategy-related work?
Are there actually people in consulting who came from science backgrounds?
Could the main issue be how I’m presenting my experience on my resume rather than my background itself?
What types of consulting firms/roles would be more open to someone with my profile?
And how important is networking/referrals for someone making this kind of switch?
Would really appreciate any honest advice, especially from people who have made a science → consulting transition. I’m trying to figure out whether I should keep pushing for consulting or take a more indirect route first.
Guys, help me out here. I have 2 people that I can include as a reference. One is a creative director that I worked with for many years, but he is kind of a big shot and can be quite unavailable. Another is a client that I worked with closely on a very intensive shoot/filming, who is more available, as in responsive.
Should I proceed with the latter?I don't want to run the risk of the HR calling the first person and he doesn't pick up etc.
Thanks!
currently a y1 student in priv u and since school is starting soon im trying to look for an internship thats pt since i would have classes. during interviews at the end when they ask for my availability, most of them dont seem too interested after i tell them that i can only commit about 4 days a week.... ive seen a few ppl online who do pt internships while studying though so im not sure is it possible or only possible for local unis?
hi! im currently an year 2 student studying medicine at imperial college london! ive seen many of my friends studying in local med doing tutoring recently and also thought of doing so too! honestly, studying in uk is soooo ex so i thought of js tutoring on the weekends to relieve some the financial strain 😭😭
personally, i have been volunteering at a non-profit organisation, teaching h2 biology for over two years. i have also taught h2 biology at raffles institution for half a year. however, im unsure on how to start and whether my credentials are sufficient? anyone can give any advice?
I am working in a maharatna PSU, worked here for 4 years in cybersecurity. I have ISC2 CC certification and planning to go for CCNA.
I have done btech computer science from state gov clg in UP. I want to shift to malaysia or singapore for better life opportunities. Pls suggest what can be done
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Hi, I am a graduate student who got an offer from ST Engineering as an Engineer for piping as a contract job. I don’t have any prior experience in Marine or engineering and I want to do more technical work(in office preferably) rather than on site(in shipyards or workshops). If anyone has worked before as an Engineer in ST engineering. Can you suggest if I should consider this job?. Thank you.
Small non-profit in the AI space here. We work with local SMEs on practical AI adoption: advisory sessions, workshops, conferences. Team is tiny, and I'm hiring someone to help run the events and community side.
What you'd do
A fair bit of the work involves using AI tools and automation platforms to do the above faster. You'd pick that up on the job.
Terms
Who I'm looking for
Fresh grad (SIM fresh grads preferred), business discipline with some experience using AI. Organised, writes clearly, and comfortable owning details without being chased.
No AI or coding background needed.
Being upfront: we're small, and you'd be wearing several hats. In exchange you get real ownership early and a lot of exposure to how the local AI and SME ecosystem actually works.
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I just tender my resignation letter last week. I have no backup plan as of now but a part time job.
I am tired. I got the list out on what I quit the job. I wrote it out 3 times.
my boss deny my attribute to the results even though I provide data that attribute clearly to the result
I get screamed at and walking on eggshells when he is around. I don't know why he loves to scream so much
There is no direction, no fundamentals strategy thinking for his business. Like what is his ideal customer
Unrealistic expectations that cannot be negotiated down
I was scolded for not smiling in the company
There is a whole list of other reasons why. The turnover rate is very high in this company. I am now serving my notice and I am not sure how do I feel. I have larger payments but I am really really burnt out.
Hello netizens, I have been getting quotes that are either too low or too high and I am not sure what's a good gauge. That said I am only looking at professionals with a portfolio of at least 5 years of experience and this person is to dedicate at least 4 hours a day working for me and this person needs to be based in Singapore for in person meetings at least twice a week.
While I can't say money isn't issue I also want to make sure I am getting a reasonable value to justify to my stakeholders.
I'm considering applying to SMRT for the role of a Executive Engineer as a fresh grad and would love to hear from current or former engineers about the ground reality.
A few specific questions:
What is the current starting base salary range for local uni fresh grads, and how are the annual increments/bonuses and employee benefits?
For those who left, how transferable are the technical and project skills to other engineering sectors (e.g., manufacturing, infrastructure, aerospace), or does it tend to pigeonhole you into rail?
Is moving over to LTA (or other statutory boards) a common or viable progression path after getting 2–3 years of operator experience at SMRT?
Any advice or honest reviews would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I had a zoom interview with a direct company that lasted more than 30mins. The hirer mentioned the job scope, asked my expected salary, notice period etc. Wat are the chances I will get hired or will there be a 2nd interview?