Ya understand, but seems like my current employer is delaying the process of releasing me. And yes my future employer wants me to join on 1st Oct.
I've called my future employer and the most they can wait me is 2 more weeks. Seems like I'm stuck in between now. Will need to talk to my current employer to release me according to my formal resignation date.

Hey lads, can anyone shed some light about the state of job markets in singapore? i'm looking to expand my options for jobs within the financial or mgmt consulting sector? And one more thing i'm curious about! Is it true Singaporean employers tend to value their elite grad highly as compared to ranked foreign university? or is it just a myth

there are alot of opportunities there joeysew.. you prefer financial or management consulting?

According to the few previous post, the market i guess is slow, but there is still jobs for grab. if you are not fresh grad, then they only look at your experience instead of university

Anyone here that working in keppel energy? May i know how was the working environment there and career advancement and safety wise?

I'm keen on areas like research with exposure to valuation, financial modelling etc. So either with exposures to those areas would be great. I'm a fresh grad from Melbourne Uni actually, so you reckon opportunities for entry level are in abundance too?

But what quality of experience would you have gained if you did not start out from a quality university?

tell new employer to wait 2 weeks la... 2 weeks only won't die one... not ceo position right...

am sure they will wait.. tell them u need the money... otherwise if want you then they pay the layoff terms

I dont like employers who take advantage of their workers. Like exploiting Malaysian to work harder than locals and complain less. This is unfair.

Nobody likes it but unfortunately that is the reality.
The main reason why they hire foreigners is becuase we are cheaper, more hardworking and do not complain much.
In a way, us foreigners also spoilt our own market by not speaking up against this kinda unhealthy behaviour so much so that employers think that exploiting foreigners is the norm rather than the exception.

Wah, super reverse logic. You want to work hard because you want money. They don't want to work hard because they already got money. So, are you being unfair to them?

It's not in abundance due to the economic uncertainty and many foreign firms on a hiring freeze but there are pockets of opportunities here and there. But be warned, the competition for fresh grad places are INTENSE caps intended. Remember, yr a foreigner along thousands of those very well qualified ivy leagues guys who are forced to come to SG from Europe/US/Asia coz of the high jobless rate in their home country.

The finance industry especially is in deep shit at the moment and its not looking too good in the near future either. Many people have already been laid off and from what i heard many more will come especially in the next year. So be prepared to network yourself to a job and work like you've never worked in your life. If possible, bring a sleeping bag to work so you can save on rent . When you earned your stripes then you can start demanding.

But no harm trying. Since yr from an ok university (i don't think they consider Melbourne Uni along the same status as Ox-Bridge or ivy league but its decent none the less). BTW why aren't u working in Aus in the first place?

Yes, we should change our mindset. Of cos I know it's not possible due to we need the job and money. Anyway just work for the money and dont care so much.

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Added on September 6, 2012, 8:59 pmI meant we should not have to work extra hard just to get same pay as locals. I hate exploitation.

This post has been edited by plplpl: Sep 6 2012, 08:59 PM

My advice to you is never take a layoff package unless you are getting more than 6 months payback. If it's only one or 2 months, just let it go and move to your new company.

Moreover being layoff is not favourable for your portfolio if you really apply for big companies that do background check. You might save another employee because your boss don't need to layoff someone but choice is yours to consider.

I have worked and stayed in Singapore for nearly 20 years and I just came back to KL and work this month. Can PM me if you need questions answered.

This post has been edited by catacomb: Sep 6 2012, 10:17 PM

wah liao..20years...what made u return to KL...to be exact MALAYSIA..your whole family?with kids?

Who said you had to work extra hard to get paid the same as locals?

If you get hired, whereas the locals don't, they don't get paid AT ALL.

my parents and my brothers are in Malaysia but I am not married . Still single. Hmm too many reasons to list down why I return but I will just jot down some main considerations..

(1) My roots is in Malaysia. Although I have friends in Singapore but I do value friends that I have in Malaysia since my kindergarten time till now.
(2) Malaysians don't have demanding power unlike 10+ years ago. Now there are too many foreigners from other countries which exchange rate is lower than Malaysia. Yes exchange rate now is 1 sing to 2.5 ringgit but there are other countries which is 10x or 20x more so they are willing to take lower pay
(3) You got to constantly upgrading and climb. Yes you can do it at certain age but for someone like me who is turning 40 soon and still stuck in the mid management level, I value personal time more than putting 24hours into a company
(4) If you can save in Singapore, I believe you can save more in Malaysia if you were to use the same lifestyle in both countries
(5) Lastly with pun intended , in Malaysia you not happy with the government you can still have voice and rights to choose. In other countries, you just complain and suck it up. Nothing much can be done


The only few things I can agree about Singapore being better is the transport system. You can really get to places even the most remote sites without much problem. Security is another thing. You can just walk alone in the street at 3am with your wallet in your hand and no one would come and snatch it from you. Other than that, it's always 2 side of a coin. There are things better in Malaysia and there are things better in Singapore.

If you are getting 4k in malaysia and u get the same 4k sing dollars in Singapore, my advice is forget about going to Singapore. If you are getting more than 5k in Singapore then yes give it a shot in Singapore.

Oh let's not forget, there is not much mamak for you to hang out past midnight

Is there any different for people start out from quality university and people start out from normal university?
Normal university grad does not possess quality of experience as quality university grad?

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Added on September 7, 2012, 8:45 amWow, seem like management position and higher salary lure you back.haha

This post has been edited by yhoong12: Sep 7 2012, 08:45 AM

looking for room/roomate wanna move in starting october 1st til end of this yr, prefer some where near buona vista/commonwealth.. drop me PM ..!

is not end of the story yet, he might return back to sg
well i did the same thing hahaha