It's not really just about the salary factor. I'm getting quite good increments (steady 25% - 30% per anum)

After a few years in the same line, you might feel the urge to step out and try some other newer frontiers. Stick to it, and your exposure on the IT industry might not grow that wide.

I'm giving myself another few months before switching my career. Well, I'll be up for grabs soon!

Nice, FroGGy. Now that I know Scope pays real handsomely, I might put it up on my list of potential targets... thanks for the tip!

As a consolation, being the DBKL gives you the chance to learn up a lot more. In the end, you stand to benefit.

I'm lucky to be in a company that has yet to establish a real 'organised' structure. As a result, I get to play the role or web programmer, business logic tier programmer, DBA (Oracle), system designer, and sometimes, the role of business consultant.

Sweet.

I heard from some ex-colleagues that in more established companies, if you are given the job as a web developer, that's exacly what you'll be doing every 9-6, Mon-Fri. Not many opportunities to explore other fields, but you get to be very good in that specific area.