Engineering and Technology Careers are Not Valued - Singapore is "High Cost Low Tech"

My key interest definitely is in ECE. I took an acct and finance initially purely to seek improvement for myself. But after hearing the sky rocket pay and seeing how everyone is condemning engineering. Im somewhat demoralized and feel disturbed in the prospect of working in engineering field

ECE, hi again, pls do not be demoralised. If you like what you do, go for it, engineering or finance or whatever. You don't want to regret doing something you don't like, even if that means making more monies than what you originally liked. Only 1 life, of course you have to live it happily. And, the bonus is, being happy at what you are doing bring out the passion in your work, and you will like to excel easier.

ECE,
money is not the only factor. its not easy making those kind of money as put across by many here. its misleading. doing what u like is the only sustainable way. its rare to hit the jackpot n run. you are better off betting big or small in the casinos..

I see. Thanks everyone for such insightful advice. Im glad im still in ECE. Im looking forward to study on clean energy and hopefully implement them in Singapore if I have the opportunity.....

ECE,
as fresh graduate, what's you view on clean energy? since you said it.

I believe the whole concept is viable. A quick look at Australia and their government funding into clean energy certainly tells a lot how clean energy can be implemented without problems. For Singapore, I believe the clear cut solution would be solar. In fact, I still believe it is possible to construct offshore solar farms, although I have no idea why nobody's doing it. Perhaps due to technical reason?

But in terms of technology , we certainly won't be seeing any in SG in the near future since govt support and overfocus on its finance has already caused singapore to be light years behind in terms of solar development. you can BUY them off but i reckon without the specialist in it, not much can be done.

I also strongly believe in the whole funding and everything is just a fad. Singapore is getting too pragmatic and abandoning its manufacturing sectors already. I still think that students shld if unfortunately born like me inclined towards engineering get ready to erase all the knowledge and relearn after grad to find a better job.

i guessed much comments have been made on this site. The only crucial factor is to know what you want and follow your strength in order to be competitiveness and be able to climb up in the industry and not just by looking into others of heading into a "financial sector" just because of high returns. one question actually doubts me "In what sense will they wants to hire someone of average they will rather hire someone ie; scholars or very experience skilled people. That why we sometime can see young chap ard the age of 28-30 in bank making profits and because of such generalisation people starts to think the banking is the best. Yeah, but 100 people ppl eventually only a few get enlisted. Hence in overall let focus on the "strength" in our areas.

Eric.
Undergraduate.

Hi Eric,

Hi again, a bit off topic here .Do you happen to be an undergrad in engineering as well?

By the way, I am always having this wonder about how actual engineer do? Is it really outfield all the time, with all guys around?

I'm an ECE grad too, but never as an Engineer. The rule in the real world: Your pay corresponds to how much $ you can bring in to the Co. The more money you bring in, the more you will be paid. As an engineer, your value is lesser as usually you don't contribute to sales.... and if you can control a portion of the entire sales, then you are in a position to negotiate for more... Also, in choosing a company, you need to consider whether you want to be a Big Fish in a Small Pond or a Small Fish in a Big Pond... i choose to be a Big Fish...

Hi BIG FISH, that is exactly what I thought. I am now looking to working in a bank or a sales engineer. Dun mind can you share with me your profession and some advice on how you got it?