Opinions on offer

InfoSecGuy · #1 (**permalink**) 10-11-2010, 03:14 PM

Hey guys,

I was given an offer of $8K SGP/month for a IT security role for a large software MNC.

Do you think this is a fair offer?

My bio:
10 years experience
MS in Information Systems (US University)
Ivy league undergrad degree
Possess certs such as CISSP, Cisco, Checkpoint, Microsoft

Thanks.

#2 (**permalink**) 10-11-2010, 10:03 PM

Sounds about right. If you want more you have to have skills such as management ability.

InfoSecGuy · #3 (**permalink**) 10-11-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Sounds about right. If you want more you have to have skills such as management ability.

Thanks,

I have been team lead for 8 people in one role and manager for 3 people in another. This salary is significantly less what I earned back in the US, but due to tax implications I may be taking home more. What I'm worried about is my long term career where the trend in my salary is steady not fluctuating.

#4 (**permalink**) 11-11-2010, 02:43 AM

AFAIK, an US citizen or green card holder has to pay the net difference between US and Singapore tax rate.

#5 (**permalink**) 15-11-2010, 08:11 PM

Umm, I think it seems a bit low based on your qualifications.

I know people in the Technology Division of a bank with similar credentials to pulling in >$120k per annum.

But banks will be banks..

InfoSecGuy · #6 (**permalink**) 18-11-2010, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Umm, I think it seems a bit low based on your qualifications.

I know people in the Technology Division of a bank with similar credentials to pulling in >$120k per annum.

But banks will be banks..

Thanks for the reply guys. Yeah it is pretty low, much less than my last base salary. It's a software company so I know it's lower than banks, I didn't know this much lower though....I'll be thinking about it....thanks all!

#7 (**permalink**) 18-11-2010, 11:59 PM

sounds a little low. should be at least SGD 9K per month.

i'm a tech manager for an MNC with 11 years experience, and i'm getting close to $16K SGD per month basic.

InfoSecGuy · #8 (**permalink**) 19-11-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tech manager

sounds a little low. should be at least SGD 9K per month.

i'm a tech manager for an MNC with 11 years experience, and i'm getting close to $16K SGD per month basic.

Thanks for the update....yeah I figured as much

Any openings?!