Anyone heard of being a ship broker? - Page 5 - Salary.sg Forums
Salary.sg Forums  

Go Back   Salary.sg Forums > The Salary.sg Discussion Forums: > Income and Jobs

Income and Jobs Discuss jobs, career options and of course salaries




Anyone heard of being a ship broker?

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #41 (permalink)  
Old 31-07-2014, 10:44 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

I applied through a newspaper ad. Maybe I was lucky, as usually these positions are seldom advertised.

You can try subscribing to Tradewinds also, as quite a fair number of shipping related jobs get posted there.

Reply With Quote
  #42 (permalink)  
Old 22-12-2014, 03:47 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Good bonus

My early 30's friend in a shipbroking company in Singapore, he is earning $8-9k/month... just got a bonus that was in low $100k.
Been working there 6 years.
10 years ago, he always eat at food court and never ordered any drinks to save money... I even lent him $5000 when he was in financial trouble.

Now, he has moved out of his parent's HDB after he bought a condo 2 years back in bedok reservoir area, he just bought a BMW (was driving Toyota yaris) early this year and after getting his bonus he just bought an AP royal oak offshore.

Damnit. How do I get into shipbroking?? I am only getting $6k/month at my marketing company and only 13th month bonus... I am 31. is it too late for me to join?

I have 9 years of marketing experience but I know nothing about shipping...

Reply With Quote
  #43 (permalink)  
Old 26-12-2014, 03:41 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
My early 30's friend in a shipbroking company in Singapore, he is earning $8-9k/month... just got a bonus that was in low $100k.
Been working there 6 years.
10 years ago, he always eat at food court and never ordered any drinks to save money... I even lent him $5000 when he was in financial trouble.

Now, he has moved out of his parent's HDB after he bought a condo 2 years back in bedok reservoir area, he just bought a BMW (was driving Toyota yaris) early this year and after getting his bonus he just bought an AP royal oak offshore.

Damnit. How do I get into shipbroking?? I am only getting $6k/month at my marketing company and only 13th month bonus... I am 31. is it too late for me to join?

I have 9 years of marketing experience but I know nothing about shipping...
Your friend is only an average broker. Industry is full of new blood that heard shipping pays well but don't know head or tail to do a proper job.

I am only 6 years experience as a broker but my senior who has been doing this for 11 years is making upwards of $20k/month and with $200k bonuses.

Lots of clueless clowns in the shipping industry attracted to the industry. The industry is honey that attracts bees but mainly you will get flies. I am also one of those flies but at least I work hard.

Reply With Quote
  #44 (permalink)  
Old 07-01-2015, 10:33 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
is it possible to stay 'pure' in this type of brokerage business? Personally I don't want to betray my gf/wife.
Yes it is possible, that is however if u find the correct brokering house, one such example is SPI Marine, where they have a number of female employees and the company is well known in the industry for no nonsense business as they do not bribe, provide prostitutes or any other dirty stuff, i would suggest you look for a company like the above mentioned if you would like to stay 'pure'
Reply With Quote
  #45 (permalink)  
Old 08-01-2015, 04:29 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
Yes it is possible, that is however if u find the correct brokering house, one such example is SPI Marine, where they have a number of female employees and the company is well known in the industry for no nonsense business as they do not bribe, provide prostitutes or any other dirty stuff, i would suggest you look for a company like the above mentioned if you would like to stay 'pure'
Oh please. Don't be naïve. How else did they manage to share 50/50 of the USD 600,000 brokerage commission for managing the Shell contract when they didn't do a damn thing except take the contract administrator out for $3000 KTV sessions every night he was in Singapore??
Reply With Quote
  #46 (permalink)  
Old 12-01-2015, 10:36 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default trainee shipbroker

I was just offered a position as a trainee shipbroker, SGD 3500/month + 13th month + discretionary bonus for 1st year until I start being a productive member of the team.

This is my 2nd job, is it good enough? I am 26 and quit from SQ as my parents do not want me flying so much with all the accidents happening in the air nowadays.

Do ladies have a future in this industry?

I need to let them know by 16 Jan if I can join them.
Reply With Quote

  #47 (permalink)  
Old 14-01-2015, 04:55 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
I was just offered a position as a trainee shipbroker, SGD 3500/month + 13th month + discretionary bonus for 1st year until I start being a productive member of the team.

This is my 2nd job, is it good enough? I am 26 and quit from SQ as my parents do not want me flying so much with all the accidents happening in the air nowadays.

Do ladies have a future in this industry?

I need to let them know by 16 Jan if I can join them.
i would take the offer if i'm in your shoes. don't expect to be earning big bucks from day one since you are fresh to the industry and there is quite a lot to pick up. it's a sales job but you do need to pick up technical knowledge... and entertainment is a must. it's a known fact that the decision makers in the marine industry (especially mariners) are mostly male and cheeky and you probably got the job cos you are easy on the eyes and are confident. don't worry, just project a professional image and you will be fine.

low oil prices affect charter rates and owner's S&P decisions so do note that you are not joining at the boom time.

all the best!
Reply With Quote
  #48 (permalink)  
Old 04-02-2015, 04:46 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
Am a ex seafarer (Master Mariner), have been offered 4.5k/mth at a dry bulk
brokering/chartering firm.a small set-up. but surely an invaluable break.
Have been working with an offshore company in the safety dept.
Would be of great assistance any experienced brokers could shed some insight on brokering as
a career.
Especially what to expect as commissions for a starter like me, as 4.5 is
lower than what I get know and am banking on the future growth.
Damn I hope not an American master mariner. My last captain was making $30,000+ per month sailing just over half the year. To leave that behind for $4,500 a month is just moronic.
Reply With Quote
  #49 (permalink)  
Old 04-02-2015, 04:08 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
Damn I hope not an American master mariner. My last captain was making $30,000+ per month sailing just over half the year. To leave that behind for $4,500 a month is just moronic.
Easy for you to say. Sometimes the reasons why mariners want to be on land is more than just monetary.
Reply With Quote
  #50 (permalink)  
Old 17-03-2015, 10:02 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
I was just offered a position as a trainee shipbroker, SGD 3500/month + 13th month + discretionary bonus for 1st year until I start being a productive member of the team.

This is my 2nd job, is it good enough? I am 26 and quit from SQ as my parents do not want me flying so much with all the accidents happening in the air nowadays.

Do ladies have a future in this industry?

I need to let them know by 16 Jan if I can join them.
wah now trainee broker starting so high huh.... when i first started only 3k + discretionary bonus.

Anyway, if you work hard and with some luck, possible to double that within 2-3 yrs =D
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Anyone in marine industry? Shipbuilding, ship repair, chartering mi8nami Income and Jobs 4 03-10-2012 11:33 PM
Should I jump ship ??????? Heath Income and Jobs 18 30-08-2012 03:18 PM
anyone heard of Master of Arts in lifelong learning? miwashi Education and Personal Growth 9 04-11-2011 03:34 PM

» 30 Recent Threads
Visa Graduate Development Program ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
208 Replies, 134,774 Views
Career as Teacher ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
10,867 Replies, 6,674,828 Views
UOB Management Associate Program ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,460 Replies, 785,172 Views
MAS for Mid Career Professionals ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,810 Replies, 1,045,993 Views
Q: Big4 - Yearly salary increment ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
15,331 Replies, 4,986,194 Views
Lawyer Salary ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
21,016 Replies, 10,332,852 Views
Shopee fresh grad pay ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,051 Replies, 440,998 Views
Roles in accenture singapore ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
7,386 Replies, 2,325,497 Views
Civil Service Current Estimated... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
172 Replies, 309,893 Views
LTA (Land Transport Authority) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
681 Replies, 389,277 Views
Compare civil service salary ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
16,346 Replies, 12,459,768 Views
GovTech ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
5,164 Replies, 2,165,595 Views
NCS (SingTel subsidiary) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,331 Replies, 1,142,820 Views
ITE Polytechnic Scheme ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
311 Replies, 369,674 Views
Why Is Having a Google Virtual...
1 Replies, 6,803 Views
How is life as a doctor in... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
7,240 Replies, 3,400,501 Views
JP Morgan ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
199 Replies, 173,563 Views
Mining Industry ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
80 Replies, 74,576 Views
Civil Service Performance Bonus ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
5,340 Replies, 4,773,980 Views
ST Electronics ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
3,768 Replies, 1,545,775 Views
Is getting a PMP worth it ?
4 Replies, 7,189 Views
SIM-UOL fresh grad starting pay ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
6,922 Replies, 2,903,870 Views
Nparks ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
39 Replies, 34,455 Views
MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
5,828 Replies, 4,658,170 Views
Constituency Manager (People... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
989 Replies, 814,129 Views
Julius Baer Graduate Program 2023 ( 1 2 3)
21 Replies, 14,861 Views
HTX (Home Team Science and... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
752 Replies, 359,102 Views
DSTA (under Mindef) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,464 Replies, 1,376,081 Views
IMDA (under MCI) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,260 Replies, 614,089 Views
Civil Svc/ Statboard - Typical... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
6,123 Replies, 3,740,149 Views
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2



All times are GMT +8. The time now is 10:43 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2