Dear all seniors,
I am looking for some advice on a prospective career switch.
I am 30 this year, with a general degree (political science) from
NUS FASS (2.1). Have a professional diploma in HR from SHRI. 5 years + working exp in HR - have been specialized in one/two specific functions - employee engagement and talent management.
My first job was at a stat-board for 4years - last drawn per annum was 90k.
I switched in early 2016 to a job to a gahment-linked entity (corporatized :P), title is AD - per annum around 110k (received around 120k for 16/17 due to good performance for the past performance year)
However, seeing that all the fellows on top of me are in their 40s and 50s with kids and all - they will never leave and hence I will probably never progress. The culture is very dated, true old skool public entity style - far worse than the stat-board I was in - mentality is : if it ain't broke, nobody needs to bother.
My boss finds me pretty entertaining and appreciates my work but will never allow me to drive any projects for change - just stick to status quo. Just gave me a good grade and expects me to shut up.
I would like to venture to the private sector as a Regional HR Business Partner/Country HRBP - have been interviewed by a few MNCs but I seem to falter in the 2nd/3rd round as they feel I do not have enough HR knowledge in multiple functions (to be a true HRBP) and they rather hire someone with the requisite skillsets. However, my hit-rate seems to be around 10% (I send to 10 MNCs - only 1-2 will revert)
Am I stuck? Do I have to take a massive paycut?
I am pretty miserable going to work daily. Any senior HR folks that has any good advice for me?