I got smu offer first and i accepted it. Anyway cos i graduated from nus so i decided to give smu a try.

i dont think big firm is giving out that high now. Thus far the big 4 are like ranging from 4.5-6. Unless you are talking about those international firms etc.

It is not easy to even secure a training contract now. Furthermore i assume that you should be around 30years+- and there will be "age" thing. Firms will rather hire fresh, young who are more motivated but most importantly cheap. The converse is that you are experienced and so likely you will ask for a higher pay compare to the them.

I think you can read through the threads urself and you should be able to figure what what i am saying.

Good luck for your final decision.