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Originally Posted by Unregistered
If you get into graduate schemes, the pay is more or less fixed with no negotiations necessary.
Else, it’s always reasonable to bargain for $3,125/month as the bare minimum you would go as a fresh grad regardless of which industry you break into. Reason? Traineeships offer an allowance of $2,500, it would be irrational to take up an offer lower than the readily available alternative.
Time may seem bleak but you’ll get a job eventually. 
I’m a local uni fresh grad too. |
Is $3125 too much to ask of from a SME? Remember the SME boss who complained about the 7 job seekers? Why can't we learn from the learned boss and manage our expectations?