lol... scrolled back 10 over pages still couldn't find out exactly what is this "4k bragging" about....

Anyway, SIM UOL alumni here... graduated more than 7 years ago.... started my first job in the banking industry at 2.5... but was very grateful that i had a job back then... even though many of my peers had gotten jobs with >3k starting pay, though, with questionable prospects... anyway.... progressed through the ranks over the years and i am at a very comfortable pay grade at this juncture... not exactly the highest amongst my peers but more than enough for my own living standards...

it is an undeniable fact that local grads are generally perceived as "better quality" than puni/distant learning grads... but hey! not the end of the world... building a career is like a marathon...depends on how you pace and carry yourself... all the best to your SIMians and local U grads... tough times...