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Originally Posted by Unregistered
HI, that's a very good attitude that you have. For us UOL grads, our degree is really worth less than a local uni's.... for the first few years! What happens after that really depends on your own skills, capabilities and attitude u bring to the work place.
I also have the same experience that the hiring manager's background makes a big difference. In my first job I was interviewed directly by the big HR dowager, who herself was an overseas grad.. I got the job thankfully. My staff recently sat in another interview with the group IT department.. and she was shocked that the hiring manager when choosing between 2 candidates discarded the overseas grad one just because the other chap was from NUS. In my work I have come across many SIM (UOL, RMIT) grads who cmi and are destined to get stuck at earning $3-4k per month. That being said, I have also come across some local uni grads who flatter to deceive too.
Like I said at the end of the day your paper will only get you through the front door, what you do next will determine how successful you are (or not).
What is your annual salary now? Monthly is a bit difficult to judge. |
I still remembered in my first role when I joined my team, I was discriminated by local grad team mates, even was told by a FO director that he wouldn’t hire me if he’s the interviewer. It really hurts but over the years I proved him wrong. While I’m a little stupid, I was at least sincere in doing my work, didn’t mind the long working hours, no patterns too (during my time there’s already many strawberry fresh grads)
U can assume 7k basic with 2.5mth bonus.. nothing fancy compared to the many over here claiming 5figures basic per mth.. but I think my story represents a majority of uol grads who struggled the first few years, and at times felt very lost. All I want to share is at the end of the day, ask yourself, what do you want.. if that role can helps to accumulate experience for your dream job, learn to bite the bullet and press on. if that role is a waste of time just learn to move on, no point working for people who don’t appreciate you.