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Old 15-04-2012, 04:01 AM
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@Richard #542

Problem is, the more naive managers are so conditioned to think that FT engineers are cheaper and "better" than the SG counterparts that they probably won't even realise it if a truly talented SG engineer comes knocking on their door.

Unfortunately, plenty of major local engineering companies have upper management with that kind of mindset and complains that they can't find good SG engineers.

That aside, I don't know if FT engineers are more hardworking or better or more professional than SG engineers, but I do know that lots of FT engineers are indeed available for a very low pay.
I don't think the managers think FT "engineers" are better. They need headcount for the project on the cheap and will hire 10 lousy but cheap FTs, and 1 good engineer. The 1 good engineer have to guide the 10 monkeys and also do some of their work for them in order to finish the project. The 1 good engineer will suffer burnout sooner or later and come to this forum for advice on career switch.

Based on my experience in my industry.
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