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Originally Posted by kunxeno
Hi Im 33 this year and have been in IT for about 9 years. Previously doing helpdesk, projects, support, ITMS etc.
Currently im an IT specialist (2years) working for an US MNC reporting to the Asia Pacific manager, and my job scope is handling the Singapore IT infrastruture and secondary person to support offices in Vietnam and Indonesia.
Im now drawing a basic + allowance of $3600 per month.
Company pays AWS every year and variable bounus(depends on company's performance)
Recently i just got my degree of BSc 2nd class upper honours in Business Information Technology from a UK university. The course was 60% sponser by company where i had to sign a 2 year bond (just started to serve the bond currently).
The question is am i underpaid? I was infromed by HR that getting a degree does not earn you a salary adjustment.....
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That is the problem with earned certification while working. The company WILL NOT pay you more for doing your job after you earned your degree/masters/phd.
The only way out is to hang in tight for the 2 year bond completion, thereafter find a job. Unless you can find a higher paying job that can compensate the bond payment, otherwise my advice is for you to stick with the company.
Yes, you are underpaid, an employee with your working experience and qualifications should earn at least SGD 8k per month in my opinion in a MNC but we also have to consider that prior to your degree, your lower qualifications. Of course, there are very good paying MNCs that pays SGD 10k or SGD 12k per month.
Good luck and all the best!