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I'm in my early 30s. Married with no kids. Presently studying part time in unisim due to complete in 2017.

Currently i am working for a large local developer as an executive. Recently my GM is transfered to another area. I requested for a transfer but it wasn't granted. My GM is unhappy but can't do anything about it.

Another GM will take over as my new boss. I feel that my chances of promotion is gone. The new Boss has alot of bad rumors and likes to micromanage. I'm independent and prefers to be given the freedom to solve problems. I have previously request for a transfer during an internal meeting with my new boss present. So she heard and knows I want to transfer.

I like the current company as the benefit is good and I see myself progressing in this industry. They pay me competitively.

On another hand, a job offer comes to me. This company(nee company 1) is a well known marketing company. I don't know about the benefits yet but they are offering about 8 to 10% increased in my salary and it is a manager position.

Now I'm conflicted and cannot make up my mind. Please advise me if I should make the switch.

Edited: The new company 1 revised the offer and now they are offering me 15% increase in salary.

Another company offers me. We shall call it new company 2.

Old company
Position: Executive
Salary: About $4k+
Working hrs: 9am to 6pm (mon - fri)
16 days annual leave
100% mobile phone claims (capped at $100)
Have AWS
Have Variable bonus
$1k flexible benefits
$2.5k holiday benefits (once every 2 yrs)
Food is value for money. One plate of cai peng (veg and meat) only $2.20

New company 1
Position: Manager
Salary: $4k + 15% increase in salary (able to cover the $1k flexible benefits and $2.5k holiday benefits)
Working hrs: 9am to 6pm (mon - fri)
Alternate sat 9am to 1pm
16 days annual leave
70% mobile phone claims (capped at $100)
No AWS
Have Performance bonus
Have Variable bonus
Total estimated bonus (2 mths max)


I wanted to go over because the position meant that in future I can apply for manager position easily but after seeing the benefits and AWS, I did not feel so wholeheartedly about the offer.

The 15% increment is able to compensate for the lack of AWS, $1k flex benefits and $2.5K holiday benefits but I have to take into consideration the increase in traveling time about 40 mins more per day, traveling expenses and daily lunch expenses also increased.

new company 2
Position: Assistant Manager
Salary: About $4k + 8%
Working hrs: 9am to 6pm (mon - fri)
15 days annual leave (2nd yr onwards is 17 days)
$80 transportation allowance
Given company mobile phone
Estimated bonus 3.5 mths (1 mth aws and 2.5 mth bonus)
Location orchard road.

Hr shared with me total Bonus is minimum 3.5 mths and on top of that im eligible for an pro rated increment in july. They expect it to be about 3% after pro rated.

Small Japanese company but they managing a large portfolio and very famous in singapore. I foresee i will work like crazy but if i can work there i can work anywhere in my industry. It benefits me in the long run. Sadly the inital salary is 7% lesser.