What industry are you in?
 

Just a suggestion here.. shall we have a thread where members list in what industry they are from? Then we can know who to turn to for advise, discussions etc. What do you guys think?

Interesting idea. I am in the healthcare industry. Where are you from Qaz? :)

I'm in IT. Qaz, what about you?

Let's have a list !

Husky - Healthcare
adbie - IT
Qaz - Shipping

Civil service for me.

I'm retired from active work. I trade shares and look for good investments to pass time.

Wow!!! My dream job! :p

David, any advice on investments for younger people like myself?

Greeting Qaz & all,

I am from R&D...

adbie & david: maybe can start a serious lines of discussions in the investment section

Sorry, just noticed your question. There's no special advice I can give other than: don't follow the herd. I try to avoid "herd" products like unit trusts and so on because I think I can better manage my investments and I am accountable to myself. I also trade stocks, but more to pass time than anything.

I am in IT too!

Are you going to do a PhD?

My only problem is that I don't need a PhD for the consulting role I am in now, but I would love to transit to a retirement job like lecturing in 10 years where I can contribute to the younger generation without much of a generation gap. Even so, my work experience will be deemed to be useless and I will be forced to churn papers, and the PhD if I have any will be obsolete. Such is the sad fact of life.

But even if you get a PhD, you will need one from a good university. Local PhDs very rarely get into lecturing positions. Most of them are lucky to get post-doc roles outside of Singapore.

If you really like lecturing, you can consider getting a Masters degree (if you don't already have one) and teach in a poly. A far cry from a uni faculty position, but still a "lecturer" nonetheless. :)

May I know if you're working as a consultant in an MNC?

ryan houn
 

Hi adbie,

I enjoy transferring knowledge and making my customers successful; lecturing seems the natural path for me. I have a MSc, and might look into pursuing a PhD. Did consider lecturing in polytechnics before; but the pay is a far cry from what I am getting. I am looking into doing some consulting on the side for the Uni/my business as well; being in the Uni seems better.

The only problem is paper churning. I am a very practical person; I like solving problems. Publishing is generally theoretical, and we have a huge gap in our university between translating research to practical applications; unlike Stanford. Need to see if I fit into the culture too.

Consulting is pretty much free and easy =) Work anywhere you want, anytime you want after gathering requirements. Normal work life is different...

Ah enough of my rant and random thoughts, what about you? What are your plans moving forward?

Wow Phd Wannabe,

Am interested in finding out how you get into the consulting job in the first place!

Care to share?

Thnx!

Hi bjhchong,

Yup sure. I was fortunate enough to have my MSc recognized and that opened up inroads for me into technical consulting. The interviews (5-7 rounds) were tough as the candidates earmarked by the headhunters had pretty good experience and knowledge, but I think I was fortunate to be a better fit in this young and dynamic organization. All I can say is to have eyes wide opened, and be at the right place and at the right time, and have razor sharp resume to secure the interview. After that, well, is show time!

Whoa, wannabe,

You must be quite impressive when you present... Thanks for sharing!

Just fortunate to be at the right place and the right time mate =)

Is that you, phd wannabe? How much proportion do you think luck plays a part in one's success?

Yeah adbie it was me, had the user name as the image verification tab earlier =p

Depends on your definition of luck. For me, I think it's good to be optimistic and thankful; I learn to appreciate things around myself and do not take it for granted. You will find life to be more enjoyable. I enjoy adding value to my work and other's life too, and that opens up more opportunities and I tend to get luckier that way =p

Wow! Pretty interesting. Hope to learn more from you cause I am working towards my financial independence. I am schooling but I am already exploring ways to be free. Yes!!!:rolleyes:

Still schooling? You dished out advice as if you're an old man... goodness. Cashflow game and Rich Dad Poor Dad? Those were so last decade.

Hi all, I'm in IT. Started as a consultant/analyst, moved on to IT presales and now a IT architect. =P I must be super last decade since I just finished Rich dad poor dad. Never actually bother about financial independence until recently.

Yes, thanks for the compliment. As long as an idea is good and is making people rich, who care!! Robert Kiyosaki is the man and also his wife, kim Kiyosaki, the rich woman and people are still looking forward to them. Yeah!!

Thank you, if you like, you may connect me at [email protected]

I love my job! I'm a Linux System Engineer..=)

i am semi-retired, minor trade, do some investments, and do my gardening in the morning and night time.

I am into caves and mountains. ; )