How much should I be getting after 2 year (accounting/audit)?

[pikachu]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I have no idea why you’re comparing your salary to the local uni graduate median salary given that you’re a distance learning graduate of a vastly lower calibre.

It’s not a fair comparison.

Refer to the post where I clarified I studied in UK.
Thx.

Originally Posted by pikachu

Refer to the post where I clarified I studied in UK.
Thx.

Didnt you post in the SIM RMIT thread bemoaning the same?

s://forums.salary.sg/income-jobs/2091-sim-rmit-fresh-grad-starting-pay-20.html#post119522

Even if you studied in the UK (some people go for exchange or a semester and like to claim they have an “overseas” degree) it hardly counts for much unless it’s from Oxbridge. I highly doubt you’re an Oxbridge graduate ipso facto you are a sub-par candidate.

It’s nothing personal but you just don’t rank very high in terms of employability. Be grateful for what you are presently drawing.

FYI fresh NUS/NTU/SMU graduates start off in accounting in any of the Big 4 with anything from 2.8-3.1k. With your qualifications, you would be a full tier lower at least starting off with 2-2.5k.

Hence, I suspect you are trying to humbrag your salary here by asking if it is “reasonable” knowing full well that it is above the curve or even probably what a SIM graduate would get.

Originally Posted by pikachu

Thanks a lot.
I applied to an huge MNC (Allianz) as a financial accountant.
Yea, I’m planning to take my ACA since there are more exemptions granted with a UK degree.

Interests: analysis, (thinking roles) but preferably not at the expense of too many hours..
Planning to stay in accounting or finance industry, but sector will probably be revolving around the above company (similar types throughout my life I guess).

For the increasing earning power part, I need to think more about it

Well usually people will request for last pay match, then it is up to the employer to decide to increase further or drop, especially for not too long ago grad. Frankly speaking 2 yrs in the workforce, your bargaining power is still relatively low, unless you jump ship from extremely well known company with extremely good track record, accomplished high profile projects or achievements in work, some "star" performer in school or you have another counter offer that is paying better. Otherwise, to play safe just quote the same as last pay.

Hey OP, what’s the verdict on your situation?
What did u do in the end? Did u leave?