Mother looking for a job
 

Hi

I have been working part time job (a few hrs a day, no cpf) for past three years due to family comittment. Prior to part time job, I have been working full time for 16 years. Recently I left part time job coz I completed my assignment.

I am 42 and have a degree. I am still open to doing part time job (admin), or even full day temp job(less demanding) so I can still handle my family.

But it seems tat all the salary stated is for entry level rate. And once they know my age, they r not keen to Wan to shortlist me. Even if they do, the job agent recommend a job no one wants to take, very far and low pay.

Other than keep trying for job, what tip do u have for me to gain a better edge?

U chio not? If chio try to wear more short skirt expecially those can directly see panty type. Male bosses sure hire u want. Want ask how much salary also can!! But if u ugly then no hope la have to go geylang stand see got old uncles want not liao!!

Ignore this stupid troll.

TS, maybe you can look for receiptionist job? Not too stress, and can off work on time.

Nowadays hire receptionist also want chio one la. U got see old chicken working as receptionist? If not chio still got another way. Go Korea do cosmetic surgery, then come back be receptionist still got chance. TS so long cannot find job confirm super ugly one. Not surprised if she 5 years also cannot get decent job. Nowadays so many sweet young things willing to wear mini skirt to office and shake their butts and Zao geng their panty to male bosses every day. Who will want to hire old chicken?

As a non-local, I cannot tell if the posts about getting plastic surgery and wearing short skirts with a sexual appeal is serious, and whether this is normal for Singapore. I hope this isn't a reflection of work place culture and hiring practices in Singapore.

unfortunately this forum is filled with trolls. just ignore them.

Another low life troll from EDMW most likely

Original TS, i can only offer you words of encouragement. You are putting your family first and that is admirable..
all the best!

Not normal. Most Singaporeans are pretty suppressed in the real world from a young age: strict parents, strict teachers, school rules, for guys the compulsory military service at age 18, at work strict bosses, at home angry spouses. That’s why many of them find relief in the online world by talking nonsense and trolling others.

I’m only half joking.

Just keep trying! Good luck!
 

Unfortunately, I believe you have to temper your expectations since the jobs you are applying for are entry-level jobs. Look at it from an employer's perspective - why would I pay someone extra for their degree and 16 years of work experience when I can get cheaper labour elsewhere? You may, at most, only get a marginal increase.

As to your point on age discrimination: sadly that is a reality which you cannot avoid.

I also do this but dunno why my boss is not interested. end up backfired cos he is not straight :/

I always ignore trolls who make themselves look so stupig. Pity them.

Anyway, thanks for the replies. For the past weeks, I put in a lot of time and effort applying for jobs. I have offers for part time/perm jobs. Not all offers are fantastic but I am grateful anyway. I am starting my perm job next mth.