26 no degree is all hope lost? private degree holders advice needed please

[fhoneys]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Unfortunately this is what Singapore is like, you need a degree to succeed if you want to join the rat race. Alternatively, you can try thinking of business ideas and set up one.

Otherwise, just accept the fact that your counterparts with degrees will be given more opportunities, and you might lead a life of mediocrity if you stick to working in a company.

Don't mean to be offensive, but just seeing the reality in the situation. So i would urge you to start thinking of business ideas and not be cooped up in the rat race.

hey, definitely not offensive! learning digital marketing and trading as i know the reality haha... thank you for the input!

[fhoneys]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

As you can see from the trolls, this is probably not the best place to turn to for advice. I'd suggest looking at the SGUnited portal for traineeships. These were introduced specifically for people in your situation. The payscale is ****, for sure - but its better than not having a job.

Right not, i don't think you should be considering another degree (think about the additional expenditure and time lost). The truth of the matter is that you don't seem to know what you want to do. This is not a criticism - many people don't. So it may be better to take on a traineeship or internship in an area of your interest to see if (1) you have what it takes to succeed in that area of interest and (2) Whether you really need that degree to progress in that area of interest (3) Whether the degree is worth it (What's the ROI?).

Finally, the govt has been really good with career advice in recent years. There are many organizations which offer free career advice to people like you. There's e2i. There's WSG Careers Connect. ect ect ect. You get the point.

hey, yeah i figured. not very sure where else to go for such advice. my family is all in the government and local uni grads. i wish there was a forum of privately educated grads because its so hard to find a conversation that is actually positive and constructive about this.
and yes youre right about the lack of specific direction im definitely working on figuring out what i want in my personal development.
oh yes! the traineeships and such are my option number 2. this has been really helpful im super grateful! thank you so much. stay safe

Originally Posted by fhoneys

hey, yeah i figured. not very sure where else to go for such advice. my family is all in the government and local uni grads. i wish there was a forum of privately educated grads because its so hard to find a conversation that is actually positive and constructive about this.
and yes youre right about the lack of specific direction im definitely working on figuring out what i want in my personal development.
oh yes! the traineeships and such are my option number 2. this has been really helpful im super grateful! thank you so much. stay safe

Imagine being the only one in your family to go to a private university, the inferiority complex you harbor must be overwhelming.

I recommend suicide before your parents abandon you. It's still not too late.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Imagine being the only one in your family to go to a private university, the inferiority complex you harbor must be overwhelming.

I recommend suicide before your parents abandon you. It's still not too late.

Who hurt you?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Who hurt you?

Your mother, she refused to let me clap them cheeks.

Originally Posted by fhoneys

hey, yeah i figured. not very sure where else to go for such advice. my family is all in the government and local uni grads. i wish there was a forum of privately educated grads because its so hard to find a conversation that is actually positive and constructive about this.
and yes youre right about the lack of specific direction im definitely working on figuring out what i want in my personal development.
oh yes! the traineeships and such are my option number 2. this has been really helpful im super grateful! thank you so much. stay safe

I know of private degree holders who have made it in their area of interest (now works in a fashion house and probably earns more than me. lol)

So, i think interest is the way to go.

Jia you!

Don't let the trolls here get you down.

Firstly degree is not that impt

Other than some mnc and civil service
Degree really doesnt matter

Insurance agent, real estate agents, hawker, grab food deliverer, own biz all no need degrees

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Firstly degree is not that impt

Other than some mnc and civil service
Degree really doesnt matter

Insurance agent, real estate agents, hawker, grab food deliverer, own biz all no need degrees

A bit of a stretch to call insurance agent, hawker cleaner and grab delivery business owners, no?
😂

Originally Posted by Unregistered

A bit of a stretch to call insurance agent, hawker cleaner and grab delivery business owners, no?
😂

There's a comma you fool.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

There's a comma you fool.

Are you OP's mother?