CK
Totally agree with you. I started off not knowing what to do as well. I moved from a technical job to finance to civil service. For first 6 to 7 years of my career, I was totally lost, being in 4 jobs in different industries and felt hopeless (I was in my early 30s then). By through trial and error, I learned too. I picked up the right knowledge to set myself onto where I am now (of course with a bit of luck in between). I managed to get into a job that I can demontrate the knowledge and skill and of course, there must be hard work from my part as well. Today, I am considerably well regarded in my company and in the industry as well. In the years in this company, I worked hard and continued to invest in myself by getting an MBA. My hardwork pays off as I was promoted a few times, given exptratiate assignments and headhunters are still knocking on my doors. So for those who are feeling lost and hopeless, don't give up. Like the saying goes: All successes start with with failures. |
This thread sums it all up. Feeling lost/depressed and been actively trying to switch industries for past couple of years. Tons of resumes with only a couple of unsuccessful interviews. headhunting co even told me no point sending to them as they have to find a good fit and thus hard to justify or promote to clients ppl looking for a career switch. Chances are extremely slim and the headhunters only earn comms on successful candidates so no one will risk it. Fellow peers are earning at least twice/thrice as much and yes i know one shouldnt compare but u would feel really small during gatherings. To think all graduated same time with similar qualifications and one wrong move to wrong industry/Co...... almost cast in stone liao... Sad man..
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hi ck,
thanks for sharing as well as suggestion. however there is always some elements which varies from people such as burden of family, opportunity and ecomonic situition in sgp. your career path or switching between jobs is better u can switch from BD to senior officer. i dont know how. i did tried this path 2 years ago but i failed did not manage to get it. i had completed my MBA 5 yrs ago and had a engineering degree. i agreed with u if a good job prospect, 5-6 yrs can set to retirement. however i would be questioning myself if i found that job, can this job sustain for the next 5-6 yrs. i am currently based in china and my 1 yr contract is up soon (this nov). I am getting desperate finding a job anywhere basically i got to support my family. i also know the current job is not suitable to be classify as a career prospect job and is not suitable to plan for retirement. Regards n Thanks! Quote:
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Hey Don't give up. I am an engineer. Started in engineering for 4 years. Switch to finance for 2 years. Didn't work out. Move back to engineering with the same pay. Now, after 8 years, I am in a general management position. |
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I have gone to the franchising show at MBS last weekend. The investment for franchisees can be huge and of course no guarantee of success. With no such prior experience, I feel it is too risky for me. Nevertheless, I'm still thinking how to say goodbye to the rat race.
For a change, I may like to work overseas, any advice on how to look for one? I'm in the training profession, by the way. Quote:
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Myself I will never accept it as I am ambitous myself. I will expect my partner to earn more or at least equal to me, esle I will not respect him. But there are many girls out there who believe in true love and lower their expectations. So don't rule out. If you do find someone like this, treasure her well.. |
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