SIM-UOL fresh grad starting pay

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Maybe we got to start off lower, taking the humble pie or even take a tougher road (What to blame, we didnt get into local uni in the first place and cant deny the fact that singapore companies look up more to the local grad..) But that doesnt mean its the end.. With effort and capability put in and shown, i believe one can shine too..

Just like so many engineering graduate ended up working in banking/finance industry..

And seriously, though grades might be important, but it isnt really everything.. Its a part of u, but it isnt all of u..

Thanks captain obvious!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Associate, Client Configurations, Saxo Capital Markets



hi all, is above sentence counted as front / middle / back office?

so many flamers here, but nobody can answer a serious question when asked?

[Sam Adams]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

so many flamers here, but nobody can answer a serious question when asked?

Who the heck knows without seeing the JD. Best guess is MO/BO for a prime broker.

[Sam Adams]

Configure what.. Their trades? Their IT system? Their office furniture? Their wives?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

so many flamers here, but nobody can answer a serious question when asked?

how about you ? why not tell us what you can infer by just reading from the job title? Captain smart ass. What a joke.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how about you ? why not tell us what you can infer by just reading from the job title? Captain smart ass. What a joke.

same to u

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

same to u

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thats all for your comeback? How disappointing. I really want to see how you'd hold up to an argument in real life... but being all stupid as you've displayed, you'd probably just brute force your way through.

Originally Posted by unregistered

thats all for your comeback? How disappointing. I really want to see how you'd hold up to an argument in real life... But being all stupid as you've displayed, you'd probably just brute force your way through.

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Let the Sims do what they want. Some enjoy living in fantasy world and imagine stories like buying a CLS350 with their bonus. That is so typical of them. In reality he means he bought a 1:30 scale model. I hope it came with a display case at least.

Local graduates are more grounded and live in the real world. Most of them are average performers and they are happy with what they have achieved. They may only buy humble Toyotas and Hondas but at least those are 1:1 size.

So salty...........

Wow, so much negativity in this thread...

I graduated from UOL Banking and Finance with 3rd class honours 4 years ago.
Worked at a foreign bank after graduation, drawing a salary of about 3k.
Got disillusioned, and quit after a year. Joined a tech startup.
Said startup failed after 2 years. 2 years of crushing 80 hours work weeks for a pittance of a salary and worthless equity.

It was not all for naught though. I built a great business network and picked up a diverse range of skill sets. Currently, I consult for startups and SMEs, and run a small business. My annual income last year was about 250k. I've just hit 30 this year.

Some advice to the UOL juniors:
Just because you did a finance degree, doesn't mean you have to be in finance or banking. Keep an open mind.

Your starting salary isn't important. What company you work for isn't important. Hell, even your education isn't as important as you think it is.

Here's what's important: Continual learning and building your network. Stay humble, stay hungry, always be positive, and work your bloody ass off.