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Old 30-03-2023, 04:06 PM
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You resigned or asked to leave ? Don't be shy. Just share if you can.

The job market now actually quite ok according to a statistics showing most ppl are employed.
I also find that change job very difficult. Esp when you have your own criteria about the job.
The job was a contract job for 2years. But I left quite early like 2-3months after joined since I feel the job was not a right fit for me.

Really dunno what to do. I am in Science field and only experience working in laboratory in my entire career. Don't ask me go to research bcz this area also not my liking. Thinking of switch career but don't know what is the best for me.

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Old 30-03-2023, 10:08 PM
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How long have you been unemployed?
May I know how you explain the job gap?

After being out of work, I am so lost. Bcoz the area that I interested not much vacancy right now.
last full time job finished end Dec 2022
so was out of action / unemployed for abt 9 weeks
apply for different jobs (full time, contract, temp etc)
all did ask abt what I do in between period
whilst i do admit i was applying for a few places, during the down-time i spend some time to take a short mental break (also busy with hands on deck with my primary school child as well).

full time job went for 4 different interviews
at least those that bother to infd me the rejection, ok fair enuff, they at least did bother to inform within the stipulated time frame
one only bother to inform after i ask on the status thrice (not every day ask...i space out abt 2-3 weeks per enquiry)

the most tokgong 放飞机 one is i went for panel interview (3 person) alongside 4 other interview participants
of whh me and another person was shortlisted for 2nd round
suppose to hear from the hiring ministry within a week
no sound no news
the HR coordinator also find it weird
so check out with the ministry
and found out the ministry decide not to proceed with 2nd round after filling up the headcount (either by internal hiring or etc???)
wah really put aeroplane to the max

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Old 30-03-2023, 11:49 PM
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Hi,

Is there anyone here currently unemployed? Feel free to share and talk here.
I have been out of work since Dec last year.

What are guys doing during your jobless period?
jobless for a year retrenched. Everyday just use the severance package, to go geylang enjoy.

u may try that. helps to destress and helps forget about your plight.

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Old 31-03-2023, 12:58 AM
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jobless for 1 year already. UOL 2nd upper. Ask for 4k nia, those pb always try to lowball me.
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Old 31-03-2023, 10:22 AM
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jobless for 1 year already. UOL 2nd upper. Ask for 4k nia, those pb always try to lowball me.

u looking for a job in what field?
For me, I also lower a bit my salary expectation from my previous job. But if go lower than that really jialat.
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Old 31-03-2023, 10:38 AM
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last full time job finished end Dec 2022
so was out of action / unemployed for abt 9 weeks
apply for different jobs (full time, contract, temp etc)
all did ask abt what I do in between period
whilst i do admit i was applying for a few places, during the down-time i spend some time to take a short mental break (also busy with hands on deck with my primary school child as well).

full time job went for 4 different interviews
at least those that bother to infd me the rejection, ok fair enuff, they at least did bother to inform within the stipulated time frame
one only bother to inform after i ask on the status thrice (not every day ask...i space out abt 2-3 weeks per enquiry)

the most tokgong 放飞机 one is i went for panel interview (3 person) alongside 4 other interview participants
of whh me and another person was shortlisted for 2nd round
suppose to hear from the hiring ministry within a week
no sound no news
the HR coordinator also find it weird
so check out with the ministry
and found out the ministry decide not to proceed with 2nd round after filling up the headcount (either by internal hiring or etc???)
wah really put aeroplane to the max

What field or area are you looking for? Are you in early 40?
Even I applied the entry level job or junior position and went for the interview also been rejected.

Can I ask, you said that you got doing part time during your unemployment periods. Does the interviewers will ask more questions about the part time job and will they ask for any prove for the part time job?


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What field or area are you looking for? Are you in early 40?
Even I applied the entry level job or junior position and went for the interview also been rejected.

Can I ask, you said that you got doing part time during your unemployment periods. Does the interviewers will ask more questions about the part time job and will they ask for any prove for the part time job?
yes early 40s

so far the panels that i went earlier did ask abt what I was doing after the last full time contract (accumulative 4 years with previous company), I did disclose that other than looking after my kids, I was applying for different roles

(when come to this kind of stage, no point to hide...show hand already cos they would have also skim thrgh the job history on the CV and ask anyway)

for those part time job, very easy for their HR side to check / verify with the company given got IC details (partial becos of PDPA) or the name etc so very likely can get the info/verify if the person was indeed working in the particular place/govt sector/agency
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Been jobless for 2.5 years. Feeling really shet, sometimes feel like jump down. To make matter worse, I gambled all my savings 150k on gambling and lost everything.


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Been jobless for 2.5 years. Feeling really shet, sometimes feel like jump down. To make matter worse, I gambled all my savings 150k on gambling and lost everything.
u got go seek help?
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Been jobless for 2.5 years. Feeling really shet, sometimes feel like jump down. To make matter worse, I gambled all my savings 150k on gambling and lost everything.
Wait. How do you survive for 2.5 years with no savings? Story does not gel
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