Career advancement of MSO

fi_east · #31 (**permalink**) 02-02-2014, 09:30 PM

I am already 30 this year.. currently i have diploma in IT so intend to take a deg from SIM Global.. with my diploma i can go straight 3rd year.. means just 1 year deg, cost abt $15000.. the deg id from UOW, and it a regcognised deg in the IT industry, even in ministry.. cause my dept one guy just grad with the deg and join us.. plus another also taking the same deg and is a manager at ncs.. but prior experience is also a must i guess.. both got entry to 3rd year also.. u intend to take loan for ur studies?.. i intend to take loan.. my ministry also offer sponsorship but must work 2 years with them after grad.. like bond like that..

Stressfullsociety · #32 (**permalink**) 03-02-2014, 09:55 AM

Hi guys,

From the convo, it seems like it require to fulfill 1 year contract before going perm. May i know does this apply to all MSO in all fields?
Thanks!

fi_east · #33 (**permalink**) 03-02-2014, 11:25 AM

Yes.. for ministry first year contract.. after that perfotmance good and ur boss approve than convert to perm.. even though contract still got benefits like perm only diff is after a year if ur boss dont like u they can not convert u to perm or simply just dismiss u without offering a new contract..

juventusfc27 · #34 (**permalink**) 03-02-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fi_east

I am already 30 this year.. currently i have diploma in IT so intend to take a deg from SIM Global.. with my diploma i can go straight 3rd year.. means just 1 year deg, cost abt $15000.. the deg id from UOW, and it a regcognised deg in the IT industry, even in ministry.. cause my dept one guy just grad with the deg and join us.. plus another also taking the same deg and is a manager at ncs.. but prior experience is also a must i guess.. both got entry to 3rd year also.. u intend to take loan for ur studies?.. i intend to take loan.. my ministry also offer sponsorship but must work 2 years with them after grad.. like bond like that..

28yo here drawing 2.9k this year. earned 40k for whole of 2013. basically im stuck in a situation where my diploma is sh1t n not recognized for any exemption of modules by uniSIM / simGE.

im only interested in uniSIM part time night courses aka BSc business / finance but it will take me 3 to 4 years to graduate with the 130 credit units needed...also unsure if the ministry im in, MHA will recognize my degree or not...i have absolutely no interest in degree in security / computer science of any sort. i can afford to fund myself for the entire degree course n dont wish to be bonded.

doesnt help when i work at pasir ris, stay at bedok reservoir n uniSIM is at clementi lol

so fi_east, in ur opinion, do u think it's wise for me to pursue a degree?

fi_east · #35 (**permalink**) 03-02-2014, 06:09 PM

Wow.. ur only 28 and already earning 2.9k which in my opinion is high for a diploma holder.. im already 30 and still long way there, hence shortcut therr is only by a degree.. if not wrong even if u take private deg pay wise can maybe go 3-3.5k i think.. which in 3-4 yrs time u sure can reach there with ur current job and diploma.. but unless u want go higher level like executive or management level than a degree is a need.. with a degree i also felt ur salary jump also might be higher with every promotion..

i also from mha but in one of the uniform unit.. how long u work as mso already?.. im only here abt a yr and have total abt 3.5yrs of working experience only.. nowadays earning $2200 not enough for spore though environment..

fi_east · #36 (**permalink**) 03-02-2014, 06:12 PM

Actually now also want to switch joba after getting PB.. try to ask at least $2.5k and do something easier.. my mso job here so stress and do so many things.. already felt over worked and under paid.. sianzzz

juventusfc27 · #37 (**permalink**) 03-02-2014, 07:51 PM

im not MSO. im working as TSO in police coast guard lol. the schemes are similar, but i believe TSO has higher salary cap compared to MSO.

been in govt service for 4 yrs liao. it's my 2nd full-time job actually. 1st job was in private sector macham working for fun bcos the pay was rly shiatty. 1.6k for my first job after passing my probation lol....

fi_east · #38 (**permalink**) 03-02-2014, 08:11 PM

ya, TSO higher salary.. MSO lesser salary.. so far ur every year increment how much?.. abt $100?.. other than the 15% increment last time, any major increment u got?

juventusfc27 · #39 (**permalink**) 03-02-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fi_east

ya, TSO higher salary.. MSO lesser salary.. so far ur every year increment how much?.. abt $100?.. other than the 15% increment last time, any major increment u got?

i been getting C grade for PB every year since i joined. annual increment at $100.

i think i got more den 15% increment last time. not sure, what they give i just take. but i srsly think is very unfair for those who joined after 2012 n nvr get the adjustment of the major increment to their salary...

Stressfullsociety · #40 (**permalink**) 08-02-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by juventusfc27

i been getting C grade for PB every year since i joined. annual increment at $100.

i think i got more den 15% increment last time. not sure, what they give i just take. but i srsly think is very unfair for those who joined after 2012 n nvr get the adjustment of the major increment to their salary...

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Originally Posted by fi_east

ya, TSO higher salary.. MSO lesser salary.. so far ur every year increment how much?.. abt $100?.. other than the 15% increment last time, any major increment u got?

How's the working culture as a MSO and TSO? Is it everyday 9-6pm? and juventusfc27, is getting C grade a norm every year? Getting grade A and B is difficult?