Best-Paying Jobs in Singapore (2008)

Arrgh! This is really annoying! General surgeons are actually a type of specialized surgeon too, so what gives? And exactly what kind of specialized surgeon are they talking about? Cardiothoracic presumably, but maybe ophthalmologists? Also, what exactly is a "general physician"? A GP? Or a internist (i.e. general internal medicine specialist)? Damned non-medical types compiling data. In any case, I find it extraordinarily hard to believe that either would make more than anesthesiologists, obstetricians, dermatologists, radiologists and any number of other procedurists who aren't on the list.

To "How Come".
Very true. After thinking about what you posted. It does make sense to be careful about what you are passionate for. Certain passions bring you closer to financial riches, but certain passions may not necessarily let you be as well off so quickly. About all this moolah talk, ultimately, money can't buy you peace and a good night's sleep. So it better to earn the money with a guilt free conscience rather than being political and scheming about it to your colleagues. 2 cents worth.

But "I need a compass", who says that earning more money has to mean "being political and scheming about it to your colleagues"? If you're in the wrong job, it may be that you have to be political, scheming about it, and STILL not making a lot of money. If you're doing it right, you can be rich, WITHOUT having to be political or whatnot.

Dear Howcome, how I wish what you say is true.

I don't mean to disagree with you, just that my current predicament reflects the opposite of what you said. Apparently I did my job so well when my boss was MIA-ing (I covered her duty in her absence) that I receive several compliments from my clients. Unfortunately, my opportunity to shine was because of my boss laziness. And because she needs to cover up her MIA-ness, she played down the importance of my contribution, saying that the extra work I took up didn't matter much, that she MIA during a time when there wasn't alot of important stuff to do, which is really untrue because that was the peak season for our coverage. I worked like hell every day and my efforts were not recognized by her.

The clients did emailed her good feedback on me but this turned out to have negative effect as she was jealous. U

nfortunately for me, at the end of the day the one who decides my career progression and my bonus is my boss, and not the clients, even though some of these clients may be as senior as my boss.

Therefore, I believe that even if you have the talent, you still need some political skills to get ahead. I don't wish to agree with this either as I hate politics and I don't like to get involve in politics, but I have to acknowledge this as truth, atleast from what I experienced.

If you haven't already seen this website, it might be of interest to you, esp if you want to find out what the employees at big companies think about their employers: http://www.glassdoor.com

Employees share their thoughts on their employers and, as will be of interest to the people here, information on their salaries.

you forgot to include one profession- being a minister. lol

I am going to finish my A levels soon and wondering what kind of degree course should i take in university. Can someone give me some advice? I am currently considering either business, engineering or economics. I scored distinction in every subject and have done well in science olympiads and research attachments, but i somehow feel that science related jobs are not valued highly enough. And would a double degree give me any advantage in the future?

I'm a corporate lawyer whos only been working for slightly under 2 years.

I honestly believe economics is the way to go in terms of the range of job options available for econs grads. Also, in terms of intellectual appeal and as an analytical tool, I can't think of many disciplines that match it. I may be biased because of how I appreciate economic analysis, but I frankly wish I had taken economics at the uni.

I suggest combining economics with some other discipline in a double degree programme, for maximum job opportunities and learning opportunities.

Ultimately, industries wax and wane and its not always wise to pursue degrees because a particular industry is very hot or "it" (for e.g. the flood of ppl into engineering, biochemistry or finance at various stages of our country's growth). Do something you enjoy and which stimulates you intellectually and the money will follow and if it takes a while, you are at least less bored than most of your peers.

Typically, how long does an engineer's pay take to breach the 8k mark?

Im in finance but have always been curious how slow it can get for these folks..

i noticed an interesting trend here, in SG,
1st choice --- get into work in Big MNC with big money
2nd choice --- get into goberment company earning stable salary and good bonus
3rd choice --- anyhow find a job relevant to your degree and start working
4th choice -- change field
5th choice -- own career ??


In Taiwan, US and Korea
1st Choice -- starting up own business
2nd Choice -- starting up own business
3rd Choice -- starting up own business..

Singapore was ranked first again as most business friendly country, whee is all the young, energetic technopreneur ?