Should I move on?

[remymartinVSOP]

Hi all,

Here to seek a bit of career advice.

I graduated from NUS with 2nd upper last year. Been working in a local firm for about 9 months now and I have a skill set that is quite well sought after. So far my job has been really challenging; I have learnt a lot of hard and soft skills; my colleagues and boss are really encouraging and supportive; working hours are good and pro-family (9-6).

My only qualm is that there might not be a lot of monetary incentive on the horizon (next 1-2 years). From what I have heard, the yearly increment is a percentage of 1-3%. My starting pay is only $3000 which is considered low when I look at my peers.

I'm wondering if I should consider moving on elsewhere that would pay me a decent pay or just stay put because it is a good environment? Or is it too early for me to do this (I do not want to be labelled as a job hopper)?

Thanks in advance!

I think you should stop complaining. Be happy with what you have. Do know that there are people who are retrenched and find difficulty getting a new job?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I think you should stop complaining. Be happy with what you have. Do know that there are people who are retrenched and find difficulty getting a new job?

irrelevant. just bcos there are other ppl who are worse off dosnt mean we sld limit our own potential.

we live for ourselves and for our love ones, not some hypothetical strangers.

Maybe you can be more specific and share about the technical skillsets acquired during your job?

I would say there are better opportunities out there. Given that there is little progression and you have lower starting pay than most second upper peers out there, i would recommend you to jump ship. Moreover, you mentioned that your expertise is sought after, so why not? If you want high starting pay and good work life balance, most govt companies can give you the best of both worlds.

p.s are you in tech?

i think you deserve nothing less than SGD$7000 monthly

local uni grads with 1 yr exp usually get 4.5-5k

Hi all;
I am making $12k/month in the manufacturing sector. and i am also thinking of quitting due to the extreme stress. do you think it's worth it? i am 44 years now, no debt.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all;
I am making $12k/month in the manufacturing sector. and i am also thinking of quitting due to the extreme stress. do you think it's worth it? i am 44 years now, no debt.

Yar got many other industries make 12k by early 30s. Dont wast time in manufacturing.

agree... $12k/month is nothing to shout for.... your health is more important.

Don't waste your time. Just quit. Jobs will come to you easily. You can pick and choose.