Really that bad for engineers?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Graduated from a local uni with a Mech Eng degree, and specialisation in Offshore Oil & Gas Tech a few years back...

Tried out the banking and finance industry for the 1st year, and realised it's not what I really want in life - Pay was good (if you get commission); but long working hours. You have to work for it.

Currently in the O&G industry as an engineer for slightly > 2 years already, and I'm taking my Masters in Offshore Tech...

I can't say that my salary is very good (> S$50k p.a.) with just 2 years of experience in the O&G industry, as compared to my friends who are in the public sectors or banking and finance industry...

But I can say that I definitely have more work life balance and time to do whatever I want after work... so there's really nothing much to complain about...

wow 5k after 2 years is good what...which co. may I ask? Esso? How hard is it to get in for mech eng grad?

I don't think engineering is that bad...

I studied Computer Engineering in uni... working for an internet giant now. After bonus 80k+ pa. Coming to 2 years work experience

My sis has close to 3 years work experience and studied econs in uni. She is working for a large US bank now and only makes ~50k pa after bonus.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I don't think engineering is that bad...

I studied Computer Engineering in uni... working for an internet giant now. After bonus 80k+ pa. Coming to 2 years work experience

My sis has close to 3 years work experience and studied econs in uni. She is working for a large US bank now and only makes ~50k pa after bonus.

IT > O&G > rest

Engineer, 7 yrs, public service, local grad
100k including all bonuses
Its not bad for all of us.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Engineer, 7 yrs, public service, local grad
100k including all bonuses
Its not bad for all of us.

wow , that's is good!!!

your basic between 5.5-6.5k ?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

wow 5k after 2 years is good what...which co. may I ask? Esso? How hard is it to get in for mech eng grad?

ok lah... can't say it's bad for my annual package with just 2 years of experience. i'm in the O&G industry, but not the downstream. more of upstream.

typically, not many fresh graduates join my company, unless they are on some programs initiated by the company. as far as i know, Shell/Exxon don't have any upstream biz activities in SG...

if you wanna join them, you can probably try out as a mechanical engineer working within the plant... the job scope can cover piping/pumps/pressure vessels etc.

[zhan0277]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm offered a job at Sembawang Shipyard as engineer with those 1 yr bond, lump sum kinda scholarship.
I need to wake up at 5am to go work everyday as I live damn far away.

I'm really lost as to whether I should go down this path.
Any people out there care to advise about this?
I feel like I'm missing out if I don't take, but I don't have a good feeling about this, those kinda feeling like go BMT kind.

Btw, I'm an engine undergrad and like the millions of engine undergrads out there, am passive abt engineering.

Please help.

hey dude, Im offered the same scholarship, but I don't know if I should accept this. If you are currently working in Sembawang shipyard, would u mind share some info on salary, bonus and working condition there? thanks!

Originally Posted by zhan0277

hey dude, Im offered the same scholarship, but I don't know if I should accept this. If you are currently working in Sembawang shipyard, would u mind share some info on salary, bonus and working condition there? thanks!

1 year seems not too bad, if you leave a company before 1 year also look bad on resume.
Plus, you put scholarship on your resume no matter what kind also look good when finding 2nd job. Just my thoughts.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Graduated from a local uni with a Mech Eng degree, and specialisation in Offshore Oil & Gas Tech a few years back...

Tried out the banking and finance industry for the 1st year, and realised it's not what I really want in life - Pay was good (if you get commission); but long working hours. You have to work for it.

Currently in the O&G industry as an engineer for slightly > 2 years already, and I'm taking my Masters in Offshore Tech...

I can't say that my salary is very good (> S$50k p.a.) with just 2 years of experience in the O&G industry, as compared to my friends who are in the public sectors or banking and finance industry...

But I can say that I definitely have more work life balance and time to do whatever I want after work... so there's really nothing much to complain about...

I thought upstream should pay quite well. Especially in subsea related stuff say subsea construction, SURF etc. 5 year exp should get at least 100k p.a. ? I suppose with the EPCI such as saipem, McDermott or technip ?

I guess the subsea equipment manufacturers should also pay quite well ?

EPCI is definately a good choice for engineer but with the money you get, be ready to take the same amount of hardwork compare to other industry. The money you get always proportional to the work. (at least before you become a boss)

Any, I am not from Singapore. I am wondering a salary of 7k monthly for 4yrs experience, is it consider good in Singapore? There is an O&G company approached me and trying to pull me into Singapore. Need some advice from you all.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I thought upstream should pay quite well. Especially in subsea related stuff say subsea construction, SURF etc. 5 year exp should get at least 100k p.a. ? I suppose with the EPCI such as saipem, McDermott or technip ?

I guess the subsea equipment manufacturers should also pay quite well ?