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Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm currently with an economic stat board, Senior Manager position with about 5 years of working exp in the public service (stat boards that don't use the MX scheme). I received a verbal offer from a ministry but it comes with a $700 pay cut, and I was told this is the best offer and every other ministry will offer the same salary for a similar job scope. Does anyone have info on whether this is true? Is there a policy that caps the salary across all ministries, and is it really true that social/community sector ministries pay so much less than economic stat boards? The drop is quite steep even though I am very interested in the job scope; wondering whether merit increments in a ministry will be able to make up for a $700 drop in a few years' time..

$700 sounds like a big pay cut to me. I'm not sure how the increments in a ministry will be able to to make up for a $700 drop in a few years' time. The fact that you are now earning more than your peers in a Ministry would suggest that your increments in the stat board are better or at least as good as those in a Ministry. From what I've observed, there are usually more admin service scholars in the policy sections of Ministries, compared to in stat boards (except for a few high-profile stat boards), so it may be more difficult to shine in a ministry. But of course, if you're really good, you can shine anywhere. I suppose to a certain extent, you may be trading pay for a more interesting role. Just some food for thought.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered

$700 sounds like a big pay cut to me. I'm not sure how the increments in a ministry will be able to to make up for a $700 drop in a few years' time. The fact that you are now earning more than your peers in a Ministry would suggest that your increments in the stat board are better or at least as good as those in a Ministry. From what I've observed, there are usually more admin service scholars in the policy sections of Ministries, compared to in stat boards (except for a few high-profile stat boards), so it may be more difficult to shine in a ministry. But of course, if you're really good, you can shine anywhere. I suppose to a certain extent, you may be trading pay for a more interesting role. Just some food for thought.
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Well, my expected salary was actually $400 more than what they offered. It's a tough decision because I am keen on the job scope but the pay is considerably lower than expected. I've informally heard that the environment and team dynamics are good though...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Well, my expected salary was actually $400 more than what they offered. It's a tough decision because I am keen on the job scope but the pay is considerably lower than expected. I've informally heard that the environment and team dynamics are good though...

If the new role offers more career progression, and adds onto your experience, then perhaps you could seriously consider it. Work environment, team dynamics and supervisor are also important factors to consider. $400 lesser could be easily compensated within 1 or 2 years with promotion.

There is a cut on your monthly salary.but what about annual package? Is it higher?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Well, my expected salary was actually $400 more than what they offered. It's a tough decision because I am keen on the job scope but the pay is considerably lower than expected. I've informally heard that the environment and team dynamics are good though...

What's your current role in the economic agency? How are the working hours like? What's your primary reason for wanting to leave? Is it because of the work or people?

Would you get better hours in the new role?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What's the pay range of mx12? Saw online 2011 max for mx12 is $5.1k.. Any idea if it's still the same..

My sister was asked by hr abt her expected salary. Hr says they will only offer her if her expected falls into the range that they are going to offer her.
I told my sis to tell them that salary is open for discussion but they still want her to state a figure. Werid.. How ar?

pay range for mx12 is very wide btw. it's maybe 2600 - 5800 (ceiling).

Just wondering - is it unadvisable to send out a few job applications to diff ministries/stat boards?

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Just wondering - is it unadvisable to send out a few job applications to diff ministries/stat boards?

i would like to know as well. the hiring managers asked if i applied to other ministries/stat boards during my interview 2 weeks ago.. hmmm

Originally Posted by heartswap

i would like to know as well. the hiring managers asked if i applied to other ministries/stat boards during my interview 2 weeks ago.. hmmm

It is ok. This shows that you are interested in public service work. Also, this will also ensure that they make a decision fast.

Originally Posted by heartswap

i would like to know as well. the hiring managers asked if i applied to other ministries/stat boards during my interview 2 weeks ago.. hmmm

Agree that it shows interest, but do make sure it's not all over the place (no focus on any area/specialisation) which may in turn make you look like you don't know what you want or you're just 'throwing net'. Having a direction helps...