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Originally Posted by Unregistered

MX11 at 33++ here, and I am projecting slightly more than 120K for my annual income this year. Should be quite accurate now that more than half the year is gone. Just an ordinary peasant with an average engineering degree from NUS. Am doing considerably better than my peers who become engineers, and probably on par with those who are teaching. But compared to teachers, I think there is more room for salary increment at my side. Should have the potential to tip 11K by mid to late 40s at my current rate.
Realistically, I am nowhere near doctors, lawyers and bankers but the money i am drawing is sufficient to lead a comfortable life - staying in a well-renovated HDB flat, driving a sedan and raising a small family.

What does average engineering degree means? Just pass with merit?
Must you reach MX10 to get 11k salary?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

MX11 at 33++ here, and I am projecting slightly more than 120K for my annual income this year. Should be quite accurate now that more than half the year is gone. Just an ordinary peasant with an average engineering degree from NUS. Am doing considerably better than my peers who become engineers, and probably on par with those who are teaching. But compared to teachers, I think there is more room for salary increment at my side. Should have the potential to tip 11K by mid to late 40s at my current rate.
Realistically, I am nowhere near doctors, lawyers and bankers but the money i am drawing is sufficient to lead a comfortable life - staying in a well-renovated HDB flat, driving a sedan and raising a small family.

I think you are doing very well, earning 120k at age 33 in the civil service, as a non-scholar. Assuming 5 months of bonus, your monthly pay should be around 7k. Just curious, at this rate of progression, why do you not think that you will hit 11k sooner, perhaps by 40? I reckon you can probably get MX10 in a couple of years. And MX9 a few years later?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I think you are doing very well, earning 120k at age 33 in the civil service, as a non-scholar. Assuming 5 months of bonus, your monthly pay should be around 7k. Just curious, at this rate of progression, why do you not think that you will hit 11k sooner, perhaps by 40? I reckon you can probably get MX10 in a couple of years. And MX9 a few years later?

you believe everything people write here??? 120k pa at age 33++. yeah right. note the ++. 120k is doable for degree holder, no need to stretch. bonus is about 4 months for average grader. but the age is not 33++. more likely closer to 43.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

MX11 at 33++ here, and I am projecting slightly more than 120K for my annual income this year. Should be quite accurate now that more than half the year is gone. Just an ordinary peasant with an average engineering degree from NUS. Am doing considerably better than my peers who become engineers, and probably on par with those who are teaching. But compared to teachers, I think there is more room for salary increment at my side. Should have the potential to tip 11K by mid to late 40s at my current rate.
Realistically, I am nowhere near doctors, lawyers and bankers but the money i am drawing is sufficient to lead a comfortable life - staying in a well-renovated HDB flat, driving a sedan and raising a small family.

mid year 0.5 months
end year 1 + 0.8 months
pb take as 2.5 months (lower end)

total months salary = 12 + 4.8 = 16.8 months

monthly salary = 7,142

Not bad for farmer. 7k at 33 is pretty attainable if you are in the right ministry. Some places pay more than others for the same grade. How is the increment? If able to get $250/year, my friend will be at 7k by age 33.

I am the poster of the original post. If one looks at the breakdown of 120K, it is very much achievable and realistic. Nothing to shout about.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

you believe everything people write here??? 120k pa at age 33++. yeah right. note the ++. 120k is doable for degree holder, no need to stretch. bonus is about 4 months for average grader. but the age is not 33++. more likely closer to 43.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am the poster of the original post. If one looks at the breakdown of 120K, it is very much achievable and realistic. Nothing to shout about.

Are you 34 in 2015? Ns?

If you started in CS right after grad, then 7k is attainable at 34 for non-scholar. 7k per month works out to be 120k plus annually.

Hi all, i'm a female fresh grad from ntu with first class honours.

MSF quoted 3.4k as starting salary. Is that standard? Can i negotiate?

Otherwise i also received an offer from a special education school but salary quoted was 3.2k. I prefer the special education job, but i'm trying to save for my Masters program, so thought that it will be better to earn more for now.

What do you all seniors think? Is a 3.4k salary acceptable?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, i'm a female fresh grad from ntu with first class honours.

MSF quoted 3.4k as starting salary. Is that standard? Can i negotiate?

Otherwise i also received an offer from a special education school but salary quoted was 3.2k. I prefer the special education job, but i'm trying to save for my Masters program, so thought that it will be better to earn more for now.

What do you all seniors think? Is a 3.4k salary acceptable?

I think there is no room for negotiation as you are a fresh grad. What they are offering you is based on your academic qualifications.

Working in stat board.
5 yrs exp before joining in 2014. Job scope kinda of different.
Now doing more of PM role.
Current salary ard $5.2K

How am I doing?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, i'm a female fresh grad from ntu with first class honours.

MSF quoted 3.4k as starting salary. Is that standard? Can i negotiate?

Otherwise i also received an offer from a special education school but salary quoted was 3.2k. I prefer the special education job, but i'm trying to save for my Masters program, so thought that it will be better to earn more for now.

What do you all seniors think? Is a 3.4k salary acceptable?

What kind of role is the job which MSF offered?