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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thanks for sharing. What is your deciding factor to stay in CS and not venture out to private sector.

I have not worked in CS but dont think I can afford the risk of being jobless when I am in my 40s.

I was recruited to join the CS even before I graduated. Although I was not a scholar, I eventually earned a scholarship to further my studies and in the process was bonded for 5 years upon obtaining my Masters at an overseas Uni in the US. After my bond, it was no longer an option to leave the CS as well it would be very challenging to adapt to new environment and culture of the private sector.

Two big factors on why I chose to stay in the CS:

1. Job nature. I was involved in challenging and exciting projects early in my career with good colleagues. Have ample opportunities for official overseas trips and training courses. Even now, the CS (at least in the organisation I work in) has always maintained a progressive culture encouraging staff to upgrade continuously.

2. Job stability and benefits. Making up for the relatively lower pay, the CS provides a good level of job security and stability. The benefits are not that inferior to those of MNCs.

Over a lifetime in CS, we can build up a comfortable retirement nest egg - less the worry of retrenchment.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I was recruited to join the CS even before I graduated. Although I was not a scholar, I eventually earned a scholarship to further my studies and in the process was bonded for 5 years upon obtaining my Masters at an overseas Uni in the US. After my bond, it was no longer an option to leave the CS as well it would be very challenging to adapt to new environment and culture of the private sector.

Two big factors on why I chose to stay in the CS:

1. Job nature. I was involved in challenging and exciting projects early in my career with good colleagues. Have ample opportunities for official overseas trips and training courses. Even now, the CS (at least in the organisation I work in) has always maintained a progressive culture encouraging staff to upgrade continuously.

2. Job stability and benefits. Making up for the relatively lower pay, the CS provides a good level of job security and stability. The benefits are not that inferior to those of MNCs.

Over a lifetime in CS, we can build up a comfortable retirement nest egg - less the worry of retrenchment.

It is good to hear that you had a scholarship. There is no strong reason for you to leave CS.

I don't think CS is alot worse off in benefits and pay when we are comparing private sector jobs in general. Private sector pay is dependent alot on the company, nature of role and industry.

Just got offered 3.6k at a stat board, currently a fresh grad from NUS with pass degree only.

Okay or not?

Any tips on how to nego?

Originally Posted by Lim Pei

Just got offered 3.6k at a stat board, currently a fresh grad from NUS with pass degree only.

Okay or not?

Any tips on how to nego?

It is a end user support role btw.

Originally Posted by Lim Pei

It is a end user support role btw.

I think that's quite a fair amount given your pass degree since honors do matter in CS. For benchmarks, the starting salaries for economic agencies are 3.8k (based on my experience a few years back so things may have changed) and they typically hire 2nd upper/FCH.

Hi all, can I ask what does "prorated merit increment" mean?
For e.g. If I join in Feb 2019, I'll be entitled to confirmation increment in Feb 2020. Come Apr 2020, I'll be given "prorated merit increment". May I know how is the proration computed?

Let's say I get $200 confirmation increment out of $4.5k, roughly how much would the prorated merit increment be?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, can I ask what does "prorated merit increment" mean?
For e.g. If I join in Feb 2019, I'll be entitled to confirmation increment in Feb 2020. Come Apr 2020, I'll be given "prorated merit increment". May I know how is the proration computed?

Let's say I get $200 confirmation increment out of $4.5k, roughly how much would the prorated merit increment be?

Is it $200/12 months x 1 month (feb to mar)
So in apr you will get $16.67 merit increment

Anyone can confirm?

Originally Posted by Lim Pei

Just got offered 3.6k at a stat board, currently a fresh grad from NUS with pass degree only.

Okay or not?

Any tips on how to nego?

Nothing to nego. Fresh grad starting pay calculated using some formula. All fresh grad with same credentials enter at same pt of salary range.

Normal package of 13 mths + pb + mid year + avc, it is good starting pay.

If it's MAS, i heard they now don't pay bonus other than pb so maybe it's just average pay.

Heard now it's hard to get a job so maybe it's good to just take the offer.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what's your degree and class of honors?

Economics. 2nd Lower. Relevant exp since graduation.

UK degree, 2nd upper, in humanities.
SB offered $3.2k, is it a fair pay?
Thanks