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wait a minute. Did u complete your degree in Australia or Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi forumers,

I have just finished my Master in International Business From Monash University (Australian Uni), I also have a Bachelors of Business Admin fro University of Canberra (Aust Uni as well)
I am considering joining the Ministry of Trade and Industry as a Senior/Assistant Director (Strategist, Futures Group) in the Futures & Strategy Div. Would any kind soul roughly tell me what pay scale to expect. I previously have 7 yrs experience in FMCG as a business development executive and this would be a mid career change. I would welcome any thoughts. Thanks!

In case it matters, my GPA for my masters degree is 3.63/4 so results wise should be ok right?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi forumers,

I have just finished my Master in International Business From Monash University (Australian Uni), I also have a Bachelors of Business Admin fro University of Canberra (Aust Uni as well)
I am considering joining the Ministry of Trade and Industry as a Senior/Assistant Director (Strategist, Futures Group) in the Futures & Strategy Div. Would any kind soul roughly tell me what pay scale to expect. I previously have 7 yrs experience in FMCG as a business development executive and this would be a mid career change. I would welcome any thoughts. Thanks!

In case it matters, my GPA for my masters degree is 3.63/4 so results wise should be ok right?

That position has been open for the longest time - unfortunately if you're not top brains your chance is very slim. On the other hand, how many non-scholar top brains (read-you'll be forever stuck below the scholars) would want to slog in the civil service?

Unless u are lookin for work life balance... Else dun bother joinin civil svc... We've a number of ex bank VPs and SVPs joinin the CS as Snr AD and DD respectively...they suffered a huge amount of pay cut by crossing over, however they are looking for work life balance...if u r not, just go out to earn all u can...my 2 cents worth...

the perception i have regarding govt and private is that govt have better work life balance while private give u the opportunity to potentially earn much higher amount.

but how likely izzit for a person in private sector to earn more (atleast enough to justify the more hectic work condition) than a civil servant?
Im a prospective graduate (non-scholar,expecting good hons) and is very worried that if i venture into the private sector i might find myself doing much worse a few years later and only realize than that not many ppl in private are actually better off.

so my question to current civil servants... how r u doing among ur peers of similar qualification and age in the private sector? I would appreciate it if u could state ur highest qualification too.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

the perception i have regarding govt and private is that govt have better work life balance while private give u the opportunity to potentially earn much higher amount.

but how likely izzit for a person in private sector to earn more (atleast enough to justify the more hectic work condition) than a civil servant?
Im a prospective graduate (non-scholar,expecting good hons) and is very worried that if i venture into the private sector i might find myself doing much worse a few years later and only realize than that not many ppl in private are actually better off.

so my question to current civil servants... how r u doing among ur peers of similar qualification and age in the private sector? I would appreciate it if u could state ur highest qualification too.

phd from NUS.
working for 2 years
earn $47xx

considered very low compared to my friends who did bachelor degree with me. They are already earning $6k

Originally Posted by Unregistered

phd from NUS.
working for 2 years
earn $47xx

considered very low compared to my friends who did bachelor degree with me. They are already earning $6k

but how many years of working experience were u lacking behind ur friends who graduated much earlier?

it takes around 4 years to complete a PhD. Add another 2 years of post-doctoral experience (as mentioned in the previous post), that would come up to 6 years. It is indeed realistic to hit 6k in 6 years, in today's economic climate.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

but how many years of working experience were u lacking behind ur friends who graduated much earlier?

Is there such a thing called a "tier 1" or "tier 2" SB or ministry?
What are some of these "tier 1" agencies?

Are they generally offering a better salary framework?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is there such a thing called a "tier 1" or "tier 2" SB or ministry?
What are some of these "tier 1" agencies?

Are they generally offering a better salary framework?

Generally, the one in which you are working is "tier 1". The one where others are working is "tier 2".

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is there such a thing called a "tier 1" or "tier 2" SB or ministry?
What are some of these "tier 1" agencies?

Are they generally offering a better salary framework?

There is such thing called different tiers for SB. It is usually based on the amount of money given by the ministry to the SB for their operating functions. Some examples of tier 1 are EDB, MAS, and A*STAR etc.

Due to the nature of their work, these SB usually try to hire 2nd upper and above. Therefore to be competitive, their salary and benefits are better and they are able to justify the need to their parent ministry.

So yes, if you work in a tier 1 SB, your starting salary + benefits usually will be better than if you work in a tier 2 SB.