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Originally Posted by rongo

Hi guys,

Has anyone has any information on the Foreign Service Administration Specialist.

So how much does Foreign Service Administration Specialist Grade 7 pays?

Let's say if i do not want to work overseas, can I opt to stay in Singapore?

No. You cannot opt to stay in Singapore. If you are set for overseas deployment, you have to go. No real choice in the matter, you have to complete your duties. And the countries may not be as comfortable as you think. If you are not up for it, don't bother applying.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Original Poster here. Thanks for the advice. I think I will take it. Seems reasonable and its in line with my passion.

Hi bro. If u r first class grad, have u considered working for other industries before govt? U will get a better pay package given that first class is well valued.

Not saying that govt is not good. But there are hierarchy and red tape around. Just an advice from my perspective in banks

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all,

29 yo male, 3 years 9 months in civil service (exclude NS)

SMU Degree

2013 - MX13 (start at S$3.5K+, default C grade because less than 1 year)
2014 - MX12 (S$3.8K+, default C grade because confirmation to MX12)
2015 - MX12 (S$4K+, B grade)
2016 - MX12 (S$4.2K+, B grade)

What are the chances of getting MX11 this year? Thanks.

Hi,

I think quite a good chance of getting promoted this year. And if you do get promoted this year, quite likely your current CEP is Grade 9.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how much should i expect after 4 years of exp in the public service? 2nd upper male with NS here

Around 4.5-4.8k.

5-5.5k if you're a relatively high flyer.

Heard that ministries tend to pay less than stat boards. Is that generally true? Just curious as I'm working in a stat board now and there may be an opportunity to join a ministry, so just wondering if I should expect a pay cut.

Originally Posted by rongo

Hi guys,

Has anyone has any information on the Foreign Service Administration Specialist.

So how much does Foreign Service Administration Specialist Grade 7 pays?

Let's say if i do not want to work overseas, can I opt to stay in Singapore?

You can reject postings offered to you. But in general, if you are not keen to work overseas, other organisations will better suit you. Depending on your role, you may also have to travel frequently.

Anyone knows how much should I be expecting for healthcare policy analyst position at moh?

2nd lower, ntu, close to 2 years working experience with private sector

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all,

29 yo male, 3 years 9 months in civil service (exclude NS)

SMU Degree

2013 - MX13 (start at S$3.5K+, default C grade because less than 1 year)
2014 - MX12 (S$3.8K+, default C grade because confirmation to MX12)
2015 - MX12 (S$4K+, B grade)
2016 - MX12 (S$4.2K+, B grade)

What are the chances of getting MX11 this year? Thanks.

It is possible. You are eligible based on performance grade. The questions are how many others are eligible and whether your Director pushes for it. Does your Director know you want to be promoted or you will be unhappy if you are not? Anyway it is too late now. If you don't get it this year, keep up the good work and make it known to your Director before this year's ranking/promotion exercise.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi guys, I will be graduating from NUS in around a year time and so would like to check what starting salary I should be expecting when I graduate. Can all the lao jiaos shed some light on what is the likely starting salary (rough estimate would do) I will be likely to draw in the following sectors:

1. SPF SPO
2. Investigative agencies like CPIB/ CAD
3. Intelligence (SID)
4. Economist Service
5. Other sectors running on the MX scheme

I will be graduating as an NUS econs grad with high fch (~4.9), non-scholar (excluding bondless scholarships by NUS). If I join SPF, will I start of as an INSP or as an ASP? MHA site says INSP but I heard ppl with good honours start of as an ASP?

Also, I heard from many people that civil service is extremely biased towards scholars in terms of career progression. The thing is, I actually applied for PSC scholarship after JC and was dropped after the final interview. But subsequently I was actually offered several ministry scholarships including mha (spf). However, being 19 and not sure of what I want, I did not accept any of them. I did not bother with mid term scholarships as well as my tuition fees is already taken care off by NUS. After going through NS as an MP, and several internships in uni, I actually developed an interest in policing work and is planning to join spf. So if i join without a scholarship, would I lose out in terms of career progression as compared to the scholars? My brother who works in the civil service told me that my stellar grades would only get me a high starting pay, but it won't prevent me from getting stepped over like dirt by the scholars in terms of career progression. If that's the case, is there any other way for me to get myself placed on the same track as the scholars?

Tks for the help!

(1) to (4) are all special schemes and should pay better than MX, all other things equal. (4)'s experience is also valuable in private sector and academia. If you like police work, I'd say, go for it.

Scholars are given more opportunities, it's true. They are placed on the fast track, which has different names in different schemes. Used to be called Management Associate scheme in the past. If you have a FCH and perform really well in your first year, you will likely put on the fast track after confirmation (after tests and interviews).

Perform well doesn't mean doing your job well. You are expected to do your job well, which will merely net you an average grade. If you still can value add, do many CCAs etc, after doing your job well, then that is good performance. No lack of CCAs to do. Usually Directors try to tai ji them away. But if you make it known that you want to do extra, your Director will be happy to get some CCAs for you.

Hi
Does any one know how statboards come up with a figure for an applicant's salary?
Is it based on the position you apply for, meaning everyone will start off with the same standardized amount in that position, or is it based on your degree (local/overseas), years of experience, age, etc?
Does salary also vary across statboards?
Thanks