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08-06-2012 11:26 AM
cslee
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dsta is a stat board not part of CS
Pl read the thread title. thanks
07-06-2012 11:39 PM
Unregistered
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look at the new home team specialist scheme. mindef has it earlier e.g. csit, dsta etc (I even suspect dxo may have similar scheme). And it's not limited to just IT
dsta is a stat board not part of CS
07-06-2012 02:52 PM
cslee
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are you referring to Civil Service? I didn't know that CS has technical schemes for IT pple.
look at the new home team specialist scheme. mindef has it earlier e.g. csit, dsta etc (I even suspect dxo may have similar scheme). And it's not limited to just IT
07-06-2012 12:16 PM
mustafa
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Too many ppl aiming for managerial posts. Recently, my boss "asked" me to relinquish my managerial post. Reason being I am "targeted" to be on specialist scheme to be announced later. Since I'm more technically inclined than the rest, I guess this is also to make limited "space" for other aspiring managerial candidates.

From what I observe, it's overcrowded in the traditional managerial space and you'll face much less competition in the technical space. Since this is so new, I would like to seek advise on folks who are already on the specialist track.
I agree. I know a lot of people like this. Although I have different principles (I DO NOT consider managerial posts as the highest possible career peak), I respect their decisions due to, yes, the glamour. THAT i understand, coming from a long line of "corporate slaves."

I don't know... I've come to accept the fact that the majority of career folks here have the tendency to over-rate/over-glorify the managerial job description like it's the closest thing to kingship. And I share your interest to seek advise from people on the specialist track.
06-06-2012 09:13 PM
Unregistered are you referring to Civil Service? I didn't know that CS has technical schemes for IT pple.
06-06-2012 01:32 PM
cslee
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A principal engineer can earn as much as a manager: We cannot just ignore the possibility. But yeah, there's glamour in managerial posts.
Too many ppl aiming for managerial posts. Recently, my boss "asked" me to relinquish my managerial post. Reason being I am "targeted" to be on specialist scheme to be announced later. Since I'm more technically inclined than the rest, I guess this is also to make limited "space" for other aspiring managerial candidates.

From what I observe, it's overcrowded in the traditional managerial space and you'll face much less competition in the technical space. Since this is so new, I would like to seek advise on folks who are already on the specialist track.
06-06-2012 01:24 PM
cslee
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Technical track is something new that was being implemented recently. Reason: all the good people went on to the management track, nobody left to do the work!
Yes, this is very true. Being a technical specialist requires you to keep abreast of technology refresh and upgrade. And you may need to learn new tricks regularly. It's pure hard work, as compared to being a manager i.e. no need to keep learning.

In my organisation, I noticed most are inclined towards management tracks. I think it's probably prompt them to introduce technical track.
06-06-2012 01:20 PM
cslee
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by technical, I suppose you mean specialist scheme?
Yes, it can also be known as specialist scheme.
06-06-2012 01:03 PM
mustafa A principal engineer can earn as much as a manager: We cannot just ignore the possibility. But yeah, there's glamour in managerial posts.
06-06-2012 12:12 PM
poor and stupid
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whats the point. Management is the only way to move higher up. Being in a specialist does not bring you far. Thats reality. Choose if you rather be a principal engineer or manager.
only eeediots choose principal engineer, which has pay maybe on par with manager, no need to say senior manager will crush the pay range. Best is, principal engineer may be able to do the work of a manager, i wouldnt agree if swapped otherwise.

Conclusion: eeediots dun think because you have super problem solving skills you can earn more, actually answering calls and using excel with O lvl also earn more than you gg bah
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