29-04-2021 02:12 PM |
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Yeah right, because nothing is sexier than a civil servant. Please.
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If nothing else the pay is better. Good luck slogging for 3k pay at your marketing job and trying to dig a way out of the rut you'll be stuck in.
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29-04-2021 01:02 PM |
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if u not scholar then mnc for sure
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29-04-2021 11:58 AM |
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Your first class honours will be wasted if you dont join the public sector. Policy role is usually the best dept in the ministry.
Also, there is usually not much progression for marketing. Like marketing in prudential is also considered a MNC but they just liaise with vendors to create ads, organise events or whatever. Unless the MNC's main service is in the comms or advertising space, if not marketing is a sidelined, cost center dept. any third class student can work in marketing, just need to speak well and look good.
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True, but hopefully the thread starter is suitable for civil service culture. It's really not for everyone.
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29-04-2021 11:30 AM |
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Your first class honours will be wasted if you dont join the public sector. Policy role is usually the best dept in the ministry.
Also, there is usually not much progression for marketing. Like marketing in prudential is also considered a MNC but they just liaise with vendors to create ads, organise events or whatever. Unless the MNC's main service is in the comms or advertising space, if not marketing is a sidelined, cost center dept. any third class student can work in marketing, just need to speak well and look good.
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I second this. I think the policy role has a better outlook. Look at this 10-20 years down the road, rather than the individual starting pay.
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29-04-2021 11:16 AM |
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Yup, don't waste time in marketing. The pay is usually pathetic and the job thoroughly unglamorous. Good luck getting matches on dating apps if your job title reads Marketing Exec...
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Yeah right, because nothing is sexier than a civil servant. Please.
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29-04-2021 09:43 AM |
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Originally Posted by COVID-19
Your first class honours will be wasted if you dont join the public sector. Policy role is usually the best dept in the ministry.
Also, there is usually not much progression for marketing. Like marketing in prudential is also considered a MNC but they just liaise with vendors to create ads, organise events or whatever. Unless the MNC's main service is in the comms or advertising space, if not marketing is a sidelined, cost center dept. any third class student can work in marketing, just need to speak well and look good.
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Yup, don't waste time in marketing. The pay is usually pathetic and the job thoroughly unglamorous. Good luck getting matches on dating apps if your job title reads Marketing Exec...
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29-04-2021 09:08 AM |
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Originally Posted by ilovemoney
1. Ministry job, offered 3.7k/mth. Policy role
2. Marketing job, a US MNC, offered 3.4k/mth
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Your first class honours will be wasted if you dont join the public sector. Policy role is usually the best dept in the ministry.
Also, there is usually not much progression for marketing. Like marketing in prudential is also considered a MNC but they just liaise with vendors to create ads, organise events or whatever. Unless the MNC's main service is in the comms or advertising space, if not marketing is a sidelined, cost center dept. any third class student can work in marketing, just need to speak well and look good.
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29-04-2021 07:26 AM |
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Not true nowadays due to cost cutting in both sector.
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Not true, due to skillset and exposure.
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28-04-2021 11:02 PM |
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Definitely no 2. easier to switch from private to public, than the other way around.
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Not true nowadays due to cost cutting in both sector.
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28-04-2021 10:36 PM |
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No it’s not. Everyone knows if you’re in civil service it’s really hard to get out except for the rare few agencies.
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Oh nvm, i read this wrong. I thought you were referring to publicly listed companies 😅
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