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22-01-2026 08:26 AM

Unregistered

Yes, you can always apply for public sector jobs.

But many are also applying.

16-01-2026 08:17 PM

Unregistered

Hi, I (31F) recently had a choice of choosing between two jobs - a public service job in SLA, and a job in a REIT for a developer (internal transfer).

I wanted to challenge myself, as the job with the developer involve aspects of RE investments. The public service job also involved ~ a 11% pay cut. For context, I was applying for jobs due to restructuring in my old unit, so I can't go back.

Now I am regretting after 3 months - I thought I could handle the massive amounts of OT (expectation within the team due to the job nature), and I am already seeing a big skill gap (Real Estate degree which isn't that sought after) and that perhaps I do not have such high stress tolerance. I get hit by anxiety and a constant sinking in my chest, and I haven't even really been exposed to the full workload. I feel so stupid for rejecting the stable option in this economy.

Can I still apply to SLA/ public sector again after rejecting the job? Has anyone done that before and was accepted? Should I tough it out? Thanks for reading my post.

EDIT: My previous job role didn't give me much valuable experience (business was doing badly & more of survival mode). I had a really hard time finding a replacement job then...and scrolling LinkedIn yielding nothing..

And bonus is in 2mths time. Guess I can't have my cake and eat it too

12-01-2026 11:42 AM

Boogie

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

yes, promotion normally reserved for scholars, if you are not a scholar be prepared to wait & wait & wait.....& wait

If you are looking at payouts, do join a private sector will be a preferred choice for your case. Stat board doesn't pay well, unless you are deemed to have obtained a recognized degree with a good honours. Based on what I have known, a directorial post payout in statboard like SLA, annual compensation is around $200-$300K, whereas, a typical Private SME/Corporate, directorial level are paid $500K-$1mil+ or more.

Depends on what you want in life. Some are contented to just settle in stat boards. Easy life, do not need to look into dollar and cent.

01-01-2026 02:20 PM

Unregistered

how is sla culture in current year ?

22-11-2025 04:46 PM

Unregistered

22/11/2025
Singapore Land Authority
Assistant Manager, Tenancy & Licence Management
This job is closing in 6 day(s).

21-11-2025 12:50 AM

Unregistered

Join Leasing please best division

20-11-2025 01:13 PM

Unregistered

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

How is SLA culture in Tenancy & Licensing Department?

Dis huan always see they highering

14-02-2025 11:01 AM

Unregistered

How is SLA culture in Tenancy & Licensing Department?

14-02-2025 11:00 AM

Unregistered

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

One of the highest staff turnover rates

How about Tenancy & Licensing Department?

02-08-2024 10:30 AM

Unregistered

Wow, damn impressive.

No wonder so many apply to join.

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