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| 10-09-2013 05:51 PM | ||
| chitchatbox88 |
I was thinking as my current job has only 20% corelation to this financial analyst role. And all along i have been wanting to be touching more on analytical work instead of accounting work. Though paycut is heavy, but I am still young, I was thinking about learning as much as I can within the next 3-5 years in this role, then move on to a MNCs with the same role with a significant higher pay. The jobscope is really interesting to me, plus I have the opportunity to travel asia (which helps to open up my eyes) and mosty importantly, it is more of a front office job. Like really feel like moving to Front office but not doing sales kind. |
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| 10-09-2013 03:01 PM | ||
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This is a very infamous recent post by him: https://www.facebook.com/kinlian/posts/508544652551525 Quote:
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| 10-09-2013 02:56 PM | ||
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His first advice “Look for a job that needs you more than you need the job” don’t make donkey sense. How is a fresh grad supposed to know if a company needs him/her desperately? Ask them during interview? Also a fresh accounting grad who has no experience or expertise why will any company need him critically? Advising people to go for jobs in small companies with messy accounts is even more dangerous. You will just end up doing sai gang left right centre and learn nothing after a few years. Might as well kiss your career with MNC/GLC and public sector goodbye and prepare to get stuck with a low paying job in some crappy outfit like his own consultancy. The rest of that nonsense about how to handle the boss is just gross generalization. Some boss don't like to be bothered, some want to be informed, some like to micromanage even. Some boss give instructions, some like to coach, others like you to sink or swim. He make it sound like all bosses are the same character and can use the same technique no matter what. All I can say is we are really heng we didn’t get this dimwit as our president. |
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| 09-09-2013 05:34 PM | ||
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Found this post by Tan Kin Lian on how to develop career in finance / accountant Tan Kin Lian's Blog: Finding the first job ************************************************** *************************** Finding the first job A young man recently graduated with an accounting degree from Singapore Institute of Management. His preference is to work for one of the Big 4 accounting firms as they give good training and salary. He did not mind the long working hours. So far, he has been unsuccessful as these firms prefer to hire graduates from the other three local universities. He asked for my advice. Here are my views: 1. Look for a job that needs you more than you need the job, e.g. a small company that has messy accounts and administration. 2. Do not worry about the lack of training. You have already spend 4 years in full time university and do not need further training. It is time to learn by applying your knowledge to the job. 3. When you encounter a problem, differentiate between what is important and what is not. Discuss with you boss or colleagues on the important matters. They will appreciate being consulted. 4. Do not bother them with the unimportant matters. Take your own decision, even if it turns out to be wrong. The consequence is small, and you can learn from experience. 5. Do not worry about making mistakes. You won't get sacked. Remember, your boss needs you more than you need the job. I hope that this approach works for the young man. ************************************************** *************************** For the bros out there with more work experience, do you think his points are correct and can follow? Thanks! |
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| 09-09-2013 03:26 PM | ||
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| 09-09-2013 03:06 PM | ||
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| 09-09-2013 02:53 PM | ||
| Unregistered | I second the opinion of staying in MNCs. Local corps whether listed or not, doesnt seem to be able to match MNC in terms of pay and career prospects. | |
| 09-09-2013 09:35 AM | ||
| Unregistered | Most financial analyst in MNCs are paid 10,000-15,000 depending on experience and particular skillset. Even if its just listed local co., its ridiculous to expect to take pay cut. | |
| 09-09-2013 08:28 AM | ||
| Unregistered | I suppose you mean local listed company. Local companies, even if listed, are no match against MNCs. Stay in your current job. | |
| 09-09-2013 06:27 AM | ||
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