| 20-11-2014 04:10 PM |
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NTU Comm studies is in no way worse off compared to a generic arts/social science degree. At least it is industry related and opens lots of doors if you want to get into the media/comms industry and provides a lot of exposure. But if you are not interested in comms, it is probably a bad idea to take this degree since it is, like the above poster mentioned, populated with lots of 'natural talent' types who genuinely enjoy comms. It's like a having a person who dislikes computer science but doing a degree for the sake of it, only to hate the industry and attempt to make a career switch...instead of becoming a founder of a billion-dollar tech startup.
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Being a tech startup founder is an over-hyped thing. It is relative easy to make an application or system however to popularise them become an issue with so many ideas floating around. (Check your app stores/websites...whateva) In fact, the failing rate of tech startups is much higher than other forms of business. The only upside is that the barrier of entry is damn low especially you have the technical skills to turn your ideas into reality.
(From a tech person)
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| 20-11-2014 02:12 PM |
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yes indeed...it's a sham course for sure. in some ways more useless than a generic arts/social science degree from nus.
only useful if you want to do pr/corp comms/marcomms roles, which is kinda a 'natural talent' thing anyway.
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NTU Comm studies is in no way worse off compared to a generic arts/social science degree. At least it is industry related and opens lots of doors if you want to get into the media/comms industry and provides a lot of exposure. But if you are not interested in comms, it is probably a bad idea to take this degree since it is, like the above poster mentioned, populated with lots of 'natural talent' types who genuinely enjoy comms. It's like a having a person who dislikes computer science but doing a degree for the sake of it, only to hate the industry and attempt to make a career switch...instead of becoming a founder of a billion-dollar tech startup.
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| 20-11-2014 12:35 PM |
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I was a high flying executive making big bucks for a good many years. I have made enough money and now retired from working for other people. Now I work as a volunteer with voluntary organisations for free on their projects.
I earn enough passive income from my investments. I feel very fulfilled now as I get to interact with many people, I experience emotions which my fellow millionaire friends who are in their own world would never be able to experience.
In life, richness is the feeling of contentment and knowing you have made a diiference in the life of the less fortunate ones. I am now 45.
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| 20-11-2014 08:03 AM |
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let me guess... from ntu comm studies??
This is such a common story...
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yes indeed...it's a sham course for sure. in some ways more useless than a generic arts/social science degree from nus.
only useful if you want to do pr/corp comms/marcomms roles, which is kinda a 'natural talent' thing anyway.
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| 18-11-2014 12:11 AM |
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I personally find it really hard and depressing.
I was in the education line for a few good years, then things started to look routine and career doesn't seems to be going anywhere. I'm not complaining much as I am getting a not too bad of a pay and not too bad benefits.
So one day I decided enough is enough and I tendered without securing a new job as my notice period enforced can scares many potential new employers away. I am looking into finance/accounting, pricing role in any industry.
I seriously found it hard to come by and the interviews I managed to secure, hinted that only thing I lacked, is the experience. This is really demoralising. So here I am jobless for about a month or two. Its getting real depressing.
Harsh truth, no experience no game.
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hey there, do not be disheartened. Even though I am from the accounting field and have no idea why anyone would make this switch (normally people make the switch the other way round), it is always tougher at the start.
Keep going, don't ever look back and one day you will find your feet in the new land
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| 17-11-2014 08:07 AM |
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I personally find it really hard and depressing.
I was in the education line for a few good years, then things started to look routine and career doesn't seems to be going anywhere. I'm not complaining much as I am getting a not too bad of a pay and not too bad benefits.
So one day I decided enough is enough and I tendered without securing a new job as my notice period enforced can scares many potential new employers away. I am looking into finance/accounting, pricing role in any industry.
I seriously found it hard to come by and the interviews I managed to secure, hinted that only thing I lacked, is the experience. This is really demoralising. So here I am jobless for about a month or two. Its getting real depressing.
Harsh truth, no experience no game.
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Were you a teacher?
Am considering becoming a teacher but scared what you described happening to me.
Good luck in your search!
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| 17-11-2014 08:05 AM |
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I studied diploma in electronics and worked as army regular for 5 yrs..
Then i changed to sales engineer in mechanical products and studied degree in psychology
After which now i am in social work.
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hey man i'm thinking of switching to psychology related field too.
you could get a job without related exp? are you in the public sector?
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| 17-11-2014 06:18 AM |
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I studied diploma in electronics and worked as army regular for 5 yrs..
Then i changed to sales engineer in mechanical products and studied degree in psychology
After which now i am in social work.
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| 16-11-2014 11:30 PM |
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I personally find it really hard and depressing.
I was in the education line for a few good years, then things started to look routine and career doesn't seems to be going anywhere. I'm not complaining much as I am getting a not too bad of a pay and not too bad benefits.
So one day I decided enough is enough and I tendered without securing a new job as my notice period enforced can scares many potential new employers away. I am looking into finance/accounting, pricing role in any industry.
I seriously found it hard to come by and the interviews I managed to secure, hinted that only thing I lacked, is the experience. This is really demoralising. So here I am jobless for about a month or two. Its getting real depressing.
Harsh truth, no experience no game.
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| 16-11-2014 08:59 AM |
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my friend studied media in university then did some media jobs after graduation, but sick of long hours and shitty pay/benefits, he managed to jump to civil service in a totally unrelated role because somehow the dept he interviewed for was looking for a male candidate and most of the applicants were female. now he's leading a comfortable life, rarely overtime, less stress and much higher pay than before.
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let me guess... from ntu comm studies??
This is such a common story...
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