So which one do you prefer ? It seems you are torn between two countries, strongly favoring neither.caprica898 wrote:Hi, I'm a regular on this forum. To avoid being identified, I registered this new account.
To seek a new life to escape the dull and claustrophobic Singapore, I declined a very good job offer with an investment bank here, quit my current job and went to Oz.
After 2 excruciating months of job hunting, I landed two offers there, one contract and one permanent. I chose the contract job (a much better daily rate and the employer has a better brand name) and went back to Singapore to settle things. How stupid I am. The employer is now showing signs of reneging the offer. I was about to fly to Oz tomorrow to start the job on Monday. Now they told me to wait until further notice. I already signed the contract with them.
Now I'm not sure if I even want to go back to Oz to wait for this bs job. High cost of living, being away from loved ones really took a toll on me. But staying in Singapore is not very good either. I've been out of work for 3 months. I wonder how employers here would think of that.
I need some advice badly. Scold me anyway you want. I need it.
Thanks
I think OZ employers are more forgiving at employment gaps than Singapore employers. OZ market is mature contract jobs market and its normal for people to be unemployed for months in between contracts. In OPs case its even more valid because he just moved there and searching for jobs.zzm9980 wrote:Three months is not that long. Just tell employers that you took a long holiday and adventure down in OZ.
No one will help you via PM. This is a public and free forum, the intention being to share knowledge with everyone who may be in similar situations.caprica898 wrote:Thanks for all the advice. I definitely did research about all the pros & cons before going to Oz.
I was biased to go anyway. Oz drier and cooler weather did wonders for my health. I just feel healthier. However, I think that fact clouded my judgement.
2 months being unemployed (and away from my family) feels like an eternity to me.
I kinda miss my previous life.
Thanks Wd40 for the encouragement. Now that this employer is acting like a jerk, I think my 2-month job hunt might just get longer and longer.
Whether I'm PR or Indian, please PM.
Hmmm....what a strange response....caprica898 wrote:.
Whether I'm PR or Indian, please PM.
Dude, don't look so short term. What is 2 months, when you compare your entire life and career. It could be now or never. You don't want to look back in the future and regret your decision. Unless you have serious cash flow issues.caprica898 wrote:Thanks for all the advice. I definitely did research about all the pros & cons before going to Oz.
I was biased to go anyway. Oz drier and cooler weather did wonders for my health. I just feel healthier. However, I think that fact clouded my judgement.
2 months being unemployed (and away from my family) feels like an eternity to me.
I kinda miss my previous life.
Thanks Wd40 for the encouragement. Now that this employer is acting like a jerk, I think my 2-month job hunt might just get longer and longer.
Whether I'm PR or Indian, please PM.
If you were to ask me, I would say you've already answered your own question. If you were homesick after just 2 months away from this little slice of tropical garden city paradise, then it doesn't bode well for a long trem future abroad.caprica898 wrote:Now I'm not sure if I even want to go back to Oz to wait for this bs job. High cost of living, being away from loved ones really took a toll on me.
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