Have you got a job or not in SG ?quitegood wrote:Hi everyone,
I'm a young American with very little work experience but some work experience none-the-less and a degree from a good US university. I love Singapore and think getting some additional Asian experience on my resume is a positive (I have already spent a lot of time in Asia, speak Mandarin etc), but I feel I will have to make extreme sacrifices to my standard of living to do so. What are everyone's thoughts? I'm looking at a salary between 2.5 and 3.5k here, which doesn't leave very much money for anything. I don't mind a small place in a bad location, but as I'm vegetarian and picky, it is sometimes very difficult to find suitable food at hawker centers (and sometimes it's necessary to have lunch with coworkers etc), so I may easily spend over 1000 a month on food (if I pinch). I guess, what I mean to ask is everyone's thought on whether working here at a salary (say 3k) is worth it when I may be able to get 5 to 6k in the US or Europe (I feel that Singapore is about the same or even more expensive than the US but with lower salaries?). Any young people start their careers in Singapore and have insight on this? I do understand the need to "get my foot in the door", but will I regret it? Thanks so much!!!!!
Hallo Frankbeppi wrote:I arrived first in 1996 with a lousy job at S$1400/month. Yet that was enough for all expenses, rent (sublet) and even some savings.
A few years and two job changes later, I was at $6500, which, after all tax and deductions, equals a reasonable pay in my home country (Europe).
Now I get more than I would at home, and live cheaper.
Such a career progression is unthinkable in Europe, even for a hardworking and successful person. Maybe I was just lucky, but I do not at all regret coming to Asia.
Come with an open mind and come for the opportunities, not for the money!
Good luck,
Frank
Hibeppi wrote:This forum is in English. Let's keep other languages and discussions of your personal situation for private messages (PM). I have sent you one giving my reply to your request.
Regards,
Frank
! i am a little confused about your comments regarding my language skills...beppi wrote:Hmm, it seems your English isn't better than your German ...
In that case, you might want to improve your English language skills first before looking for a job in Singapore. Almost everything here is in English (or Chinese) and you have basically no chances of finding a job without it.
Greetings,
Frank
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