Nullbig Clutched September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 [reply] They are 2 local Singaporean guys, young and trendy ones, just like those you have seen in Orchard road...But, since they were placed under me, they have matured so much... You sounded very scary, you actually managed to turn young punks into mature soldier within a short period of time. I dun believe in military training, but I believe in giving my colleagues tasks and responsibilities to build them up...if office work is what one is looking for, then, this industry is not really for them.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullbig Clutched September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 What is the possibility of a switch from an electronics manufacturing sector into the oil & gas industry... say for someone aged 40? Would it be very difficult to re-learn? Errr.... ok... I'm thinking of changing jobs lah. Seriously, I think its pretty tough.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullbig Clutched September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 Oil and gas industry like ExxonMobil and SHELL requires a good degree (must be a honors holder) from a good university will pay you well..easily 3k+ (fresh graduates)..unless you work in supporting industry to them..got pple help you to recommend in..and it will be easy but still need some interview.. The rest like EPC companies in oil and gas industry, unless u work under the sun, u can fetch 3k+ easily..if under air-con is around 2k+ - 3k...for a fresh graduate. Those oil and gas terminals will be tougher as their headcount is lesser. Most of them work there till retirement... The interesting thing abt Singaporeans is that we are always looking at MNCs, EPCMs as employers, just for the sake of prestige....Yes..I am in the downstream contractors line....but that does not mean our employment welfare is in a much losing end as compared to those MNCs... I have been thru the entire value chain..from client, EPCM till contractor..I would say, things have change pretty much...with this current boom, it seems to me that the contractors are in the limelight again... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princey_anne 1st Gear September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 Got my Mechanical degree 2 yrs ago.Would like to find out which industry is willing to pay an engineer 3.5k? Let me know which compy and I can apply. Cheers. Ask your fellow classmates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princey_anne 1st Gear September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 You also contractors for oil major. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullbig Clutched September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 Yes...I am....No need to lah....We only small small fry.....but not many fries in the pond like us.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princey_anne 1st Gear September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 Being contractor is tough need to follow Client SOP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheerios Neutral Newbie September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 (edited) Think civil sector like teaching also can reach 3.5k/mth including bonus. With holidays somemore. But be prepared to go back during that time. well, you are wrong.. i have known some teacher friends, their starting pay as a trained teacher, with good honours alreadie hitting 3.6k... that's excluding bonuses.... well, they are guys with 2nd upper honours after 4 years of B.Sc in NIE, what's your honours? they aren't called teaching professionals for nothing, their pay is pegged to that of professional levels.... however, teaching isn't easy.. and NOT EVERYONE CAN BE A TEACHER... can you think of controlling classes of kids these days? the tons of admin, projects and stuff to do and being a teacher these days is really a salute.... it isn't easy... gone were the days when you see teachers punishing students Edited September 30, 2007 by Cheerios Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah_liang Clutched September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 Teaching may not be an easy task I agree. But how many teachers nowadays teach because of passion. I had known many who join during the recession couple of years ago. I have also known some teachers who are bengs & lians. Teaching at the moment do offer some form of job security. Some industry do pay engineers more e.g. oil and gas or biotech firm. But take note that even in a same company the pay difference between fellow engineers can be wide becos of knowledge, experience and work attitude. Ultimately it is your performance that determine ur pay. There are engineers in oil and gas firm that can earn more than 10k per month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rairai Neutral Newbie September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 Maybe work for the Green uniform without wearing the Green uniform also can have 2.6k starting pay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboy 1st Gear September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 Got my Mechanical degree 2 yrs ago.Would like to find out which industry is willing to pay an engineer 3.5k? Let me know which compy and I can apply. Cheers. You willing to go under the sun and manage men and projects or not?...like in marine and off shore engineering or are you the 'white..white' pale skin type that need to hide in air-con room or if in workshop also MUST be air-con? If you can take the former then $5K or more per mth also no problem!..But if you are the latter than you'll hover around less than $3.5K lah with just 2 yrs working exp! wow. willing to work under sun, sure can get 5K or more oredi? still must see whether got experience, rite? IMHO, even with 2 yrs exp, it's hard to command such pay. Maybe at least 5 yrs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeruel Neutral Newbie September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 paiseh ar, do you know of any companies in the aviation industry that offer intership to undergrads? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah_liang Clutched September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 Actually I do not recommend internship. With the job opportunities nowadays, it is not really necessary to enter into a internship. You will be tied down by contract should you find a better opportunity you can't change job. Moreover people into internship their yearly increment is lesser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiphiphoray 6th Gear September 30, 2007 Share September 30, 2007 Without a doubt its the "Oil & Gas" industry. Hmmmmm....why does everybody focus on salary scale so much. They may pay u good money, but squeeze u on the year-end bonus....so its still LPPL mah. Should try to find out thier average year-end bonus pay-out too. Its evenly important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thxmel Neutral Newbie October 1, 2007 Share October 1, 2007 (edited) 1 switched from telecoms (5 years) to oil&gas industry recently (2 months ago). re-learning is not a problem, for my case at least, since training and courses are provided. i guess what is most important is that you show your passion and drive to succeed in this industry during your interviews. however, considering your age and experience, you may need to take a pretty significant pay cut. What is the possibility of a switch from an electronics manufacturing sector into the oil & gas industry... say for someone aged 40? Would it be very difficult to re-learn? Errr.... ok... I'm thinking of changing jobs lah. Edited October 1, 2007 by Thxmel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeruel Neutral Newbie October 1, 2007 Share October 1, 2007 i needa do one internship before i can graduate. (not sign a contract ) have to write a report and submit it on what are the experiences gained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ah_liang Clutched October 1, 2007 Share October 1, 2007 Normally internship comes with bond, does yours have? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Neutral Newbie October 4, 2007 Share October 4, 2007 Yes! I agree with you. It's all depend on the company that is hiring you. I got a friend who only has a Diploma in Electrical Engineering switches job from an electrician to work in the Oil and Gas industry. The company is now paying him $80k P/A as compare to his last drawn pay of about $40K P/A as an electrician. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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