SMRT is expanding, with more lines and trains to come. Maybe there are some jobs to be created there.
At least, I can see western countries are doing more to protect their local in the job market.
I think they are also facing the same problem, just with a different set of immigrants. Bear in mind that EU is one big union. I don't think the government of the richer countries can stop those from the poorer member states from coming to work. I know the new UK coalition government will be limiting new immigrants to 24,100 per year. This does not include EU workers. There is a lot of debate on the pros and cons of such a move.
How about the world biggest economy?
When you start working in a camera shop please let us know the name of the camera shop.
We'll come and ask for discounts. :bsmilie:
why don't change another country with different working culture? I work in Japan, China and Singapore, I a looking out for another country more suitable for my old age. Singapore seem like not for after 40s, I'm 30+ now, planning for my 40s
I have seem quite a number of people who joined the sales line and actually get promoted or good pay while trading some "life". I got a friend working in starhub as a seller, he quit the IT line when he was around 35 and now he is 37 and he is earning around 4 - 5k (with commision). He starts at 1.6k (with commision) and learn the jack of trade fast. For your info, he work like the whole month with 12hours each day and only took maximum of 3 days leave per month.
I am not suggesting anything to you as I only got 23year on earth which is shorter than you. But I do hope every bit of suggestion or information can help you along the way.
I'm 36.... been working since I'm 18 (reg in Navy).... never had a job that pay $3K.... not even now, after 12yrs of working for my current company (my pay barely past $2K monthly).... therefore, the word 'Decent' is kind of subjective.... :think:
I think 2evans' point is that you should not use generic resumes, but should use resumes that are specially adapted for each job application...
first thing in a sales job is to sell your abilities to the potential employer... if you can't do that, how do you expect your employer to trust you to sell the products to the customers?... I know some sales people, doesn't matter what they have to sell, they just need a little product knowledge and they can do well... and for some of these sales jobs, the basic pay might not be a lot and they make most of their money through sales commissions...
not trying to put you down or anything with what I have mentioned above, just some things to think about that might be useful... and don't let age stop you... youth is not necessarily an advantage in sales unlike some other jobs... for some sales positions, looking mature is useful as what you say can sound more convincing... use it as your advantage...
If not for the fact that I have specific skills, I would consider one of the best but overlooked jobs in S'pore - bus driver.
It's ideal for people in mid-career (over 40, more patience). You get to meet lots of people daily, have a chance to be out there and see life on the streets. You drive a specific route in air-con comfort. I know a bus driver who sent 2 of his kids to the US for studies. It's basically iron rice-bowl.
SBS is so short-handed they have resorted to hiring mainlanders. As a S'porean, u have an advantage over them, u can speak a few languages and know the heartland better.
I think those days of iron rice bowl are gone. Even SBS are looking at foreigners. I have a friend who has been an SBS driver for the past 30 years. The last few years has been very uncertain for him as he claims there is a huge influx of foreigners at cheaper wages. He just "loon" since his children are all grown up. But if you are to go into this now, I cannot imagine.
I think with globalisation, gone are the days with big salaries. If you are not willing, someone somewhere will take your job for less pay.
At least, I can see western countries are doing more to protect their local in the job market.
Anybody has a problem looking for a decent job.
For the last 16 month. I have send out hundred for resume but nobody call me back.
How about the world biggest economy?
During the last recession, a lot of factories closed down and moved to cheaper locations. These factories are gone for good. They ain't moving back even after the economy recovers. So while trying to protect the jobs of the locals, in the end, even the upper management got retrenched for good. This is what globalisation does. Every country faces the same problem to different extent. Those places with more natural resources could afford better protection for their people. In singapore, the only resource is manpower. So if we are not cheaper (or at least less expensive), we have got to be better. We are competing with cheaper workers elsewhere. We just have to accept it and live with it.
I just read a report on the number of unemployed in China. These people are willing to work for very low wages.
http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20100910-236629.html
Comparing ourselves to them, we are still considered pretty fortunate.
one last and most important question from me. what have you been doing for the pass 16 months? sitting at home waiting for reply or did you take up any course/self improvement skill ?
or perhaps learn new skill right from the beginning:
1: house renovation.
2: cooking.
3: repair works( computer, tv, fridge..etc..)
4: promoter.
5: and so on..
you better start thinking and planning, else you will be sitting for another 16 months.
It is always good that people in this forum shared their experience and concern on the topic.
The key to resolve all these problem is to plan ahead for rainy days and to learn the rope to financial freedom.
I've noticed alot of young people who joined work force with 2 to 3 years of working experience started buying cars and indulged in buying branded, luxury goods. It will be a worrying sign if this group believe that their pay will raise along their experience & age and be financially over committed. Hopefully, they do some save up and have some good planning.
Coming to age 40 or beyond is the time when one will worry if they will be asked to leave when times are bad as they might be paid higher as compared to their younger peer and not able to work longer hours as them. To add on, they might be still repaying their housing, car loans and not mentioning supporting their family.....
For the past 16 month. I am working as a very important person ( do not ask me what i am doing) before you board the plane . pLEASE do not ask me what i am doing. The job is so bored that i can finish reading 2 photography book in 1 week.