After much reflection, I have decided to move on from my current position—a low-pressure job with reasonable compensation. While my salary aligns with the median for graduates (according to MOM benchmarks), as an NTU First Class Honours graduate, I recognize that my earnings have not fully reflected my potential.
What made my pay feel "generous" was the minimal effort the role required. My workdays were undemanding: I’d arrive at 9 AM, take an extended lunch break from 11 AM to 2 PM, and leave by 5 PM—never needing to work beyond office hours. My current workplace is basically a retirement village. While this relaxed pace provided ample downtime over the last few years, it also led to complacency. I could feel myself becoming less driven, and that realization prompted me to seek a change.
In the past month, I attended six interviews—resulting in three rejections and three offers. Two of the offers mirrored my current role—comfortable but with little room for growth. The third, however, stood out: a management position with an 18% salary increase. After careful thought, I accepted this opportunity. It’s a significant step outside my comfort zone, but I know it’s time to reignite my ambition. I’ve enjoyed enough rest; now, I’m ready to push myself, accelerate my career, and become a better role model for my children.
I’m currently serving my notice period and have substantial leave to clear, leaving me with plenty of free time. This is the perfect opportunity to craft a clear five-year career plan. While I haven’t even started my new role yet, I don’t see it as my final destination. Staying competitive and climbing the corporate ladder is essential—especially since this career jump has given me a chance to make up for lost time. Having graduated in 2017, I spent too long in entry-level complacency. Looking back, I’m truly grateful for the past two years in my previous roles. While they were technically entry-level positions, they came with compensation typically reserved for more experienced professionals—a rare and fortunate arrangement. This unique situation allowed me to enjoy financial stability while maintaining an extremely manageable workload.
Nonetheless, I am still optimistic that low grade high pay job is actually a blessing in disguise. Maybe 10 years later, I would revert back to such a role to semi retire. HAHAHA.
For now, just work hard and climb the corporate ladder since i am given the opportunity.
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