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So uhhhh, about 3 days ago I got an e-mail from my father's friend which I know kinda well (met him a couple of times when I was visiting my father in France) and in it there was a job offer in Singapore...
It's basically 2.3k Singapore Dollars/month for 35 hours/week in HR and some random customer support stuff. Somewhat linked to what I'm studying (business management/marketing) but I've been wondering whether or not to take it because I'm about halfway done with my studies and it's quite far for a decent period of time (2 years).
I feel in a way it's an amazing opportunity and I've seen Singapore praised quite a lot (despite having it's bad side but idk any country who doesn't have some). Looking at the other side of the medal though, I'm somewhat scared that when (or if) I come back I won't have the motivation to go back to school.
I've started college quite early (thanks to Quebec's broken ass system and the fact I was "adapting too fast" in elementary school) but had a rocky start going in a major I didn't like. I've changed to my current majors which I've learned to love (it's been hard for me to find something I really like) but when I was in transition between majors I had a really bad drop in motivation due to the very little amount of classes I had. I feel in a way if I stop studying for 2yrs I probably won't have the patience or whatnot to go back to school.
On the other side though, I figure I'm only 19 and there's about 3 years to get my bachelor's degree.
halp TL?
<3
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less than 20 grand usd? finish up your schoolwork
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motbob
United States12546 Posts
If you don't experience the world when you're young you're sure as hell not gonna be able to when you're older.
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My advice is to take it... it's not too often that these thing up and walk into your lap. I think you'll find that motivation to finish school will come out of necessity when trying to find a job when you come back. This will undoubtedly give you some perspective on life and what you want to do.
Just my two cents
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United States4796 Posts
Wait for Kona's advice. 
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United States44262 Posts
How secure is the job? You don't wanna find yourself unemployed in a strange city six months in.
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On November 30 2009 09:55 KwarK wrote:
How secure is the job? You don't wanna find yourself unemployed in a strange city six months in.
not 100%, obv. since I know the guy I'm sure he could try to pull some strings if things don't work out as expected but I'm not exactly sure if his powers extended to there
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2.3k is the basic salary for an undergrad in sgp as far as I recall. You will get just enough just to live comfortably but won't be able to save too much.
IMO, work for 1 year then quit and go back to school. You won't gain as much exp after 1 year of working plus the repetitive work will drain you out.
When going back to school, you'll appreciate education so much more and will do well. Then that will be the right time to look for a real job. At least that worked for me.
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konadora
Singapore66364 Posts
wtf 2.3K?
That's a lot wtf
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Do this. I bet it will be an enriching experience and you can chill with Singaporean TL'ers
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On November 30 2009 10:02 ShaperofDreams wrote:
Do this. I bet it will be an enriching experience and you can chill with Singaporean TL'ers
yeah, I totally forgot that as a + side
kona and FS D:
and more awesome people which I can't remember because they're too awesome?
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On November 30 2009 10:00 konadora wrote:
wtf 2.3K?
That's a lot wtf
QTF. Come, it'll be good for the TL community in Singapore.
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Hong Kong20321 Posts
singapore is sweet coutry dude! GO FOR IT no more freezing winters in canada!!!
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On November 30 2009 11:29 alffla wrote:
singapore is sweet coutry dude! GO FOR IT no more freezing winters in canada!!!
or I could go to HK and I'll kidnap Mr.Hoon on the way deal?
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I would go for it. You are at the perfect age for this sort of thing. School can always be finished later. The life experience and memories you will leave Singapore with will make you glad you did it.
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On November 30 2009 10:00 konadora wrote:
wtf 2.3K?
That's a lot wtf
Most people that age are enjoying NS salary 
Sounds like a decent opportunity, really.
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I wish I had random family friends in other countries that would give me job offers
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On November 30 2009 11:57 Luddite wrote:I wish I had random family friends in other countries that would give me job offers
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$1600 USD and 35 hours a week? That is a generous offer, considering that you're a undergraduate. Getting that in the U.S seems impossible atm.
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EPT
