I am 19 years old, a citizen of Singapore. I have done some
part-time jobs (self-sought & personal) and one internship (via
Polytechnic's 4 credit-unit ITP). I believe I can represent my age
group to answer the questions.
1. It really depends on working hours and the number of hours.
Because most of us are studying full-time. It's not that we like to
work "shift work" (part-time?) or what. We cannot work full-time,
otherwise we will compromise our studies (ie. our GPA). Sometimes,
if we really cannot make it, we really cannot work. This explains
why I have done some part-time jobs, and not only one; I "jump
around".
2. I do not understand what you mean by "start early". Well,
after we achieve our academic goals (eg. Graduate from the
University) and complete our National Service (for the boys), we
start working.
2. Everyone starts from entry level, and progress upwards over
time. I do not know how many actually want to take on a position in
the management level, because the higher the level, the greater the
risks. Of course, the greater the risks, the higher the pay. It's
not only the young people. I believe everyone is aware of this, or
at least most people. I do not know how many people are aware of
the risks AND want to take on a position in the management level.
For me, I would see how first. If I can handle, then I will
consider a management position - if it is offered to me.
Hi Jurongresident.
Thanks for your response.
Nice and I wish you all the best.
I hope you don't defer your NS. Many applied for deferment
because they are worried about NS life and give the excuses because
of their studies. They are wasting time. If they have just served
that full-time NS and then continue their studies after full NS,
then probably they can start their career early, especially for
those who really not interested to continue their studies or really
not interested to pursue a diploma/degree, they just want to work
for a livelihood. They are able to start early with working
experience and climb up the ladder. They can take up courses that
are relevant to their work or they can also continue studying
part-time after work to upgrade their academic qualification.
By starting early at least they can build their CPF, Savings,
settle down, own a home for themselves or even start a business for
themselves. Their working experience will be an advantage to give
them some ideas what they want to do in their lives.
About shift works. Sadly to
say this but majority of young Singaporeans do not like to work
shifts or long hours especially in the service industry. And
many young Singaporeans want to start immediately as management
staffs after they graduated from Polytechnics or University unlike
the older Singaporeans.
I see you have a passion for public buses and mrt train in
Singapore. I hope you go for that profession with SMRT after you
have completed your studies and full NS. SMRT really need young
Singaporeans in this transport industry.
