Umemployment rates are killing ppl like me....
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got a degree last year Dec, was serving out my NS liability since last Jan. I have ORDed almost 3 months now and still no job offers....disappointing man..its not that i have lousy grades..average distinction..all i lack is Working experience. Does working experience equates to good performance? maybe yes maybe no...know when to sneak off and eat snake more likely..
All i am waiting is just an opportunity to prove my worth in the society. Darn it. damn osama, freaky rich bugger using the world as his playing board.
Resulting in the economy downturn..taking a nose dive last Sept...
Reading the news paper around the increase in the unemployment rate again..really make me freaking pissed....
Dont they know that as unemployment rate increase, more ppl will be out of job, and with no decent income to support themselves or their family...meaning that they have to tighen their purse-strings.....
Its like a cycle...down sizing the company to reduce expenses, ppl will be retrenced, with no income they will not be able to spending lesser...which will in turn affect the consumer market. Profitability of companies will start declining as consumer spending decrease...which will eventually affect the overall economy ..
sigh....didnt expect to experience 'the second not that great *as yet* depression' in this millenium....
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tried getting a part time job just to get by first?
not easy to find a good job now so might as well try to hold out until it gets better or until u find a good opportunity. -
ya i am thinking of that too..maybe star buck? its not easy to get a part time job now too....darn..
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nice quote...got it from GI Jane?Originally posted by CX:tried getting a part time job just to get by first?
not easy to find a good job now so might as well try to hold out until it gets better or until u find a good opportunity. -
Frankly speaking......i feel sad for u as well (can turn 'mouldy' staying at home)
With such bad economy downturn......SURVIVAL shld be the 'ringing' word.
No doubt, wat u've explained abt the consequences resulting fr this bad economy but it isnt juz in S'pore...it's happening Globally....
U & I cant solve the problem juz by recognizing these consequences...it's no use coz to solve the problem
dependent on the World, one's actions lead to another disaster.
Since we know the times bad....which employers wld be getting emplyees whom they have to pay more? Why did u study for a Degree in the 1st place? Earn more $$$, rite? If tt's the case, employers wld be paying more to employ u if given the same work resposibilties to another who's a Dip graduate.....If u r the employer, wld u like to Cut Cost? but since u've studied so hard to earn ur Degree, wldnt u feel humiliated to accept an offer the same as tt of a Dip graduate? If u feel tt ur PRIDE is ath more impt than to accept the offer & to SURVIVE during this bad situation, i only say tt u r not Flexible.(no offence pls)
Work Experience equates not to Good Performance I agree.
Degree equates to Higher Demand in Pay do u agree?
Let's try to picture this: a Dip graduate (A) & a Degree graduate (B) both r employed by this certain Co., getting the same pay but A has working experience. It does not prove ath except tt he may be able to adapt to the working environment faster.....as well as PR with the pple....I dun say tt B cant but maybe slower....(Employers want to see only Efficiency, everyone to them is the same)
So fren.....Attitude is very Impt.....if u can accept a much more lower pay.....n the willingness to learn (start fr 'ZERO'...everyone's the same...u r no more a Degree Graduate...n he's no more a Dip graduate.....both of u will juz be emploees in the Co.) Survive thru this bad times.......u'll be able to look forward to better Tommorrow)
All the Best!
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nope... i just like reading. don't really agree with it cos D.H. Lawrence was a known masochist... don't like hurting myself as much as he does but i believe in taking pain without bitching too much about it...Originally posted by acid_pixel:nice quote...got it from GI Jane?
yeah economy sux, but better to find ways to survive rather than complain all the time. its not easy to find jobs, but its harder when u have high expectations. esp since the local unis just unleashed thousands of grads into the economy too. -
Actually I feel that experience IS more important in some ways. It's like baking a cake. You can't bake the best cake based on scientific calculations and a good recipe. You need to bake more so that you will know which are the procedures to take extra care of etc etc. Get what I mean? Theory alone does not suffice.
Companies are employing people with experience, especially in this lousy economy now because they want people who KNOW exactly HOW to work and WHAT is required of the job, and not just people who know how to do the job. They cannot afford to lose anything now by employing inexperienced graduates.
Also, the bad economy now may be a chance to show your entrepreneurial skills!
Now that you know you cannot depend on the Recruit section of the Straits Times, why not take the initiative and start a business of your own? It doesn't necessarily require a large amount of capital, that is, if you know how to work smart.
(The above is just a humble contribution of my views. I'm not a widely read person hence I er, just speak out how I feel. So there might be errors in my judgement!
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Originally posted by reallieRAW:
I think in this situation, one cannot survive on pride itself. honestly i do not mind doing a diploma level job...as fresh grad regardless of diploma or degree, the most impt thing is to gain working experience.....
Frankly speaking......i feel sad for u as well (can turn 'mouldy' staying at home)
[b]With such bad economy downturn......SURVIVAL shld be the 'ringing' word.
No doubt, wat u've explained abt the consequences resulting fr this bad economy but it isnt juz in S'pore...it's happening Globally....
U & I cant solve the problem juz by recognizing these consequences...it's no use coz to solve the problem dependent on the World, one's actions lead to another disaster.
Since we know the times bad....which employers wld be getting emplyees whom they have to pay more? Why did u study for a Degree in the 1st place? Earn more $$$, rite? If tt's the case, employers wld be paying more to employ u if given the same work resposibilties to another who's a Dip graduate.....If u r the employer, wld u like to Cut Cost? but since u've studied so hard to earn ur Degree, wldnt u feel humiliated to accept an offer the same as tt of a Dip graduate? If u feel tt ur PRIDE is ath more impt than to accept the offer & to SURVIVE during this bad situation, i only say tt u r not Flexible.(no offence pls)
Work Experience equates not to Good Performance I agree.
Degree equates to Higher Demand in Pay do u agree?
Let's try to picture this: a Dip graduate (A) & a Degree graduate (B) both r employed by this certain Co., getting the same pay but A has working experience. It does not prove ath except tt he may be able to adapt to the working environment faster.....as well as PR with the pple....I dun say tt B cant but maybe slower....(Employers want to see only Efficiency, everyone to them is the same)
So fren.....Attitude is very Impt.....if u can accept a much more lower pay.....n the willingness to learn (start fr 'ZERO'...everyone's the same...u r no more a Degree Graduate...n he's no more a Dip graduate.....both of u will juz be emploees in the Co.) Survive thru this bad times.......u'll be able to look forward to better Tommorrow)
All the Best! [/b]
honestly, i dont see my self as a degree grad...more like a desprate man seeking for a helpful hand..think i will do some part time at star bucks? hmm.. least i will learn how to make great tasting coffee...chucks. -
Hey...TT's the AttitudeOriginally posted by acid_pixel:I think in this situation, one cannot survive on pride itself. honestly i do not mind doing a diploma level job...as fresh grad regardless of diploma or degree, the most impt thing is to gain working experience.....
honestly, i dont see my self as a degree grad...more like a desprate man seeking for a helpful hand..think i will do some part time at star bucks? hmm.. least i will learn how to make great tasting coffee...chucks.
U've got the Attitude so Gain more Working Experience....Starbucks' a great place.....
u'll be in contact with pple fr. different walks of life....COOL
Can i suggest?......How abt finding a job tt's closely related to ur 'Ideal'job?.....
Have fun while u Work....dun give urself unneccesary worries or pressure.....
Enjoy the process............. -
ace global ...able to assist u to get internship in States.
but remember there is no such thing as free lunch..everything has a price tag on it.