Post O-Level decision...

[pf]

That can mean that poly students gets exploited as well. Pay low, but can work hard and many times able to do the work of a graduate.

So, for students going to poly...pls go and study hard with a degree in mind. If not, the pay will forever be low, because sadly many companies still see qualifications as the key to promoting grades and positions.

the diploma strength has always been its viability in employment; employers would not hesitate to employ a dip holder because they are trained & had a stint with the indutry prior to their graduation- thanks to the job attachment module, of course.

 

[pf]

Unfortunately, there is the issue of the heart vs. the stomache to think of. :mrgreen:

haha i think to mi the most important thing is to follow your heart what do u like.. it's sad to see people going after cert and forgetting what they can do best.. it's a waste...

 

[Mobius]

IF u r planning to go poly, and want to do lifescience, think carefully...its overhyped out of proportions. Unless u are willing to go all the way to get a degree or even a PhD. Although S'pore is building this industry up, the ones who benefits most (in terms of career advancements) are those with a PhD. If u have jus a dip, u be stuck in your career advancments(its the same if u have jus a deg). Cos this industry is pretty much paper qualifications based. How do I know, I am in the industry...

And if u are doing A Levels and deciding to do lifescience for a degree. Think carefully, they are churning out too many lifesci grads.. My cohort (2 years ago) was a whopping 500+. If u add those from NTU and those from overseas, the number is jus staggering. Not discouraging anyone but jus laying out the hard facts that they dont tell u in those advertisements, and hopefully make a better choice before ending up stuck like me. I guess it goes the same for whatever course u r taking as well, ask those in the industry and see if it is as rosy as it is painted to the public.....Good Luck everyone

 

[edder]

let me break it to you fellas who are more than qualified to continue with JC and then uni but considering poly.

Don't.

Basic facts of life in the workforce here. Get a degree and you can almost get over and done with your paper education.

Waste 3 years getting a diploma that at best scratches the surface, NS for 2, work for another 3 and then bloody worry about the degree next. Part time or full time degree? Watch degree holders coming in after 3 years of your life in the workforce becoming your engineer and you've gotta teach em what you've been doing cos they've got zero experience and they still earn more than you, they're executives while you're a non exec, and probably have better perks in the company.

What gives? If you're able to, get that damn degree and skip the above.

Paper talks. It dictates the $$$. Study smart.

All that talk about poly grads being more hands on yadda yadda yadda are overrated. You're not going to be working for just the next 3 years. It'll be a whole lifetime and might as well get a head start IF YOU CAN.

For the record, I've got a Diploma with Merit CPT, Polymer(that means ZILCH) and a Bach of Commerce in Marketing. I went thro that route and live to tell that tale.

Nothing against the polys. Just that poly grads WILL still have to hunt for their degree.

 

[AEnimic]

^ I agree. The chase never ends anyways. You study till you die.

 

[MadWerewolfBoy]

I've taken my As. Awaiting D day to arrive...

 

[ShredNoob]

can't go in jc, r4 18... r5 27. do the math! lol

 

[pf]

Unfortunately, what tiger says is true. Nowadays, a degree is required to get anywhere near a decent starting pay.

let me break it to you fellas who are more than qualified to continue with JC and then uni but considering poly.

Don't.

 

[subversion]

whatever it is, make do with your capacity.

the education system here is rather "open"; you can engage in a degree pursuit much later in your employment...

 

[bockscar]

just a random thought, does anyone think money talks here in singapore education system?

 

[ShredNoob]

looking at the economy, i dont think it just talks here, its essential

 

[edder]

whatever it is, make do with your capacity.

the education system here is rather "open"; you can engage in a degree pursuit much later in your employment...

yup it is open cos upgrading is a must for everyone.

but if the person is able to do it now, my advise to them is to do it. The brain slows down quite a bit when it hits 30 and beyond.... :mrgreen:

but then if the person does not plans to be part of the worker ant force... then they can do whatever they want and be happy.

 

[edder]

Maybe i should add in also, for those with results that are not good enough for JC at least you still have polys to rely on.

Even if you don't get your first choice, at least you're given an opportunity to continue your studies at a subsidised rate. Unlike some country that I came from who didn't even bothered to send me a rejection letter... boo hoo hoo... now take that! *snikt*

 

[pf]

Nawww....the brain slows down at an increasing rate. In my teens, no need sleep. Started uni, brain shutdown after 2am...then shortly become after 10pm....nowadays its right after dinner. lol...

So, better study when your brain still works!

 

[pf]

And....a piece of advice for those who are deciding between engineering and accountancy.

Please choose to do accountancy. Unless your passion is really in engineering and you feel that you can't survive in the business world. Coz if you look at the salary surveys and the article published sometime mid of last year on how the ministers' salaries are benchmarked against professionals....you will notice that in general engineers are paid lower than accountants. In the recruitment section of the papers, there are many jobs that are accounting related.

Not that I have anything against people who wants to pursue their hearts desire....but a lot of things in life costs money. Including the toys (besides housing, food, transport, electricity bill) such as guitars, basses, amps, pedals, keyboards, midi controllers, whatnot.....

 

[Mobius]

I went through the poly then uni route. Didnt have the money to went overseas so study local uni. Local uni doesnt give exemptions, so study the full course. I graduated at 26, started pretty late in my career. Do I regret? abit. Diploma sells itself saying that their grads have more "hands on" learning and are valued by employers. Out of the many interviews I went, only 1 or 2 companies asked about my poly training, the others jus ask abt my degree training. So having a diploma and degree doesnt give u any edge, which I thought it would in the past.

Yes $$ talks in education, u have the money to go overseas u can have a degree. And gettin a scholarship isnt easy at all, ur results have to be damn good....There are more and more degree holders nowadays, I thnk the next "in" qualification will be PhD, which some of my friends are doing...cos they are afraid a degree isn't enough in the future.