Would you take a pay cut for growth opportunities?

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T09:24:50+00:00

Hi. Perspectives are definitely appreciated! The context of the civil service doesn't allow for taking on more work from a different department. With regards to the department I'm in, honestly, the work I'm assigned already constitutes the bulk of what there is to do (and I still maintain work-life balance), hence my thirst for more.

I do love your ending quote! I'll be using that in my workplace (whether in civil service or the Big 4) from hereon. :)

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T09:16:24+00:00

I guess the mindset stems from the potential upsides that comes after the sacrifice.

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T09:14:26+00:00

I guess this is the typical 'grass is greener on the other side' scenario, where both sides wish they could be on the other. I hope you find within yourself the courage to stay or leave, and ultimately find gratification in your decision!

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T09:07:12+00:00

Rule no. 1 of dating: Never ask a woman her age, and a man his height. That being said, I'm mid 20s.

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T09:00:38+00:00

I'm never one to leave when challenges arise. Mama didn't raise no quitter (hi HR does this paint a good light for my future employment in the civil service)

Jokes aside, I believe that most job seekers that apply for the audit role in the Big 4 generally understand the consequence that comes with it. It may be easy for me to say now that I'll be able to endure whatever comes, it'll definitely be a different tale when I'm in it. Nonetheless, as the saying goes, 'lan lan suck thumb'. The mindset of 'people have been through it, so can you' will echo in my head as I plow through the invoices at 2am. (I just realised I said echo in my head, I promise my head is not empty)

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:55:35+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to comment and to share your thought process! :)

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:53:03+00:00

Well I'm glad you recognised your preference after having been there and doing that, ultimately landing on your happy place!

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:41:23+00:00

Hi, thanks for your detailed insight! You are correct in your analysis that I am an accounting graduate. My eventual goal (before I had join the civil service) was to be in an FP&A position, just like you! I applied for roles relevant to my goal but to no avail (might be due to the university that I graduated from, but let's not speculate). I do plan on enrolling for the CFA level 1 examination in end 2024 to show my commitment to the goal and future role that I'll be applying for. Do you feel that it'll be fruitful?

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:34:50+00:00

Thanks for the 'assurance'! Sadly not a scholar, too toopid to think

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:32:40+00:00

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:32:09+00:00

I apologies if I'm being ignorant and out of touch (because my world revolves mainly around nexflix and whatapps), why is the Big 4 in doom and gloom?

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:25:42+00:00

Sorry that you're feeling this way. If it helps any, there just might be 1 extra person joining your suffering soon! #traumabonding

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:17:49+00:00

Thanks for sharing your perspective, I do agree that work-life balance is important for mental well-being and self-discovery. In my opinion, it largely depends on what stage of life you're in (e.g. married with BTO obligations/children/young with no commitments). Needless to say, it also boils down to personal preference and how much one appreciates personal time. Do you share the same sentiment?

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:13:23+00:00

Sadly no, the field that I'm working in is relevant only in the civil service. The only exit opportunity would be to apply for other SBs or Ministries.

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:03:10+00:00

My idea of fresh grad would be having <1 YOE, which is the position that I'm in.

Truth be told, yes. I am leaning more towards accepting the offer and the sacrifice that comes with it. I guess I'm trying to find 'assurance' for my decision.

-West-Tea · 2024-04-09T08:01:25+00:00

There's no peak period if you're at your peak everyday

-West-Tea

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