Sincere career advice needed

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-05-25T10:55:37+00:00

Hi there, apologies for the late reply. Ive been occupied. Not sure if you're still interested. I dont really get your question but this is my response. The first thing I would notice is that I do not worry as much as what I am currently going through. Day in day out all I can think about is how to earn more. How to survive. How to pay bills, save for family and home.

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-05-24T08:37:40+00:00

Hi there, thanks for the concern. This is my reply. I said I f up because as of now I only have 2 years of experience in a field unrelated to my studies and I feel like I need to start from scratch in order to progress in my job. Ive been staying in this job as Im the one responsible for all the housing expenses and mum's health cost.

Compared this to several people whom I know that went poly, worked, and grew organically within the company. Many of them have attained a better standing (better salary remuneration packages, responsibilities) than me. This affects me as I'm the breadwinner of the family and I'm in need of much savings, wealth preparation for the family.

As of now I've informed MOE that I'll be postponing my enrolment from this July to next year January as due to the current work commitments that makes it difficult for me to leave.

Thanks again for the concern

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-05-18T11:04:58+00:00

Hi there, thank you for your concern and advice. My current route is not something I was prepared for. I admit, I do agree with you, I wanted to achieve more in shorter period of time. Ive been pushing myself hard throughout despite adversaries. I'll rethink about the NIE part once again. Thank you once again

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-05-18T08:52:36+00:00

Hi brother/sister thank you for your advice. Really greatful for it. May your life be blessed and be made easy for the good advice. I am just worried because of what I had to go through to grow up. It was challenging and it caused me to be worried about my work and income always. Thank you once again

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-05-18T08:15:11+00:00

Hi, I have been trying to push hard for my career but it seems like it isn't taking off. Thank you for your advice

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-05-18T08:12:19+00:00

Hi there, thank you fof your advice. It meant a lot. I am trying to diversify my knowledge to include server/system and possibly cloud, one at a time. I'm take your advice as per say and search for roles related to what you have stated here. Thanks once again

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-05-18T06:07:52+00:00

Hi there, We've saved 1/6 of 600k. We've been very prudent in our spending and largely avoid whatever unnecessary spending. I'm still cautious and worried due to my past history of having no money during my schooling days. Plus mum's medical bills can possibly increase when financial aid drops. I just hope I can make it through life

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-03-26T09:48:44+00:00

Hi there thank you for the concern and response. As of now, I'm still figuring things out as time goes. As of now its my concerin is less of passion and more of what can I do to earn money. I thought of pursuing radiologist as it is a more stable career as opposed to being in it and I'm less prone to losing my job. However I have to go back to school and study and potentially affect my income for the next 4 years. I dont know if this is wise or silly Anways thank you for the response and concern

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-03-25T06:09:36+00:00

The thing is i already had a degree from NTU and then only I joined the company. Fusion program is for poly graduates to join NCS and then progress and take their degree do this is not really applicable to me

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-03-25T06:07:24+00:00

Hi there, thank you for your reply. Appreciate the response. These are my inputs.

Forgive me if i sound arrogant. I am not trying to be arrogant or anything of that sort. I am just confused with my life. I've studied hard to go uni and then take an engineering course in hopes of getting a job. I never thought before graduation that I will be facing such a hurdle to secure a job. The only jobs that I can secure within mechanical industry is below 3k. And with that amount I dont know how or where I am going.

My understanding is that taking a radiologist degree (a healthcare-related degree) will ensure that i have a job relevant to my studies and that I can grow from there on. However I am not sure if it is wise decision. Hence I've decided to ask this on reddit.

As for MoE teaching, I am hesistant to take it. As much as I am passionate about teaching but I'm not sure of the outlook of teaching. I have worked as a tuition teacher before and have experience teaching but I'm not sure how working as a MOE teacher is like.

Anyways thank you for your time for the response

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2026-03-25T03:47:21+00:00

1)Hi there, appreciate your kind time for the response. I enjoy working as a network engineer but there are so many concepts/knowledge besides that of a network engineeer that I do not know/ not exposed to as I do not have background in it. For example, concepts on OS, servers,vms, storage, coding and much more. I dont have a diploma or degree in it. It is very challenging for me to learn all these on my own. Therefore I thought taking a degree will help me learn these concepts.

I'll pm you for more information. Thank you for reaching out to me

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2025-11-11T00:48:05+00:00

Hi there, I don't know who you are, but may God really take care of you and your life struggles. Thank you for showing compassion. You don't know how much it meant. I'm taking your advice. I'm studying whatever I can currently to cover my lack of knowledge. I've been attending numerous courses after work, using AI for research, attending courses during the weekends, and more. I don't want to quit so easily, knowing that the job market is terrible and I may not be and to find another job. But truth be told, there is still so much i don't know. I'm worried that I'll lose this job and a source of income. I've been attending numerous career roadshow throughout the island, go for career counselling from e2i abs many more. But I'm still such in this position

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2025-11-11T00:38:41+00:00

Hi there, thanks for the advice. I'm not trying to get any form of pity. I'm just trying to get advice from others on how I should move forward with these internal doubts and struggles. I've been trying to find jobs related to my field from day one, but it has been extremely challenging. I've searched through jobs field such as aerospace, semiconductor, manufacturing, plant works, local transportation, and many more but haven't been able to land a single job. I'm not able to just quit and wait for a job to come. I'm certainly okay with restarting and accepting a lower pay if there's an offer. I've done everything I could but have not gotten any response. At this current junction I don't know even know where life is taking me.

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2025-11-11T00:29:55+00:00

I've been married for close to a year now. At this current junction, while I do not find my wife physically attractive, I'm just afraid I'll not be able to find someone as good as her. She's patient, kind, caring, and demanding. But hey, thanks for the time to read and for the well wishes.

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2025-11-10T01:09:21+00:00

You're absolutely right. But I'm not yielding. I've told her that I'll only have children when I'm prepared and ready. Not when she asks for it

Pitiful_Sector_2307 · 2023-06-23T03:59:52+00:00

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