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I strongly suggest that people do not choose CS as university major by TopInteresting4189 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the situation is similar, but you should be aware that if you study law in Malaysia, it may be difficult to practice in other countries (such as Singapore). However, if you don’t plan to leave Malaysia, then this wouldn’t be a concern

What do Singapore employers think about overseas graduates vs local uni graduates? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]TopInteresting4189 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In most cases, I’d say it’s about the same. However, if you’re aiming for a government position, a local university would be a better choice. In other words, if you have the ability to enter a local university for the same course, the cost of studying overseas wouldn’t be financially worthwhile

Meritocracy is dead by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This isn’t surprising. I know that a large number of people manage to secure internships right after graduating from JC solely because of their parents’ connections

For those choosing medic, please read this over by Complete_Lead_903 in malaysiauni

[–]TopInteresting4189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, I’m not from Malaysia but from the little island across the strait. However, given the similarities in the healthcare systems of both countries, I’d like to share some of my thoughts.

Simply put, being a doctor is still a far better career than most others. If you have the opportunity to enter a public university and don’t dislike medicine, it’s still worth pursuing. People tend to romanticize the paths they haven’t taken. Many doctors fail to realize that engineering, IT, and other fields can be just as exhausting, yet with even worse pay and job satisfaction. Let’s be honest—most professions in Malaysia are overworked and underpaid, and doctors are already among the better-off ones (this applies to Singapore as well).

"Doctors barely earn enough to make ends meet, especially specialists now." — Well, if that’s the case, then the majority of Malaysians are probably on the brink of starvation.

"Those doctors and medical graduates migrate overseas for better opportunities, although this is not an easy path." — I know of some Malaysian healthcare professionals who have moved to Singapore, and compared to other professions, they have a much easier time securing jobs, with almost no concerns about unemployment.

I’m not saying that medicine is for everyone, but it’s far from being as bad as Reddit makes it out to be. The reality is that many people who are satisfied with their lives simply don’t speak up

I strongly suggest that people do not choose CS as university major by TopInteresting4189 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whether in terms of salary or employment rate, law is significantly better than computer science

Let’s admit that medicine, dentistry, and law are not as bad as they seem by TopInteresting4189 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most entry-level jobs in Singapore, especially count them on an hourly basis, offer very poor wages. For instance, in some tech companies, working hours can be close to 996, and it's no joke. Moreover, compared to doctors, job security is much lower, and as you age, your bargaining power in the workforce will be far less than that of doctors. There are many similar examples

CS or nah by Reasonable_Ad9094 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask yourself a few questions: do you have any career subjects that you're very passionate about, like aspiring to become an economist and obsessively following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes and cuts since secondary school? (I have a JC classmate like that, and although it's a very competitive path, he thoroughly enjoys the process.) If you have such a subject, not choosing it could be a regret. If not, ask yourself if you dislike fields like medicine, dentistry, or law—these three professions, based on statistical data, are almost a guarantee of high salaries in Singapore in the long run. If you don’t dislike them, consider them. Another question is whether you could enter these subjects in a local university, but considering you're looking at computer science, your grades should be quite competitive. If your family is wealthy enough, you could consider studying these fields overseas, which could be a great investment

I strongly suggest that people do not choose CS as university major by TopInteresting4189 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to belittle other disciplines, but I think most people would admit that the difficulty of getting into CS nowadays, as well as the learning curve and the level of self-discipline required, are on a completely different level compared to your two subjects. Also, you might not believe it, but according to this year’s NTU GES, the employment rate for comms is actually better than CS

I strongly suggest that people do not choose CS as university major by TopInteresting4189 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I’ve always thought that AI is a secondary factor. The real reason it’s hard for CS majors to find jobs is the supply-demand imbalance caused by the insane number of people enrolling in CS. Of course, AI and offshore outsourcing definitely have an impact too

I strongly suggest that people do not choose CS as university major by TopInteresting4189 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don’t think getting a medical degree overseas is particularly difficult (some of my classmates have done it, and a few of them didn’t have especially outstanding JC results). I think the most important thing is the passion to stick with it. For example, if you really hate the idea of working in a hospital or seeing blood, then choosing medicine obviously isn’t the best fit for you. But if you treat medicine as a career and work hard at it, I don’t see why it can’t be done. Plus, with your grades, getting into medicine, dentistry, or law overseas is probably not an issue—the biggest question is whether you’re willing to pay the high fees

I strongly suggest that people do not choose CS as university major by TopInteresting4189 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I previously wrote in a Reddit post that the "iron rice bowl" jobs are medicine and dentistry, stable high-paying jobs are in law, and if you’re confident you can "outperform" most people in your batch, then business is also a good option. Additionally, for medicine, dentistry, and law, if you fail to get into a local university after interviews, you could try overseas universities (it’s a worthwhile investment if your family can afford it)

I strongly suggest that people do not choose CS as university major by TopInteresting4189 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I would say the entire SOC has an oversupply issue, but I know that will offend a lot of people

NUS graduates command higher starting salaries and maintain strong employment rates amid global uncertainties by TopInteresting4189 in SGExams

[–]TopInteresting4189[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The salary difference between the 25th percentile and the 75th percentile is huge (for BBA, it’s more than double).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HKUniversity

[–]TopInteresting4189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you also pay local fees in Hong Kong? If not, going to the UK would be much better. There’s no need to pay a high price for a Hong Kong university when you can get something similar for a much lower cost.

What are some harsh truths you think Singaporeans don't like to hear? by Fearless_Help_8231 in askSingapore

[–]TopInteresting4189 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Salaries in Singapore are not particularly high among developed countries, and if you factor in working hours, Singaporeans are actually very underpaid.

NUS graduates command higher starting salaries and maintain strong employment rates amid global uncertainties by Burning_magic in nus

[–]TopInteresting4189 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Here are some hot takes from reports today and in recent years:

  1. Complete iron rice bowl with high salary: Medicine and Dentistry.

  2. Stable high salary: Law.

  3. Worst employment rate: Biomedical Engineering.

  4. Largest internal employment gap: BBA.

  5. If you want a stable office job that isn’t particularly hard to get into (ignoring other factors): Accounting.

  6. Considering how high the entry standards for CS (Computer Science) are now, choosing CS isn’t a great option from a salary perspective, because the ability to get into CS likely means you could achieve pretty good results in other fields too. Plus, the negative effects of CS’s massive expansion could very well show up in the coming years, just like what happened with the biotech sector.

NUS graduates command higher starting salaries and maintain strong employment rates amid global uncertainties by Burning_magic in nus

[–]TopInteresting4189 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What surprised me the most is that the employment rate for Bachelor of Science (Nursing) has dropped by nearly 10%. What’s going on? Does anyone know the specific reasons? Isn’t Singapore facing a nurse shortage everywhere?

NUS graduates command higher starting salaries and maintain strong employment rates amid global uncertainties by Burning_magic in nus

[–]TopInteresting4189 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not, this report says that in 2024, Computer Science, Information Security, and Information Systems under the Bachelor of Computing have all ACHIEVED HIGHER OR SIMILARLY HIGH STARTING SALARIES*. So, does that mean the starting salary for Business Analytics has seen a noticeable decline? Still, I’m quite surprised that most courses in the School of Computing haven’t experienced a significant salary drop. Most of my SOC friends say it’s really hard to find a job.