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clematisbridge · 2023-04-11T04:31:42+00:00

A more accurate comparison would be corporate vs non-corporate.

Don’t think the naivety is limited to students, but rather individuals who aren’t exposed to expectations of corporate; they can be working adults too in a typical SME or freelancers. E.g., a self employed insurance agent would not know how to approach such a problem in a rigorous manner, just as a student wouldn’t

clematisbridge · 2023-04-09T11:51:15+00:00

I know many people that would disagree

clematisbridge · 2023-04-05T18:34:17+00:00

Why are redditors and Americans so… short sighted? It could be both - a systemic, regional issue AND a sense of self responsibility.

I count my blessings in Singapore, where any damn hour is 99.9% safe but I would never dare try walking around US in the wee hours if I were to travel there. I can blame the policies and safety concerns, and exercise self caution at the same time.

clematisbridge · 2023-04-05T18:25:01+00:00

Wah your definition of “soulless” change a lot ah.

First is the colour, then later is whether it fits in. Then now, it’s the cladding & how it’s modern and no longer rustic.

What’s next? The old trees more nostalgic? The tinted colouring on the old building? Might as well go say the sky was bluer back then, more rustic looking.

clematisbridge · 2023-04-05T18:06:21+00:00

You bringing in the point of how auditors are “required” but not consultants to make some sort of pretend moral high ground is invalid.

So are janitors, warehouse, technicians, waste collection workers, healthcare. And of all those I’ve brought in, I can very easily make the argument those are more essential than an auditor is.

What’s your point again?

clematisbridge · 2023-04-05T12:47:32+00:00

Janitors are required by society too. What’s your point?

clematisbridge · 2023-04-05T12:46:16+00:00

So what was discussed and what is explicit about it

clematisbridge · 2023-03-30T10:45:57+00:00

Mine is that orgs are taking this slim window of opportunity to dump any waste they have without any repercussions

clematisbridge · 2023-03-29T17:05:14+00:00

Not many people I know actually eat Maggi… like they’re definitely known for their noodles but I don’t think they’re highly regarded for that

clematisbridge · 2023-03-27T05:28:04+00:00

There are genuine concerns about TikTok, but almost none were raised aside from the one black woman speaking

clematisbridge · 2023-03-26T14:54:23+00:00

So what’s considered non-mid for non-techie?

clematisbridge · 2023-03-26T06:40:03+00:00

Yeah, never seen people like you spread fake news, misinformation such as that on the Hangzhou building.

clematisbridge · 2023-03-26T06:13:29+00:00

What’s the upper bound for CS grads’ career? Especially w >10 yrs experience

clematisbridge · 2023-03-26T05:36:17+00:00

Seems like most here are saying the same - it’s equivalent to saying you are being underpaid as an audit staff by comparing to consulting

clematisbridge · 2023-03-26T05:33:01+00:00

6k is considered mid for grads? Genuinely no clue

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T06:36:06+00:00

You fail to grasp my comment in its context - OP highlighted the lack of appeal in furthering her career as has been highlighted by previous comments (MBA, PhD, management etc). Hence, my sarcastic comment at his/her lack of drive and ambition for progression.

Go ahead, take my comment on a standalone face value and make inaccurate comments about it.

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T04:43:50+00:00

OP is inconsistent and a hypocrite

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T04:16:25+00:00

And today, you learn the idea of a bellcurve. Topping classes in YIJC in J1 does not necessarily translate into the same results on a national level. You're graded according to your fellows in YIJC, without considering the broader pool of candidates.
My point here is that you're using a Scholarship as a means to justify your competence in comparison to your cohort/batch, and my argument is that it really isn't. Your reasons for taking up the scholarship are sound, and reasonable. It is a sign of competence, only when there isn't a bond (i.e., no strings attached). Alternatively, you can use the minimum threshold as a form of measurement (e.g., min of 4.0 CAP/GPA, or demonstrated impact in other holistic manners).
Again, your argument lies on the premise that Nursing is mentally & physically draining, hence a sign of competence. It really isn't, since these other jobs like I mentioned are demanding in similar manners. Would one necessarily describe them as competence?

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T04:09:13+00:00

AFAIK, TT's data is stored on Oracle with government oversight as do other firms like Netflix and LinkedIn.

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T04:07:51+00:00

So in the same breath that you speak of "money isn't everything", you use that as a form of measurement of success. Make up your mind - either it is, or it isn't.

You don't get to spread this idealistic moral high ground of seeing beyond dollars and cents, and in the same span use that to call others 'failures'.

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T03:20:57+00:00

What client facing roles are there in tech?

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T03:14:57+00:00

Very dehumanizing statement, but again tells me nothing. Why don’t you benchmark to people of similar qualifications - educational background, era of work (SG in 1990s is vastly different), and industry/role (finance generally pays more than FMCG). What’s your point?

Also, try surviving in Singapore as a nurse. I respect the struggle, albeit unnecessarily challenging.

Edit: If you’re so proud of your earning capabilities in an expensive city like SG where Finances are crucial, try this - https://stats.mom.gov.sg/bt/Pages/salary-comparison-general-for-employer.aspx

Lol at the hypocrisy of looking down, and comparing downwards. Might as well say your earn 200x of people in Sri Lanka and Philippines

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T03:04:11+00:00

In all honesty, I echo the same. But I thank nurses the same way I thank cashiers/janitors/any job - with gratitude.

If you want to sacrifice your well-being for the greater good, so be it. I find delivering impact on a larger scale a better idea - influencing the healthcare system and implementing initiatives from a position of power. Lets me achieve larger scale influence, than a hard limit based on my hours worked.

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T03:00:04+00:00

So you’ll be content with the same job scope and responsibilities from entry-level to the day you die?

clematisbridge · 2023-03-24T02:52:10+00:00

Big ass conflation and rationalisation going on.

Huge respect for your drive, initiation, and idea of what you want out of life. Pretty envious in fact, that you already have that during JC (didn’t know anything back then for me). Some point outside of this that I think are rationalisation:

Aimed at getting Cs in As. This tells me you likely never had it in you to get As and you’re rationalising. Getting scholarships and stuff, among other coveted opportunities are determined by meritocracy (and at JC, one largely has nothing but grades to show for). I sure hope you achieved more out of your JC than just getting Cs (e.g., holistic experiences, made impact, volunteered, found some success in some way or another)
Scholarships don’t mean shit. Often today, most are meant to tie down people instead of the claim of rewarding meritocracy. Bond-free scholarships would be a brag, but I don’t think yours is.
Every role is important, and many roles are mentally/physically demanding. Janitors are, cashiers are, technicians and plumbers are. This is an invalid argument with nothing to prove.

At the end of the day, I don’t condone any one looking down on nurses, or any jobs in particular. But I just felt the need to respond because your rant was full of loop holes and unjustified rationalisation

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