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Recently I was accepted in an established MNC in Singapore. However, I was offered a position in a well-known tech company (Top 5 in the world) in the subsequent week.
The career in the well established MNC is considered as a safe and opportunistic role and I will only be dealing with Singapore based projects. Standard Mon-Fri job
The job description in the tech company will be less challenging and it will be a slow growth in this company, in exchange I get the exposure to new tech and opportunity to work with cross-country personnel. 5 days work week with Sat being part of the work week.
I am stuck in this position of unsure if I should take the leap and join the tech company, however i will most likely burn bridges with the established company as I will have to quit in my first week and I will sacrifice one weekend to spend with my families and friend(extra weekday for myself only) and also take a 10% paycut. Im open to different opinions and I appreciate that you took the time to read my lengthy post.
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Take the MNC role.
I'd only take up the tech firm's role for these reasons:
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Great question and I think you might want to look at this as holistically as possible in terms of long-term opportunities. Here's the course I would take if I were you, and feel free to improvise:
I hope this helps. And pls always be negotiating, can't stress this enough. Cost of living in Singapore will only hike with creeping costs coming at you from every corner, so while you're focusing on building your value to the company, Always-Be-Negotiating!
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Best,
Nic
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I am not ashamed to say that I have jumped a few companies for a very valid reason of upgrading my roles and exposure. At the end of the day, it's never about MNC vs SME vs (you name it). Each of us have different season for learning and execution, for excelling in a niche area or adjusting to Jack of all trades, or to focus on financial priority as you are raising family, or to be able to take the cut because your hunger for opportunities.
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Essentially what drives one to excel is this sequence, is it a role which gives you LEARNING CURVE and you can foresee the uncharted destination next 3 years? Is it an aspiring TEAM that allows you to thrive? Are you reporting to a BOSS that gives you ownership to drive things? Is the SKILLSET you acquire is going to build upon your value in your industry? Only lastly, is your REMUNERATION package worthy for it.
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Final word, opportunity is always around. There's nothing wrong with switching jobs often IF you know how you are building your value for what the employer may pay you for. Otherwise, don't.
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IMHO, 10% pay cut on new role with slower growth doesn't sound exciting.
If possible, try aim for ...
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