[Official] EDMW Jobless Club - Part 8

[Milo-Dino]

just packed up my table

clearing leave next week and then will be officially jobless

Hope u get something soon.. If not, likely need to wait until next year since year end is coming...

 

[Notbbfa]

Just wanted to get some feedback from you guys, is taking half days to attend interviews very obvious?

especially if you take it once or twice a week?

I did hear a colleague saying this about another colleague

“see ppl take half day leave is a sign that they’re going for interviews. So xxx has been going for interviews on <date>”

but then again some ppl like to take PM leave so they force themselves to wake up and work in the morning, ensuring their PM leave is not wasted on sleeping in if they had taken 1 day leave instead.

 

[Notbbfa]

Can north side stop reproducing? Offshoring very scary really A lot of jobs are replaced, not just data entry scope

 

[Brionic]

I did hear a colleague saying this about another colleague

“see ppl take half day leave is a sign that they’re going for interviews. So xxx has been going for interviews on <date>”

but then again some ppl like to take PM leave so they force themselves to wake up and work in the morning, ensuring their PM leave is not wasted on sleeping in if they had taken 1 day leave instead.

there are many other reasons why people take PM leave

most job interviews are online also, don't even need to take leave

just do it during lunch or arrange it on WFH days

 

[Shion]

Can north side stop reproducing? Offshoring very scary really A lot of jobs are replaced, not just data entry scope

History will judge SG decision/stance on SEZ and RTS with the harshest condemnation

 

[Shion]

I did hear a colleague saying this about another colleague

“see ppl take half day leave is a sign that they’re going for interviews. So xxx has been going for interviews on <date>”

but then again some ppl like to take PM leave so they force themselves to wake up and work in the morning, ensuring their PM leave is not wasted on sleeping in if they had taken 1 day leave instead.

Even if take 1 full day also will have people say is "go interview". Can't stop their mouths.

 

[Milo-Dino]

Even if take 1 full day also will have people say is "go interview". Can't stop their mouths.

aiya all they can do is speculate. They also can't action on it except if they find evidence...

even if colleagues or boss knows you are attending interviews, what can they do? If you are good, they will try address your concern on why you look to leave. If you are average, they just prepare to hire when you quit. If you are doing an okay job, they wouldn't actively force you out... at most is just prepare contingency and handovers.

 

[Shion]

aiya all they can do is speculate. They also can't action on it except if they find evidence...

even if colleagues or boss knows you are attending interviews, what can they do? If you are good, they will try address your concern on why you look to leave. If you are average, they just prepare to hire when you quit. If you are doing an okay job, they wouldn't actively force you out... at most is just prepare contingency and handovers.

Yes, that is correct. What can they do ?

 

[Notbbfa]

https://www.wsg.gov.sg/home/individ...YM5GYOJl9HP0vPpldA_aem_lAX_870Enil3DpXT073QhQ

SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme

The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support schemeprovides temporary financial support of up to S$6,000 over 6 months to involuntarily unemployed individuals, to support them in finding a job that makes better use of their skills and experiences.

Who can apply?​

From date of application, the individual must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Singapore Citizen aged 21 and above. Applications will be opened to Permanent Residents aged 21 and above in Q1 2026.
• Earned an average gross monthly income1 of S$5,000 or less in the past 12 months (excluding employer CPF contributions). This includes only the period(s) where the individual is employed and earning an income.
• Was previously employed in Singapore for at least six months in the past 12 months2.
• Became unemployed due to involuntary reasons such as retrenchment, cessation of business, dismissals or termination due to illness, injury or accident.
• Reside in a property in Singapore with an Annual Value of S$31,000 or less.
• Has not received a payout from this scheme in the past three years.

How to qualify for payouts?​

You will first need to apply online to participate in the Jobseeker Support scheme. Once approved, you will earn points when you take part in any of the supported job search activities over a period of 6 months. This includes activities such as attending career coaching or submitting job applications. You will receive the corresponding payouts when you meet the minimum points required for each month.
You can find out more about the supported job search activities at go.gov.sg/jobseekersupport.

How to apply?​

You can find out more and apply at go.gov.sg/jobseekersupport.

 

[Shion]

i dont think i will want to continue accountancy in the future

 

[Milo-Dino]

i dont think i will want to continue accountancy in the future

Go do sales huat huat!

 

[simon_84]

i dont think i will want to continue accountancy in the future

You say this very long liao, but once you got more than 5 yrs experience in accountancy, I don't think you would want to start from square one again in another industry.

 

[Shion]

askST Jobs: How do you patch things up with a colleague who’s upset?​

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...u-patch-things-up-with-a-colleague-whos-upset

 

[Notbbfa]

i dont think i will want to continue accountancy in the future

don't continue accountancy then do what?

 

[luei74]

don't continue accountancy then do what?

do auditor, can always audit the account

 

[Notbbfa]

Accountancy getting mentioned in this reddit thread

CheekyWanker007•18h ago
accounting is no longer iron rice bowl, and is being flooded with malaysian graduates coming over and suppressing pay while hours are still over 60 a week

eastwind1127•19h ago
accounting is getting destroyed by automation right now and cheap labour from neighbouring countries. BUT is a good opener to specialise into tax or audit (slog it out in the big 4s, and GTFO to in house for better WLB)

SavingsTrack7365•20h ago
3. Accounting is pretty much one of the worst fields to take in present day. Employers see it as a cost centre so you're almost guaranteed to work on a skeleton crew with poor work life balance. It's not an exaggeration to say that majority of accounts-related jobs are currently being filled by Malaysians who would happily accept $2.5k-3k for entry-level roles. The salary of an accountant is also generally low for SMEs, which are the majority of jobs out there.
On the other hand, Finance is big money. If you find yourself capable or lucky enough to secure work in Finance, that's a very viable option for a high income. Work life balance is generally as terrible as accounting, but pay can easily be 2-3x as much.

 

[simon_84]

https://www.careergrit.sg/walk-in-interviews

 

[Shion]

https://www.careergrit.sg/walk-in-interviews

 

[Milo-Dino]

Why? U applying?

 

[Shion]

Why? U applying?

I applied before last time...