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Anushka M · 3 Nov 2023

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Help! How to negotiate lowball salary for fresh grad?? 😭 I just graduated from NTU and got offered 2.8K as a jr. marketing exec in a local SME company. But the latest GES suggests that fresh grads from local unis get around 3.7K. Feeling a bit down that my salary doesn’t match the market rate. Any tips on how I can negotiate without work experience to back me up since it’s my first job ever?? Your advice would be a HUGE help! 🙏

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Mohd Safuan · 10 Jun 2024

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HR played me so I played them back! Asked for $5.5k salary, matching the range $4-6k on their job ads. Successfully scored the interview & they're willing to pay my price BUT after seeing my payslip, they lowball me with $4.8k max. I pretended to be REALLY interested, so they excitedly sent over the offer letter thinking I'm down for their s*itty salary then proceeded to decline after 2 weeks saying the amount is too low for my level. Got ghosted afterwards but it's worth it 😎

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Community User · 18 Jun 2025

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22 years old here.. What is a decent starting salary to quote? Is $4k too high or too little? I know a few friends who are getting between $3k to $4k, and I want to aim high. At the same time, my older relatives and seniors tell me that their starting salary used to be $2k. How guys, what should I put as my expected? Every dollar counts!!

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Allen · 19 May 2025

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Just realised I’m earning more than my colleague, but I’m doing less work. 😓 I feel guilty because they’ve been around longer and know the job better. The only reason I’m making more is because I have a degree, and they don’t. Honestly, it feels wrong. But it also serves as a reminder that having a degree can really make a difference in how you’re valued in the workplace. Anyone else ever feel this way? How do you handle the guilt without sounding like you're bragging or ungrateful?

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Intan Kemala · 8 Apr 2025

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I’ve been in an admin role for five years, and my salary is still stuck at $2.9k. I have a poly diploma, so I’m starting to wonder if this is just the norm or if I’m actually underpaid. I see job listings offering higher pay for similar roles, but every time I try to negotiate or apply elsewhere, I get told my experience isn’t “strong enough.” Is admin just a dead-end for salary growth? How did others in this field manage to increase their pay—did you have to switch roles or upskill?

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Sheryln C · 22 Jul 2024

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Anyone here has the experience negotiating salary AFTER you've already signed the offer letter? I signed it without knowing that another offer is coming and the other offer is 30% more than my current salary. I cant quit after 1 week of joining because then I'd be breaching the contract and had to pay penalty. Can i still negotiate my salary now? I feel i deserve more.

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Shane Foo · 19 Dec 2023

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Guys, just curious! What is the average salary and savings for those between 23-30 years old? 😊 I'm 25, in marketing, earning $3.2K with $2k in savings. Feels like I'm behind. Also, what’s 'high' savings for you? Anyone doing better and got tips? 🙏

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Cayden Matt · 6 May 2025

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Only 2 weeks into my new job, and I overheard that this same role used to pay way more than what I’m getting. I didn’t negotiate ’cause I thought the offer was already the max. Silly me for trusting the company😓. Now I feel a bit blur and like I'm being played. Is it too early to bring this up to HR? Or do I just swallow it and wait till my first appraisal?

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Nadira · 9 Jul 2024

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Asked for a raise, had my request rejected. And now it's hella awkward with my manager as I think we both know he gave pretty weak reasons not to grant me the raise. Any advice on how I can cope with this? Should I persevere in trying to qualify for the raise or look for opportunities elsewhere? 😫🙈

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Alex Yik · 8 Jul 2024

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I was complaining about how little salary I got offered as a poly fresh grad @ $2.2k and someone said, then just go and become a bus driver lah! Can earn $3k what. I felt instantly annoyed. 😑Nothing against d job but who would've studied up to diploma & go for bus captain as their 1st job? Obviously, i'm looking to climb up the career ladder and eventually earn more in the future?? People say I'm choosy but I only wanted to start off with good salary. Is it too much that I asked for $3.5k?