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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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Barjana · 3 Oct 2025

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Hi I am currently earning 2409 monthly is is good pay

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Nurina · 1 Oct 2025

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I'm currently torn between staying in my current job and leaving. I've been with this shipping company for four years now. I started in the accounts department and was later transferred to sales, but despite the move, there’s been no real progression in terms of salary.

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mr.salaryMAN · 10 Sep 2025

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I used to think salary talk in SG was taboo, but times are changing. I realize more and more people are becoming comfortable sharing their salaries online and with peers. It’s amazing to see that we’re becoming more aware that keeping quiet only benefits companies, not us. Transparency empowers everyone! Salary talk isn’t scary, it’s actually motivating. The more we educate people about salary transparency, the better we become at advocating for pay equality for all. Kudos, Singaporeans! ✅

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notmissbusybody · 8 Sep 2025

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I have this habit of asking people about their salary. Not to compare or anything, but to understand if we’re really being paid what we’re worth. Most of the time, people shy away or just say “same like you lah.” But today was different. A new colleague shared openly, and it turned into a really honest conversation. I realized we’re both fairly valued, and that gave me some peace of mind. 😊 It showed me that when we start normalizing salary talks, it becomes less awkward and more empowering.

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Wendy · 8 Jun 2025

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How do i know if the company i am working now is paying me at the current market rate?

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Job seeker · 29 May 2025

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When you apply for a role that aligns with your goals, interest or related, but they offer you something else with a lower salary than your previous job, would you take it? Or hold out and keep applying, even if there’s a gap and might have a year keep searching.

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Ray · 29 May 2025

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What's the market pay for IT Desktop Engineer? Me still getting the range of $3500 even with over 10 years experience

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DELETED · 13 Mar 2025

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Salary negotiations are the part of job hunting that always makes me nervous. One time, I undersold myself and realized later I could’ve asked for more. Another time, the HR rep asked for my “expected salary” upfront, and I panicked, thinking, “If I aim too high, I might lose the job; if I aim too low, I’ll lose money.” How do you guys navigate this? Do you have any go-to phrases or strategies for handling salary discussions confidently?

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Mia · 15 Jan 2025

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Hi everyone, I’ve been in business development for 10 years now, handling everything from client acquisition to strategy and hitting targets consistently. But here’s the thing – I feel like I’m being underpaid. What’s a fair salary range for someone with my experience in this field? I want to make sure I’m benchmarking correctly before I start looking elsewhere. Anyone here with insights or similar roles who can share? Thanks in advance!