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Hopingforbetterlife · 21 Oct 2025

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I’ve been unemployed for 4 months now and it’s been really challenging. 🤧 So in a recent interview, I said I'm willing to accept a 20% pay cut to secure a role but the hiring manager expressed concern that I might leave if I find a higher-paying job later. Honestly, I value money but I also value loyalty if I find a company that aligns with my values and working style. How can I make them believe I’m serious about staying, even if I’m paid less?? I actually wanna stay & grow if possible.

JudyHopps · 18 Mar 2026

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Can somebody share with me how to get $10k/month salary? I used to think $5k salary is enough to live comfortably in SG but nowadays I feel like $10k should be the norm. Looking at how slow my salary hike has been for the past few years, I think it's about time that I start to aggressively find ways to increase it. I understand job hopping could potentially get me there but how often can I hop in a year? Also, is asking 20% increment each move, is considered a lot or reasonable? Thanks!

c4llme4ndy · 5 Mar 2026

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Why do companies refuse to pay more, even within budget?? My team is hiring and we had a superb candidate with strong profile, great interview and boss loved him. But last minute, things didn't work out bcz he asked for a higher salary than offered, even though his request is still within our budget. Boss said it’s better to hire below budget because using the full amount is “harder to justify” to higher management. IDK if it’s a boss issue or company culture but I need to rethink staying here.

Muhammad · 20 Oct 2025

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Quick poll and advice needed: If a job is advertised for $5k-$7k, and you have 7 years of relevant experience but are currently underpaid at $3k, what do you put as your expected salary? a) $5,000 (the minimum of the range) b)$5,500 (a midpoint, justifying with experience) c)Something else? Main concern: Will employers ignore their own advertised range and lowball based on my last drawn? How have you handled this?

Helena · 30 Jun 2025

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I passed the 1st interview and got called in for the 2nd round. Everything went REALLY WELL, and I got the job offer the next day. But of course, not every story has a happy ending. The salary... is not what I expected. Right now I’m talking with HR, not the boss. Should I directly negotiate my salary with the boss? Is it okay to ask for his contact from HR to discuss salary expectations personally? I believe HR is not gonna get me the numbers I want. If any, they only gonna reduce it 😒

Anon189762 · 10 Feb 2026

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Got an offer. Not happy with the salary. So I asked for an increment within the advertised range but was told it’s “too high.” When I asked why, they said my current pay is low, so asking for a 60% boost is “unreasonable" and they can only base it on what I earn right now. That really confused me. If the role is budgeted at a certain range, shouldn’t the pay be based on the job value and my skills, not my past salary? Is this why they always ask to see our payslip first so they can lowball us?

Julia · 3 Jan 2025

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Age: 28, F Industry: Marketing Position: Executive Salary + Benefits: $4,500/month, medical benefits, annual leave Issue: Been in my current role for a year now, but I’m starting to wonder if my salary is in line with market standards for my position in SG. I’ve checked online salary surveys, but some figures seem a bit off depending on the source. Is $4,500 reasonable for an Exec with 1 year of experience? How do I figure out if I’m underpaid or just in line with industry norms?

Joanna Miyka · 6 Feb 2025

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Hello! Asking for opinion. I’m currently earning $7k/month atm, but IDK it doesn't feel enough. My rent, transport, daily meals, gym memberships, and weekend brunches already burn a hole in my wallet. And don’t even make me start on traveling because I can never save enough to go further than just SEA! Honestly, I don’t understand how people survive on less. Like $5k or below? I think I’d actually die for real! Is it just me, or is SG really is this expensive?! Or am I just bad at adulting? 🫤

Cobein Kumara · 31 Jan 2025

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How much can we trust Singapore salary guide.. Is it meant to make us feel bad about our current pay or inspire us to earn higher? Dunno why but I'm very skeptical with it now. According to it, I’m in the bottom 41% of my peers aged 35-39, and it claims most people my age earn $12k or more! LOL Hard to believe when people in my circle don’t earn anywhere near that 🫠Where are they even getting this info from?

wwwilly wwwonka · 20 Jan 2026

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Is it true that if we accept a lower-than-market pay as 1st salary, it's gonna be hard to ask for a higher one later when we move to another company? Will we be gaslighted for asking more, since we started low? I'm a fresh grad with an offer on my hand atm. Bcz my GPA is not that powerful, this offer came after almost 10 months of looking for jobs so I'm really grateful. But salary is only SGD 2.7k since it's a small company. I believe my concern above is valid. Can I negotiate or just say yes?

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