Mazda121 Neutral Newbie March 4, 2010 Share March 4, 2010 Hi bros, need some advise here, i'm going to be 36 this year and thinking of switching job but very worried and confuse. I'm in construction line for 12 yrs as a draftsman, recently my company is very unstable as alot projects finishing and till now still no project, i forsee retrentchment coming soon. I'm married with 2 kids and i'm the only person working to support the family, i dun wan to stay as draftsman forever, thinking of going into sales line, if i look for sales executive or sales engineer base on my experience what will my pay be? my pay now is close to 4k, if switch now will my pay be drop to less then 2k? Any bro here have any lobang? please help.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator March 4, 2010 Share March 4, 2010 try driving taxi for a while....i kid you not....it is still worthwhile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfree Neutral Newbie March 4, 2010 Share March 4, 2010 try driving taxi for a while....i kid you not....it is still worthwhile Drive taxi can earn arnd 3k plus if work smart i heard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda121 Neutral Newbie March 4, 2010 Author Share March 4, 2010 thanx for the fast replies guys, but i dun think taxi can earn so much nowadays as theres too many taxis on the road now, the competition is too high liao... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfree Neutral Newbie March 4, 2010 Share March 4, 2010 Hi bros, need some advise here, i'm going to be 36 this year and thinking of switching job but very worried and confuse. I'm in construction line for 12 yrs as a draftsman, recently my company is very unstable as alot projects finishing and till now still no project, i forsee retrentchment coming soon. I'm married with 2 kids and i'm the only person working to support the family, i dun wan to stay as draftsman forever, thinking of going into sales line, if i look for sales executive or sales engineer base on my experience what will my pay be? my pay now is close to 4k, if switch now will my pay be drop to less then 2k? Any bro here have any lobang? please help.... I hav always like the car Mazda 121. Veri cute. Back to subject. Actually, u have been a draftsman for 12 years u can at least try to go to some other firms to apply for draftsman. Sales exec, if u mean in construction related industry, 2.5k average. Sales engineer arnd the same or higher by not more thn 20%......commission additional bt not easy to hit quota n nt huge amount. Tis is market norm frm wat I knw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wbucket Clutched March 4, 2010 Share March 4, 2010 >2k is highly possible. Do get jobs that are relevant in order to maintain your pay level. As a draftsman, I assume your qualification is around Dip? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda121 Neutral Newbie March 4, 2010 Author Share March 4, 2010 I hav always like the car Mazda 121. Veri cute. Back to subject. Actually, u have been a draftsman for 12 years u can at least try to go to some other firms to apply for draftsman. Sales exec, if u mean in construction related industry, 2.5k average. Sales engineer arnd the same or higher by not more thn 20%......commission additional bt not easy to hit quota n nt huge amount. Tis is market norm frm wat I knw. thanx bro, but i dun wanna do drafting anymore, can't be draftman forever as when age, eyesight will be getting bad and also now market draftsman flooded with FT! back in their country they are either architects or engineers you know, and they are cheaper then local thats why its not easy to find drafting job now, most construction company prefer FT..... haizzzzz.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear March 4, 2010 Share March 4, 2010 thanx for the fast replies guys, but i dun think taxi can earn so much nowadays as theres too many taxis on the road now, the competition is too high liao... not true.. i know of taxi drivers who earns $5k a mth. strict working hours discipline and no kopitiams or long queues can earn. depends on how hard and smart u work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zniper 2nd Gear March 4, 2010 Share March 4, 2010 not really... since u are draftsman for so long and exp in designing, drawing etc... u shld try proj engr in other companies... of cos in the same field lah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda121 Neutral Newbie March 4, 2010 Author Share March 4, 2010 not really... since u are draftsman for so long and exp in designing, drawing etc... u shld try proj engr in other companies... of cos in the same field lah... but i dun have the qualification lah bro.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda121 Neutral Newbie March 4, 2010 Author Share March 4, 2010 >2k is highly possible. Do get jobs that are relevant in order to maintain your pay level. As a draftsman, I assume your qualification is around Dip? no lah... i only ITE... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggt Clutched March 4, 2010 Share March 4, 2010 What kind of sales are you looking for? Sales line is extremely competitive in Singapoe regardless of which products or services u provide. Mostly based on commission, income is subjected to your sales. Otherwise, even if you are taking fixed salary, your performance will be scrutinise every month end, numbers do not tell lies so your sales figures will speak volume of your performance. If you are really keen, I suggest you to join the property industry since it is at the moment gaining momentum, go for their night courses and take it a step at a time from there. However, you need to have a little savings to start off, else, you will be hindered. Driving a taxi is a good idea, maybe you should do that as a temporary solution. Take the licence first in case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda121 Neutral Newbie March 4, 2010 Author Share March 4, 2010 What kind of sales are you looking for? Sales line is extremely competitive in Singapoe regardless of which products or services u provide. Mostly based on commission, income is subjected to your sales. Otherwise, even if you are taking fixed salary, your performance will be scrutinise every month end, numbers do not tell lies so your sales figures will speak volume of your performance. If you are really keen, I suggest you to join the property industry since it is at the moment gaining momentum, go for their night courses and take it a step at a time from there. However, you need to have a little savings to start off, else, you will be hindered. Driving a taxi is a good idea, maybe you should do that as a temporary solution. Take the licence first in case. thanx bro for the advice, thanx everybody for the feedback and advice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged March 4, 2010 Share March 4, 2010 (edited) Try Dhoby Ghaut, Jurong East or Raffles Place. Good Luck! Edited March 4, 2010 by Bavarian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda121 Neutral Newbie March 4, 2010 Author Share March 4, 2010 Try Dhoby Ghaut, Jurong East or Raffles Place. Good Luck! sorry bro, dun understand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wbucket Clutched March 5, 2010 Share March 5, 2010 no lah... i only ITE... Then you might want to upgrade instead. The truth is you are a draftsman for so long that people would question your ability to change when it comes to job nature. Just a reference, I have been working for about 10 years. My pay is still below 4k, and not even close. I am an mechanical engineer with 2nd class lower honors. I have changed my job industry and nature for 2 times. So you really need to go back to what you are experienced in, else you are going to suffer tons of pay cut. On a side note: I am earning lesser than a draftsman now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic March 5, 2010 Share March 5, 2010 Then you might want to upgrade instead. The truth is you are a draftsman for so long that people would question your ability to change when it comes to job nature. Just a reference, I have been working for about 10 years. My pay is still below 4k, and not even close. I am an mechanical engineer with 2nd class lower honors. I have changed my job industry and nature for 2 times. So you really need to go back to what you are experienced in, else you are going to suffer tons of pay cut. On a side note: I am earning lesser than a draftsman now... wow... you make me feel so lucky... i got only 3rd class and i just changed industry but i had a pretty gd pay increment for my new job... hahaha i guess sometimes working life needs a bit of luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wbucket Clutched March 5, 2010 Share March 5, 2010 wow... you make me feel so lucky... i got only 3rd class and i just changed industry but i had a pretty gd pay increment for my new job... hahaha i guess sometimes working life needs a bit of luck It really depends on your job nature la. Anyway, 3rd class so what. My class mate, only credit, engineering class, she cross 4k when she took a manager role 2 years ago. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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