Finding a job in Malaysia back in 2016 wasn’t easy. When I graduated in 2015, fresh graduate roles were everywhere. I had several offers lined up. But looking back, I made a naive choice—I turned them all down to pursue a master’s degree. It made my family proud, but not me. I never understood what they were so happy about. I wasn’t aiming to be a lecturer, and I was becoming overqualified for entry-level jobs. After three months, I didn’t feel the consequences until I quit my research assistant job. That’s when reality hit. Browsing through Jobstreet, I saw hundreds of people applying for the same roles. It was overwhelming. Retrenchments in Malaysian companies and a constant wave of new graduates flooded the market. My heart sank. That’s when I decided to look beyond Malaysia and try my luck in Singapore. At first, I set my salary expectations higher and applied only to jobs that matched my interests. After weeks with no response, I lowered my salary range and stopped being picky...
I'm a human being staying in Singapore. :)