Unspoken Truth: Navigating the realities of Post-Graduation in Singapore

Hello there, fresh graduates! Welcome to what they call “the real world” – the bustling, ever-moving life in Singapore.

You've probably been picturing this moment for years: walking out of university or polytechnic with that hard-earned degree, ready to dive into the career of your dreams - But you're quickly realizing that reality can be quite different from those daydreams during late-night study sessions or the internships you've been to.

The Harsh Wake-up Call

The harsh wake-up call starts with the job hunt – that first rude awakening.

You've got your resume polished, your suit pressed, ready to impress. But then come the endless job applications, the deafening silence from employers, or the cookie-cutter rejection emails. When you finally land that interview, you're competing with hundreds of others just like you – equally eager, equally qualified. The job market in Singapore is no walk in the park.

And when you finally land a job, it might turn out to be far from the one you dreamt of.

Wake up, work, eat, sleep, repeat - that's the daily grind you've slowly gotten used to. You're working hard, sure. But when you're left to fumble in the dark on your own for answers, and is required to churn out mundane tasks after tasks daily, you might start to wonder:

“Am I choosing the right path? Is this what I'm meant to do?”

“What am I even doing? How does this contribute to... anything?”

But the real question is this: Are you moving forward, or just running in place?

Look, in the rush to climb the career ladder, it's easy to mistake motion for advancement. You might take on extra projects, stay late, come in early - you think it leads to real growth, but most of the time, it's just an express lane to burnout.

We get it. It all sounds bleak. Those dreams of traveling the world, buying your own place, driving that dream car, maybe even starting your own business, may seem out of reach.

But the truth is this: It is not your fault.

You just didn't have the right opportunity.

I'm talking about proper mentorship and guidance from a leader who walks the talk. Someone who doesn't just gives "motivational" speech. Someone who actually runs on the ground with YOU, because he is as invested in your growth as you are, and will put his money where his mouth is.

There will be challenges. There will be setbacks. There will be uncertainties.

But with the right opportunity and mentor, all these won't even matter. In fact, you will CRAVE for it. Because you get the chance to grow tremendously, achieve a breakthrough, get rewarded, and prove to yourself what you're capable of.

If the above resonates with you and you too desire such opportunities and growth for yourself and your career... Drop me a PM on LinkedIn and we can discuss how to help you reach new heights in your career growth path.