SINGAPORE: “In a Dilemma: First Job as a Fresh Grad.” This was the title of a post a 26-year-old shared in a forum on Wednesday (Nov 27).

Being fresh out of university, the soon-to-be new member of the workforce turned to Singaporeans with more work experience for advice on a job-choosing dilemma. “I’ve just received two job offers on the same day,” he shared. “The compensation difference between them is about $200, but the roles and growth prospects are quite different.”

He then gave readers a breakdown of the details of each job offer. “Here’s the breakdown:

Company A – Account Executive Role (PR Agency)

• Compensation: $3xxx
• Benefits: 15 days AL, 2 days WFH
• Work Environment: Agency life – likely overtime without compensation.
• Job Scope: Wider variety of responsibilities with opportunities for growth.
• Other Info: I interned briefly at an agency before but didn’t get much experience. I originally wanted this role to test the waters and see if I enjoy the industry.

Company B – Media Analyst Role (Corporate)

• Compensation: $3xxx
• Benefits: 22 days AL, time off in lieu of occasional weekend work, fully remote for now (future office setup: 1 day in office, rest WFH).
• Job Scope: Very niche responsibilities, but the work-life balance and benefits are amazing.
• Other Info: I’m concerne...