"Stuck in a rut"

[jo jo]

When I was living in the UK I had my career path mapped out. I was going to complete my psychology degree, apply to police force, if this failed, I was going to look for a position in recruitment or social services. I know these are totally different areas but the both interested me due to the diversity of the jobs and starting a career in either one, would have pleased me.
However 3 months before I completed my degree my fiance was relocated to Singapore. On completion of my degree I joined him. However none of my career ambitions have come true since relocating here. At the moment I am working for a local HDD service company as a Sales and Marketing Executive. However I don't feel I am suited to the job and  I would like to leave to follow my career ideas but these areas (recruitment/social services/counseling) seem difficult for foreigners to get into. Any help/contacts/career suggestions greatly appreciated.
Thank-you

[Zep and the Falcons]

Jo Jo,

I think the recruitment field is always seeking new recruiters although right NOW the market is down so there may be some "on hold".  Notwithstanding that, they need new faces to exhaust new contacts in the market and the rate of churn is high as recruiters use up their contacts/connections their performance declines and they are replaced ("churn") so these people move from one to the other and as a whole there is a mountain of mediocrity there.  I think if you wanted to get into this business you can.  Try tmp.worldwide, lots of recruiters and high churn rate.

[fcnbd]

Hi Jo Jo

Switching in current economies is definitely tough especially for foreigners.  However, perhaps its time for you to regroup and strategise on specific areas you'd like to do, and then look at how to "break into" them.  Positioning is everything.  

If you're keen, perhaps we could take this discussion offline? U can email me at fcnbd2001@yahoo.com and I'd be most happy to share any ideas that might be helpful.