jeester
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« on: 02 October 2009, 18:18:38 pm » |
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Hi - may have a job offer from MOE - teaching in a Secondary.
Just looked through the bumf they sent and the monthly salary they quote is S$2,800.00 for fresh graduates. I am not a 'fresh graduate" so would probably get a wee bit extra. To be honest this does seem a great deal - or am I being too picky?
Would I be able to get by on this remebering that I do not get housing included.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
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« on: 02 October 2009, 18:18:38 pm » |
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nonono
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« Reply #1 on: 02 October 2009, 18:43:53 pm » |
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no you won't be able to get by on $2800 and no housing allowance. They should pay you at least $4k and a small housing allowance. What country are you from?
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jeester
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« Reply #2 on: 02 October 2009, 19:06:06 pm » |
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Thanks for the reply. Coming from U.K. - Lack of teaching jobs is forcing me to head abroad for a wee bit. I have read that rents in Singapore have gone crazy. $2,800 does seem a bit meager. I would have thought the MOE would be quite decent employers.
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do not go local
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« Reply #3 on: 02 October 2009, 20:13:53 pm » |
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Jeester, you need to contact international schools. A single person would receive this amount as a housing supplement at a decent international school in Singapore.
There is absolutely NO WAY that this is an acceptable salary for a qualified professional, and the MOE really need to get a clue. They will not be bringing in foreigners that they need by offering to pay this type of salary. They will tell you this is what they pay to local teachers, but their situation is completely different. (Young staff will live with their parents, they receive government benefits like CPF and health care etc - you will not have any of this).
I'd even suggest looking at other countries, to be honest. Teachers are really eeking out a meagre existence here with the cost of living still going through the roof...
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jeester
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« Reply #4 on: 02 October 2009, 20:30:51 pm » |
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Thanks for that - I think International schools are probably the best idea. The wages quoted by the MOE are really poor, and that is for living in such a housing expensive city.
I do have an interview with them and will just ask them upfront. Their website states...
"Trained expatriate teachers will receive a salary based on their teaching experiences and academic qualifications."
Bit vague if you ask me - I would rather have a round figure to work with and not just maybes.
Thanks for advice - will post the outcome of the said interview when I know - thanks again..
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« Reply #5 on: 03 October 2009, 3:19:38 am » |
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That salary is very low ...it is barely sufficient for a local single to live on. And most singles live with their parents.
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« Reply #6 on: 03 October 2009, 9:57:30 am » |
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I would n't get out of bed for that - wake up son you will be struggling big time
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« Reply #7 on: 03 October 2009, 11:07:42 am » |
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I had a friend who taught in a local school, very long hours, low salary. Agree with the others - go international.
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jeester
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« Reply #8 on: 03 October 2009, 18:18:09 pm » |
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Aye - your right - bit of an insult to offer a wage so low to someone. (Good thing I wrote to this forum) They sweeten it with flights and medical stuff - but trying to get by on what is basically minimum wage here, or even less, is insulting. Good job guys - thanks...
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for what its worth
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« Reply #9 on: 10 October 2009, 1:06:22 am » |
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I know expats who are living on less than 2800/month.
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« Reply #10 on: 10 October 2009, 6:42:17 am » |
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I work at an international school (not even considered a top one) and make over $6000 SGD a month and a housing allowance.
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There's always one...
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« Reply #11 on: 10 October 2009, 7:36:52 am » |
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I know expats who are living on less than 2800/month.
I knew this would come up at some point in this thread: either locals live on this salary, or someone who claims they know expats who live on it. "For what it's worth": are these expats you know qualified professions in their industry? Do they need to have a license to do what they do? Could they make significantly more (ie: double) with another employer? That is what we are talking about on this thread... |
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« Reply #12 on: 12 October 2009, 23:08:41 pm » |
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To the teacher who earns $6k+ - how many years experience do you have? What can newbies expect to get paid?
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so low
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« Reply #13 on: 13 October 2009, 9:41:25 am » |
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I pay my secretary 3k a month she just has a college degree!! That wage is so so low
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« Reply #14 on: 13 October 2009, 19:25:56 pm » |
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To the teacher who earns $6k+ - how many years experience do you have? What can newbies expect to get paid?
I'm not that teacher but I also work as a teacher at an international school here. It's not on of the 'big three' but I earn $7000 per month. I have 17 years experience. I have no management position or extra position of responsibility - I'm just a bog standard teacher on a local package. If I were on an expat deal, I'd have housing and home leave on top of that. I do get medical insurance paid and a discount on school fees though. |
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