‘Some money is better than nothing’: Poly graduate takes S$2.2k bubble tea job after four months of unsuccessful job hunting
She never expected to end up working at a bubble tea shop after graduation. But after four months of unsuccessful job hunting, she says earning an income took priority over holding out for a role i... This article ( ‘Some money is better than nothing’: Poly graduate takes S$2.2k bubble tea job after four months of unsuccessful job hunting ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
A polytechnic graduate, who had expected to start a career in social services, found herself working at a bubble tea shop after four months of unsuccessful job hunting. She graduated with a diploma in social services and believed there would always be demand for workers in the sector. However, her applications were ignored, and recruiters and employers failed to respond or delay their responses for an extended period.
Despite her family's need for financial help, she took up a full-time job at a F&B establishment that pays around S$2,200 monthly. She acknowledged that it was demotivating and challenging to work in a field unrelated to her studies but believed that having any income was better than none. The graduate expressed embarrassment about her situation and questioned the value of pursuing higher education in light of the current job market.
Several others in similar circumstances shared their experiences and suggested potential alternatives, such as pursuing a part-time degree while working or applying directly to family service centers.
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