Degree makes life worse
Recently, I came to a conclusion that having a local degree makes life worse. A few years ago, I graduated from NUS com sci and have been working as a cyber security engineer. However, I am not well paid and take home only $4k+ after CPF deduction.
While going back for my first ICT, I got to catchup with my comrades whom I have not seen for years. Almost everyone drove a car to camp and intending to purchase a condo has they have their BTO already. Those were the ones who didn’t enter a local university after their diploma or A levels and decided to start their own business. Meanwhile, those who are broke just like me who took public transport to the camp, did not dare to start our business because we did not want to waste our degree and also do not have the courage to suddenly not have a monthly cashflow from our 9-7 job. I am currently still trying to find the encourage to start a business.
For those of you who are considering starting a business or accepting a local uni’s offer, I would highly encourage you to choose the former. Having a 9-7 job pay you peanuts unless you are a lawyer or a doctor working for years.
Here are what netizens think:
- I am also entrepreneuring, but it’s an xtremely difficult journey especially if you don’t have a strong solid base made out of money. Some, like me, end up working part time to supplement both living and entrepreneur expenses. Most companies don’t allow sidelines, some do, some close an eye coz your direct superior is ok with it.
- You know the biggest mistake you’re making now is comparing your life to others. How do you know those earning more than you are happier? You don’t know that. You’re only assuming that because you’re basing your happiness on money. I can show you many people who have tonnes of money and they come home to an empty house. They don’t have meaningful relationships. Each time they meet someone they have to watch their back if they are being used for monetary benefits. You are only seeing the glamour factor of entrepreneurship. I’ve tried it and I can tell you it’s an uphill battle. It’s not as rosy as it looks. Please be satisfied with what you have. I don’t know how true that is that local degree makes life worse. Yes I admit their education system focuses more on achievement than really absorbing what is being taught. But that doesn’t mean that they still can’t move on and thrive in life. Your life will always be what you make it. After having my own business for 6 years I realize it’s not all glory. There are ALOT of downs you need to be ready for together with the ups. When you’re up everyone will want to come and join you in your success. But when you hit rock bottom, you’ll see how many are left around you. Not to forget the long hours market risk added responsibilities. It’s all quite alot to deal with. That’s why I went back to school and completed my PHD in psychology. Because I realized business was someone else’s dream not mine. I didn’t regret it at all. Just follow your heart. And don’t give a damn about what people say. As long as you’re doing what brings you joy.