In my 4th year as a working professional, I find myself in a situation where my income has remained stagnant at $1.8k, despite having gone through three different job positions.
It’s disheartening, and I’m struggling to determine where I truly belong in terms of a career path. To make things more interesting, I happen to be an introvert.
At 25 years old, I graduated from a polytechnic institution back in 2018, specializing in a rather “niche” business diploma. However, over the past two years, I’ve been stuck in low-skilled administrative roles.
While some may advise me that I’m still young and not to worry too much, it’s challenging not to feel concerned about the future of my career and financial stability.
All around me, peers are either securely employed in permanent positions or pursuing higher education degrees. In contrast, I find myself unable to afford university and have spent the last two years in a series of contract jobs.
Interestingly, my initial job was a permanent position that held great potential for me as a novice, but unfortunately, due to poor management, I had no choice but to resign.
Also, my current and last job is in the social service line so im thinking of continuing in this industry to avoid.
Making my resume look like a rojak but i cant keep going for admin roles!!! I have 4 months left on my current contract and see little to no hope of joining this company as FT so now im slowly panicking thinking about my employment future.
Then it got me thinking (again) like i literally have not gained much hard skills for the past 3 jobs, enough to at least make me employable to a decent company.
So my main concern here is how does one identify the skills you have and match it to a career in my case?? Also doesnt help that im introverted so “outgoing/strong interpersonal skills”as a requirement in job ads intimidate meeee
Seek your wise words fellow singaporeans