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‘What’s the point of having a degree?’ — Singaporean man asks after 6 months of job hunting, says he’s willing to accept S$2k salary
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Yoko Nicole , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Despite sending out over 20 résumés daily, he has been unable to secure a job in tech, administration, or other corporate positions. The jobseeker has even considered accepting a salary of S$2k.
A jobseeker is struggling to find employment after six months of searching. He had previously worked in sales for around four to five years, hoping to gain experience before moving into a corporate role. Despite sending out over 20 résumés daily, he has been unable to secure a job in tech, administration, or other corporate positions.
He has expressed frustration with the job market, wondering about the value of having a degree in such a challenging environment. The jobseeker has even considered accepting a salary of S$2k.
Further details about his experience and job search are available from the source.
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Category: Local Published: September 12, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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