[20F] Is the "Singapore Dream" actually possible with a Public/Social sector salary?
Hi everyone, I’m going to uni soon and currently deciding on my major. I'm in the crossroads btwn what I want to do (career aspirations) and the lifestyle I eventually want to have.
I hope to work in govt / non-profit health or social industries as these sectors are most meaningful to me based on my past experiences in life, volunteering and internship.
Ps. I do not want to sell my soul a the bank or feel so dreaded going to work everyday :"(
I hope to live comfortably, ie. travel 1/2x a year to Europe / SEA, ability to pay for my parents' living expenses + travel, BTO, have a car, (maybe) have a child, etc.
Along the way, I also discovered that the public & non-profit sectors have a significantly lower pay compared to private companies. In order to achieve this "balance", I need to learn about investments, financial planning, etc. just to be smart about money. However, through looking at the past reddit threads, many have commented about studying hard to get a good degree, aim for scholarships, work in big firms so ur paycheck is thick before u can invest well... So, a "meaningful career" and "good pay" are mutually exclusive ?