How Much Do ITE Students Expect For Their First Salary? | Hot Take

[@Mel-nr4jd]

The first guy deserve more than 1.5k bcos he knows what he wants 👍

[@madamcuriouss]

That guy is super inspiring. Wanna marry must marry that kind of

[@Mel-nr4jd]

Ikr haha

[@zanegamingtv2252]

The first guy has a humble mindset, good. Hopefully he dont shortchange himself because HR will definitely shortchange him.

[@SimplyMeYc]

😂 so true

[@archangel323118]

Just to point out - HR doesn't short-change you, the company (or rather the final decision-maker does). The HR himself got short-changed too lol

[@SimplyMeYc]

Thank you for pointing this out. I work in HR, and the majority of candidates think we are the ones who shortchange them despite our explanations, lol.

[@archangel323118]

@@SimplyMeYc I understand. I have some friends and relatives in HR too. They are very misunderstood when the real "enemies" are the companies and board of directors. HR too, are employees.

[@xavierchin5762]

HR are the worst people in the corporate world 😂

[@sunoosmintchoco3547]

as a poly student, i rly like how they are very enthusiastic about their dreams and passion and wanting to GET THAT DREAM fulfilled !🤩

[@yzgaming2344]

4-5k for ITE grads? No offence but even some fresh grads from local universities don't get that amount. Guess there's really a difference between reality and expectation

[@joesr31]

tbf most say they want to go to diploma then degree, when they grad uni around 8-10 years time, $4-5k for uni grad I think should be quite realistic, now its already around $3-4k average

[@fychannel851]

Possible. If they work as technician with ot confirm can hit.

[@yzgaming2344]

@@fychannel851 the girl wanting > 4.5k is in events management

[@kelvinliu2318]

Im ITE grads and earning 4k per month. no OT. Dont lose hope.

[@khaosmue2114]

So are you tagging salary to education level or skill? Or you believe that higher education means higher skill?

[@AimlessSky]

Without experience, most ITE grads are likely to get around $1.8k ~ $2.2k avg starting pay +/-. Poly-grads get around $2.3k ~ $2.5k avg, while Uni-grad get around $3k ~ $4k avg.

[@luzman3250]

grad ite in 2018, first job pay $2.5k, really abt the industry..

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

If you can proof yourself with the work that you are worth the amount and you know people around. Yeah sure you can get high pay.

[@NormerDormer]

Poly salaries now 2.8k already

[@WarChild86]

Uni starting now 4.5k to 6k already

[@yewzhiying4694]

Fnb 3k already

[@colesza]

I went from N levels, ITE nitec to Poly and now working. Other than qualifications, your experience through the years makes up a good salary. People might say ITE is a waste of time, but honestly ever since secondary school I already know what I want to do hence I went straight to ITE. It was the best 2 years of my life. Met great friends and lecturers. After that go poly, same cycle but a higher standard of projects. After graduating, took a few months to work part time while refining portfolio, and now I'm working a full time doing what I like and prefer. Realistically the salary for fresh grads like me would be 2.3k to 2.5k, and that's because I'm single and it's enough for me other than spending on my hobbies and travelling lmao. The mindset of ITE is a waste of time is getting old. I didn't mind taking my time as long as I support myself and help ease some income for my family. Though in my opinion, to get comfortable without worrying about bills and needs would definitely be 5-6k and that depends whether or not one wants to upskill themselves.

[@ahnicc]

Agreed. Same route. Doing my local uni now.

[@DarkPa1adin]

Which year you enter ITE? I was there in 2005

[@colesza]

@@DarkPa1adin 2018

[@chaluqs]

reality will hit hard for some of these peeps

[@ahnicc]

Specially the last few.

[@NightingaleFlorine]

Which is sad because SG doesn’t let its citizens dream. I’m sure these ladies and gentlemen are highly aspirational, but reality of stigma and shitty society will probably depress them in years to come unless they have the grit to overcome. Tho I’m not from ITE, I can only imagine how it feels to be stigmatised just because you aren’t in the conventional learning route.

[@DarkPa1adin]

To be fair, events management depends on how much your client pays and the need of important roles in the team. If they land on important roles, they can earn that amount, but not consistently.

[@ChinRubbingVideos]

the interviewer VERY professional. he didn't burst out laughing. HAHA first salary 4.5k - 6k and still say job not competitive.

[@hom3r]

Below 2k really rough mans. End up might do grab or freelance jobs.but at least most of these kids know what’s the market like and being v realistic.

[@x_tingting]

FIRST GUY 🙌🏻 He will definitely go far.

[@Wazzit2ya]

Some of them expecting 4k? cap. Those in media expecting 3k, tough. Even diploma grad dont earn that much at the start. Need reality checks this lot.

[@sebastianfoo8926]

they delululu

[@ahnicc]

@@sebastianfoo8926not the solulu. Reality vs expectation alway hit hard.

[@Wazzit2ya]

@@ahnicc feels like they got their info on tiktok...

[@joesr31]

why not? tbh they never say they are expecting $4k as an ITE grad but $4k as their first full time income, so maybe they are expecting to go poly then uni then work full time. That is around 8+ years in the future, by then, it should be pretty common for uni grad to get $4k

[@Wazzit2ya]

​@@joesr31 They also never say they are expecting that amount as a poly or uni graduate...The others who say 2k means that their first expected pay after uni is 2k?

[@jaspersng3556]

if pay is determined by how tiring the work is, i think our migrant workers will be earning the most in singapore..

[@DarkPa1adin]

And our MP and ministers may not be earning that much

[@cleonc1197]

First guy’s my idol man, down to earth and sounds like he’s a hard working Chad

[@axelgrease69]

Ikr!

[@James-ie3sz]

First guy, i will definitely hire

[@ahnicc]

Some of them are delulu. 5k-6k some uni grad dont even earn that much.

[@XYKify]

even PhD fresh grads dont earn that much

[@poolfans]

After 10 years also can’t get 5-6 k

[@ahnicc]

Hopefully they stop being delulu not the solulu.

[@ahnicc]

I know too well i am a ITE grad first batch of ite cc student myself see the paid i go do my diploma and in local uni now.

[@poolfans]

@@ahnicc meaning to say you are not satisfy with your salary and has to keep upgrading yourself

[@ljl3046]

3:25 Am sure after you get in ploy.When graduate from ploy your pay will be higher than $1.2K.Nowaday not much people get $1.2K mostly will be higher maybe $1.4k or $1.5k. You guys/girls keep the spirit up for your study and goal🙂 When time come thing will change and your pay too🙂 All the best for your future ahead💪💪💪💪

[@benzei2003]

Well articulated, calm and in most cases practical with grit and enthusiasm especially the first few. Wishing you all great success

[@YenyenYumpi]

Are they quoting salary before or after CPF deduction? Reckon some of them did not consider CPF and quoted 1.2k as starting salary, the take home is 900+. How to survive with 900+ monthly?

[@aaronchia3952]

To my ITE juniors, I was from ITE and worked up to a private degree and am earning what's deemed a comfortable salary by some of the students in the vid. Never give up and most importantly believe in yourself. Also, at times it is better to be realistic and look for a more lucrative field. You still have after office hours to pursue your interests with the added financial means

[@yqweqwun7390]

v motivating words n the last bit is a gud advice "look 4 lucrative fields then pursue your interests"

[@Smileowayss]

Expect $4500 but already complain how tired part/full time can be. Tsk

[@w990.]

How old is an ITE grad? Trying to use the Straits Times Singapore Salary Guide 2024 to see how real is her expected salary as an ITE Events grad.

[@ahnicc]

18-19

[@randomperson-ok9dt]

17-19

[@tanliang8066]

If you aim to reach a salary of 4 to 5k, gaining a lot of internships with well-known companies is essential.

[@Alexander-rm5mn]

Jiak sai la 4 5 6k. tons of grads whether local Uni or whatsoever come and go in my company, none of them are useful in the first two years. Zero experience brings zero value whether you have a big cannon fairy mouth or not.

[@DarkPa1adin]

Which is your company?

[@RW_Guides]

I think the school should provide more information on the range of salaries their graduates might get, so that their students can better plan their future in achieving their ideal salaries.

[@acexae2411]

😢Everybody talks about expected salary but never talks bout the remaining pay after income tax etc.

[@Jayvin_0101]

First and early!!! My father works as a senior lecturer at ITE college east

[@ahnicc]

Alway respect a lecturer in ITE. They need different method to teach those student. Not discrimination. I am an ITE grad myself. Kudo to ur dad

[@chxmmy681]

What's his name?

[@Jayvin_0101]

@@chxmmy681 austin

[@DarkPa1adin]

Which course?

[@Jayvin_0101]

@@DarkPa1adin Higher Nitec

[@ohitsdarren]

many numbers rly need a reality check but the first guy's attitude will bring him places 👍

[@angsleeper6588]

4-5k starting? If true she won't even be in the course, all the O level 6 pointers will chiong in

[@pepperonization]

Some of the ITE ppl in this video needs to get a reality check. Since i also grad from H.nitec in accountancy from CE, with a nitec or h.nitec, you be very lucky to get

[@nicholastan4694]

Can tell, wrong symbol there buddy. Should be >$2k+

[@beger4423]

wishing them all success

[@tonyquek6157]

Expectations of salary depends on the course a student takes (includes those in the Polys n Unis), as not all courses pays the same salary, even in the real world.

[@SergioAguero404]

asking for a starting salary that is around the poly graduate starting salary. hmm

[@DarkPa1adin]

That's my thinking too. Some more, if expect starting pay that much, can you get hired easily upon grad?

[@kimikt51]

The expected salary just WOWWWWWW

[@pl-mns]

Normally, I don’t chime in at all on any KZbin videos but some of the comments here are so discouraging that I thought I would share my two cents. A starting salary of $4-6k might sound high, but it’s definitely doable-even if you’re an ITE grad or under. I am an O level holder and I am, believe it or not making $10k+. I started my career from the very bottom, starting at a $1.6k job and worked my way up to where I am now in a course of 5-6 years. It is definitely possible.. Be patient and put in the work. What truly sets you apart is your work experience, how you carry yourself, having clarity on your goals, and knowing where you want to go in your career. I also know of friends who were from ITE making over $4k; it might not have been their first job, but they got there by not staying in one role too long and always looking for ways to level up and learn new skills. All the very best!

[@izzulhafizful]

I believe high percentage of the people will pursue different career in the future based on statistic.

[@ohissitzai]

As an engineering professional, i will always tell students to maintain good relationships with your classmates, your lecturers, your supervisors in your internships etc. You never know when you need their help for future career opportunities - they can put in a good word for you! Also a traditional academic cert may not be enough - beef it up with professional certs thats relevant to your industry. Soar high everyone ❤✈️ you can do it!

[@jannejot9026]

Wake up to reality. Even if you doing OF after ITE you're still not going to earn 4.5K in salary

[@mysticery]

dang. the NASA dream. go for it! even better, go spaceX.

[@ivanyu3930]

He should say be Singapore's first astronaut in space.

[@archangel323118]

Granted, your starting salary may not hit 4-5K, BUT if you are able to show your worth and the impact of your work, you can easily get that in your first 2-3 years. After the first few years, it's really your experience and skillset that counts. My starting salary was 2.8K but I'm drawing 8K+ after 6 years of work experience, and will hit 9K come Sept once the increment kicks in.

[@HeikiDaNaa]

😂 very wrong numbers…

[@ycho2908]

Yes, the 1st student 🌻✨🇸🇬

[@squishypillow3162]

Some of these comments saying these people need a “reality check” are the ones that need to wake up. Everyone deserves to dream big, regardless of educational background. There are many opportunities to increase income, but that may mean needing to start a side hustle, personal business, or leave SG. As long as you work hard, it can be done. One thing’s for sure is, the losers commenting on youtube saying these people need a “reality check” will not make it big themselves, because they have accepted that fate is determined by the system.

[@ahnicc]

@@squishypillow3162 bro delulu in the max level.

[@Mangekyou1100]

How can someone survive below $2k in Singapore… really tough. Please don’t settle and keep upskilling and ask for more!

[@zanegamingtv2252]

When i saw the thumbnail i laugh until peng, 50k??? 😂

[@BigFatPandaaa]

Honestly, none of them needs a reality check. Both poly and uni students on average said above market rate salaries as well. It's our education system. How many Singaporeans actually love what they do and live a comfortable life?

[@angsleeper6588]

Poly and Uni students didn't say 3 times the market rate lmao If you are ITE grad and expect to earn more than a uni grad, better have a damn good plan. Whether that be working 18h grab a day or starting a biz

[@ssvegeto1610]

Lol cope more

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

First job with this pay is hard for ITE grad and even for fresh Uni grad. Maybe after a few years of working and they have proved themselves to be valuable they might be able to get this amount of pay.

[@nipulu77]

Wake up, go serve your ns, then you wake up, what 4.5k,what 50k per yr. Dreaming is good

[@damnyo906]

Fellows asking 4k+ for first salary😅

[@herio7776]

Bruhh how they wearing cardigans and pullovers in this heat

[@tonyquek6157]

Fyi, all class rooms in ITE, except for some labs, are fully aircon n it can be cold for some. So it’s normal to see some students wearing cardigans. I know because I was a Lecturer in ITE CC.

[@herio7776]

@@tonyquek6157 Universities are no diff too. But the interview is not taking place in a class room. Its outdoors!

[@ikywTROUBLE]

Mostly to cover their uniform

[@tonyquek6157]

@@herio7776 That could mean that either they have just ended their class, heading to another class or heading for their lunch (aircon canteen, F&B outlets etc).

[@MHAdventures-b5l]

By the time u all start to work full time, inflation and the costs of things is gonna skyrocket like no tmorow

[@erimin5992]

4.5K ? this interview conducted in Malaysia right? In ringgit.

[@qwertypoet2386]

In Singapore. In SGD.

[@erimin5992]

@@qwertypoet2386 sarcasm.

[@chickeabiddy]

Expectations shouldn't be too high or too low.. just a benchmark that cleaners can earn around 1.8k in this current market.

[@afiqite1921]

I was there when they were shooting for this vid!! Sadly I was too shy to approach :(

[@pyschannel30]

lmao last few. go and search the position you want in the job market. you wont see any above 2k. 2.3k for positions like IT MAYBEEE possible

[@jytan740]

5k to 6k is for tech industry, now market not good still ask for high salary

[@poolfans]

For ITE?

[@remy7663]

bro ill be graduating from NTU Comp Sci and id be happy with 5k to 6k

[@ahnicc]

Tell me which role i go and join now. That salary maybe a senior role with 5 years experience maybe can

[@0rchimaru]

@@ahnicc Basically any tech job in a reputable tech company pays u more than 5k even as fresh grad.

[@ahnicc]

@@0rchimaru then u need to be reputable as well.

[@Bu5es]

If you plant to earn 5-6k as a engineer, expect to take up to 20 years continously.

[@CliffordNg]

Huh serious ?

[@emiliesmallbrain9171]

@@CliffordNg In Singapore, yes. Engineering is a much more lucrative job opportunity abroad.

[@DarkPa1adin]

$1000-1500 is usually the expected starting pay for NITEC. Poly Diploma starts from $1800. Uni Bachelor's degree will start from $2300 (conservative). It is usually when the company value your contribution after a while that they increase your pay. For ITE grads, they usually ask you go upgrade along your career then increase your pay more

[@huuuuuhuuuuu]

I think they meant 4.5K average pay per month

[@TechzzyReal]

im the fella wearing cap 😛

[@Lifeofpi531]

then you definitely need a reality check bro

[@noa4286]

hi.. ur actly kinda cute can i get ur ig ?

[@TechzzyReal]

@@Lifeofpi531 ik la is stupid answer i literally said idk bro 😭 not my fault they nvr put the full clip in right

[@ZX235w3]

@@TechzzyReal you crazy or what. 4-5k? Even some local uni grads dont earn that much in their first job. Good luck looking for jobs and telling the hiring manager "I want 4-5k". They'll toss your resume straight into the bin and spit on it

[@TechzzyReal]

@@ZX235w3 i say edi they cut out the part where i say "i legit have no idea whats the average salary" sorry ah eh i nt reading this whole thing 😂

[@thrinayan999]

wah $50,000 a year i think no need go uni alr. Looks like NUS/NTU/SMU are going to experience low admissions after such a shocking statistic 😮

[@avocadoo7895]

why are clips of this video being edited onto a gambling advertisement

[@ColouredPixels]

third guy should go become OBS instructor

[@jiaweicool]

I was a Diploma holder in 2016 and i get 2K only leh😂😂

[@khaosmue2114]

I promise you that 5-6k is not going to bring you comfort.

[@davidlim7159]

go NS 1st. then go diploma and univ

[@mindful47]

I'm a teacher, already working for 20 years. Earns 3.8K ( after CPF). GUYS, be realistic.

[@derraumdeuter2109]

Childcare teacher?

[@insinuator999]

Quite sad for you. I think you worry about yourself first.

[@jannejot9026]

You're a childcare teacher or what? Because my uni professor earned at least 20k

[@qwertypoet2386]

That means you earn 4-5K. Seems ok.

[@DarkPa1adin]

Childcare teacher with dip?

[@steventay5834]

ITE should be around $2k to $2.5k now. If you stay with parents, this salary is comfortable lah

[@JaninaAmico-z8f]

Heaney Motorway

[@i_fmylife3189]

aiya they come my sch but i can't see them cause internship

[@riverphoenixhenzi7943]

$4,500 ijbol you poor thing

[@Thethewho]

If yall want 4-5k just get a license and be a phv

[@PS-qx6mw]

mam mam tan jiu wu lor.

[@elloco9408]

4.5k 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CurtisDahl]

Young Mark Taylor John Moore Donald

[@JG-gf5vj]

The event management girls…. Do OF also can’t get 4.5k 😂😂

[@insinuator999]

Exactly.

[@Maplel3av3s]

$4500 for ITE graduate? No wonder she is in ITE. 😂

[@ahnicc]

It hurt bro. Dont like that. They just need a reality check

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

Give chance, people still young.

[@theonewithtea]

Dont shame ITE lah siao lang

[@snsdjerry]

Bro ite starting $$ already.. see lol

[@azakisma.1.mo_ago]

4 to 5k is a stupid, stupid expectation. She should expect around 14 to 15k per month....

[@BartSwearingen-y6o]

Dach Land

[@smonyboy]

i think some of them are quite delusional. ITE grad 100% won't start with $4k unless you work at a SME which is owned by their parents

[@Maplel3av3s]

Apprently, delulu is the solulu 😂

[@axelgrease69]

The 1st guy is awesome. He's actually a pretty nice dude too.

[@BAIxiong96]

Was an ite student that went to polytechnic… my starting pay is like 1.8k with poly cert 💀 some needs to lower their expectation, even degree graduates can’t find a job now…much more ite graduates 🫣

[@justjustin3173]

what did u study though?

[@BAIxiong96]

@@justjustin3173 healthcare/ science industry. My husband degree holder finance industry also don’t have 4K lol. My other ite/poly friend, science laboratory industry barely get 3.2-3.5k after 4-5yrs

[@justjustin3173]

@@BAIxiong96 yeah thats so sad :( , personally from 4 years of ITE (HR) as well and now in poly (Finance). 4k for any starting industry is mad LAWL especially if its an average person with no special skills. IF you want that 4k -5k KIDS, bet on your own ass that you work and chase for it diligently rather than sit and dream for it

[@leonnhy15]

im earning 6k monthly now doing multiple freelance job as a marketing fresh grads, but the downside is my resume will be affected if i work this long term as its kind of skilless job. if i switch to doing marketing ft i will be earning 3k monthly which is 3k diffrence. do u think i should continue freelance or find marketing ft instead.. for the freelance if i choose to continue i think can last around 4-5 years. im already 27 this year and not much working exp in corporate setting

[@justjustin3173]

@@leonnhy15 I think honestly its not a skilless job. You could use this long term to h elp build a income but definitely looking from a recruiter's pov, you are alright so long as you come across professional and capable of handling big project. Apply for a senior role :) and maybe this could par up to ur salary expectations. If not shoot your shot for a starting 3k while juggling your 6k :)

[@beekengho9449]

Me watching this video because i would never go to ITE college 🥲

[@Zenocius]

Must study hard

[@poolfans]

@@beekengho9449 no study mean less than 2k.

[@ahnicc]

Go ITE also got hope la. Dont like that. It not the end. I am the living example. Doing my local uni now.

[@SimplyMeYc]

ITE is good too. It all depends on one's attitude towards life. The 1st young man is a good example. 😊