I am a Singaporean student in a target London university. I've seen many favourable comments on Singapore here and it got me wondering whether it is not the best decision to start a consulting career in London and that I should be starting my career directly in Singapore.
My initial plan was to stay in London for 3-5 years and then go home. Should I be planning to start in Singapore directly? What are the differences/ pros & cons?
Thank you
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Hi Anonymous,
below are my considerations:
Plus of Singapore
Minus of Singapore
I would personally choose Singapore, but I am biased (I chose to relocate here;) ).
Best,
Francesco
Hello,
In addition to the point mentioned by other coaches, you should also consider where you have more possibilities to get a referral.
Bear in mind that you will have the chance to change your office once that you enter a firm.
Best,
Luca
Just something I know from the personal experience:
Hi there,
Not sure if you have already made up your mind. Just adding 2 points to others.
1) Singapore is a very competitive office too; but as a Singaporean, you have a big advantage (for gov reason we locals know)
2) International experience at the starting of your consulting career is not that important. You would very likely be working in the SEA region rather than just Singapore anyway. If you perform well, you would have multiple chances to go to an international office in other regions for a year or so, during your consulting career.
Best,
Emily
Hello!
On top of what other coaches commented, bear in mind taxes!
Singapore office is very very demanded in MBB due to the low taxes paid vs. Europe, which makes the neto much higher!
Best regards,
Clara
Hi,
in addition to the point of Francesco, I would say that competition during the application process in the London office is higher than Singapore and one of the 3 most competitive in the world.
Best,
Antonello
Hi,
I think that you are at the point of your life when:
From that perspective you should stay in Singapore if that's your long term goal
Best
Hi Francesco, you're right on that I am looking for some international experience. For some reason, Singaporeans seem to have the mentality that having a few years of western working exp in places like London and New York will greatly improve your career when you return home. I am born and raised Singaporean and only left to study university, so I won't have any visa issues at all. I am biased to Singapore too because I love my country but I am trying to find out whether working in London to have a "career boost" is a myth or a fact. Thank you!