Career Shift Advice

[zap.FREEDOM]

Hello Tsikoteers,

I'm currently on a dilemma, 6 weeks ago I resigned on my 1st job ) as a sales on automotive dealership near our place (I really love this job cause I love cars and also I like negotiating and meeting people but I resigned because the salary is not that much competitive ,maybe it is based in province compared to other industry in Manila and commission is quite low compared to other dealership. Within that moment of 6 weeks I spent it on looking for new job/career here in Manila, I've been through a lot interviews from various companies (almost 8 companies as far i remember I submitted a resume) and now after a couple of weeks from interviews and exam 4 out 8 replied that I'm now for pre-employment orientation/requirements. Now, I found a hard time choosing which should I go for....there's bank (sales position), manufacturing firm (sales position), automotive/service firm (fleet management), FMCG firm (sales position again). If you where on my shoes which industry will you prefer and why? Should I stick again where I started and where I'm comfortable at (in an automotive) should I try something new? I quite turn-on for the offer in the bank where I applied, its good...training, compensation, etc. on the FMCG and Manufacturing/Industrial firm also has also a good offer just like car plan, allowance, gadgets etc. That's why I found a hard time to decide. Hope you can give some enlightment suggestions.

[Yuki13]

Hello Tsikoteers,

I'm currently on a dilemma, 6 weeks ago I resigned on my 1st job ) as a sales on automotive dealership near our place (I really love this job cause I love cars and also I like negotiating and meeting people but I resigned because the salary is not that much competitive ,maybe it is based in province compared to other industry in Manila and commission is quite low compared to other dealership. Within that moment of 6 weeks I spent it on looking for new job/career here in Manila, I've been through a lot interviews from various companies (almost 8 companies as far i remember I submitted a resume) and now after a couple of weeks from interviews and exam 4 out 8 replied that I'm now for pre-employment orientation/requirements. Now, I found a hard time choosing which should I go for....there's bank (sales position), manufacturing firm (sales position), automotive/service firm (fleet management), FMCG firm (sales position again). If you where on my shoes which industry will you prefer and why? Should I stick again where I started and where I'm comfortable at (in an automotive) should I try something new? I quite turn-on for the offer in the bank where I applied, its good...training, compensation, etc. on the FMCG and Manufacturing/Industrial firm also has also a good offer just like car plan, allowance, gadgets etc. That's why I found a hard time to decide. Hope you can give some enlightment suggestions.

Congratulations on the four job offers.

For your second job, IMHO go where the money is, since compensation ang reason why you left your first job. Stay for a few years, then think long term and transfer to a company with good retirement packages na.

[1D4LV]

in my personal opinion, a career is something that you spent your time working something that you love doing. its not all about money. since you said you love cars, the fleet management would be the most appropriate choice.

money is a good thing, but sooner or later you will feel bored in doing it kung money lang ang motivating factor mo.

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in my personal opinion, a career is something that you spent your time working something that you love doing. its not all about money. since you said you love cars, the fleet management would be the most appropriate choice.

money is a good thing, but sooner or later you will feel bored in doing it kung money lang ang motivating factor mo.

[badkuk]

pag ako kasi, since i'm starting out, i'd go for the job where i can learn more. The perks will come once you've gained training and experience.

[_Qwerty_]

bata ka pa naman yata.. go for the more stable company.. where you can grow..

[crazy_boy]

yung bank ba local bank?

[EQAddict]

Fmcg or the bank without question. The career paths there are long and the paths that you can take are many. Lots to learn in those big organizations. Lots to earn too. And you are much more pirateable ..... even across industries

[macsd]

Congratulations on the four job offers.

For your second job, IMHO go where the money is, since compensation ang reason why you left your first job. Stay for a few years, then think long term and transfer to a company with good retirement packages na.

Tama ito, satisfy first the reason why you left your previous to begin with. The rest can be learned as you go along. For all we know, you can be a good president of this country in the future, huwag ka lang corrupt.

[Ry_Tower]

Fmcg or the bank without question. The career paths there are long and the paths that you can take are many. Lots to learn in those big organizations. Lots to earn too. And you are much more pirateable ..... even across industries

+100

These two sales positions can take you places and give the best incentives and perks. Just make sure they are reputable/stable companies.

[TholitzReloaded]

+100

These two sales positions can take you places and give the best incentives and perks. Just make sure they are reputable/stable companies.

Choose something wherein you can have both, loving what your doing and earning good from it as well, but do consider the long term, I agree money is not always a good motivation, I once joined a huge company with good benefits and salary package, I ended up doing routine copy paste scripts, after a year I found myself really bored and learned nothing, I decided to quit it and go for an australian software consulting, now though there's a lot work but so much to learn as well. In the end it boils down to what you love doing. Pero bata ka pa naman yata enjoy lang, keep your direction toward you long term goal no matter what step you take.

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+100

These two sales positions can take you places and give the best incentives and perks. Just make sure they are reputable/stable companies.

Choose something wherein you can have both, loving what your doing and earning good from it as well, but do consider the long term, I agree money is not always a good motivation, I once joined a huge company with good benefits and salary package, I ended up doing routine copy paste scripts, after a year I found myself really bored and learned nothing, I decided to quit it and go for an australian software consulting, now though there's a lot work but so much to learn as well. In the end it boils down to what you love doing. Pero bata ka pa naman yata enjoy lang, keep your direction toward you long term goal no matter what step you take.

[dnomyar]

Go for the bank preferably at its consumer loan Dept. Ull gain more knowledge and experience dealing with clients. Your experience in selling cars will come in handy with the bank's car loan offerings

[Walter]

Career growth thru bank is not so good.

[1D4LV]

Career growth thru bank is not so good.

agree.... been there.... stagnant for 5 years. went faster when i transferred to IBM.
if you want faster career growth, go through consulting and services like SGV, Towers Watson, Accenture.

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Career growth thru bank is not so good.

agree.... been there.... stagnant for 5 years. went faster when i transferred to IBM.
if you want faster career growth, go through consulting and services like SGV, Towers Watson, Accenture.

[Sarsi]

Ano ba mga companies iyan at ng makilatis natin...

[_Cathy_]

Banks pay lowest among the industry (assuming the same rank, yrs of experience, specialization etc) FMCGs pay the highest AFAIK (this was discussed to us in college) FMCGs have product freebies pa hehe (a friend works in P&G) Another problem is if your course is generic (management), it will be hard to switch industries so choose well. In my experience IT people have the most "mobility" in switching industries.

Ultimately it still depends on how high up the ranks you go.

Bank benefits are not that good anymore. I have heard that some local banks pay only P40k for a manager. And how long does it take to be a manager? BDO does not even offer car loans to its employees.

[_Cathy_]

agree.... been there.... stagnant for 5 years.

Very characteristic of banks. I agree 100%.

[bentotz]

minimum 3yrs bago ka mapromote pag sa bank, mabilis na nga 'yun.. and maraming level ang officer sa banks, ex jam1/2/3.. then am, m1/2... mabilis umangat pag lumipat ka sa mga competitor na banks..

[dnomyar]

I guess, promotion in the bank is relative. Still based on merit system. If you performed well then going up the ladder is quite at a faster pace. Besides, the experience, knowledge and expertise gained will prepare you for a consulting career.

[_Cathy_]

I guess, promotion in the bank is relative. Still based on merit system. If you performed well then going up the ladder is quite at a faster pace. Besides, the experience, knowledge and expertise gained will prepare you for a consulting career.

Aren't all promotions supposed to be based on merit? (though a lot get promoted by kissing ass, that is another topic). We are talking relative to other industries. Of course there are exceptions, there are people that get promoted fast in a bank. I know a lot of bankers that have been stuck in officer level for more than 5 years and they are performers not slackers. The fact remains that the structure of banks are hierarchical in nature. Normal people take years and years to get promoted to upper management. Paano naman meron pang staff level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 then officer level 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5 then manager level 1, 2, 3 and on and and on and on...

[frostmourn]

I used to work on a bank before. I just noticed that rank and files until manager post has many ranks. One of the major cause why they can't give big salary because of their population. They are too many.