Lost your job or worried about what's next? Honest, plain-English guidance on your retrenchment package, what support you qualify for, and what your realistic options are — so you can make your own informed decisions.
What is your situation right now?
How recently did this happen (or when are you expecting it)?
What is your age group?
How long can you cover your living expenses without income?
Include your retrenchment package if applicable.
What best describes your work background?
What are you most open to right now?
SG Career Compass is a free, plain-English resource for Singapore workers navigating retrenchment, contract non-renewal, involuntary unemployment, or career transition. It covers retrenchment package norms under the MOM Tripartite Advisory, available financial support schemes, the emotional reality of job loss, realistic career pathways, and current Singapore labour market demand signals. No login required.
The tool is designed for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are employed or recently displaced workers — not fresh graduates or EP/S Pass holders, who face different rules and support structures.
Sources: Ministry of Manpower (MOM) — Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment, Q1 2026 Labour Market Report; Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA, formed from the merger of Workforce Singapore and SkillsFuture Singapore on 1 July 2026, swda.gov.sg); MyCareersFuture (mycareersfuture.gov.sg); TADM (tadm.gov.sg); TAFEP (tafep.gov.sg); Samaritans of Singapore (sos.org.sg).
SG Career Compass is part of BuddyTools — free, Singapore-focused tools for everyday financial and life decisions. Free, forever. No login required. This tool provides general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or career advice.