The Hot Seat: Should young workers focus on salary or opportunity?

Entering the workforce comes with a big question for many young professionals: Should you chase the highest salary, or take a chance on opportunities that offer growth? On paper, the answer might seem obvious - but the reality is often more complex. While money pays the bills, it’s often the intangible benefits that build long-term career success. So, what should today's fresh graduates and early-career workers focus on? Hongbin Jeong speaks to Marcus Goh, Senior Financial Consultant, and Spark Chen, HR Executive, to shed light on what really matters in the early stages of building a career.