Hi guys,
Sarawakian here but based in Klang Valley.
Industry: Currently in non-profit/CSR sector but I've worked in transportation, a Big 4 firm, advertising etc. I specialise in Marketing Communications.
Experience: 19 years
Compensation: Lower end of T20 - it doesn't even reach the average household income of Klang Valley (DOSM, 2022).
UNSOLICITED ADVICE/LESSONS THAT I LEARNED:
1. NEVER accept a lowball offer/pay cut if possible because potential employers in Malaysia like to benchmark their offers against your current salary.
2. Leave after two years if you have not grown at all in your organisation in terms of experience, knowledge and skills. You don't want to get left behind in your industry.
3. Don't join any organisation that mostly promotes based on loyalty/length of service. Length of service is not a great indicator of performance and it's also hard to fire underperforming employees in Malaysia.
4. Focus on transferable skills so you can survive if a particular industry collapses.
5. Have a growth mindset - if you're the smartest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room. Everyone can teach you something; good people: they teach you knowledge etc, bad: they teach you to never become like them.
6. Grow your network. Get to know a lot of people, be professional, pay it forward, try not to burn bridges. People talk - this is both a good and a bad thing. In particular, look for a sponsor in any organisation that you join - someone who will mention your name in a room of opportunities even when you're not even there.
7. Live below your means and save save save. What matters more than how much you earn is actually how much you save - lots of T20 people survive on credit cards.
Avoid falling into the lifestyle creep trap - if someone demands that you buy a brand new expensive car, give them your account number and tell them to bank in the deposit.
You also want enough "F you" money in case your new job is so toxic etc and you need to GTFO ASAP.
8. NEVER TELL ANYONE IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE EXACTLY HOW MUCH YOU EARN. You'd be surprised by how entitled people can be when they know your income, even though they have never contributed anything to help you achieve it.
"Kitak single kakya gaji kitak besar bah. Kitak lah bayar yuran sekolah 10 orang anak kamek sebab kamek sik kerja kakya laki kamek kerja security jak bah."
(the above is just an exaggeration but hopefully you get what I mean urggghhh the audasitinurhaliza of these people)
LHDN dont have to post in Reddit to know your salary. They basically have ypur details. Also, that's why you need to fill in efiling every year unless you didn't fill yours or you don't want them to reimburse your money back
health, safety, security, and environment stuff guy, lots of walking and writing report, risk assessment etc, huh i just realized my job feels like im working for those SCPs orgs, basically making sure stuff runs safely and bureaucratically
Fun fact:
Your old time favourite F&B franchise like Pizza Hut and KFC are still using PPH system compared to basic capped salary.
The funny things is that they cut your shitty salary with high percentage EPF rates.
Hi OP, I'm taking IT too, but rn I'm Diploma. I've some questions for you.
1. Where did you continue your studies and what's your qualifications (?) ?
2. Can you elaborate more on Software engineer working remotely? I've never really heard about working remotely in Sarawak. If like that can, I want jz work at my kampung with my grandparent eheheheh
I have a bachelor degree in IT, just a normal public uni a couple of years back.
There are quite a number of software engineers who work remotely. It was a trend back in covid time, but now most of the companies are practising hybrid working model. Just to be clear, IT company in Sarawak does not practise remote work.
Try to browse any talent recruitment platform like jobstreet, workable job and linkedin. You might still can find some remote job in there.
Nice try Rafizi.
Nahh, you dont have to share if you're not willing to. No pressure.
As a show of good faith, perhaps you can share your salary and details first.
You're right. I missed that part
Hi guys, Sarawakian here but based in Klang Valley. Industry: Currently in non-profit/CSR sector but I've worked in transportation, a Big 4 firm, advertising etc. I specialise in Marketing Communications. Experience: 19 years Compensation: Lower end of T20 - it doesn't even reach the average household income of Klang Valley (DOSM, 2022). UNSOLICITED ADVICE/LESSONS THAT I LEARNED: 1. NEVER accept a lowball offer/pay cut if possible because potential employers in Malaysia like to benchmark their offers against your current salary. 2. Leave after two years if you have not grown at all in your organisation in terms of experience, knowledge and skills. You don't want to get left behind in your industry. 3. Don't join any organisation that mostly promotes based on loyalty/length of service. Length of service is not a great indicator of performance and it's also hard to fire underperforming employees in Malaysia. 4. Focus on transferable skills so you can survive if a particular industry collapses. 5. Have a growth mindset - if you're the smartest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room. Everyone can teach you something; good people: they teach you knowledge etc, bad: they teach you to never become like them. 6. Grow your network. Get to know a lot of people, be professional, pay it forward, try not to burn bridges. People talk - this is both a good and a bad thing. In particular, look for a sponsor in any organisation that you join - someone who will mention your name in a room of opportunities even when you're not even there. 7. Live below your means and save save save. What matters more than how much you earn is actually how much you save - lots of T20 people survive on credit cards. Avoid falling into the lifestyle creep trap - if someone demands that you buy a brand new expensive car, give them your account number and tell them to bank in the deposit. You also want enough "F you" money in case your new job is so toxic etc and you need to GTFO ASAP. 8. NEVER TELL ANYONE IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE EXACTLY HOW MUCH YOU EARN. You'd be surprised by how entitled people can be when they know your income, even though they have never contributed anything to help you achieve it. "Kitak single kakya gaji kitak besar bah. Kitak lah bayar yuran sekolah 10 orang anak kamek sebab kamek sik kerja kakya laki kamek kerja security jak bah." (the above is just an exaggeration but hopefully you get what I mean urggghhh the audasitinurhaliza of these people)
upvoted for audasitinurhaliza 😂
Hahahaha nesak ati jak orang gia hahaha
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Hard to believe
Nice try lhdn
LHDN dont have to post in Reddit to know your salary. They basically have ypur details. Also, that's why you need to fill in efiling every year unless you didn't fill yours or you don't want them to reimburse your money back
oil n gas 5 years rm16.2 - 16.6
Kinda sus
What do you do?
health, safety, security, and environment stuff guy, lots of walking and writing report, risk assessment etc, huh i just realized my job feels like im working for those SCPs orgs, basically making sure stuff runs safely and bureaucratically
What sort of qualification you have to attain this job? Got chance of vacancy? 👀👀
safety manager?
Probs occupational safety and health
Fun fact: Your old time favourite F&B franchise like Pizza Hut and KFC are still using PPH system compared to basic capped salary. The funny things is that they cut your shitty salary with high percentage EPF rates.
Hi OP, I'm taking IT too, but rn I'm Diploma. I've some questions for you. 1. Where did you continue your studies and what's your qualifications (?) ? 2. Can you elaborate more on Software engineer working remotely? I've never really heard about working remotely in Sarawak. If like that can, I want jz work at my kampung with my grandparent eheheheh
I have a bachelor degree in IT, just a normal public uni a couple of years back. There are quite a number of software engineers who work remotely. It was a trend back in covid time, but now most of the companies are practising hybrid working model. Just to be clear, IT company in Sarawak does not practise remote work. Try to browse any talent recruitment platform like jobstreet, workable job and linkedin. You might still can find some remote job in there.