my milage now is RM0.30/miles...S***!frequently drive from shah alam to KLIA..

Job Title : Marketing Manager
Age : 27 (in 2010)
Job Desciption : Visit customers, oversee marketing activities
Years spent in company : 2 years +
Company : Manufacturing
Location: Selangor
Industry : Manufacturing
Tenure : -
Employment Level : Manager
Experience before joining : 2 years + in various industries
Salary : RM5000 + Benefits (Car, allowances, commission, bonus)

Its funny you asked...we were looking for someone to handle international market
but just hired a new exec for overseas market few days ago...so currently no vacancies...

First of all, your question is NOT silly.

As a fresh graduate, your gross pay in M'sia will not be much: probably around RM2500-3000 (btw, financial controllers are EXPERIENCED position, not for fresh grad.) If your degree is from LSE (is it an external programme?), getting a decent job in the finance sector is not too difficult, subject to the economic/sector situation. First few years, do not expect to earn too much. The JUMP comes after you get a few years (3 to 5) of experience and effective networking. Some guys who are more "gung-ho"and capable can earn more than 10k after that (but that's minority). Generally, more than 5k after 5 years.

Pay in Singapore is definitely MUCH better than M'sia but the competition is stiffer as well. There are plenty of M'sians in Singapore finance sector.

To get an indication of pay:
http://hubpages.com/hub/singapore-salary-guide
http://www.kellyservices.com.my/web/my/ser...alaryguide.html

Please bear in mind some of the survey data may be skewed and some are on the high side (Michael Page and Robert Walters are executive "head-hunters"). Generally, the pay in Singapore is much better than M'sia (1S$:2.4 ringgit and much lower personal tax rate). Wondering how come I know? - I have worked more than 15 years in the financial industry in S'pore, Msia and etc...now semi-retired - relatively free enough to offer some help in LYN.

Sorry for being naggy (that's the problem of growing old). Do get experience, LEARN, have a GOOD attitude to work. Find something you really like and $$$ will come along (interest + hard work are impt factors for success).

Since you need to take care of your younger siblings, $$$  is impt but pls do not overlook your long-term development plans and interest as well. Cheers...

Job Title: QA Engineer
Age: 23
Employment Level: Fresh
Experience before joining: 0
Company/Industry: Japanese Manufacturing
Education: Bach. Chemical Engineering
Salary: Basic 2.2k + 100 transport allowance, medical + other non-fixed allowances (situational)
Working hours: 8.30am-5.30pm 5 days/week + shift (ad-hoc)

I'm not complaining, but I believe its a good start considering my degree isn't one of the best around.

maybe 2k?