I'm a freelance person so I don't belong to the salary people...

But to share with you the experience of a friend:

Age : 24
Job Title : Java Programmer
Years spent in company : around 6 months
Company : Local
Industry : Computing and BioTech
Experience before joining : couple years as hobby
Qualification : Degree in Computer Science, IIUM
Basic on joining : RM2,650
Current Basic: RM 5000
Working hrs: 9am-6pm + Saturdays
Location: PJ
Benefits: Insurance, annual leave, medical and dental + Company Car + master study loan + house allowance.

He does not have certificates, but he's a programming genius. The company within 6 months offered to double his salary and even sponsor his studies. The lesson: your reward will always equal your value. if not from your current employer, from the 100,000s other business in Malaysia. Just focus on being the best in what you do.

This post has been edited by THE DEEPER: Jul 9 2010, 12:44 AM