U guys getting paid anything above 1.6k should sweat no more...

I've been in my job for almost 2 years now (next month), and I'm only paid 2k. I have a 2nd upper degree in CompSc. but qualifications count for nothing when it comes to jobs.

p/s: I'm no programmer

title: programmer
salary : around 2.8-3k(after tambah allowance)
worklife: sometimes can balik sharp...sometimes...@-@
exp : 6 motnhs++

Hi there!

Kind of new in here. Just wanted to share about my job

Job Title : Technical Assistant
Job Desciption : officially....i assist the lecturers and students during a lab session, carrying out maintenance work for the equipments in the lab, sometimes help out the lecturers carrying out reseach projects for them
unofficially....i will b asked to help out the marketing department doing promotions at schools n education fairs...
Company : IPTS (it's only 4 years old)
Industry : Science/Engineering Technology Education
Tenur : permanent
Employment Level : non exec (i think....)
Years spent in company: by august it will b my 4th year working there
Experience before joining : before i joined the present company i worked as a temporary sales exec for NST (after i failed to complete my chem eng degree)
salary : started off with RM 1600, then RM 1680, then RM 1747....current salary RM 1887
Education Level: dip in chem eng
Age: 29
Memorable moment: participated in overseas equipment training course for 2 weeks in july 2004

So what do u guys think? too low huh? i think im already in my comfort zone. im hungry for new challenges. i feel like waiting for another year or so to c where this place is heading. Initially i was hoping to b placed in one of the chemical engineering labs until my my boss decided that a lady is more suitable in an analytical chemistry lab. i totally divert from my qualification. Anyway, i guess i started to enjoy doing analytical labwork and im planning to continue my degree in industrial chemisty. I guess my strength at the current workplace is....im somewhat has become the refrence person in handling all the PE (a famous brand in life and analytical sceince field) analytical equipments (something which im proud of). Earlier this year my HOD have asked me to supervise all the technicians by verbal appointment with no large increment I want to venture into R & D or the OGP industry n c how much im worth....

This post has been edited by furryfeline: May 27 2006, 12:13 PM

Work for company that paid you so low for more than 3 years. I'm impress that you can tahan that long.

for fresh graduate, CGPA is important..
u can get higher salary if u r first class..
like Intel and Dell..

I would say that those high paid post is only open for good CGPA students..
look at their ads, all need 3.5++, without good result, u even cant gain the chance for interview...

but with my cgpa, 3.69, i only getting 1.8k ...but i never apply to intel or dell b4

if you're a graduate from an overseas university you get higher paid too! *rolls eyes*

[quote=furryfeline,May 27 2006, 12:07 PM]
Hi there!

Kind of new in here. Just wanted to share about my job

Job Title : Technical Assistant
Job Desciption : officially....i assist the lecturers and students during a lab session, carrying out maintenance work for the equipments in the lab, sometimes help out the lecturers carrying out reseach projects for them
unofficially....i will b asked to help out the marketing department doing promotions at schools n education fairs...
Company : IPTS (it's only 4 years old)
Industry : Science/Engineering Technology Education
Tenur : permanent
Employment Level : non exec (i think....)
Years spent in company: by august it will b my 4th year working there
Experience before joining : before i joined the present company i worked as a temporary sales exec for NST (after i failed to complete my chem eng degree)
salary : started off with RM 1600, then RM 1680, then RM 1747....current salary RM 1887
Education Level: dip in chem eng
Age: 29
Memorable moment: participated in overseas equipment training course for 2 weeks in july 2004

i work also in IPTS.
job title: lecturer
job description: teach diploma and give tutor to bachelor (teach at nite here also but no OT)
experience: 3 years plus in other IPTS (previous salary 1390 net without increment). this IPTS almost bankrupt i had to stay coz cannot find other job
edu level: bachelor
salary now: RM2000 minus EPF etc 1700++ only

I survey that IPTS especially private college does not give good pay. but there are diferent case for private university like swinburne, curtin, uniten, UTP. but hard to get job there...

anyone agree that i underpaid?

in my opinion: underpaid

Industry : Advertising Communications
Job Title : Copywriter-cum-AE
Job Desciption : Copywriting, proofreading, spell-checking account servicing etc.
Years spent in company : Just entered, this is my first month
Company : A random non-4A advertising agency
Tenure : Permanent (no probationary period)
Employment Level : Creative team
Experience before joining : Freelance/3+ writing experience (was a Creative Writer, then Content Writer, now Copywriter lol)
salary : RM 1,900.00

Anyone else works for the Advertising agency? I love my job!

i would like to hunt for new jobs but i guess what's keeping me from doing so is bcoz i don't think i'm worth that much in the industry. i know i need to change my attitude if i were to hunt for new jobs. the working environment so far is quite FRIENDLY but BANGANG (although after 4 yrs of operations, the management is still unprofessional in handling certain matters ). i know that im underpaid when i heard most of the former students here can get RM 2k upon confirmation most of my friends whom are working in the industry are suggesting to me CABUT so it serves the management rite not to JAGA the welfare of the technical staffs (i was among the few pioneer staffs that attended the equipment training. the institute needs to fork out quite a big sum of money to retrain new staffs if i were to cabut).... it has always been their priority to take care of the lecturer's welfare...

macam UNISEL je

well i think most IPTS gave priority to the lectr instead of technical staff. but most IPTS actually care less about all the staff's welfare. they dont even provide a place to pray 4 the staff. but if i were u, i would fid other job, u r marketable enough . IPTA especially pay very well for technician. i heard in gov, the salary grade was great

there are lots of school for ppl to become aircraft engineer. but first u need to clarify what exactly u wanna be. do u wana be engineer who design the aircraft, mods, study the stress, strain effect on it OR u wanna be engineer who maintain the aircraft. to be the first engineer, go for aerospace/aeronautic degree in any uni is good enuf. to be the second engineer, u can go to for my place, unikl-MIAT, which i bet most advantagous compared to other local school. for oversea, i suggest look in UK, start with kingston U or glamorgan.

more info here,
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=264233&st=80

you guys made me feel so lucky..
i obtained a degree in information system. as a fresh grad, till now.. im paid 2.5k. i work as a database analyst. after all the OTs and stuffs.. i get paid more than 3k+ per month

** my experience 1year +

This post has been edited by paranoid: Jun 1 2006, 06:47 PM

Hi, good for you then

I hope after half year when my current work contract ends, I want to find a job that can give me salary of 2.3k above. My current contract job only pay me 1.8k. Haiz......

1. Old Company
Industry : Semi Con
Job Title : Software Engineer
Job Desciption : Software Development
Years spent in company : 2.5
Company : A company which is losing money........
Tenure : Outsourced
Employment Level : Innovation Team
Experience before joining : 6 months
salary : RM 2800 + 1k allowance

2. New Company (Joining in 2 months time)
Industry : Job Recruitement (Not Cheap Jobstreet)
Job Title : .NET Software Engineer
Job Desciption : Software Development
Years spent in company : Year to be start
Company : A company which is earning money with 50USD per share in NYSE
Tenure : Permenant
Employment Level : Innovation Team
Experience before joining : 3
salary : RM 3800 + 300 Transport allowance

Am I underpaid for my new job?

so far earning USD 2500 and by the end of this year should get USD 3000 .

I think you're at the average side. Not an underpaid engineer.

salary = experience & education level
nowadays... haiz... i can see diploma holder all over the streets... feel very worry when my cousin let go the chance to stdy after form 5. Anyway, i understand everyone has their own dream... those without diploma also can get rm2000... depends on what u wanna be and what u like to be.
for me,diploma = rm1200
degree = rm 1500
(*fresh grad)
note:i have been shoot by my father's fren as he said diploma holder is entitled for rm800 per month only once we grad...what the HECK!!!