i think it also depends on LUCK lor...some ppl got this luck to earn big money. I have a friend earning 2.7K as fresh grad, another 3K after working for 1 year and another one 2K and his academic performance sucks.

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

Current job title: SAP Specialist
Age: 23
Location: MNC based in KL
Salary: RM4500 (including allowances)
Education: Degree
Work experience: 2 years+

Do you think my salary is reasonable?

I graduated when i was 21, then immediately start working.

I've just got an increment. Basic salary is RM4500. Allowance is about RM100.
So, do you guys think this is a good salary consider my current age? Just somehow i still feel money is never enough especially when you work in KL. Petrol is killing, toll fees killing, installment for the car, rental, food, utility bills, parents, and others stuff. You just can't see where the money flows into.

I would generally say SAP is much better paid compared to other IT field, but the money i got now does not come easily. I started with a salary of RM1800 NETT. No allowance no nothing, dont even have EPF!. Just a flat 1.8K. Luck does come into play somehow, especially in SAP where you need to have project experience (implementation/rollout) to increase your market value. In between the 2 years, i was tight with 1.8K but i was doing a couple of implementations, completed about 2-3 lifecycles and involved with 5 rollouts. You must be wondering how can i do so many projects in such a short period of time? But that's how it was, too many projects coming in, too little manpower, company has no plan to hire more ppl...so have to do everything by ourselves. There i was, having less than 4 hours sleep daily, sometimes up to 3 days without sleep, work 7 days a week..even have to work on weekends and public holidays. Later, i quit my job and got a new offer. Based on the project implementation, i've got a better package and a better working life.

So to all newbies in this working world, especially the fresh grads, dont be afraid of getting low salary. Just work hard, work your way up. Suffer now for a better tomorrow. Gain as much experience as you can. That's all you need.

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This post has been edited by intoxicated: May 30 2007, 01:41 AM