Hey guys,
I got my Degree in Chemical Engineering in 2009. From then on I've been working in an IT position in KL (office job), this position pays me rm3.5k + comm rm2k - 2.5k a month, 5 days work/week (UK hours)
I've now received an offer from KLK for the position of Production Superintendent at their plant in Westport with a basic of 2.8k (related to Engineering), no allowance. Benefits: Family Insurance coverage + 15% EPF + 18 days AL + est 3 months annual bonus, 6 days work, 2 days off, 24 hours rotation shift
I like my IT Job at KL bcos of the pay, but I can't see a future in the company, no increment or bonus for 1.5 years! Only basic benefits (medical).
The new job at KLK would be a good chance to start my career, but the salary is too low, bcos my monthly commitment is:
Car Loan : 800 pm
Housing Loan : 1200 pm
Credit Card: RM200
Personal Loan: RM 180
Food+Phone Bill+Transportation+Entertaiment : ??????????????
I stay in Klang, so my monthly travelling expense to KL is RM450, I can save bout RM300 if I accept the offer from KLK in Westport.
They also have promised for salary adjustment after 6 months into the job (if confirmed), but they didnt tell me how much.
And they claim they're opening a new Plant in Klang in 2 months (top secret, P & C), and I will be transferred to there, good career growth.
Another thing is, I consider this is my last opportunity for entry into Engineering Field, after this it'll be literally impossible to get another opportunity bcos it's now close 2 years since I've graduated.
What would you guys do if you're in my position? Anyone working in KLK can tell me the prospect of working in this place? Thanks.
I have been in the O&G industry about 4 yrs (DCS and field instrument) , not so long laaa but given the experience, the starting salary will be low but you may project your career path and rewards in a long term, would be good in term of pays and benefits. FYI oleochem, O&G, almost similar. So my advice you may take the position, after 2 years you may jump to other company/plant. The increment usually will be quite a lot. But, IT also pays good right? It will be a dilemma. Gudluck