QUOTE(levanter @ Jun 4 2011, 09:54 PM)
hmm i feel the judgement is quite biased and one sided here...
let me give a more neutral perspective considering that some of the people who has been giving negative comments looks set on their views.
I've also been working in CTSM AML for half a year, and like what a few said the working hours can be a pain... but then again, what real job doesn't have long working hours? If you are an auditor, you'll even have to work pass the 1am mark.
Furthermore, let me clarify that working overtime is solely up to you. You get to choose whether you want to stay back or not, no one is forcing you. That applies on saturdays too. The team leaders might ask everyone to come in on saturday, but i can guarantee you most of the analyst doesn't.
And what job doesn't expect you to work hard? You don't gain/learn anything from jobs with no expectations of you. I find it amusing seeing people who are working in the AML department whinning and crapping about all these stuff when that's what you generally get in working life. If you want to go back early and not work hard every single day, then go do sales.
Another point, some said there is no growth in CTSM AML. While i agree to a certain point that it is abit harder when you want to further your career in a different path since AML is a specialized field, however if you are interested in compliance then this will be a good starting point.
Furthermore i disagree that there is no future here. Depending on your attitude at work, the team leaders really do take notice.
I have been given opportunities and exposure in just 6 months that others wouldn't even get in years in terms of management and organizational. For that i'm grateful and lucky for having a really good TL (though she can be scary and strict)
This department is generally still new and a growing one, so it IS easier for further growth. But don't expect to earn alot since this is afterall a cost center, not a profit making one.
And as to those who are wondering why they are still recruiting lots of people, it is because this hub caters to Asia pacific. All the Citi regions will be based in KL. It is only natural to employ more people to cover the workload for that.
Working 12 hours for RM 2.4K. I think those in Citigroup are working wayyy too hard for a peanut pay. Better options exist elsewhere. Also don't compare Citigroup employees to auditors, two completely different world. They earn way much better after a few years so the long hours are justified and pretty damn worth the effort. Here, we work hard and get nothing in return. I had a friend who angrily left because he got RM 60 for his increment. This guy is hardworking and rarely makes mistakes and yet the company shits on him.
And since when do employees get to choose when they can go home in Citigroup. Its almost like a dictatorship in here. THE BOSS decides not the employees. If I had gone home at 7.30 or 8, I would been terminated long time ago. If I had the choice to choose when to do OT or go home earlier than 9 pm, I wouldn't even be on this thread. You must be working in one of those makan pisang minum kopi department. If that's the case, lucky you. Soon, the big wigs will notice the low yield coming from your department and make some transfers. Come to my department and then welcome to the suck. There is a reason why the company's slogan is called "Citi never sleeps" hehehe
I have been "promoted" a few times already (which means more work with no salary increment). One senior remarked, find another slave to do the grinding. Yeah, team leaders do take notice. That is to find a fool who is willing to do more work for no increment whatsoever haha. Moreover, the exposure is a joke. You never really leave the office, don't meet with anyone outside the organization, always doing paperwork and stare at the monitor for countless hours. Great exposure there buddy.
They are mass hiring because people are leaving in droves and Citigroup's foolish attempt to expand some of their departments. This is more apparent in Penang since they actually shrinking their operations in KL and moving most of the trade operations to Penang.
You have only worked for half a year at Citi, which means only half a leg into the depths of hell. The nightmares will come eventually. Whether or not you will whine or curse about it, it doesn't really matter. The people can decide for themselves whether its worth working for this organization.
Let me summarize it for the newbies, if you have a high tolerance for pain and don't mind working long hours for RM 2.4K and dislike social interactions, this is the job for you. "Fantastic job and mind bogglingly fun" That was sarcasm btw ahahahaha.
To anyone else who is none of the above and wants to live longer and perhaps want to buy a brand new BMW by 30, find another job and stay away from this job
This post has been edited by Enclave Recruit: Jun 5 2011, 10:19 AM