Soon i will jobless and unemployed and stay home as housewife... 

Job Title : Analyst cum asst supervisor
Job Description : Planning/procurement/warehouse
Years spent in company : 2 yrs 1 months
Company : MNC
Industry : O&G
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Middle Management
Experience before joining : 5
salary : RM 40k (1.8k > 2k >2.2k > 2.6k > 2.8K > 0k (for 2 yrs) > 6k > 7k > 40k)
Age: 33

My first job as an automotive engineer for a local vendor, got paid at 1.8k. After 5 years with the company my salary only went up to 2.8k max. Saw people around me even younger people earning more. (I always think younger generations are luckier generations). I still remember this Martrade officer once patronized me for being an "engineer kilang tak laku" but i just smiled. Kept on thinking "belum rezeki aku" and I know I can be better if granted the opportunity.

After 5 years i've decided to quit and go for a masters program abroad (Msc engineering management, in uk). It was a big life decision as I have no sponsorship, not from rich family, and only have my savings to support me (i not a big spender, sustained life with minimal spending & save the rest). Took all my life savings and used it to pay tuition fees. Work part time while studying as i need £ to survive (pay rent & eat). Did a lot of odd jobs (cafeteria assistant, dishwasher, shop assistant, boxes & stuff mover to container, farm work, etc.) i was even given task to wash cows during the farm work in Kent. But its all fun and good experience altogether.

Completed MSc in 1 year, spent the next year continuing odd jobs while trying to find a permanent professional job there, but failed (David Cameron was just elected PM and his manifesto was to eradicate foreign worker influx). Went back to Malaysia and apply for jobs. I remembered I went back with only RM2,240 savings to sustain until i get a job & 1st month salary.. And it all reduced to RM40 when i got swindled by this stoopid phishing bank website (ok, i was stoopid too to believe the scam). So I have no choice but to borrow RM500 from a friend to survive. Its all back to square one just like after finished degree (but with extra 7 yrs older & no money). Finally secured the job, and paid my friend back with my first salary.

Less than 2 years with the company, I took up all the challenges thrown at me and rose up the ranks beating the other seniors. Set the company's record to be selected for foreign work assignment abroad after less than 2 years of service. I guess i am lucky enough to earn what I am earning now in a span of 2 years, but thats life, full of surprises & magic, you never know what will happen. All the hardwork & sacrifices now seems so sweet.

The reason I'm writing this long story is not really to share how much i made, but rather to share the experience with those who think they are unlucky. Its not about luck, so go create your own luck. Always believe in yourself & your capability. Always have a positive mindset. Never feel jealous of other people's achievement, or gain, but set a positive competition for your own self to be equally as good or even better. Always have good intentions and help people around you irrespective of ages, race, culture, etc. Never ever give up, and one day you will make it.

Cheers !!

job & company : IT service engineer, MNC
task : overall it support /server admin
years of IT experiences : 2 years
highest edu: diploma
salary : RM3000
first job:  administration in bank sector (resigned becoz of stressed)

Job Title : Document Controller
Job Desciption : Doing project documentation, issue PO, assist on comercial and technical
Years spent in company : 6 months
Company : 100% Bumi
Industry : Oil n Gas (Valves)
Tenure : Contract (waiting for permanent)
Employment Level : Executive
Experience before joining : 0
Age: 24
salary : 1.8k

I have degree in electronic (telecom) and don't want to work on that field.
Just wondering, it is worth to work on that position? What is my career path working as document controller. Please advise.

Industry is not the only determinant for salary range.
Look at the position first and the company.

if DC is paid 4k, i think a lot of ppl will opt for DC work...

to my understanding, document controller just handle the documents
they don't approve anything
check to ensure the document number is right, keeping the document properly, update in the register
things like that

that is not power, that's just checking to ensure the document is in order

i think we need a better understanding on document controller job scope before we can comment any further :/
if its something like checking for errors and thats it smtg like data entry stuffs..even spm student can do that...

Job Title : Engineering Manager
Years spent in company : 4 years
Age : 35
Industry : Solar/semiconductor
Working experience: close to 18 years, started of as production operator
No of previous employer: 2 ( 3 consider current)
Salary : RM13.3k

Job Title : Assistant Manager
Job Description : Bandwidth management / Network engineer
Years spent in company : 3+
Company : GLC
Industry : ISP
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Executive
Experience before joining : 1 company
Salary : RM 4.3k

Job Title : Construction Manager in Vietnam
Years spent in company : 4 years
Age : 35
Industry : Construction / Real-Estate / Developer
Working experience: close to 12 years, started of after local univ.
No of previous employer: 3 local msian company, 1 sg-german, ( currently vn-hk)
Salary : RM4.5k official + RM4.5K cash

I think I am way underpaid...
Any comments / ideas ?

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Hanoi's cost of living is comparable to KL.

Job Title : HR admin officer
Job Desciption : Do foreign workers related matters and travel 2 KL very frequently
Years spent in company : 8 months
Company : restaurant franchise HQ
Industry : F&B
Tenure : permanent (just confirmed only)
Employment Level : lower tier I think
Experience before joining : work in my father company for 2 years
salary : RM1.8k
Location : Ulu Tiram Johor

Job Title : Graduate architect
Job Description : what architects do
Current Age : 25
Years spent in company : 4 months
Company : local architect firm
Industry :Architecture
Tenure : Permanent
Location : KL
Educational qualifications : Masters
Experience before joining : none, fresh grad
Salary : RM 3600 + RM 200 allowance

Anyone know what's the salary curve for part 2 architects? Is it possible to achieve 5k within 2 years..

Job Title : Senior Purchasing & Planning Executive
Job Description : Buyer & Planner
Current Age : 26
Company : Germany MNC
Industry : FMCG
Location : Selangor
Educational qualifications : Degree in Business Management (Honour)
Experience before joining : Purchasing Executive
Starting Salary : RM 3700
Year of experience: 2 and half year

better find a mentor or work with a good restauranteurs. it's hard work, believe me. even a KFC chain manager comes early, goes home later than his/her staffs and their salary (monthly) is only RM 1.5k.

once saw on TV3 a local nasi ayam franchisor (simple pasar malam stalls) can profits to 20k per day but it took more than 10 years for him to build that business to that kind of profit.

Job Title : Bank Officer
Job Desciption : Back office operations
Years spent in company : 2 years
Company : Overseas bank
Industry : Banking
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Officer
Experience before joining : 3 years at 2 difference local bank
Salary : Basic - Rm 2 712
Education : Diploma

OK ?

My room only costs RM 265 (inclusive of utilities) in Seapark, PJ and near to LRT station. Not too big but sufficient for me as I'm just staying alone. Been staying here since my internship days which were 4 years ago.

Though I'm earning more than you, I'm still saving to get my first house. It is difficult when every single piece of property in Klang Valley is expensive. Well, you just have to start difficult and let's not start thinking of buying your own property yet. Unless, your parents are willing to support you on the down payment. Then by all means go ahead.

Job Title : marketing our products
Job Desciption : forecasting, planning, analysing, executing, alot of brain juices...
Years spent in company : 1 yr
Company : mnc
Industry : IT
Tenure : permanent
Employment Level : executive
Experience before joining : freshy
salary : RM 3.7k
Age: 23

What do you think?

Really consider high?

Normal employment...

Already 1 year in the company, my salary when just joined is only 2550, but got revised recently to 3700 which when I compare to my friends (engineering) is still relatively low...