seeing the discussion among you guys is really

right now i still struggling to get permanent position in petronas

If you impress the bosses, the most you can get is a higher increment and maybe a faster promotion but your worth will only be seen in that company,those who works hard all the time and have a good attitude in taking new challenges would have gained the experiences and will be more valuable as his/her time in the industry increase. Other companies will value him more and will pay a good ransom to poach him away. You cannot cheat your way thorugh the industry. Other people or other companies will know your experience levels.

This will be my 16th year in the industry.

I'm in my 21st year in the industry, just barely managed to hit the RMhalf million pa mark. Never work overseas before, but sometimes I wonder how much I'm worth overthere.......

No, moving to one of the biggest Independent oil company in its region. It was an upward promotion (in terms of salary and also in terms of position), it's a smaller company as compared to where I am now and my models would make better and faster impact. So basically moving from a VLCC to a more nimble Luxury Yatch 

I always have a principle that you only move when the package is 30-40% higher than what you are currently getting ... anyway, need to do medical and employment visa first. Once that is done, then it's a done deal.

Ramadhan here is long, breaking fast is at 6:30PM so not too bad but sahur is at 2:30AM because Subuh is at 3:20AM so you get really groggy in the morning because trying to wake up after sahur and subuh is not easy. Office hour is from 7AM to 1Pm so the wife is happy as I get to help her in the kitchen while she's preparing the buka puasa menu.

No, moving to one of the biggest Independent oil company in its region. It was an upward promotion (in terms of salary and also in terms of position), it's a smaller company as compared to where I am now and my models would make better and faster impact. So basically moving from a VLCC to a more nimble Luxury Yatch 

I always have a principle that you only move when the package is 30-40% higher than what you are currently getting ... anyway, need to do medical and employment visa first. Once that is done, then it's a done deal.

Ramadhan here is long, breaking fast is at 6:30PM so not too bad but sahur is at 2:30AM because Subuh is at 3:20AM so you get really groggy in the morning because trying to wake up after sahur and subuh is not easy. Office hour is from 7AM to 1Pm so the wife is happy as I get to help her in the kitchen while she's preparing the buka puasa menu.

any petrophysicist here?

how is the career like as a petrophysicist..i've no idea about it i just got off the phone and they said my position is petrophysicist. btw I'm PE fresh grad

how is the job nature and prospect in the ong industry.

appreciate ur info's sifuz

It's quite something to hear that from someone like you. I've only been in the industry slightly over a year, worked hard like a dog and in the short time approached by a few companies. Just that part of me tells me to have a sense of loyalty and stay on, but we all know end of the day the company just wants to make money and does not reward those loyal.

The company expects loyalty from you but they are never loyal to you. So end of the day, you should only be loyal to yourself and your family. It doesn't look good however if in your CV, people see that you jump company every year, so you need to have the correct window to look like a loyal staff (3-4 years per company is acceptable). It's all in the luck of getting the right opportunity at the right time.

The company expects loyalty from you but they are never loyal to you. So end of the day, you should only be loyal to yourself and your family. It doesn't look good however if in your CV, people see that you jump company every year, so you need to have the correct window to look like a loyal staff (3-4 years per company is acceptable). It's all in the luck of getting the right opportunity at the right time.

sometimes, when you want to jump.. current employer counter with 30% higher than new offer.. so cancel jump.

Petrophysicist is one of the rare skills in PE so once you get your required experience level, you'd be in demand like hot cakes. Get as much experience as possible and learn from the seniors as much as you can.

my pay must be so low then since offers like 40% or more.  I guess its relative. haha

Loyal is not for COMPANY is should goes to MONEY.. Hehe

good to know that thanks,
is a petrophysicist considered an engineer or a scientist?
does the early years of the job involve any field experience? will i get the chance to get significant offshore experience?

The company you are working right now is also the largest in its category, kan? Guess I have to google what does independent oil comp means..hehe.

Are you moving to the other side of the world, bro Azraeil? Or still in the same region, different country?

Wahh.. working hours during ramadhan there is sooo nice! I bet it's still not too late to wish you & your family Salam Ramadhan

sometimes, when you want to jump.. current employer counter with 30% higher than new offer.. so cancel jump..   

The company expects loyalty from you but they are never loyal to you. So end of the day, you should only be loyal to yourself and your family. It doesn't look good however if in your CV, people see that you jump company every year, so you need to have the correct window to look like a loyal staff (3-4 years per company is acceptable). It's all in the luck of getting the right opportunity at the right time.