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.

yes... plus jumping with only a year experience dont seem like its significant enough.

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

just to add on to what azraeil said.

why expect to give a 'perfect' answer?Most people think interviews are like school exams with a fixed answer. I blame our education system.
Interviews are to gauge you, and that question is not a technical question hence its to find out your values and your stand. Why dont you answer based on your values and your stand?

If I were Muslim and if I believe in the answer No, I would say No. If they were to tell me my opportunities might be affected because of the answer No, I would simply thank them for their concern for my wellbeing but tell them I do not see their worry as it is a small manageable issue in which I can find a way around. I'll bring one small plate in my backpack wherever I go. Problem solved. (Just because that is what I would be doing anyways. I believe in executing what you promise).

Thats the working world. There are bound to be problems, many small ones that takes our focus away from the main issue. Solve it, solve it for yourself, solve it for your colleagues, solve it for your boss.

side note: whoa they have BACON?!

wah... ur company really jaga u. haha.


should look at the overall package as some get really high basic pay but their allowance isnt as much.

haha. under some SPK subsidaries its 2.3k-2.7k

i agree

Try TLO or Pinewell (I heard TLO offers a much higher starting pay). From my experience, Lumut team dont get to go offshore much. Even if they do I heard their allowance is quite sad.

Well offshore you deal straight with all the workers. You are going to live with them, yet work with them and make sure they perform.

sorry to hear you had to give that opportunity up.
But I'm sure you're still doing very well.

i thought its also well known for pirates?

i've never heard of local uni students praising their management. its like the no 1 complaint for any uni/college

I've PM'd u if you dont mind sharing some reading materials via dropbox.

if you are still holding your OSP card then it should be fine. Client can always check the status using just that. (referring to Petronas OSP).

Yes I do agree that the best way to learn is to see observe and question. however thats not possible as I dont plan to jump to drilling, (but im already in the O&G sector).
however I am just reading up as additional knowledge, so if there ever was a time where I need to question things, at least I know what to question esp when it comes to planning, reading (drilling) reports, etc.
Its more like read/skim through to get a general idea.


I dont have. I'm requesting from meonkutu11 if he could share via dropbox


Shouldnt be a problem. I mobilize hundreds of workers and although I'm not in the manpower department I believe PCSB just has to check their system on the validity of the OSP (that it is not a fake and certs are still valid). After all, we do handle alot of freelance or temporary contract workers who have been working for different companies.

This post has been edited by echobrainproject: Oct 25 2013, 06:55 PM

agreed, couldnt emphasize more on tailoring your CV and understanding what the company does and what you can do to contribute to it.
my current job i sent my cv in and got a reply within an hour.

This post has been edited by echobrainproject: Nov 4 2013, 08:05 AM

yes. mostly process or commissioning engineers offshore.
skp is big, which subsidary are you talking about?

by new company u mean the one a big group is going to together?

err... accountant in an O&G company?

haha. just be honest la.
Maybe theyre just concerned?

I was asked this during my interview. I said I do have a gf and he said thats a good thing because if you are a guy coming into this industry and with offshore works, it will be hard to find a partner. (interviewer was single at that time).

if you are talking about pre-employment medical check-up, then it is based on the company.

However for local (Malaysia) requirements to go offshore, you are supposed to take another medical checkup (valid for 1 year) at petronas panel of clinics/hospital to apply for your offshore passport. For that, I heard they are incorporating HIV in it soon (but dont quote me on this). As for others such as high blood pressure, diabetes, it will affect if the doctor signs of if you are fit to work offshore. I believe if you have it affected because I've had fresh recruits failing their medical due to their weight. I am sure employers who would have to send workers offshore (in Msia at least) will be aware of this and will be careful when hiring.

with all that being said, we've all still seen overweight people offshore too hehe

I would say it is safe, but it in more inconvenient for a girl than a guy.

congrats!