On one side, i agree with Darun and on the other side, i agree with Narf03.
Money is important to me. I am a fresh graduate, had been working for the past 8 months (i still consider myself as fresh) because i am still constantly learning and yes.. still making mistakes and learning from it.
I agree on Darun because, my job.. we really work like.. very very very super hard but the company does not compensate or appreciate what we do. Bonus is only a 13th month bonus, unlike some which are able to give you 2 months-6 months bonus (and still those ppl are complaining). Our increment is only RM50-RM150. RM150 if you're really good and reaaaallly lucky to have a good boss. Imagine an increment of such, after minus-ing EPF and stuff like that, what is RM50? For me, i always look at the bright (or positive) side of things. At least i am good enough that the company wants to give me an increment.
I agree on Narf03's point about.. how much do we actually 'make/contribute' to the company. Like for me, i'm still pretty junior, i don't think i can contribute like RM10k a month to the company hence asking for a RM300 increment. If you're good, your boss recognise then they will give you. For my case, so far that i know.. only 150 max (not managerial post ya).
So, in short.. i know i have been writing very long.. do appreciate what you have and be thankful lorrr... hehehe