QUOTE(redcassowary @ Nov 2 2014, 03:10 PM)
I'm a civil engineering graduate for 2 years and currently I'm in a dilemma. Currently, I'm working as a site engineer in a contractor company but around three weeks ago, I got an offer from a consultant company (Project Engineer for Kumpulan IKRAM). I know this company is one of the most established in Malaysia so I took the offer immediately. Also the salary offered is a bit higher than my current one.
I was due to start at my new company very soon but my current boss threw me a last minute offer. If I stay, I would be in charge of a new construction project from the ground up and will be promised future salary increments based on my performance. I should also say that my current company has a good track record in Sabah, with successful projects one after the other.
That got me thinking since I haven't got many experience in my field yet, and this could be a great opportunity to learn more about site management works ( which I am more familiar with). On the other hand, I will be in charge for building assessment forensics and design works for the consultant company. I am a tad weak in this area but I'm ready to learn. I should add that I'm planning to take my professional engineer license in the future.
Here's my question.
1. Is it better to stay in familiar grounds or go to the uncharted territory?
2. Anyone have any working experience with IKRAM before? What is it like? Is the future career advancement bright?
Seniors in this field, I would be really glad if you can advice me on this matter. I'm really indecisive now.
Go read the requirement of becoming an IR, 2 exams and 1 interview for BEM? 1 year design and 1 year site supervision, 4 years experience under supervision of a PE? Having said that, the guide does not say you must be 1 year contractor 1 year consultants. I have MY friends who got their licenses working solely for contractor or consultants. You just need to be guided by a PE in your work.I was due to start at my new company very soon but my current boss threw me a last minute offer. If I stay, I would be in charge of a new construction project from the ground up and will be promised future salary increments based on my performance. I should also say that my current company has a good track record in Sabah, with successful projects one after the other.
That got me thinking since I haven't got many experience in my field yet, and this could be a great opportunity to learn more about site management works ( which I am more familiar with). On the other hand, I will be in charge for building assessment forensics and design works for the consultant company. I am a tad weak in this area but I'm ready to learn. I should add that I'm planning to take my professional engineer license in the future.
Here's my question.
1. Is it better to stay in familiar grounds or go to the uncharted territory?
2. Anyone have any working experience with IKRAM before? What is it like? Is the future career advancement bright?
Seniors in this field, I would be really glad if you can advice me on this matter. I'm really indecisive now.
For design, Malaysia switching to Eurocode soon? Then you are not so far behind, most of the old guys also need to start learning the new code.
Btw, what is the rate for a 7 years exp engineer, foreign PE, maybe senior position, in Sabah? Never work there before but would want to go back to my hometown
This post has been edited by JohnJon82: Nov 2 2014, 08:00 PM
Nov 2 2014, 07:44 PM

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