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nihilistpuppy
post Dec 6 2016, 11:10 AM

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Job Title : Copywriter
Job Desciption : Write scripts, brainstorm ideas, develop campaigns for big brands
Company : MNC
Years spent in company : 5 months
Industry : advertising
Experience before joining : 3 years 6 months
Monthly Salary : 6K

Am I overpaid? I know for a fact I'm definitely not underpaid.

For what it's worth, I'm 26 this year.



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post Dec 6 2016, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Dec 6 2016, 12:28 PM)
You got no papers/certifications? from experience before joining and years spent in company, you start once you finished SPM. That is some attractive and motivating salary for SPM leavers.  rclxms.gif  thumbup.gif
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Haha, not really. I got a diploma. Then I did my bachelor of mass comm but i dropped out halfway. Admittedly, I started pretty early in my career.
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post Dec 23 2016, 11:14 AM

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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Dec 22 2016, 08:15 PM)
Government sector can get so high pay? hmm.gif I wouldn't mind going into government sector too but then it's quite hard for Chinese to go in. sad.gif
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that's not a lot la. He's 30. most people at 30 are earning 8 and above.

i work in the private sector and I'm earning 6k, 26 this year.

nihilistpuppy
post Mar 21 2017, 06:01 PM

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Job Title : Senior copywriter
Job Desciption : write words for advertising collaterals and coming up with ideas
Years spent in company : 1 month
Company : n/a
Industry : advertising
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Senior
Experience before joining : 4 years
Highest paper qualification/ education background: diploma
salary : RM7,000
Location: KL

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post Jun 30 2017, 05:49 PM

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QUOTE(shyuwvcg @ Jun 24 2017, 05:35 PM)
Job Title : Marketing Exe
Job Desciption : Oversee business performance and develop marketing activities
Age:27
Years spent in company :1.5
Company : MNC
Industry : IT
Employment Level : Junior
Experience before joining : 1.5
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Bachelor degree in Marketing
salary : 3,800
Location: KL

Any comment? underpaid? overpaid? Average?
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Underpaid, IMHO. I'm the same age, in the marketing/advertising department too. Currently drawing 7k per month.
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post Jul 6 2017, 02:54 AM

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QUOTE(honesty tan @ Jul 5 2017, 04:27 PM)
The thing is, Cert is still important as the deciding factors comes from Employers (they are the decision makers). Unless, the skills are applied in Entrepreneurship. I have seen many cases for those without certs or just diploma, they actually perform better than Degree graduate. However, their pay is limited by the scale / system hence no way for them to grow further till they advanced the studies. Cruel but real in many MNCs.  blush.gif
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You're right. Certs are important, but they are not essential to landing a good job and good salary. Take me for example. I dropped out of university cause I felt like the stuff I was studying wasn't relevant to what I wanted to do. So I joined advertising. I'm 27 now, earning a salary of 8k. There have also been talks of a lot of start-ups dropping the cert requirement because of how dated the hiring practice is. Ultimately, it's not the end of the world if you're not a degree holder.
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post Aug 14 2017, 04:53 PM

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Guys, can you advise me on my current salary. Am I doing okay for a 27 year old? Should I be earning more?

Job Title : Senior copywriter
Job Desciption : Write for advertising collaterals
Years spent in company : 3 months
Company : MNC
Industry : Advertising/marketing
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Senior
Experience before joining : 4 years 6 months
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Diploma
Salary : 7,000
Location: Damansara
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post Aug 15 2017, 12:48 PM

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QUOTE(honesty tan @ Aug 14 2017, 05:06 PM)
Excellent for this pay at only Diploma 👍
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What if i have a degree? How much should I be expecting?
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post Aug 16 2017, 04:46 PM

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QUOTE(blackblackk @ Aug 15 2017, 06:00 PM)
Job Title : Interior Designer
Job Desciption : Interior design to project coordinator
Years spent in company : 10 months
Company : sdn bhd
Industry : Renovation & Design
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Fresh
Experience before joining : 3 months intern
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Diploma
Salary : 2200

I felt like I am sort of underpaid. Theres no commission & bonus. Starting my mindset was like, just get a job first.. Don't care about pay & earn experience. Now I sort of regretted. I rejected a 2.5k job because I thought this place have better 'working environment' which is very wrong.

Before I jump ship, what's the reasonable salary to expect with a 1 year experience? If I put my expected salary as 2.8k will the future employer shock of the increase?
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Stay for a year. It's better for your resume.

Rule of thumb for fresh grad is 2.5k although it varies depending on industry.

Honestly, I think 2.8k is reasonable for someone with one year of experience under their belt. My suggestion: put 3k, and put negotiable in brackets beside that.

That way, even if your employer wants to press, you will still get your desired salary.
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post Aug 24 2017, 12:30 PM

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QUOTE(ahlil.shah @ Aug 23 2017, 09:20 PM)
Job Title : Risk Manager
Job Desciption : Risk Management in Asset Management company
Years spent in company : < 1 yr
Company : Unlisted
Industry : Investment/Financial Industry
Employment Level : Entry level
Experience before joining : Nil (but have done internship + work before I start my degree)
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Bachelors Degree
Salary : RM2,800 plus 4-6 months bonus (apparently lah, so far I haven't got any bonus)
Location: KL

Is the above considered decent?
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For fresh grad, yes. 2.8 with additional bonus is good.
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post Aug 28 2017, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(mikhwanudin @ Aug 28 2017, 10:54 AM)
Job Title : Engineer
Job description: MNC
Years spent in company : 2 years
Industry : Shipbuilding
Employment Level : Junior Exec
Experience before joining : non
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Degree in Engineering
salary : RM 3100
Location: JB

I know im poor. but im happy. hahaha
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Being happy is all that matters bro.
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post Sep 18 2017, 11:38 AM

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QUOTE(hustlerism @ Aug 15 2017, 01:37 PM)
His 4 years of experience (MYR 7000)  vs my 1 year of experience (MYR 4000)

How am i doing?
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I started with only 1.9k so you have a headstart.

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