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remy_tailo
post May 19 2016, 02:19 PM

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depends..some cases..averagely ...1year cobol experiences equivalent to RM800-RM1200 jump

Example : people who having 10 years experiences in COBOL might have salary range around RM9K to RM12K
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post May 19 2016, 04:20 PM

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QUOTE(remy_tailo @ May 19 2016, 02:19 PM)
depends..some cases..averagely ...1year cobol experiences equivalent to RM800-RM1200 jump

Example : people who having 10 years experiences in COBOL might have salary range around RM9K to RM12K
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seriously? my SDM (senior dev manager), got 5k
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post May 19 2016, 05:17 PM

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QUOTE(krip @ May 19 2016, 04:20 PM)
seriously? my SDM (senior dev manager), got 5k
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seriously? senior programmer earn 5k
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post May 19 2016, 06:00 PM

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QUOTE(krip @ May 19 2016, 04:20 PM)
seriously? my SDM (senior dev manager), got 5k
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that is a fact. Position doesn't equivalent to high pay nowadays.

QUOTE(WesGibbin @ May 19 2016, 05:17 PM)
seriously? senior programmer earn 5k
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Depends on company, some company has average monthly pay but maybe good benefit?
remy_tailo
post May 19 2016, 09:47 PM

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for rare cases like COBOL, since people who having this kind of skill are "extinct" nowadays, if u are below 30s and your COBOL skill can complete 10-15 years senior , some company will hire you due;

1. you may serve/go longer in company
2. range of salary is different due gap of ages,working etc..example salary for Analyst COBOL in 2016 is much higher compared to 2010

I have my friend who were working as senior COBOL developer same with my age...salary is RM9,000
I have my friend who is 1 year less experiences than mine, work as COBOL support..salary is RM7,200
I have my friend who is 1 year more experiences than mine, work as Senior consultant (COBOL)...salary is RM8,000

those are BASIC salary..not includes standby or weekend/OT allowance..and those are FACT


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post May 24 2016, 01:45 AM

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QUOTE(remy_tailo @ May 19 2016, 09:47 PM)
for rare cases like COBOL, since people who having this kind of skill are "extinct" nowadays, if u are below 30s and your COBOL skill can complete 10-15 years senior , some company will hire you due;

1. you may serve/go longer in company
2. range of salary is different due gap of ages,working etc..example salary for Analyst COBOL in 2016 is much higher compared to 2010

I have my friend who were working as senior COBOL developer same with my age...salary is RM9,000
I have my friend who is 1 year less experiences than mine, work as COBOL support..salary is RM7,200
I have my friend who is 1 year more experiences than mine, work as Senior consultant (COBOL)...salary is RM8,000

those are BASIC salary..not includes standby or weekend/OT allowance..and those are FACT
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Thats the local market........not going to post any numbers here. Check overseas........guarantee you will shit your pants.
remy_tailo
post May 24 2016, 10:11 AM

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QUOTE(lot101 @ May 24 2016, 01:45 AM)
Thats the local market........not going to post any numbers here. Check overseas........guarantee you will shit your pants.
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for oversea..those figure is for Fresh graduate/entry level. correct me if I'm wrong
lot101
post May 25 2016, 07:27 AM

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QUOTE(remy_tailo @ May 24 2016, 10:11 AM)
for oversea..those figure is for Fresh graduate/entry level. correct me if I'm wrong
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google la please ..... I am ancient ..... you code exclusively in COBOL ?

I wont call COBOl extinct, its just not sexy like C# lol

remy_tailo
post May 25 2016, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(lot101 @ May 25 2016, 07:27 AM)
google la please ..... I am ancient ..... you code exclusively in COBOL ?

I wont call COBOl extinct, its just not sexy like C# lol
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yep..exclusively ..not SMART or iSERIES

Malaysian took a lot expatriate worker from India and Philippines...
that's why local people hard to find / continuing job on these specialty..with higher salary earned

FYI, I'm sharping / learning for AS400 , RPG in order to compete those people
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post May 31 2016, 03:12 AM

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QUOTE(remy_tailo @ May 25 2016, 10:41 PM)
yep..exclusively ..not SMART or iSERIES

Malaysian took a lot expatriate worker from India and Philippines...
that's why local people hard to find / continuing job on these specialty..with higher salary earned

FYI, I'm sharping / learning for AS400 , RPG in order to compete those people
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sigh.....good luck make sure you cover all your corners (95% fail here)....including human interaction(90% fail here)

why so high fail rate.....if you speak to HRs about this most of them would slam the door in your face.

try to understand why they choose to outsource at a higher rate.



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post Jun 15 2016, 03:22 PM

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that mean your job is in high demand since not much ppl know cobol.
remy_tailo
post Aug 5 2016, 09:47 AM

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QUOTE(brutalsoul @ Jun 15 2016, 03:22 PM)
that mean your job is in high demand since not much ppl know cobol.
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Almost all banking and insurance domain (some logistics and others) in Malaysia running COBOL as their backend / server (COBOL 400 , COBOL SMART, Iseries, AS400)

This post has been edited by remy_tailo: Aug 5 2016, 09:48 AM
bristlebb
post Aug 11 2016, 01:49 PM

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I have been doing COBOL for 8 years since graduate. Now no longer do that.
Not that I hate the heavy job load, it's because some managers never really appreciate their staff's effort and contribution.
I enjoy my work now a lot. Better environment better colleagues and superiors, less critical system compare to bank hence less supporting jobs. Should have join here 8 years ago lol.
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post Aug 11 2016, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(brutalsoul @ Jun 15 2016, 03:22 PM)
that mean your job is in high demand since not much ppl know cobol.
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Not really, some scrubs managers nvr appreciate that.
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post Aug 11 2016, 02:09 PM

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I bet most of those who do SMART won't even know how to read files normally using pure COBOL...Of course, that includes me... tongue.gif
And yeah, SMART job pool consists of 90% of foreigners...


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post Aug 19 2016, 09:55 AM

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stay in line for experience

later when they want to migrate to new system/framework/language

can provide consultation service
KennethNYC
post Aug 19 2016, 01:01 PM

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there are many open source outside there you can try try ....
would not suggest that you stick to just cobol

no harm trying new stuff out

This post has been edited by KennethNYC: Aug 19 2016, 01:01 PM
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post Sep 1 2016, 01:05 AM

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Ain't Cobol boring compare to Java or C# or newer languages?
bristlebb
post Jul 22 2019, 02:47 PM

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helo ts, still doing COBOL?
if yes, how much are you earning now?
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post Jul 26 2019, 02:57 AM

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QUOTE(jurkflash @ Mar 25 2016, 09:15 PM)
No offense but i do feel like u are trying to make urself proud by saying u are a COBOL Programmer. But for me, when u really mastered it i will only say that specific language otherwise it just shame myself..
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If earn 20k nevermind otherwise it's stupid decision even to take up that job

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