Thanks Azraeil for the info and advise. I am so happy to have this wonderful opportunity to working in Malaysia for Petronas.  Are you currently working at Haliburton?

I have another questions, what about training? Does the Company provide training for new employees during their contract?

Ciao

I've been offered Contract Management Exec post. I've done my SI in sept and submitted my medical checkup last month. last two weeks I called HR & they told me that the offer letter is not yet ready to be collected. It has been almost a month since I submitted my medical report. Now I'm wondering whether I got the job or not or I just need to wait a lil bit longer. Hope that everything is going to be good.

The previous management gave too much power to HR and stressed that everyone contributes equally to the company so the remuneration scheme is the same across the board. This mentality is probably okay if you are working in government office but for an MNC to have this kind of mentality in the 21st century is suicidal.

The performance management review/assessment is also another factor. I mean, I worked my ass off and only got a rating of 3 because my boss expected me to work like a higher grade code because that's where he envisioned I would be in the future. How's that for a dumb ass reason for not giving me a good rating. Instead of ranking me against my peers, I am being ranked with my future self. That rating 3 is also given to those who ponteng kerja, who does drugs so basically in the grand scheme of things, I am not better than those people.

I worked 10 years and my gaji at the time was not even 7K. A middle east company offered me 6 times more and tax free. It was a no brainier. This is basically the same story that you will hear from a lot of ex-pet. A company that had delusions of grandeur and deaf and blind to staff's proposal and market movement in the industry.

If you talk to any headhunter, the current climate is called "Scarced Tecnical Professionals Market". So for PETRONAS at the time to NOT taking any steps was foolish and down right criminal.

When did you apply for the job?

I'm a fresh grad. Applied via petronas discovery in August.

Hmm..now I understand why. He was your boss i guess. 

Still reading previous threads. A lot of history. I was surprised there were time people stayed until 9pm. Now 7pm, the office is cleared.

Because so little people staying late (except for my boss, he stayed late (7-8pm) because he came late), I feel semacam when I am alone. So many stories I heard..especially in block C (that is where my office) .

I dunno why people like working in Petronas, maybe because of the famous KLCC or what no so sure. I think this company was underpaid unless you are blue ocean eyes of the company. There are lot of people hardworking get the rating 3 and 4 but the selected employees normally geng boss will get the rating 1 or 2.

When I was interviewed with Petronas they said they will pay my salary lower than SapuraKencana and asked me to accept because I want to work for national company. What a shame. Then i decided not to continue looking any jobs with this local company.

Hmm..now I understand why. He was your boss i guess. 

Still reading previous threads. A lot of history. I was surprised there were time people stayed until 9pm. Now 7pm, the office is cleared.

Because so little people staying late (except for my boss, he stayed late (7-8pm) because he came late), I feel semacam when I am alone. So many stories I heard..especially in block C (that is where my office) .

I dunno why people like working in Petronas, maybe because of the famous KLCC or what no so sure. I think this company was underpaid unless you are blue ocean eyes of the company. There are lot of people hardworking get the rating 3 and 4 but the selected employees normally geng boss will get the rating 1 or 2.

When I was interviewed with Petronas they said they will pay my salary lower than SapuraKencana and asked me to accept because I want to work for national company. What a shame. Then i decided not to continue looking any jobs with this local company.

Hmm..now I understand why. He was your boss i guess. 

Still reading previous threads. A lot of history. I was surprised there were time people stayed until 9pm. Now 7pm, the office is cleared.

Because so little people staying late (except for my boss, he stayed late (7-8pm) because he came late), I feel semacam when I am alone. So many stories I heard..especially in block C (that is where my office) .

i heard rumour said non-bumi hardly can get promotion.
is that true?

Block C? Which tower is that? 

Ok. That is not a good new. I still not receive any info about the delay.

For Petronas, I have no idea. I involved in Shell company last time. For Shell, they will recruit any races, as long as you have ability.

Because PETRONAS offer the best and most extensive training to the new staffs or fresh grads. And it is a good place to gain experience. Yes, the rating system is debatable but hell, the knowledge and experience that you gained are invaluable and they will definitely increase your market value after 5years, 10years or so. Sometimes yes we do think about the monetary issue, but there are other things that cannot be bought by money. 

Nonsense. A lot of my friends now are in senior management positions. Some of my non-bumi subordinates are now managers and senior managers as well. If you perform, you will be noticed and you will be rewarded. Same as any other MNCs.

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I Like!! That is so true. As I said previously, if not for the training and the network that I developed in Petronas, I would not be where I am today.

In any other companies, you will have the same issues and you will face the same dilemma of balacing family life vs professional life, I chose to ensure that my kids get a whole new experience so that was one of the reason I left but I will take the first opportunity to return to Petronas once my kids go to college.

Hi all, I am new over here in this thread. Nice to meet you all.

I have been offered recently as Executive (Production) under pcsb. Anyone knows the jobscope, skill group and also tier? Will I have the opportunity to go offshore as well?

Thanks for the kind advises, cheers!

I know one friend who stays till 11 everyday when he was involved in the Bayan project, Now he's happy in QP

Ahh Block C, 1st floor I assume because that where the Petroleum Engineering group is. I was in in Fourth Floor brings back memories.

that's my floor, 4th floor. n i just had a conversation with my boss about those scary things especially in fourth floor. muahahaha. sooooooo scary. plus it's raining almost every evening makes it even scarier.

care to share some stories bro azraeil?

Bro, there are a lot of positions under the production executive, you have to be specific then only we can tell you. But you will be under SKG 16, so tier 2. Offshore frequency is based on your position.