I don't think their hiring at the moment as they are in the process of rationalisation. They'll let off more people as the would like to streamline their business and concentrate only on E & P. which is not all too bad however not all their non core business is doing that bad and some are of strategic importance to the manufacturing sector. I'm not working for Petronas, I work for another E & P but like all people to gain greater independance you'd have to be on your own, so I'm just waiting for the right moment to leave as well he he he, after a good 11 years as an oilman.

Schlumberger pays for Field Service Technician about RM15K when you include all the allowances, that's for Diploma Holder, for Field Engineer it's about 21K which is for a graduate. What you need to think is that you need to do careful financial planning since you are mobilised everyhere so dont go spending the money by getting a big car, or having expensive meals with the date. There will be one day that things may be tougher or a day when you feel all the travelling and hassle isnt worth it. Especially when you are married and with kids.

For Malaysian to stay in Malaysia wanting to make above 30K is a problem because you're aren't white, cap in the market is about that unless you're super special. Even Murphy pay's about there for a consultant and that's for someone with a above 7 years of experience.

This post has been edited by Tfazuin: Jun 28 2010, 03:06 PM