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 Working with Petronas?, Work environment, benefits and culture?

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Vicviper
post Oct 3 2013, 09:01 AM

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QUOTE(xellesia70 @ Sep 18 2013, 11:40 PM)
Hi guys,
Last year I was at the breaking point and wanted to leave this company.. It was a push factor actually. Cannot tolerate the 'yes boss' environment anymore. But I was never serious in finding new jobs.. I have been floating my CVs on various employment website since last year. This year, the environment is getting worse with the recent promotions of certain GMs and SMs. I still persevere.

Suddenly, I was called for an interview and I said to myself well just give it a try, no pressure. Then, I got the offer. The offer is not really lucrative. It is almost similar to what I am getting yearly (inclusive of bonuses) albeit higher. Medical benefit cannot compete with PET of course. However, looking at the job description, it is something new and different from what I am doing now. Seems exciting as it will involve new technology selection, etc.

But do I leave because of my current environment or I just need to hang in there? Or do I take this new opportunity but loosing some of the perks now?

One of my senior colleague used to tell me that, if you leave because of the environment, you will somehow end up in almost similar environment elsewhere. U will get frustrated again..it would be a vicious cycle then.

still dont know what shd I do.. sad.gif
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post Oct 3 2013, 09:41 AM

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QUOTE(xellesia70 @ Sep 18 2013, 11:40 PM)
Hi guys,
Last year I was at the breaking point and wanted to leave this company.. It was a push factor actually. Cannot tolerate the 'yes boss' environment anymore. But I was never serious in finding new jobs.. I have been floating my CVs on various employment website since last year. This year, the environment is getting worse with the recent promotions of certain GMs and SMs. I still persevere.

Suddenly, I was called for an interview and I said to myself well just give it a try, no pressure. Then, I got the offer. The offer is not really lucrative. It is almost similar to what I am getting yearly (inclusive of bonuses) albeit higher. Medical benefit cannot compete with PET of course. However, looking at the job description, it is something new and different from what I am doing now. Seems exciting as it will involve new technology selection, etc.

But do I leave because of my current environment or I just need to hang in there? Or do I take this new opportunity but loosing some of the perks now?

One of my senior colleague used to tell me that, if you leave because of the environment, you will somehow end up in almost similar environment elsewhere. U will get frustrated again..it would be a vicious cycle then.

still dont know what shd I do.. sad.gif
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I am exactly in a similar situation like you. Now considering on whether to accept the offer from Petronas. The increment is not that much, however, looking at the JD it will be quite a huge role covering 16 OPUs. Benefit wise it's more or less similar.

I am dilemma now because my current work environment is very flexible, i.e no one really cares if you are in the office or not, as long you are contactable and able to carry out your tasks on time. You can even work at home/Starbucks for all they care.

The only downside with my current company is I that have a limited career growth. Whereas in Petronas, I was made to understand during the interview that my career growth will be well planned in the next 5-10 years.

So yes, I am still undecided at the moment... :-/

In your case, I somehow tend to disagree with your senior colleague on his opinion. IMO an environment of a workplace really depends on the culture of that particular organisation. You'll never know until you explore it further.

 

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