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.

I would say depends on which department you're working in, got 2 friends, A and B. B joined high workload department, working 9-10 everyday, sat and sun exclusive.  A joined department with lighter workload, only busy on certain days of the month , after that, can clocked in early, cabut early. As of me, My boss's philosophy is, as long as you fulfill flexi working hours, working 7-4, 8-5,9-6 also can. While My friend from across department's culture quite diff, his boss practise " engineer should work late" mindset. he's been working 7-7 everyday, sat and sun inclusive since march. He suffered low morale dy......

confirm E1 salary revised to 5k d ?

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.

company discretion means many thing. one of it they would not even pay your bonus if you tender before the bonus cutoff (which is not declared anywhere in the executive handbook - unless they have updated, even if u serve full financial year, which many perm staff wait to jump ship after receive bonus by 24hr notice or 1mth notice.
still worth it, than doing it nicely with 3mth notice.
move on. you never test the outside environment, you never know what is your potential outside petronas.
petronas environment is so toxic these days. Yes boss culture getting prevalent and those who work smart and hard found themselves not a valuable asset anymore.

at least outside you do not need to do all the ridiculous initiatives and HSE audits as part of your KPI which do not bring value cos everyone are required to do so.
Your senior colleague did went out and come back? If if its similar and in Msia, go for it.

If Medical is one thing holding u, so be prepared to buy your own insurance , esp with family and kids.

Hi all,

A novice here, dont know whether it has been mentioned in this forum, can I ask what is the offshore allowance daily  for a field engineer in petronas. Say with 2-4 years experience ?

Many thanks

thanks for the info, but I thought only offshore engineer are the only ones that entitled for offshore allowance? why does office based staff have offshore allowance?

thanks again

How many days does a Petronas field engineer usually work at offshore?

Finally got offer letter today via email

for my PCSB recruitment process PMO
Apply thru HR email & discover petronas: 12 Aug 2013
Phone interview: 28 Aug 2013
Declaration form: 28 Aug 2013
Structured interview: 27 Sep 2013
SI Result : 27 Sept 2013 (they gave the letter for medical checkup on the same day after SI)
Medical checkup: 3 Oct 2013
Offer letter: 23 Oct 2013
Report duty : 18 Nov 2013
PIPE : 2 Dec 2013

Timeline from application --> Offer letter = 2~3 months

That is rubbish off course. I mean, what did he do to merit a bloody novel for a PPA. Mine was 2 pages tops (then again, maybe that's why I always get a 3 instead of a 2 or 1)