can geologist earn more than 5k? (before 28 and holding just a degree, say, 4 years experience).

Experienced geologists are very much in demand by the oil companies. Once you have relevant experience you can get expat packages to practically any location they're looking for oil. Think US$250k per year or higher salaries for a pretty relaxed desk job

Geologists specializing in the oil and gas industry do not grow on trees - in particular those who deliver high quality results.

I get annoyed by some folks here who like to perpetuate the myth of high-paying jobs which are stress-free and widely available to anyone with half a brain in Malaysia. That sentence alone is full of oxymorons.

I am hoping to reach tat kind of pay too b4 25
duno can a not
a fresh grad now
got my 1st job with 2k+ basic plus comm and claims
duno good enuf a not

start with banking ok?
If you want to work for better pay, do get the job from me instead.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/838130

last year i see 5k/mth is so so much. now i dont give it a shit. 5k so easy to reach if u use your brain.

Mind to briefly explain your tips?

Yeap..nowadays earning RM 5k is nothing already lah.You should aim for RM 10k.
Altho I am not there yet as I just started working at age 22 but I am confident I can hit my target.

At first u will think RM 5k is alot but after all the deductions and all,its peanuts for the amount of work we will be contributing to the company.

The way up is of course the best education u can get and hard work.Dont be lazy

hurm.. i think its true la.. learn learn n learn.. my TL already reach 4800 at the age of 25.. me onli 2.7k at 23 years old.. n yet.. i dont finish my degree programme?is it ok ar? my friend is advising me to go for professional cert.. forget the degree.. whats ur opinion?

Any market for IT security specialist? or IT security admin?

am interested with it security field...rite now working as sys support

am without deg,dip nor professional cert...rite now earning less than 2k

planning to get a deg on it security....any opinions?

Back in 2004, 5K seem to be a lot to me..but now should aim for at least 8K...

5K before 28y.o? I think there are soooo many people earning more than 5k even at age 25-26.
I know a friend earning 15k+ average at 25y.o. But they work like hell, 7 days a week including public
holidays. What they do is land investment for their clients. I know a gal in Forex line, can earn up to
400k per annum, and she's only 28y.o.

There are 2 common things with these kinda job :

1. Uncapped income; depends on how you work.
2. No basic pay or low basic pay; In one month you can earn 20k, but for the rest of the 4 months
you makan angin. These kinda jobs are usually very financial or market driven.

If money is your only objective, then go for these kinda career. But be warned that it is very
stressful and extremely fast paced. That Forex gal looks like she's 35+y.o. smokes and drinks
like hell.

If career advancement is your objective, then work your way up the corporate ladder lor. The
earlier you start the better. Oh for myself.....I'm a Channel Sales Manager,
basic+allowance+average commission comes up to only 5k+ - 6k+ and I'm already 27.
I find this amount not sufficient in today's market and society. At least aim for 100k per annum.

I think if work overseas can lorr...if local,have to start own business...

These are anecdoctal examples.

Reality is that the vast majority do not earn anywhere near that figure, more so for the age range of 25-26 based on statistical reports released by the government on income tax pay brackets.

Moreover, most of these high earners at a younger age are typically working abroad and not in Malaysia.

5-6k before 26 yrs old? impossible..if u say 4k maybe still possible...or if u raise your age limit..unless u do some illegal stuff..impossible..

do sales/business, should be no problem to reach 5k lo... too bad i don't have a flair in both however

5-6k before 26 yrs old impossible? are you sure?

i beg to differ...

This post has been edited by ILoveVivianShing: Nov 28 2008, 06:06 PM

well its impossible because he has a bitoechnology degree.. unless he work in singapore la... and like i say unless he do some illegal stuff..for a normal person the chance is <5%... I think most of the people here are a little unrealistic....most will say my fren earn this and that and living cost not very expensive cannot do anything with 5k... the living cost is going up but the salary is not so they dont move together..and your fren here and there..how many of that fren do u have in malaysia? it may be only 1 or 2 person...

sales line is the best way if u're a hardworking person~~~

5k below 28. mlm you bet or insurance i say.

If other corporate job...almost impossible(i'm referring to general, not people like goldf**** of cos no problem) unless u the company own by your family.