wow >5K b4 28, i still got 2 years to catch up

If u want higher go into Oil & Gas. very good pay but no life.

Finance/ accounting, u hv to work like dog.

Just take and give, normally high pay is not easy job.

In IT industry is it even possible to earn more than 5k before 28 years?

yes, if u're manager, or sales IT personnel which comes from commision

Degree in Finance. Started work when I was 22 yrs.

got exchange emails with a senior in the past:

0. IT degree grad - 0
1. junior engineer - 1 year (acquired ccna)
2. industrial automation engineer - 1.5 year (learned alot about industrial communication protocol)
3. network engineer in public listed company - 1 year (work on IP communication, acquired CCVP, some Cisco IPT Specialist)
4. network consultant in MNC - current job (job focus on ip communication, preparing CCIE Voice)

currently he's 24 years old, basic RM4.5k with other allowance.


Money = your worth(willing to learn, good attitude, certificates, skills) + opportunity(daring, open for changes, people network, goals)

i want to catch up with him, now 22 years old still RM2.xk. sigh....

Of course, I just turned down a job offer > 5K just to remain in my hometown. Man power cost in Malaysia is indeed rising

Actually, I was pursuing my ACCA !! Now, I m ACCA Finalist. (still part time student)

22 Now, working as Account Officer, study part time!! Who said I don't know the job MARKET ?? But, I would like to change field into teaching/tutoring !!

Can u share ur experience in the industry? What is ur first job? Do u think MBA is necessary?

I hope someone that have real experience can share their story with me!!

Answers like IQ, EQ, working attitude, luck, what indusrty u are in, how attractive u r are acceptable, but do u mind to elaborate it further ?

Hmmmm ... Bear in mind that the cost of living is also escalating rapidly ...

the more $$ u r paid, the more stress you will get. rewards come hand in hand with responsibilities. u wanna earn a lot? go work in iraq. u get paid lke USD 2 or 3k per day as allowance. thats what my fren told me anyway (his company offered him the job but he chose not to risk).

jobs which are related to $$ (investment, trading, etc) will reward u wif $$ more than other industries.

Age: 28
Line of work: Consulting & architecting of solutions
Company: MNC
Qualifications: Higher Dip + industrial certifications + experiences

Advise/Tips:
1. Learn to make decisions
2. Take on new challenges
3. Identify & manage risk well
4. Process oriented
5. Work hard + smart
6. Know yr work well, both technically & commercial sense.
7. Identify your skills & values then sell yourself well
8. Need lots of luck!

This post has been edited by phobian: May 4 2007, 10:10 PM

What's your job title?

yes it is possible. try those data centres that does shift works

22 going to 23 this year. i got lucky, just accepted a job where the basic is more than 3.8k (not gonna reveal the exact amount, some of my colleagues are reading this )+allowances.

what i can say is good luck, work hard for the things u want

wat exactly u're doing rite now? give me some hint k?

want to earn more than 5k.
its all depend on u.
in my opinion being ur own boss is te better way to get it!
biz have no limit in ur profit.
any of the marketing can be adjust to get better result!
as robert t kiyosaki said..
be the B and I ppl.!
Business and Investment.
you get freedom!
so try it hard.!
i'm 20..
going to start my own biz soon.
dance studio.
and some more biz in the market.
kambate together ba..

Well all i can tell u is
make sure u mix with the right kind of company

it doesnt have to be dull friends etc.. or the working hard kind of type
choose the lifestyle base on the risk u can take.. legal or illegal or gray area
then decide who u want to mix with and what u want to venture into.

also remember nothing is ever set in stone...
earning good now doesn't guarantee it will go on in the future so keep working on new ideas..

IT industry also. no hints 1 lar...just work hard

gotta agree with ya. even if u alwiz fall and fall and fall. dun give up easily. i've been into those situations b4 dats y i am not giving up easily

This post has been edited by alkt: May 4 2007, 09:12 PM

IT jobs: reputable degree (most probably studying abroad), few years of qualifing experience, professional certificates, right skills and competencies

Lines of business (in large MNC organisations):
Information Security and Compliance
Unix/Linux
Telecom
SAP or other ERP
Oracle or other DBMS

there's also working for the police/JPJ/Customs/Immigration etc etc. Govt bodies which have authority in one area or another. your basic pay may be pittance, but the opportunity to make 'extra' income is almost limitless.

but of coz u'll need to start somewhere high, not rank n file. and u have to be able to play smart and not get caught. and higher up you are, the more power u wield. and business comes looking for you.

thats the good thing about m'sia. opportunity to make money is always there, just depends on how u're outlook is on the matter.

i start my first job RM1500 when i'm 23 year old as IT programmer in local vendor
After 5 year working experince , now working in MNC and
my total annual income around RM65K

i got the 3rd class degree in computing
but it won't cause my trouble on looking job and better offer.






This post has been edited by V332: May 5 2007, 02:13 PM

great . !

i'm just a diploma guy and i'm earn almost 5k now ...

for me ...it is all about skills and experience...just be confidence and believe within yourself