It's a big 4 in regional office. I left because I don't like the nature of the job and the culture of the company in Melaka. Always thinking that I have other possibilities in the accounting field other than Big4.That's the reason I applied for this position as I wanted to specialise in the commercial lines earlier in my career while still getting my chartered qualification.

This post has been edited by 38kiakinjio: Jul 20 2018, 04:37 AM

Nature of the job as in you don't like accounting? I don't quite get it. or is it like you prefer working with mnc than in big4 where they look at other peoples book instead of their own? (idk how it works tbh)

There are always finance roles in like idk Astro? They have a finance stream for fresh grad. BAT as well for finance and they pay relatively well (but I think they've stopped recruiting).

As of right now, is that your only option? How long were you given to consider? Why did you apply if you're not happy with the pay? Another thing is grades do matter especially in this field for fresh grad, how well did you do? If you're not an outspoken candidate these offer may seem scarce.

Bonded for 3 years, 2.5k pay, doesn't seem good at all to me. Get yourself more option, then you can pick and choose.

Nature of the job as in the extreme working hour and extensive travelling which are too much for me to handle being an individual with a mental health history. So, I am trying to look for a role that would be less dynamic and taxing. But It does not mean that I cannot work under pressure at all. Personally, I prefer to draft and prepare the financial statements of a company rather than auditing other companies.

This is not my only option. I have applied to bank for internal audit and compliance positions which will take 1 month to process my application due to background checking procedures required by BNM, after attending the interview. However, this offer came before I receive the other offer. I need to get back to them by next Monday.

I did very great in my grades. I haven't come across any employers that will offer me a higher salary based on my achievement in my studies. Maybe I didn't apply for the right one. And again a great student does not mean he is a great employee right?

This post has been edited by 38kiakinjio: Jul 20 2018, 05:34 AM

Regarding the grades, don't get me wrong. Just that I've heard alot of my peers complaining about how hard is it to get a job in this field as their grades might have bottled neck their capabilities as they couldn't land themselves an interview. With less options, your negotiating power decreases, hence the phrase beggars can't be choosers. Though one should never just look at grades but Malaysia is still one of the countries where employers filter out using grades in the first stage.

Well if that's the case, I would suggest picking your next job properly since you've already got a taste of what you can and cannot handle. Judging from what you've said, I don't think you'll be happy with the offer, tho it sounds like exactly what you wish for.

Things I would consider:
1) the current odds of getting the bank offer
2) what's the compensation package like for the bank internal audit position, eg pay and does it support your qualification study?
3) which bank is it? reviews? might be the same old toxic environment you wouldn't know
4) how long can i survive being unemployed? Any side projects I can work on while actively applying for jobs?
5) if applying for jobs is taxing then just accept the offer

My 2 cents. All the best

i personally do not think you are under paid

Job Title : Pre-Sales Consultant
Job Desciption : IT security presentation and tender preparation
Age : 27
Years spent in company : 1 month
Company : Startup company
Industry : IT
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : executive
Experience before joining (years) : 1.5
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Degree in communication and Networking
Location : KL
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 40+ hours/week

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM 4.6k
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : depends

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Insurance + medical up to 1.5k per year
Transport Benefits : millage claims
Flexi Working Hours : Work from home sometimes


I am not too sure if my market value is too low or high

This post has been edited by laz91: Jul 20 2018, 05:01 PM

FYI the project completion bonus is very subjective (only for high contributor/performer for the project that i currently involve), and not for every project. However this is the first project that i am involving in this company.

Job Title : Backend Developer (Web and Apps)
Job Desciption : Basically looking at code everyday, bug fixing, troubleshooting, developing new feature.
Age : 29 (going 30 this year)
Years spent in company : 3 months
Company : Startup company
Industry : IT
Tenure : Contract for 1 year
Employment Level : Not sure.
Experience before joining (years) : 7
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Diploma in Computer Science
Location : PJ MY
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 45+ hours/week

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM 12k
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : None

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : None
Transport Benefits : Parking fully subsidised
Flexi Working Hours : Yes, can work remote too.

So far am quite content to what I earn.

Job Title : Financial Analyst
Job Desciption : Analyzing derivatives and fx
Age : 26
Years spent in company : 1 month
Company : American Investment Bank
Industry : Finance
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Analyst
Experience before joining (years) : 0. Considered a fresh grad
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Masters in Finance. Working on my CFA level 1 now.
Location : Jalan Tun Razak
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 50+ hours

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM 3800
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : don't know

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Insurance + Medical
Transport Benefits : none
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : none
Flexi Working Hours : none
Other Benefits : STRESSSSSS AND NO SLEEEEP

Very good package, especially variable bonuses.

If you dont mind, can you share which programming language/framework your company use?

you got a decent pay from a startup

We use PHP codeigniter for API and React JS for front end.
It's a startup backed by big company, and they are rushing things. That's why hiring like crazy and willing to pay as long as the person can deliver.

JP Morgan ? Their pay is that low ?

you're in rap right? mind sharing your package?

Yup. What to do, hr said i'm considered a fresh grad despite having masters

don't tease me with this.
hahaha underpaid.

dude. you are doing alright

your pay will one day sky rocket, stay with them.

It's ok bro, once you build your own specific skillsets that is of value to the company, you will see the results. JP Morgan is a great company !

QUOTE(nobody333 @ Jul 15 2018, 03:25 PM)


This post has been edited by nobody333: Oct 12 2018, 11:21 PM

Job Title : Technical Support
Job Desciption : L1 tech support/troubleshooting
Age : 22
Years spent in company : 3 months
Company : MNC
Industry : IT/BPO
Tenure : Permanent
Experience before joining (years) : 0 (fresh grad)
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Degree in IT
Location : KL
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 45

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM 3000
Contractual Bonus (months): none
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : monthly KPI bonus (that I will never meet )

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : medical insurance, dental coverage
Transport Benefits : none
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : none
Flexi Working Hours : no
Other Benefits : n/a

Tbh considering I didn't do well in uni, pay is pretty good. Just that this job I still have to come in on public holidays, so yeah

This post has been edited by Failed JJ: Jul 22 2018, 12:56 PM