QUOTE(MGM @ Oct 17 2020, 12:08 PM)
Seriously looks like IT is paying so VERY much better than Engineers when engineering is one of the toughest course.
I think generally speaking mine is quite a unique situation as the Company itself (regardless of domain) is known for paying above average wages.
QUOTE(flying_manatee @ Oct 18 2020, 12:01 AM)
Yea I think you made the right choice in this situation, I'm in a pretty similar position to yours, and made the same choice as well (despite getting a bit bored).
all the best to you! Let's find joy / opportunities to learn new things within our scope of work
QUOTE(adamfoo90 @ Oct 18 2020, 05:09 PM)
Hi sifu's,
I require advice in terms of salary payout difference to see which is worth ... Which obviously I know which would you recommend.
Cause I've been only experienced in doing HP products.
Suddenly, due to shaky position, which Company A announced retrenchment due to project loss. I found myself landed in a whole new different brand which require whole different skill sets.
Now:
Let's just say :
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Company A :
Job Title : On Field Engineer
Job Description : To be onsite and support and troubleshoot HP Printers
Company : HP
Tenure : Every year contract renewal (It's a Project based job, once the project is gone, so are we.)
Employment Level : Entry
Experience before joining (years) : 3 years working with HP's products / on field
Highest paper qualification/ education background : SPM
Location : PJ
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 8:30am - 5pm max, Mon - Fri only
Monetary Payout (gross before tax)
Basic Salary : RM 4k - 5k+++ Monthly (This solely depending on how far i travel and claims I can get)
Bonus: None
Restricted Shares (one off with strings attached): None
Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Life Insurance
Transport Benefits : Parking and Toll full claim. Mileage claim for petrol and maintenance 80 cents / km
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : Company phone.
Other Benefits :
Company B :
Job Title : Senior Technician
Job Description : To be onsite and support and troubleshoot Canon / Fuji / Ricoh Printers
Company : Copier
Tenure : 6 months probation , after that permanent pos
Employment Level : Entry
Experience before joining (years) : 3 years working with HP's products / on field
Highest paper qualification/ education background : SPM
Location : Cheras
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 8:30am - 5pm max Weekdays, 8:30am - 1pm for Saturdays.
Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : 4k+++ Monthly
Contractual Bonus (months): Either every 6 months or 12 months
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) :
Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Life Insurance
Transport Benefits : Company car. Parking and Toll full claim. Petrol covered
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : Mobile allowance 100 per month
Other Benefits :
What's your PoV / Opinion? I would like to know which one's more worthy to work with
Personally I'd say Company B - simply because
1) opportunity to learn new thing
2) contract based role usually should come with higher compensation (~25%) to compensate for job security
Jun 29 2018, 09:46 PM
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and your pay is relatively high, mind sharing your story and your degree?
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