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Next career step for me?, advice needed
TSinfiniti123
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Jan 15 2020, 03:59 PM, updated 5y ago
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Hello guys, just a brief intro, 26 Years old this year. working in a very specific sales and marketing for a chemical production company Salary wise, i'm hitting 15k Basic (before deduction) + 5k housing allowance due to outstation.
However the job is so stagnant and mundane. doing same thing everyday, running to same place everyday, just selling product + repeating same pitch to different customers. is this the reality for the next 30 years? no doubt i'm getting paid a lot and that's the only thing getting me motivated.
monday to friday passes so fast because everyday is the same. but knowing outside i wont be able to get this salary at all.
i see some of my friends working in MNC, big 4, they have so many networking events, meeting interesting people etc. are those experience worth it to take a drastic dip in income?
much appreciated.
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darkmusses
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Jan 15 2020, 04:13 PM
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It depends on individual actually.
If your motivation is money, it is a good pay to start off with because TBH not many had that kind of income. However like what you mentioned, satisfaction may not be there.
On the other hand, there maybe job satisfaction such as networking, meeting new peoples and what not with lower income which you may need to sacrifice.
In the end, it all depend on what you want to achieve. There is a Chinese proverb saying that "There is no 2 holes in a needle" . . something like that
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InitialB
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Jan 15 2020, 04:14 PM
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You have a very good income. I suggest you stay. To by pass time, weekend you can go spend your money
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PrincZe
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Jan 15 2020, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(infiniti123 @ Jan 15 2020, 03:59 PM) Hello guys, just a brief intro, 26 Years old this year. working in a very specific sales and marketing for a chemical production company Salary wise, i'm hitting 15k Basic (before deduction) + 5k housing allowance due to outstation. However the job is so stagnant and mundane. doing same thing everyday, running to same place everyday, just selling product + repeating same pitch to different customers. is this the reality for the next 30 years? no doubt i'm getting paid a lot and that's the only thing getting me motivated. monday to friday passes so fast because everyday is the same. but knowing outside i wont be able to get this salary at all. i see some of my friends working in MNC, big 4, they have so many networking events, meeting interesting people etc. are those experience worth it to take a drastic dip in income? much appreciated. Isn't passing time good? If it's mundane and boring, u will feel time pass slow. And very well done on the salary. I suggest to stay and start to invest / diversify so your life will be secure. Then u want do what alos can. Network, travel etc. Its never too late
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flying_manatee
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Jan 15 2020, 10:35 PM
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Does this job have good career progression or not? As in you can move up to lead a sales team, or you learn more professional knowledge etc?
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k town shit
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Jan 15 2020, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE(infiniti123 @ Jan 15 2020, 02:59 PM) Hello guys, just a brief intro, 26 Years old this year. working in a very specific sales and marketing for a chemical production company Salary wise, i'm hitting 15k Basic (before deduction) + 5k housing allowance due to outstation. However the job is so stagnant and mundane. doing same thing everyday, running to same place everyday, just selling product + repeating same pitch to different customers. is this the reality for the next 30 years? no doubt i'm getting paid a lot and that's the only thing getting me motivated. monday to friday passes so fast because everyday is the same. but knowing outside i wont be able to get this salary at all. i see some of my friends working in MNC, big 4, they have so many networking events, meeting interesting people etc. are those experience worth it to take a drastic dip in income? much appreciated. why don't invest and run a start up since u have so much money?
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ViktorJ
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Jan 15 2020, 10:46 PM
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Apart from changing your job, you can try something else.
You can actually attend networking events outside of your job.
I assume you are out of Klang Valley, but when you are in town, do consider attending those entrepreneurial pitch meetings, or any other segments you are interested in. Since you have a decent salary and your accommodations are settled for you, could try attending as an angel investor.
There you get to meet them all: bright eyed innovators, experienced businessmen, con AND pickup artists, and just generally interesting people.
Granted you still have to do your job on a daily basis this way, but at least you do not have to give up your salary.
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taiko ayam P
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Jan 16 2020, 12:50 PM
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suggest to maximise your weekends first before deciding the next course of action. because if your weekend is pretty dead, wherever u go it's gonna be the same. get it?
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fun_feng
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Jan 16 2020, 01:57 PM
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Youre working in sales right?? What specific career progression u have in mind??
Why dont u ask for training instead and enrich yourself...
Thousands will die to have your job
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bristlebb
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Jan 17 2020, 11:07 AM
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earning 15k at 26 yo is very impressive.
you may try go into MNC to experience the job yourself, no harm to try since you are young. you can always go back to your current job.
This post has been edited by bristlebb: Jan 17 2020, 11:07 AM
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sweet_pez
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Jan 24 2020, 11:11 AM
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何を見ているの
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QUOTE(infiniti123 @ Jan 15 2020, 03:59 PM) Hello guys, just a brief intro, 26 Years old this year. working in a very specific sales and marketing for a chemical production company Salary wise, i'm hitting 15k Basic (before deduction) + 5k housing allowance due to outstation. However the job is so stagnant and mundane. doing same thing everyday, running to same place everyday, just selling product + repeating same pitch to different customers. is this the reality for the next 30 years? no doubt i'm getting paid a lot and that's the only thing getting me motivated. monday to friday passes so fast because everyday is the same. but knowing outside i wont be able to get this salary at all. i see some of my friends working in MNC, big 4, they have so many networking events, meeting interesting people etc. are those experience worth it to take a drastic dip in income? much appreciated. I see that you're starting to feel current job too routine-ish. Rather than copy & paste the whole thing, here's what i'd like to share for you to reflect/ think about:- https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=95119412
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dreamers1016
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Jan 24 2020, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(infiniti123 @ Jan 15 2020, 03:59 PM) Hello guys, just a brief intro, 26 Years old this year. working in a very specific sales and marketing for a chemical production company Salary wise, i'm hitting 15k Basic (before deduction) + 5k housing allowance due to outstation. However the job is so stagnant and mundane. doing same thing everyday, running to same place everyday, just selling product + repeating same pitch to different customers. is this the reality for the next 30 years? no doubt i'm getting paid a lot and that's the only thing getting me motivated. monday to friday passes so fast because everyday is the same. but knowing outside i wont be able to get this salary at all. i see some of my friends working in MNC, big 4, they have so many networking events, meeting interesting people etc. are those experience worth it to take a drastic dip in income? much appreciated. If I were you, I will use that extra money to venture into properties, investments and setup own businesses such as badminton courts to get your mind off the mundane and boring things you're facing in your work
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kdr93
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Jan 25 2020, 03:56 PM
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Hi, would you mind pming details about your work (company etc)? Are there any openings ?
Apologies if this comes across as being crude, just trying my best to better myself .
Any leads or guidance is greatly appreciated.
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SUSrenomahans
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Jan 26 2020, 12:19 PM
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At 26 for 15k I don’t mind the boredom Heck I would take a month break a year To go vacation to some exciting place like Mount Kilimanjaro
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babygrand123
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Jan 29 2020, 10:54 PM
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QUOTE(infiniti123 @ Jan 15 2020, 03:59 PM) Hello guys, just a brief intro, 26 Years old this year. working in a very specific sales and marketing for a chemical production company Salary wise, i'm hitting 15k Basic (before deduction) + 5k housing allowance due to outstation. However the job is so stagnant and mundane. doing same thing everyday, running to same place everyday, just selling product + repeating same pitch to different customers. is this the reality for the next 30 years? no doubt i'm getting paid a lot and that's the only thing getting me motivated. monday to friday passes so fast because everyday is the same. but knowing outside i wont be able to get this salary at all. i see some of my friends working in MNC, big 4, they have so many networking events, meeting interesting people etc. are those experience worth it to take a drastic dip in income? much appreciated. Bro your company hiring now ? Thanks in advanced
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boelat
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Feb 12 2020, 11:24 AM
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QUOTE(infiniti123 @ Jan 15 2020, 03:59 PM) Hello guys, just a brief intro, 26 Years old this year. working in a very specific sales and marketing for a chemical production company Salary wise, i'm hitting 15k Basic (before deduction) + 5k housing allowance due to outstation. However the job is so stagnant and mundane. doing same thing everyday, running to same place everyday, just selling product + repeating same pitch to different customers. is this the reality for the next 30 years? no doubt i'm getting paid a lot and that's the only thing getting me motivated. monday to friday passes so fast because everyday is the same. but knowing outside i wont be able to get this salary at all. i see some of my friends working in MNC, big 4, they have so many networking events, meeting interesting people etc. are those experience worth it to take a drastic dip in income? much appreciated. I suggest you do side project. Dont venture again into the workforce. Find a passion / niche. I can help you if you want as I am jobless in next few month
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