Morning folks!

I think a lot of people are missing the point and diverting to the issue of whether a payslip is considered P&C material or not. Quite frankly, it really shouldn't matter whether it is or not. The payslip is really just a validation tool for the HR or recruiter and a yardstick for historical performance for the candidate in question.

If you are really worth your salt, it really shouldn't matter what is mentioned on your payslip anyways. It just serves as a reference point for the next organization that is going to take up your set of skills; knowing full well how much the previous organization valued your skills at.

A lot of thread replies seem to overlook the possibility that the new company isn't exactly managed by monkeys either. They are smart enough to know (or otherwise research) the reputation of the company you were or are currently attached to. From there, your future employers will be able to judge how much you are really worth to them.

To illustrate: A manager was valued at RM3,000 for a peer company in the same industry that's known to be particularly stingy with salaries. It is possible that the new employer will automatically hire you for no less than RM3,500 and above, discounting all other factors.

As a job seeker, one should aim to market and highlight his or her own skills during the interview instead of allowing the future employer to dictate the pace, solely based on a colored piece of paper.


That's what brings home the bacon, people!