Guys I really don't know who or where to tell what I am facing now.

I am currently without a job. Just got my last salary this month. Currently my commitment is my car, room rental. I am staying in PJ area. Working in IT field. Focused on consultancy, Point of Sales and application performance monitoring. 3 years+ experience in Application Performance Monitoring. 9 months experience in Point of Sales as a Service Delivery Manager.

I have been applying for Job in both jobstreet and linkedin since July. Had a few interviews. Got rejected. Now waiting for 1 interview result.

I am planning to do part time grab now, but when I check the ehailing sub forum, the drivers are also having a tough time now.

Anyone here have lubang for any IT openings? Appreciate your advise as well on what part time job should I look for. Been going thru a group in fb, asking to PM. Waiting their replies.

When I see my liquid cash keep dropping, I'm feeling the pressure.

I am extending my hire purchase moratorium. But starting from Oct, there will be no more income. Please do suggest which field or place that have urgent hire for IT / Service.

I've also submitted my profile in Adecco, LinkedIn and some recruitors that I know in LinkedIn. But so far no interviews yet. I'm really out of ways now...

Update: finally found a job. Higher salary than my previous job. And related as well. Thanks to everyone here that gave me precious advise. God bless everyone.

This post has been edited by briantwj: Oct 28 2020, 12:16 PM

How about delivery rider gig for Pos Malaysia?

Needs a GDL licence at the very least..

Im sorry to hear that TS, all I can say is good luck and I heard IT is still be taken in

You are running out of options.. Though with qualifications in a certain field, it's WISER to grab whatever job is you can find or else you gonna land yourself in a NO CASH, NO HOUSE and NO CAR situation.

Just apply any job you can do. Company also had tough time as well, try lower salary expectation as well.

Gdl is easy to get
RM150 seminar

Then take the test
Less than 2 weeks duration if I am not wrong

Took it several years back when was in engineering field as it was requirement by my ex employer

This post has been edited by Daylight2018: Oct 3 2020, 05:51 AM

Have you tried searching here ....

https://forum.lowyat.net/JobEnlistments

Can u do programming?My company is currently searching for a senior programmer. Company based in sabah but can work remotely.

All the best. It's tough out there

Go register for perkeso EIS claims, can cover 3-4 mths
For jobs go to penjana kerjaya website also under perkeso

FWDED MSG FROM WASSAP

Guys, ada tak kawan2 atau anak sedara yg tgh cari keje dlm bidang IT... kena tau pasal windows server, sccm, scom, vmware dan basic networking... will be base in Kelana Jaya... gaji max boleh pegi RM4k + allowance
Boleh email resume ke huzaidy@mesiniaga.com.my
RE: Resident Engineer at Kelana Jaya

give this a shot.
All the best, bro

Even if you want to do grab you also need PSV license and EVP permit.

My suggestion is try to apply job that you are familiar with and lowballing your expected salary until they willing to hire you.

Rm2000 is better than nothing

Able to do POS customization, specifically integration with other system via RestAPI? Drop me a PM.

Hi Brian. Do you have any experience or knowledge in java programming at all?

Have this one opening that crucially need a staff. But need to have java / programming language. If you do, just drop me a PM.

This post has been edited by jishu: Oct 3 2020, 08:21 AM

i thought IT got lots of vacan

This will buy you some time and help to make up a bit of difference in the few months time you're looking for job. Hope you get your job soon. Stay positive and be strong.

In the meantime, you should apply for unemployment benefit (EIS) from socsco and hope that helps you get through a bit.

Sadly I do not have a license for motor....

Thx for the suggestion bro. Am currently looking at the postings here.

My basic is more on networking. Programming is not really my best part in IT. Thanks for the recommendation bro.

Thanks for the recommendation bro. I will apply for this EIS asap. And go thru the job listing there.

Will drop u my resume. Thanks bro.

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I'm more on the client facing, servicing side. Don't so the actual integration / coding sadly. So I don't have the basic for that...

Thx for the offer. My programming sucks since I'm from networking background.

Thx to everyone helping me and the encouraging work guys. Going thru all of the recommendations now. Million thanks.

[quote=briantwj,Oct 3 2020, 08:37 AM]
I'm more on the client facing, servicing side. Don't so the actual integration / coding sadly. So I don't have the basic for that...
Thx for the offer. My programming sucks since I'm from networking background.

Do you troubleshoot networking issue on the last job (for example TCP/IP, routing switching vlan related issue)?
Do you have exposure in managing firewall?

Thanks.

Troubleshooting using DCRUM or Dynatrace yes, but not the actual plugging into console and troubleshooting from the actual switch / router.

I believe max 1 more month, really desperate now...... should save more liquid cash.

This post has been edited by briantwj: Oct 3 2020, 09:01 AM

Do you get VSS or letter of retrenchment. If you do, please apply for benefits from PERKESO. Unker also VSSed, just got my first month benefit last week. They will give you 6 months money (each month reducing percentage). Please apply and don't waste free money.

https://eis.perkeso.gov.my/eisportal/insure...ppl/instruction

If you need certain documents, talk to your old company and see if they can help with giving a letter of retrenchment or something (depends on what PERKESO needs).

After apply, they will ask you register at their website to search job (like a gov website for job search). In subsequent months, you have to prove you apply for the jobs in other to qualified for each month. An officer will liase with you.


This post has been edited by NB01: Oct 3 2020, 09:09 AM

Yes I am applying for this at the moment. But actually what is this Salinan akaun bank? Bank statement?

Just give your passbook first page with name and account no. if don't have (new accounts no passbooks), go to the bank and ask for a "Confirmation of Bank Account" form. They will print out one for you and you can use this. This is basically so that they have certified bank account no to bank in the money from SOSCO. If you have bank statement, also can. Just attach first, if info not sufficient, they will contact you.

Btw, unker also in IT.


This is the website SOSCO will ask you register later.

https://candidates.myfuturejobs.gov.my/

Unker actually got invited for job i didn't apply for, but not interested as it is in Kota Kinabalu...LOL.



This post has been edited by NB01: Oct 3 2020, 09:16 AM

Now IT industry need programmers, but anyway good luck

Alright. Thanks so much bro.

I kinda agree. RM2k job better than nothing....with all the Covid flying around...Grab driver is now a HIGH RISK job.

Gambateh bro
Btw, do check online and prepare the necessary documents before you go, to reduce your trip to their office
Can apply online at perkeso office or ur home too

Grab

Don't read at some websites or hear pipu telling u how difficult

Go try

If you're willing to do customer support, my company may have an opening. However, they just hired two guys last two months.

speaking of Dynatrace, any chance you could be from http://www.isainnovation.net/ previously?

Perhaps you can check vacancy on other companies that also provide IT monitoring tools advisory (eg. Solarwinds, MicroFocus etc.).

why u resign without find new job 1st

All the best

I would think grab delivery would be in demand now that most people can't simply gather in eateries. Then again , almost all of my colleagues lunch outside.
I'm lucky that gaming pc still has demand and I actually have slightly higher pay this past year. Maybe try retail job?
Networking will always be in demand in my mind, so don't give up and good luck ya.

Bro i feel sorry for you

This is my opinion. You should drive grab.

Don't care what those said in Grab sub forum.

Even if you earn RM5 per hour NETT (after minus all) at least you have an income.

RM5 x 7 hours = RM35 perday. That's almost RM900 for 25 days permonth. More than enough for your food per month

Best thing is, you are flexible in your job hunting, can go interview anytime

This post has been edited by clockpulses: Oct 3 2020, 09:11 PM

This

Yes bro, I don't mind being in customer support. Can provide me ur email? I will send my resume over.

Ssshhh. Yea I was an ex employee. Lol.

Yea that is in my option as well. Definitely looking at consultant company providing monitoring tools services.

Hmm. Let's just say the environment is toxic and I don't think I can cope with it in the long run. If it continues, there will be more complications.

Yea I feel so too. Grab delivery, grab driver, even grab parcel service should be in demand now. I'm trying to avoid using my own car, so I am planning to get the grab rental partner thingy. Need to go for my psv license now now.

you yourself mentioned your programming skill sucks, for someone with IT background, why NOT take up programming roles? go for programming job interviews as a junior, 3k salary is still salary. programming jobs will give you decent salary in under 5 years if you are above average performer.

.NET/C# seems to be hot at the moment. i'm personally a c# developer. i've been getting job offers EVERY single day on linkedin.

unless you wanna remain in networking and already have plans for CCNA

you can consider jobify anyway.

This post has been edited by xHj09: Oct 3 2020, 10:44 PM

Not sure if this will help, but try freelancing

Freelancing.my

Freel

Upwork

Fiverr

Might take some effort to set up your portfolio but will be better than sitting around doing nothing

This. You already have IT background. Pick up a programming language, then try applying for junior roles. Unless you hate programming lah. My personal experience is that programmer has high demand and low supply in Malaysia, so it should be easy to land interviews. I keep seeing job postings for programming roles in my FB feed almost everyday.

I'm a grab driver for 3 years plus. I can tell you doing ok only, don't expect an rm10k nett income per month.

For grab, roughly around rm30 give or take gross per hour. However you need to fork out some cash in getting the necessary psv license, medical and puspakom if your car need to do. Roughly rm300 ish and can claim back from Grab. Timeline from when you start apply to starting to receive your first grab job might take few weeks to 2 months.

You can rent but the rental fees are high and there is a certain commitment in placed based on the agreement. Grab's car rental is I think 3 months.

If you can ride motor, can try applying to be rider for delivery services.

My advice is quickly apply for the benefits like perkeso and the bpn first.

While you search for a permanent job, you can drive grab part time and at the same time increase your knowledge in your technical skills, especially programming. There are plenty of programming diy videos you can try. Programmer will always be on high demand no matter where you go.

Whatever you do, don't give up. Do whatever it takes to succeed.

This post has been edited by Fanvil1534: Oct 4 2020, 03:55 PM

I've applied for i-lestari. Perkeso EIS tmr need to go bank settle. I'm not eligible for bpn sadly. Zzzz

How does the grab car rental thing works? Got minimum rental period like at least 3 months? Is that what u meant?

On the programming part, I'm only better at html. Java, php those I'm not really good at it. Will brush up on it. More of a networking guy. Aduh.

sorry about your situation bro. been there too

2 things

1st Go door to door interview! walk in! last time within a month i walked in interview more than 70 times and few of the bosses impressed with my aggressiveness and offer me jobs. then you can choose which company to join from there

2nd, please consider building a small business. be it a small eatery stall or freelancing service. you NEED To building something. why? because jobs are ALWAYS TEMPORARY solutions. any company in this world will replace you at anytime if they feel like it.
A business is like your baby. when it's small you don't make much but over time it'll get bigger and then you can have the option to fully focus your business or your career. your choice.

edit:

forget about head hunters. they are useless blood suckers

This post has been edited by wktang: Oct 4 2020, 05:23 PM

hi TS, headhunter just texted me. seems like something you'd like to do? location around KLCC.

if yes, PM me i'll let you know the headhunter's contact.



This post has been edited by xHj09: Oct 6 2020, 05:33 PM

Briantwj got master. Ez get high salary

Try open account in monster.com.my

Although many scammers lurking around there but there were quite a handful of good recruiters there as well. From time to time, they’ll send you email regarding job opportunity. I think based on your background, you can find jobs easily or at least much better chances than other people out there.

Yes I work at dynatrace before.
u know diana?

Why headhunter bloodsucker? a few contacted me bu I ignore after know company name..

Ts can find alternative job work dulu la, Grab already game over.

perkeso EIS only for those kena layoff right?
those resign voluntarily can apply?

TS, found job already? For IT go for monster.com . There's a lot of IT opportunity on monster. Headhunters will keep calling you. Just make sure you keep profile all very up to date and be transparent about what you can or can't do.

This post has been edited by tornado dot com: Oct 11 2020, 11:16 AM

Are you the dude doing phd at ump?

Cannot

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Just trying to help. Cheers!

Hmm Diana does not sound familiar. Alpana I tau. 🤣

Luckily I manage to apply for i-Lestari. Help a bit la.

Thanks bro. Will check on this monster.com

Masters. X sampai PhD la hahaha

First. Lower your salary expectation.

If still can't get after few months, let go of the rental house/room, move back to your hometown/parents house. Go back to KL or wherever only once you get a job.

Just do some part time jobs first while looking for a fulltime job. Pray to Jesus and He hears you.

I dont think so
But u can double check

I am interested.

As long as there isnt start up fees, mandatory recruiting of downliners and mandatory high sales target every month to climb ranking for high payout.

I believe our company still got opening.

Try e-ghl.com/carrer

As others mentioned before, pick up coding if you are not against it.

Easier to find job, and also you can create your own apps/services and probably start a profitable business too. That's when it gets interesting.

Hi, Pm u soon

Yes learn basic programming during your spare time.. especially web!
All the best TS.

How do you even make money with Grab?
If subtract petrol and depreciation, almost left with nothing right?

wish can help but seriously try learn some programming in the meantime
js, c# or php(laravel) is a good start
many free course out there

Still can but living like B40 la.

Everybody is having a tough time now, not just you.

When the Covid 19 improves worldwide, then more jobs will be coming.

In the meantime, don't spend unnecessarily and wait for probably after June 2021 for economy to improve.

Nonsense! I have a friend who has more than 10 years programming experience and came from reputable university. Can't get a job for many years.

I don't have experience working as Grab driver, but I imagine if you open sole proprietor, at least you can claim your car-related expenses as business expenses, which means you will pay much lower tax.
It will still not be much, but consider it as a side gig, not your main income.

Can be my referral while looking for a full time job. You could earn some pocket money at the same time.

hahhahhaah same here

those recruits wont shut up about job interview offers

i even got called straight up out of the blue...

Thanks so much bro. Applied.

Lalamove no need GDL You can try to explore that option. Bike, car, 4x4, van, lorry all acceptable.

This post has been edited by ceo684: Oct 12 2020, 01:26 PM

i think my company is hiring

try tis https://www.tdcx.com/careers?page=1

IT should be easy to find job right i hope you kept your skill sharp

Hello Pulis!

Except the two wearing masks. Please tangkap all the rest no social distancing.

Wah thanks for ur tips bro. Registered as Lalamove driver already. Tmr got training. Hopefully everything goes well.

Thx! Checking on it now

Contact unitalent in putra heights - career.unitalent@gmail.com . They are arranging virtual interviews, supported by perkeso. I received an invite.

I also shitty programming. BASIC,QBASIC, Assembly self study never finish. C programming skip class fail semester, gagal & dibuang. Now study Python under Google training.
Nowdays not easy with all the disease and politaik going on.
Good luck!

All the best. Hope you find a job soon.

I've been unemployed since July. No luck so far. Oh well...

This post has been edited by GunBlaDeR: Oct 13 2020, 06:04 PM

Yes bro, already cut off many things.

Thanks for the heads up bro!

Yea, I’m looking at Java now. And also basics for AWS.

Since July, how are u surviving my bro.

Hope you have some bpn and ilestari to tide you over during these few months. At least can cover expenses while taking up some courses.

Eh, I thought you T20 high earner rm20k nett ? Still
need this part time job?

My experience. Stick to the good ol
jobstreet. Applied in both jobstreet and linked in. But jobstreet came up with more offers and better compared to linked in. Try apply for china companies, they are very aggresive in hiring now based on my info.
Gonna jump to another company next month despite Covid situation.

Btw, I also have master like you ts.

food panda first bro......

Finally found a job. Ada sikit increment from previous job. IT senior project exec.

Thanks to everyone for your precious advise. And God bless everyone. Tough times....

Congrats, through which channel you manage to get this new job?

Bestnyer found new job.
I hope I can find one too coz I’ve been unemployed for close to 2 years already.

just saw your post, good to hear...stay safe and wish u best of luck in new job

Through Jobstreet. Was looking at IT Project manager / exec roles. Have to do lots of research, like finding out what does the interviewer for IT project usually ask. How to direct your previous experience into project role etc.

Don't stop trying bro. What field and role are you looking for? I have a few headhunter's contact. Let me know if you need them.

Thanks bro. All the best to you too. And everyone. Stay safe too.

I’m mostly in BPO & Shared Services industry.
Was in management as Team Lead & Operations Manager.
Looking for any roles in Operations or Sales Support.