Fuh with that income sure got lot of savings

Unfortunately no, I was not financially savvy until I met my wife, been a gambler my whole life until this woman change me lol (or control me)

Our monthly expenses now like rm7k.. no car no house 🏠 of our own.

Job looks for me. China company. During 3rd interview, only reveal to me work location will be in India.

Ptuih, my ex-colleague ngam ngam come back from working in India. Literally lari balik due to inconsistent salary pay day.

Need a new job, but no India la.

This post has been edited by new in IT: Jul 22 2025, 05:46 PM

dunno how far this is true but...

somehow get the notion that hiring companies prefer taking in prospective employees that are still employed

rather than those out of jobs that can work immediately without awaiting notice periods

From yearly pay of 635k, then 381k, then 960k, and now jobless, journey from heaven to hell, what a ride. Made few millions n no savings wow.

Got saving after with her

But not enough la for current /k standard

What were u doing to get such high pay in MY?
You must have quite a big sum in epf, cant use to buy house?
But what is stopping u from getting back similar jobs?
Your current expenses r probably 10% of your last pay, that is a hugh downgrade, how u cope?

This post has been edited by MGM: Jul 23 2025, 07:04 AM

$$.. in EPF.. at least should be enough after 55 to withdraw and use.. meanwhile, lesson learnt.. am sure will be stronger on the next comeback

Same person?

not sure that fella forgot to log in to different account or bluffing a lot

That 635k was in Malaysia, blockchain industry but HQ in Aussie. Malaysia just for tax purposes.

Already bought a joint house with my sister, she used my profile as one of co-owner. And I withdrew account 2 for the house purchase, not bad la, 6 figures amount.

My wife still working remotely, basically still enough to cover, her salary + my side gigs consultant, not much la, just rm6k/month

Thus haven’t touch saving.. but waifu already bising, since 3rd is coming soon.


By 55 my kid only 18 years old lol..

nowadays need connections to join, too many similar applications. HR also don't know which to select, need some luck there. you should check on RedNote on some jobs opening and tips there!

i don't understand.. am not the TS.. just providing a comment

what is this red note?

It's changing again. Connections only if you know the big boss right up there who vouch for you like the CEO or MD who has ULTIMATE say in your hiring.

If VP/Senior Manager recommend for middle level management out of connections, the big boss will also become sus of you trying to tag team to reign supreme in his company. Later also gossips will end up going around of politics uprising on the particular person who is pulled in by cable but underperforms.

That situation not only the non performing person will get chopped his head, his recommender also will lose confidence by the boss in future assignments.

It's true what you mention applies to traditional office roles and positions like accountants, HR, clerical administration, procurement, etc.

Which ever company you jump to the work is generically the same an builds with numbers of years of experience.
The rules for accountancy, law, HR, procurement, office paperwork staffs is similar in every company so picking up the job and adaptation is quick once you are in the same job type no matter how many companies you jump.

But for technical and engineering based jobs, this is not true. Every company or similar industry you switch requires steep learning curve and its own methods/design and knowledge.

For example say electronics engineering, it's so widely covered such as semiconductor, IT computers, automotive, home appliances, communications, aeronautics, and many others..

Even if you have an electrical engineering degree, every company you jump to with different industry will reset EVERYTHING you learn from the previous company you're in. For example you jump from semiconductor company to a home electrical appliances manufacturer can you adapt in the shortest time?

Technical/engineering is very different from traditional office corporate work. Your knowledge cannot apply elsewhere unless you are lucky enough to jump to a competitor which does EXACT same competing product as your previous company.

Even that the adjustment for technical know-how can be complex and it's not one month you can resume like a runner when you hop companies.

When we make that kind of money- we spend like it is too

Hahaha- everyday restaurants food, good cars , good sugar baby , good clothes ,

Oh man i remember spending 3-5k on clothes monthly -

Now i am broke - earn less - looking at those rubbish and toys i bought.

Regret

Many of us like that- thats why we kuli - not owner .

Somehow feel competition is high these days and everyone write a perfect CV due to AI and all. I think these days best to find a job oversea, just virtue of currency you will earn a lot more e.g. Singapore.

Also, i heard Msia expat dont have 'income in msia' so can be considered B40 somemore.. such a priviledge.

Of course you need to match the level of your job position. Some companies won't even hire you as manager/exec if you drive Axia, old car or ride bike to work.

The higher you climb your boss's expectations will be much higher.

The recent news you hear even our local doctors are borrowing from ahlongs to join their peers in traveling and making holiday trips just to keep themselves among the group?

Doctor Pinjam Ah Long to Travel with Friends
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=5532876

Sometimes the simpler life is more meaningful even if you're a talented and wise person. You don't want to be in debt and everything else is just to survive without hardships. How much you can eat and a comfortable home is life's real priority.

This post has been edited by petpenyubobo: Jul 24 2025, 04:05 PM

struggle to find new job here
wan to jump ship but no company wan pay even my current salary
all lowball despite sugarcoat say higher position but salary offered all lower than my current salary