Engineering Carreer Path for Automotive, Studying now Dip in Auto. Engineering
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 Oct 24 2008, 11:22 PM
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to be frank, i don't think an automotive engineering grad will be well-accepted in Malaysia. Malaysians are just too shallow-minded. 'mechanic' doesn't sound something worthy of respect in the eyes of the typical Malaysian. if you really want to expand, get a degree first, or work your way to the top.
 or, get yourself some contacts from renowned workshops, then work your way in. they might send you overseas to have training if you're good then have you work in their company when you come back.  whereas overseas, you have well respected members from the automotive world who work as pit crews for race tracks and such. not like here, our options are pretty limited.  my 2 cents based on my crappy knowledge from my conversations with someone, do correct me if i'm wrong. |
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Oct 25 2008, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(SleeplessEyes @ Oct 25 2008, 09:32 AM) sE_vIxEn, hi there. glad my comment didn't have you offended, some people can't take it! Thanks for your support.I like your "crappy statement" actually. It is true that many Malaysians look down at mechanic as those whom "failed their SPM and work as mechanics". Xziled and sE_vIxEn, It's true that mechanics in Western Countries such as US and Australia are much high regarded for their skills compared to Asian countries which pay cheap "labour" and "slavery" for the dirty work. In Malaysia where mechanics and technicians (for service centres) are paid from RM 1000 onwards (and we dont have regulations on minimum wages) Aussies pay (by the law of skilled labour) a minimum AUS 700 a week (thats about RM 2100 a week alone). IT Professionals there are even paid 3x higher than a normal Malaysian grad here. I was just wondering if I could use my Diploma in Automotive to apply for Degree later...just like my lecturer he said that he used his Diploma (the same one that I am studying), to apply for his Business Degree.   and i personally see people who are genuinely into the subject as people worthy of everyone's respect.may i know what college are you studying in? afaik TOC in PJ offers bridging to UNITEC New Zealand and several other options. i dunno about others though. a local Aussie guy told me mechanics are highly sought after in big cities in Australia now, hint hint.  |
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