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Which job portal to find job,

tkwfriend — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:50:27 +0800

Hi, I am very out of employment for almost 27 years

the only big job portal to apply job from is Jobstreet, and JobDB seems to be missing, otherwise I have no idea.

Which is the one current preference now?

From Corporate Jobs to Self-Employment, exploring alternative paths

Ralna — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:55:14 +0800

For several reasons, my past five full-time jobs never went well, mostly due to people problems. Here’s what happened:

1. Hospitality company
The company practised micromanagement, which resulted in 50% staff turnover within six months. The US HQ eventually investigated and dismissed middle management at the Singapore regional HQ, including the Singaporean director (a middle-aged lady who screamed in the office) and a new manager who couldn't solve problems well. They also transferred one micromanaging team leader to another department. Another micromanaging team leader resigned before HQ took action. By that time, several of us were already physically affected by the stress. I resigned together with a few colleagues.

2. Academic institution
This institution changed 20–30 lecturers every year to save hiring costs. The lowest lecturer salary was RM1,800–2,500 for fresh master's graduates. Mine was RM3,200 instead of RM4,500 at the time, but I negotiated for other perks. When those promises couldn’t be fulfilled, I resigned after a year.

3. Tech startup
This startup eventually shut down after spending RM2 million developing software that never launched. They hired eight IT staff (a project manager and programmers) to build a complex 3-in-1 software system. In reality, just one function alone would have required 200+ programmers to build properly. The boss was a top MLM sales leader and thought the IT team had a “mindset limitation” because they kept saying the project was not possible or couldn't be delivered within the timeframe he wanted. It was also a husband-and-wife company. The wife was emotionally unstable and would scream at employees. The husband didn't like employees talking behind their backs, so he planned to install CCTV cameras with microphones in the office. Eventually, everyone just communicated through WhatsApp or talked outside during lunch. The company went from 20 employees down to two, then shut down.

4. Tech company
I was dismissed without any documentation. No domestic inquiry, no letters, nothing. I was simply asked to pack up and leave. It was due to internal politics, with the boss siding with a personal friend he had hired, and she happened to be the top salesperson. It was, unfortunately, another husband-and-wife company. Both believed their friend and misunderstood me. I then filed a case with the Industrial Relations Office and later the Industrial Court. After about a year, I received compensation.

5. Listed company
Despite being listed, the company was basically a Chinaman SME in disguise. Very relationship-heavy, optics-heavy, founder-focused, with hiring largely based on friendships. My direct superior hired her former subordinate from another company. When that person started picking on me, my superior sided with her instead. Favouritism and bias, again, so I resigned.

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The above are just short summaries. The full situations were far more complex, involving difficult workplace dynamics and times where I had to stand up for myself and colleagues. Haih.

Because of these experiences, I took four career breaks, each about 1–1.5 years. During those periods I reflected, travelled, started three businesses to test markets, took on projects, and also did part-time work. Some companies and business friends also helped or supported my biz in different ways.

Now I'm on my fifth career break, after resigning in early 2026. Before resigning, I consulted an astrologer and also studied my BaZi chart.

Apart from my own low tolerance for office politics, I just couldn’t understand why my corporate jobs were never smooth. I then learned about these two wealth charts:

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My BaZi says I have an indirect wealth chart, with strong Fire and strong Wood.

Symbolically:
Wood = growth, ideas, learning, vision, expansion
Fire = expression, visibility, influence, communication

Many Wood–Fire dominant charts struggle with bureaucratic organisations, micromanagement, and political environments because these suppress their natural energy.

Corporate environments often reward Metal energy -- rules, hierarchy, compliance, and structure.

& Without me telling the astrologer anything about my career history and BaZi, he said I was not really suited for corporate work. My Western and Vedic astrology also pointed towards business, education, consultancy, and spiritual-related work.

I do believe in these systems, so I resigned with peace of mind this year.

And interestingly, after that, new doors started opening. Some companies reached out to me about biz collaborations.

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You know, for a long time I felt like a failure because I couldn't fit well into corporate jobs. But looking back now, maybe those experiences were actually a blessing in disguise. Those difficult companies and situations pushed me to look for alternative ways of earning money. They forced me to learn business skills faster, leverage resources, come up with my own products and services that meet market demands, and think bigger and further beyond geographical borders. I didn't know what I was capable of achieving until I was repeatedly pushed out of my corporate comfort zone.

So now I’m curious.

If you’ve had bad job experiences that eventually pushed you into self-employment or a different path, what happened?

How did you cope, and how did you eventually find your new direction?

I would really like to hear your story. Sometimes it helps for us to know that full-time employment isn’t the only way to build a career or earn a living.

Looking for Warehouse Assistant, Work at KL Pandan Perdana

fiony — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:16:24 +0800

JOB VACANCY

Position : Warehouse Assistant

Requirements:

1.Must be above 18-year-old and above

2.Support Merchandiser Team
a.Take care clothing (Ironing, photographing, tagging etc)
b.Manage the deliveries via Courier Service
c.Support DC’s work

3.Must be able to lift heavy goods (20-30kg)

4.Occasionally, need to travel within Klang Valley

5.Knowledge in computing and to do simple reporting

6.Able to work overtime om weekend (when needed)

Work Location : Pandan Perdana
Salary : Range RM2000 to 2500 (depend experience)

Contact : 016-3306532 (Whatsapp) or PM

Should I Notice then find a job ? Or find one 1st,

officer003 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:11:23 +0800

So long story short, Im in need of an extra cash. Or rather, I just want some extra cash to save up as Im living paycheck to paycheck every single month and Im kind of done with it.

One way of course would be to get a better job.

Right now Im working as A Customer Service, Acting Subject Matter Expert. Kind of like a Team Leader's assistance-ish.

But the thing is, Im not OFFICIALLY one yet, because this project has some issues bla bla bla and they're moving people and all. Waiting for vacancy then they will promote, but lantak lah I just put it in my resume.

So basically Gaji as an Agent, but the work of an SME.

I want to find a better paying Job but, would it be better to find one as an L1, or straightaway as the L2 even though Im not officially one just yet ? Or just apply randomly.

Another worry I have is that my company requires me to put in a 3 months notice. In all honesty, I think no Customer Service company will wait for 3 Months. But Im afraid if I tender notice first, I wont be able to get a Job. But my Senior Team Leads, also suggests to wait for me to be confirmed as the SME first, to get the Increment then find a Job.

LMAO honestly Idk what to do, what do you guys would suggest though ?

At the same time I kind of need some side hustles to start saving up extra cash. Any good Side hustles you guys would recommend ? At this point all I can think of is the Typical Grab stuff

Interview signs that got job,

zach69 — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:09:07 +0800

What are the signs during an interview that you are going to get a job?

short of long interview?
technical hard questions asked?
salary negotiations during the interview itself?

Servis Virtual Assistant: Pantas, Tepat & Berpatut,

amazingwave — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:08:46 +0800

Salam sejahtera / Hello warga forum,

Saya ingin menawarkan khidmat Virtual Assistant secara remote untuk membantu anda meringankan beban kerja harian.

Apa yang saya boleh bantu?

📊 Data Management: Data entry, typing, copy-paste, dan penukaran fail (PDF to Excel/Word).

💻 Microsoft Office: Mahir dalam Word, PowerPoint, Access, dan formula Excel.

🎨 Kreatif & Media: Design grafik asas dan basic video editing
.
⚙️ Tugasan Lain: Apa-apa tugasan pentadbiran yang boleh dilakukan secara online.

Kenapa perlu hire virtual assistant?

✅ Hasil kerja yang teliti dan kemas.
✅ Menepati masa (deadline driven).
✅ Komunikasi yang mudah dan responsif.

Nota: Saya tidak mengambil tugasan yang melibatkan customer service, panggilan telefon, atau emel kepada pelanggan luar.

Berminat untuk berbincang?
Sila hubungi saya terlebih dahulu untuk bincangkan skop tugasan, tempoh masa, dan kos. Kita bincang sampai jadi!

Hubungi saya di sini:
🔗 linktr.ee/freddVA atau hantar PM (Private Message) terus kepada saya.
Terima kasih!

Third party employment checks,

zach69 — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:31:27 +0800

Hi,

My new company hired a third party to do employment checks.

I know they check for disciplinary,criminal and employabiliti checks but do the third party call up your current company HR?

In the consent form they said they will call the current company HR?

what info will they ask?

Anyone from HR knows about what info is usually requested

Will they ask for the last pay, or the title in the company?
or just ask if he is still employed there?

Thank you

Pet Hotel Business, Thinking of running it.

Sotsotzaii — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:17:15 +0800

Career Gap for 8 years, what to explain?, I not really working for around 8 years

Osho — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:06:49 +0800

Long story short:

I got bipolar disorders in around 2018 due to work stress and divorce and I even stay in mental hospital for 2 months.

After 2 months hospitalization, doctor suggest me not working so he wrote a letter to SOCSO asking them compensate me.

The compensation was okay, not much not little just around RM 1650 (I heard that's the maximum they can give), but I got not much commitment and I also got 6 digits in Bitcoins that I invested in the early days so financially I don't really need to work.

But after around 8 years of idleness I recently got into a relationship and have plans to get married. Although financially I can survive the rest of my life with the SOCSO money and Bitcoin I have, I think I better get back to work so my life can get back to "normal". Also working means I can stack more Bitcoin which is really good psychologically to see my Bitcoin balance growing.

So what should I write in my CV for my 8 years of career gaps? Should I write freelancing instead of leave it blank? Also, should I disclose my bipolar disorder in my interview? Should I mention I'm financially free now?

I'm worry if I mention bipolar employers might afraid and when I mention I have enough bitcoin to survive employers might think I can leave anytime so won't hire me.

Any suggestions is appreciated.

Lorry jobs, Business or work?

TheReem — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:50:39 +0800

Im thinking about doing lorry business or jobs. I am new to this field but i do have experience driving lorry, not trella.

If i want to take contract, how hard is it?
Do i need own lorry?

Where to find contracts?

Full WFH Companies in Malaysia, Sharing is Caring, pls help!

TomRiderss — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:54:02 +0800

Hi everyone,

It has always been my dream to travel the world while working, but so far I have not been able to find the right opportunity.

I am currently on 3-4 days per week WFH arrangement with my current employer in banking industry and specializing in tech/data area. While I'm thankful for that, I am looking for full WFH arrangement to achieve my ultimate dream. I'm sort of having critical illness as well hence trying to achieve as many "wish-list" as I can (Don't worry I'm not gonna die anytime soon, I'm managing it). I am willing to put in the effort to get into the company.

I would really appreciate if anyone knows any company that still provide full WFH. (or required to be in office only once every 2 weeks or once a month)

Thank you in advance for your help.

Become Circuit Engineer for ~5 years haven't RM 6k, Trapped in the Knowledge Gap Niche.

iSean — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:19:29 +0800

Hi folks, need to hear your feedback on my career pathway.
Currently 28, M, will be 29 next year and officially 5th year into this Semiconductor Industry, with my EEE degree back in 2021...

Currently kind of been stagnant, hopeless with my career, and its bottleneck in my current company.
Initially, joined famous CPU Blue Company as Graduate Trainee at aged 24 - as a Post Silicon Functional Validation engineer in Q2 2021, salary was RM 3,300.

Then 2022, company revised to RM 4k as Graduate Trainee, up until my 1 year contract at May 2022.
Dumbo me, decided to join back the company into another Business Unit, as a "Analog Circuit Design Engineer" at RM 4.24k @ 6% increase. Instead of finding job opportunities in Singapore.

In 2024, after stuck with near 2 years of RM 4.24k, throughout the 3+ years within the Department, been waiting to get laid off or getting a package. But sadly didn't happened so much.

Then manager, finally manage to promoted me to Grade 5, my salary jumped from RM4.24k to RM 5.126K (about 20.9% increase) but tbh, I feel abit low since the company didn't not gave annual increament for the 2 years in 2023 and 2024.

Start of the year 2025, everyone ganed a 10% increase in , then after 3.5% increase after perfomrance review in April.

Effectively, my currently base salary is RM 5,836.14 @ Grade 5 to current date.

Currently I am comtemplating continuing this career in Semiconductor Field, if my Salary is this low compared to what everyday Malaysia advertising this career to be "highly paid".

Also I've been struggling for ~4 years being here in this department, as I feel I am only able to basic "bounded" box things, and didn't really gained any new skills throughout my time being in my department...

Everything is quite restricted, otherwise above my "paygrade" or limited by my knowledge gap in Analog Circuits. Want to proceed further, but the task assigned to me is too time consuming and doesn't really provide any valuable growth. Until I don't have motivation to proceed onwards... Also company resources are getting more restricted.

I wanted to try jumping to Singapore's Semiconductor, atleast the pay is better. But I'm not sure they willing to hire me at what role

Otherwise, is stuck in this company, until other company is offering better pay and proper guidance and training.

Was thinking to getting a Masters in Microelectronics, but hardly have Masters Degree which only offers coursework without Thesis work...
But not sure how much value this could really help to upskill me.

Worst case, if totally do a career change, and explore Software programming role.

What is like to be a Field Service Engineer?,

nampaknyahebat — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:41 +0800

As per title, what is like to be a Field Service Engineer, especially joining under fresh graduates program from,say energy sector company like GE, Siemen, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Hitachi Energy? Will I be required to travel to sites often for work and possibly staying for long hours? What do you think of the career progression and salary? Could someone here enlighten me please? Much appreciated!

Employers preference nowadays for immediate start?, I seen some companies doing that.

redracer2004 — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:31:31 +0800

Ok, I have recently seen many people today actually resign first and find the next job later. And apparently, employers prefer these people who can start earlier than those needing to serve notice period.

One company I was at literally said to hire the one that can earliest join even if the more suitable one is able to join probably few weeks later? I don't rmb that company being so desperate for staffs but the management did tell me that this is the new norm.

What do you guys think?

closed,

whatizlife — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:46:15 +0800

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Pros and Cons of different types of companies,

stylebucks — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:06:28 +0800

Different types of companies have different style and different cultures. Please share your experience here.

Starting with these:

1) GLC
a) Pros: Good benefit, stable
b) Cons: Bad management, bureaucratic, a lot of red tapes

2) Chinaman
a) Pros: Good for learning and growth, profitable
b) Cons: Family run, squeeze workers to the max, so so benefit

3) MNC

Please expand on the list...

Medical / Insurance Claim Questions, I know this is weird.

redracer2004 — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:14:13 +0800

OK, assuming there's a company where the offer letter / contract says must be 9 to 6 at office.
But the department heads are setting some leeways like giving staffs coming in to work on rotation (not stipulated in the offer letter and when I asked HR, they said it's based on department head's policy).

Now my question is, will this arrangement affect any insurance or medical claims when it is needed? Let's say you injured yourself during duty time but it's not your rotation and you at home, can still claim insurance from the company? I heard macam cannot.

Hope got otais here to enlighten me. Thanks

Current market for finance/accounting staff?, Unemployed for 2+ months

illwill3 — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:53:12 +0800

Hello. I was wondering if any HR professionals, recruiters or analysts know what the current market is like for finance and accounting people? I've been unemployed for 2+ months and have only gotten i think 6 interviews in the last 3 months? 2 of them while I was unemployed and available immediately. Was it the wrong time to be jumping or is the job market just really bad currently? Or is it because I've jumped around too much?

Background info: ~3 years experience, half year in non-profit > 1 year in Big 4 > 1 year in mid-sized GLIC (with another half year as intern at MNC). I progressed normally in Big 4 (took me 9 months to move from A1 to A2) but left due to not wanting to take professional papers (they had a policy where you can't move to senior if you're not taking professional papers like ACCA). Left the GLIC because it felt too small in terms of growth + work load and had problems with management (too unprofessional and too much focus on individual KPIs). How do I get recruiters to notice me? Should I have stayed longer at each company? idt my salary expectations are too high (4.3k-5.2k depending on company I'm applying for and role).

Culture Differences and struggles of a 40 year old, Moved to a new job

redracer2004 — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:01:44 +0800

I recently moved to a new job with about the same role, but I feel the culture of the new place is hard for me to adopt.

1. My previous role was a 8 to 5 one with clock in and clock out with weekends totally no disturbance. I was in it for 10 years.

2. The new place practices a flexi and no clock in or clock out but the other people work till late at nights (12am still receiving emails and sometimes as early as 7am,il I get emails too) and also weekends they remotely work and I receive emails as well. It's giving me anxiety as to when another email might suddenly come.

I don't feel the salary jump is worth it.

I just started for about a month plus, so any advice? Should I like ask management about it? And the perks seems to be a little lesser than my previous company.

Fast Retailing HQ, Career

HumbleBF — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:30:23 +0800

Has anyone worked in fast retailing HQ?

What is the culture like? Pay and benefits ok?