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Stay or leave?

GambitFire — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:19:37 +0800

I recently joined a new FMCG company, and it has been about four months since I started. While I am committed to learning and performing well, I am still finding myself struggling with certain tasks due to the high level of business complexity and the fast-paced nature of the industry. There are numerous SKUs, products, and processes to understand, and the volume and speed at which things move have made the learning curve steeper than I initially expected.

In my previous role within the oil and gas industry, I was able to pick things up relatively quickly and became comfortable with my responsibilities within the first three months. This contrast has made me question whether my current challenges are simply part of adjusting to a very different industry, or if they indicate a deeper mismatch between my experience and the role.

Recently, my manager has given me feedback to speed up and start picking things up faster, which has added some pressure. With only two months remaining before the end of my probation, I am at a crossroads and unsure of the best course of action.

Should I continue pushing through and give myself more time to adapt and prove myself, or would it be more prudent to start exploring other opportunities now? I would really appreciate any advice or perspectives, especially from those who have experienced similar transitions across industries.

Debit Card Breached?

GambitFire — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:12:26 +0800

Anyone using Hong Leong debit card? Apparently today 31st Oct got so many un authorised payment charged to my debit card. Got it blocked and new one issued out.. when at the branch got another 2 customer same case. Some transaction involving PayPal..anyone here face same issue?

Problem with Manager

GambitFire — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 20:21:08 +0800

Background

I recently tendered my resignation and am currently serving my notice period, with my last working day being 1st September. I made this decision due to ongoing uncertainty and instability within the organization and have since accepted an external opportunity.
Throughout my time here, my performance has been consistently strong and my KPIs have been rated positively, and I was even rated above average in one cycle. There have been no major issues during my tenure.

The Issue

A few days ago, I had an uncomfortable experience that caught me off guard. After completing a task, my line manager unexpectedly created a Microsoft Teams group chat including myself and the new joiner who’s taking over my responsibilities. She then sent a series of messages in that group, questioning how certain figures were derived, asking for supporting documents, and demanding explanations.
This approach felt abrupt and out of the ordinary and it’s not how such matters were handled previously. I couldn’t help but feel disrespected and somewhat publicly shamed in front of the new joiner. The incident has been bothering me since.

What I’m Considering

I’ve been thinking about having a one-on-one conversation with my manager to express how her actions made me feel disrespected and unfairly put on the spot. At the same time, a few friends have advised me to let it go, given that I’m leaving soon and there’s no point creating further tension.
I’m conflicted. While part of me wants closure and to stand up for myself, another part wonders if it’s best to just move forward without stirring the waters. The incident did leave me disturbed, and I’m still deciding what the best course of action would be.

Any advise? Suck it up or address it professionally?

Should I resign?

GambitFire — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:07:59 +0800

Been working in current company for almost 4 years now.. Company is okay got bonus and increment and benefit also not bad but it’s so hard to be promoted here.

Ask my manager and she keep giving excuses like not seeing enough from me while my stakeholders are giving me good feedback every year.. just for context in the last 4 years, this is the third manager to join.. very high turnover at manager level

And the current manager has only been in the team for a year ish while I am there for 4 years and did two lateral roles and she is telling me I am not ready and same time this year company is undergoing a reorganisation as well many roles impacted for layoff.

Question should I start seeking for external opportunity or fight for my right to get promotion internally? Any thoughts?

Treated unfairly at work?

GambitFire — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:16:13 +0800

Trying to see if I can get some advise on a predicament I am facing at work right now.

Currently working in a team of 4 people including the boss.. since Jan 2025, I have been supporting this one colleague from a different location who is on long term medical leave. She is only slated to return in March 2025 although not confirmed yet. Boss asked me to assist I said okay

Now she is asking me to also cover for another staff who will be going on one week raya leave during quarter close which is a busy financial period.. so basically I will be doing her task on top of my work and it’s gonna be crazy week.

I just feel this is become too much and I’m being misused like this? Last year for Deepavali I couldn’t go on leave since nobody to back me up but now suddenly I need to back ppl up? Totally unfair. I am planning to tell it straight to my boss but wanna do it in a professional manner, any advise?

Is it retrenchment ?

GambitFire — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:57:35 +0800

Yesterday got a big department meeting and HOD instructed all leads to get their team members to update their individual tasks and hours spent in a shared file..

Initially I thought what nonsense is this and later on it triggered me if the company is gonna start laying off ppl? This is my first managerial role with this MNC and I never experience having to cut ppl…any others face or experience this before? Scary times man

Break..Apa sudah jadi shell?

GambitFire — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:25:14 +0800

Wahh shell bye2 already? Boikot working? Going to jual fuel stations to Aramco.

https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/710479

How to be happy as a single men

GambitFire — Sun, 05 May 2024 11:50:25 +0800

This is an observation I noticed for quite some time..I see that single women are much more happier then single men for some reason..

Most of this single women have girl groups and support each other. They go traveling together, lepak together and what not which makes life more interesting.

For single guys I noticed we rarely have this kinda group. Most single men including me just work, gym, occasionally meet up with friends and that's it...life feels very boring and monotone. Often times the loneliness feeling creeps in and when I tell this to my sister she be like bro u need to get married...

Can't single guys also be happy? Just for context I'm 34 this year..no plans on marriage yet. Just got this lonely feeling.

Maybank and MAE got issue?

GambitFire — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:03:03 +0800

Can't login Maybank account via website and apps. Ada issue apa? Walao I can't pay at restaurant lucky got cc..maybak damn stupiak la..billion profit system bangang

Condo car park

GambitFire — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:49:44 +0800

Hi all wanted to ask, does JMB have authority to set amount for car park rental in the condo? Recently in my condo, JMB had an AGM and came out with circular saying amount to rent car park is RM150 per month for common car park area which is quite low..

I was planning to rent around RM250 for my car park but the lessee said only 150 and if I were to quote more he won't accept and report me to JMB..like is JMB even authorised to do this? Parking belongs to owner right so owner should set a price and not JMB?

Anyone facing similar issues in other condos?

Condo Car Park

GambitFire — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:47:17 +0800

SOS Help, GF ask me come for CNY

GambitFire — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:37:10 +0800

Hi, me and my gf has been in relationship for 1 year plus now..she invite me to visit her house on 1st day CNY liao..I'm panicking now..actually she invite me for reunion dinner but I just lie say got work and need OT so finish late..then she ask me come tmr..shit

I never seen her family before lol..should I just make another excuse? I worried if go her house suddenly parents ask about marriage ke apa I panic liao...we both in our early thirties..

Please help me come up with good excuse...

Resign or stay?

GambitFire — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:15:01 +0800

I'm currently feeling very burnout and demotivated. I'm a 34 year old male working as a finance manager..just some background I'm earning about 14k a month. Some company benefits like epf 16%, bonus average 3-4 months and annual increment 5%..I have been working in this company for 7 years now and total experience is 11 years.

I feel like want to resign and send in my letter to boss since new year started..feeling demotivated since 2023. Once resign, my father is asking me to take over his stationery business..he got 3 branches and non of my other siblings want to handle it.

I'm thinking of venturing into business as it's less stress, more flexible. Just need some advise from ppl here..kindly don't troll as I'm looking for some sincere advise and my aim is not to be a millionaire just middle class life with peace of mind.

LVG Tax. Sudah ready kah?

GambitFire — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:12:58 +0800

Kastam Department announced the LVG Tax that was postponed previously now will be effective 1st Jan 2024..Jialat liao who buy from online...10% otw..

How to know you are ready for marriage?

GambitFire — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:53:47 +0800

Hey all just wanna get some opinion regarding marriage or how does one know if they are ready to tie the knot..my story is below will summarise it to the best I can

I'm a 33 year old dude and I'm currently dating a 30 year old lady..we met on a dating app early last year and have been in a serious relationship for about 1 year now..last month when we are hanging out and talking, the topic of marriage came out..she asked me what is my plan and when do I want to settle down.

Now this marriage topic has been a big problem for me. Previously in my last two relationships whenever this topic comes out and my answer was I don't know, the relationship goes downhill from there. The girl will be like I'm wasting her time and you get the drift..

Now with my current relationship, I'm trying to be more tactful. So I told her I want to get married but I just don't know when like I'm not sure of the timeline. I think she was not happy with my answer and she started saying things like so why are u with me? Don't u feel we are wasting time? Bla bla bla..then she said she needs to rethink about our current relationship and giving me a cold treatment now.

Why does everything have to be about marriage for women? We had a good time together as a couple, we talked, we hangout, we are there for one another and yet that is not enough? Only marriage dictates happiness? I have been having a hard time to address this marriage topic whenever I'm with someone..I just don't know when I will be ready so does that mean I shouldn't date anybody? Is it my fault? Just help a brother out on this? Totally lost on what to do..

Should I find a new job?

GambitFire — Wed, 17 May 2023 17:11:41 +0800

Hi all just wanna get your views on a current predicament I am facing at work..not sure if I have posted this at the correct section but just wanna get some advise or opinion.

So Jan this year I was given a new role within my current team..not a promotion since salary and job grade remain the same however in terms of job responsibility would say higher than my previous role within the team..so the person whom I took over has left the team and has joined another team but still within the same organisation

So last year Dec, I had KT session with that person where everything was just explained at a very high level and I barely had any hands on doing her task..so effective Jan since she has left I have to fully take over and do all the task that she was doing

To be honest last few months has been a struggle. Been not performing well and alot of mistakes in my reports and work..it was highlighted by a few stakeholders but the most recent one I think it's quite serious where it was highlighted by my HOD...

Had a conversation with my manager back in Mar about my situation and he just said its okay u are new and bla2 the usual corporate talk..but recently after the HOD spotted all this errors can see his tone suddenly change and my recent convo with him, he told me to buck up and stop making all this errors...some of this errors was because I didn't know where to retrieve the data since it was not KT to me but he was like stop giving excuse and find a way to resolve it kinda toned...

So my question is in June I'll be having my first half appraisal soon and I kinda know my performance is bad...should I inform my manager that I want to change to another role? Or should I just resign and find a new job? I am worried that the more I stay with less help my reputation is going to be damaged plus my health ever since I took this role has been going downhill..just need some advise..

Unofficial Sungai Buloh

GambitFire — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:46:05 +0800

Wah KJ leading..tight race sia

HUJAN

GambitFire — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:23:34 +0800

Wahh area cheras here non stop raining liao since early morning until now..hopefully no banjir..longkang water also come out already..GG

GF Nagging for Marriage

GambitFire — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:12:26 +0800

Hi all, not sure if I'm posting this at the right section but just wanted to get the overall views of ppl in this forum on what my next course of action should be since I'm confused.

Just a little brief background of myself. I'm a 35 year old male.I have a good job(T20 salary), my own apartment and also my own car..Pretty contented with life..I do my own things and travel overseas 1-2 times per year..Generally a happy go lucky person.. I'm the eldest in the family who is the only one not married yet..my two younger siblings both are married and have kids now..

Now the issue started about 2 years ago when family members started nagging and asking me if I have anyone or when I'm planning to settle down. Whenever I'm being asked such questions I just say I'm not looking for anyone or I don't have anyone. Then you can see the shock expression on their faces as if I just committed a crime. Some even volunteered to look for me but I just told them it's not necessary

Long story short, after all the pressure I manage to get on a dating app and have been meeting ppl...so for this year managed to meet this lady who is 33 years old and we have been going steady and currently in a relationship for about 6 months now... the issue is lately she has been asking me about marriage for a few times and whenever that topic arises I don't know how to respond since I haven't even thought about it..

I thought she is okay with just being together and as a companion..she said she is but keeps asking me about marriage and lately almost few times a week...I won't lie I feel phobia now talking to her and feel abit irrirated also...

I like this girl but marriage is something I haven't thought or plan about yet..how do I tell her nicely so that I don't offend her..she is a nice person but honestly I don't know when I want to marry..can't dating just be about companionship...?

TLDR: GF nagging me when want to get married but I have no thought or plan about it yet.. Making me feel nervous and phobia...HELP!!SOS!!