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Job offer (verbally) but no black and white yet

sunny2009 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:46:17 +0800

Today, while having lunch with my best buddy, he shared his story and asked for advice.. I went blank... don't know what to do...

Here is how the story goes....

2 years ago....

A is offered a job by B (department manager). Salary is negotiated, offer letter is out. Finally, A rejected the offer. A and B always keep in touch because in the same projects.

2 years later (recently)
A called B and ask if there is an opening? B replied yes.. we offered you before.... and we are looking for ppl...
A: Hello, B? still got opening?
B:Hello, yes.. we still looking for ppl. We offered u b4 last time but rejected us, rmb?
A: yes, i know but now I am interested bcz i want a change of environment...
B: Ok, can u send me your CV asap? I will process it.
A: so its the offer still valid?
B: oh yes.. i offered u RM Xx you rmb? it is very high...
A: ok, happy to hear that... but will HR gv u a problem bcz i rejected the offer b4?
B: no.. I dont see a problem...
A: thank you..

A sent the resume over to B
B remain silent
A follow up with B,

A: Hello, B.. apa macam?
B : Hello, pls gv me few days to go through the system
A: ok.. looking fwd...
B: how long is your notice?
A: 1 month
B: Ok, its enough.. we can make it.

A waited and waited for 1 week...

Industry: Manufacturing (specialized equipment)
A: Local Malaysian
B: Expatriate but not from India
Company: MNC

Question:

1. Can trust B?
2. How long more to wait?
3. What shd A do next? Not to show he is desperate... or anxious..
4. Other advice/issue?

Speed trap

sunny2009 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:49:54 +0800

Hey Fast and Furious folks,

Any good advice on?
-how to avoid speed trap at NSE?
-how to avoid speed trap at trunk road 60km/h?

some of the myth we have heard abt..
-drive very fast so the camera cant catch u...
-drive slow when approaching over head bridge
-drive at left lane.

buy a good and affordable cross trainer

sunny2009 — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:04:55 +0800

I am planning to buy a good and affordable cross trainer for my family (parents in 50s and I am in late 20s).

I went to Fitness Concept and found out the following model:

Trax 3 in 1 Cross
TRX-EB2158
RM1998

Other brands that caught my attention: Reebok and Nordic Track.

Please offer your comment /advice. Thanks.

Buying Cross Trainer

sunny2009 — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:38:26 +0800

KUL-Batu Pahat, Johor

sunny2009 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:03:56 +0800

hello,
I am posted to Batu Pahat, Johor. (just in case if you don't know where is it) for a project. It is going to last for months if not year.
For personal and family reason, I would like to commute daily (3-4 hours of drive). Batu Pahat-KL.
My work permits the flexible working hour

May I know if you can suggest the cheapest and most convenient road/route.
Thanks a lot.

Where to buy expensive watches: Omega&Tag Heuer

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Where to buy luxury watches?

sunny2009 — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:26:34 +0800

I recently come back to KL. I want to buy expensive watches: Omega&Tag Heuer.

Any idea if it is cheaper to buy in Singapore (with exchange rate& credit card charges) vs KL?
Any good suggestion?

Thanks

Increment and Bonus for year 2009

sunny2009 — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:08:53 +0800

We all know that this is a tough year...
Are you getting your increment? Please share with the rest:

Increment for the past 2-3 years.
2007-10%
2008-15%
2009-0

Bonus for the past 2-3 years
2007-3 months
2008- 3 months
2009-0

Industry
-Technology/Engineering.

Company Type:
-MNC

How to maximize RM30k

sunny2009 — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:46:37 +0800

Hey,

I have a spare RM30k. I would like to invest it.
Criteria
-duration (1-3-5 years)
-risk- i want it the lowest risk (something like a FD is good)
-minimal monitoring
-good returns (better than FD)
Last few months, the FD rate is only 2.5%

Thanks for your comment.

Is it better to join Shell as Grad or Prof?

sunny2009 — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:39:40 +0800

As you might (or might not) know, there are two channels to get into Shell:
1. As Graduate whereby you must have less than 5 years of experience.
2. As Professional whereby you must have more than 5 years of working experience in related field.

My best friend wanted to join Shell. So she asked me these questions.
She has almost 5 years of experience. She can chose to apply now to get into category 1 or wait a while to get into category 2.

-Wht is the advantages/disadvantages for the 2?
-Salary difference?
-Chances of getting employed?
-Career progression/development?
-Interview process?

Thanks.

Giving money to parents?

sunny2009 — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:15:53 +0800

Giving money to parents as an act of gratitidue?

Recently, I was asked by a friend regarding this topic?

Please share with us:

-How much are you giving?
RM1000.00
Occasionally, I will buy groceries.
-How often? (monthly/yearly)
Monthly (Mum Bday=RM8k Parents day-can't remember.)
-At what age you started giving money to parents?
Since first job-first salary.
-How long have you been giving it?
I am 27 now.
-How many siblings do you have?
1
-How many siblings give money to your parents? Please put the amount in bracket.
1 (RM500)
-What do you think abt giving money to parents? What are the factors/considerations/judgement?
Thank them for bringing me up.

The above figures are true, not made up.

How Regular shall I do the following maintenance

sunny2009 — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:43:21 +0800

How Regular shall I do the following maintenance?

Rotate my tires?20k km?

Service my air con?

battery?

Changing Career at age of 28?

sunny2009 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:14:44 +0800

Age 28.....
Annual income> RM100k
Tough and challeging job packaged with lots of stress.
A very mentally inclined job.

Thinking of changing field to which is more physical.

the cons:

Lose all the experience as field is not relevant anymore.
Start from scratch, go back to training centre (1-3 years) to be trained up again.
Gets physical again...
The risk of being dropped out from the training centre if can't perform.
The risk of economy downturn again when out of training centre...

the pros:
Can make bigger bucks (hopefully)
To try out something in life that you alw wanted to do but didnt hv the chance to do it....

Please advice/share

Accord 2.0 vs Accord 2.4

sunny2009 — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:15:32 +0800

Hi All,

I need constructive and specific comments on my dillema, which one to buy? Accord 2.0 or 2.4?

Some facts for consideration (base on the spec)

I prefer 2.0 as in it save RM30k but it has too many accessories missing that I find it difficult to live with.
-No Mirror indicator light
-Biege color interior
-No EBD ( i hope I get this correct)
-No HID

If camry its well packaged, as it has 2.0E and G. Easier to decide.

Fuel consumption- which is better? (city driving and highway driving)
Is 2.0 underPowered?

Btw,is it worth it to buy the Modulo body kit?

Virus-risk? Using handphone as modem

sunny2009 — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:58:48 +0800

Hi

I hv a very silly q. If I use my hp as modem and connect it to my laptop for surfing, will I expose my hp to the risk of getting virus?I think no as it is just working as a transmitter-receiver to grab the signal right?

Can you educate me?
thanks

House loan:Should I settle it earlier or not?

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House loan:Should I settle it earlier or not?

sunny2009 — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:15:00 +0800

Hello,

I got a house loan:
Duration: 20 years
Amount: RM198k
Start: June 2005
Package: Renegotiated once in 2008 and reduced the rate to BLR-1.75%
Min years to pay to avoid penalty: 2008 + 5 years.

I did prepayment several times: RM30k, RM40k

with an outstanding amount of abt RM100k.

Now, the BLR has dropped and I thought of settling the loan 100% with the following considerations:

- At this time, ppl tend to keep cash as economy is bad. Should I pay or stay?
- If I pay, I might get:
-penalty 5%
-income tax could go after me also.
-not so much cash in my hand.

Should I re negotiate the interest again?

Share your thoughts.

How to become a Pilot? Good career path?

sunny2009 — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:43:10 +0800

I am an engineer (coming to 5 years of exp). Kind of sick of making hard $$.
Age:27
Thought of fufilling my dream to become a pilot.

BUT! I have the following worries:

My height: 165cm only- does this pass?
My weight: just to let u know how I am looking like = 58kg
Eyesight: not wearing spec.
Languages: Good in major languages

How do I start?
Am I qualified physically?
How is the career path like?
Can I sustain my current income of almost RM13k a month?

First time buying house in KL

sunny2009 — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:12:55 +0800

I am planning to buy a house in KL.

First thing, I have no clue abt what I should buy and where to buy.
My wish list:

Budget: RM200k-RM300k
House type: Condo or link house (difficult lah)
Location: Not sure where is the best, but hope it is close to KLCC.
I plan to drive to KLCC to work.
I also need to get to Aiport easily.

If got LRT better still.

Please share your thoughts and advice.
TQ