http://forum.lowyat.net/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:14:02 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1448953 Hi, <br /><br />I hav chemical engineering as 1st degree from local uni (1st class hons) and 1 year experience in Upstream oil and gas simulation experience.<br /><br />However, the salary is rather low with my 1st class degree.(I feel)<br /><br />less than RM 2.6k after probation till now and starting salary of 2k.<br />I always think that I am demanding so much for salary wise but KL life with 2.5k salary and I need to support family.<br /><br />I give myself time to learn in this company although it is insufficient for me.<br /><br />My coursemates and frenz always said that i can get higher paid with my degree and qualification.<br /><br /><br />I was thinking to take master course in Master in Petroleum Geoscience in UM. so that can get into upstream exploration and production field.<br /><br />Is it abit silly if i do that? Bcoz, it is abit totally different field?<br /><br />Chemical engineering - upstream oil and gas processing<br />Petroleum Geoscience - exploration (geology)<br /><br /><br />Please HELP....thanks so much... elh1220 Education Essentials Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:01:14 +0800