What are things you wish you knew earlier before switching careers in your 30s in Malaysia?
Switched from banking ops to data analyst at 33, now 37 and no regrets. Things I wish somebody told me: one, your age is not the problem, yo…
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Switched from banking ops to data analyst at 33, now 37 and no regrets. Things I wish somebody told me: one, your age is not the problem, yo…
From my experience, the mamak secret is mostly resting time and fat. The dough needs a high-fat coating (ghee or oil) and must rest for hour…
Did the JB to Singapore daily commute for almost 3 years, so let me paint the real picture, not the earn SGD spend RM fantasy. The money sid…
I worked 6 years MNC then jumped to GLC, so I can compare lah. MNC learning curve very steep, you grow fast and the name looks power on resu…
Under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, the MINIMUM is: less than 2 years service = 10 days per year, 2 to 5 ye…
I accepted a counteroffer once and regret until today. They matched my gaji but the trust already broken, boss slowly sidelined me and I was…
Discount PTPTN ni datang-datang, biasanya announce masa bajet atau sempena event tertentu, tak permanent. Dulu ada 10-15% untuk full settlem…
From my experience, presentation anxiety is super common and very manageable with practice. What worked for me: over-prepare and rehearse ou…
Ran a gerai before, here's the real checklist. (1) Business registration with SSM, a sole proprietorship is cheap and fast to register onlin…
I withdrew from Akaun 3 last September when my car aircon compressor died and needed RM1,800. The whole thing was done fully on the KWSP i-A…
Financial planning is my job, so let me give you the framework, not just an opinion. First, compare interest rates. Credit card debt in Mala…
I was in your exact position and staying too long was my mistake. The market often rewards movers, I got a manager title only after switchin…
I was retrenched after 7 years in 2023 so I learned this the hard way. If you're covered under the Employment Act, you're entitled to retren…
I did this last year and got a RM1,800 raise to stay, so it can work, but the way you frame it is everything. I never said give me more mone…
I duduk PR1MA dekat area utara dah 4 tahun. Pros: harga entry rendah, dan ada moratorium 10 tahun so tak boleh jual awal, yang secara tak la…
For convenience, online wins easily, the small service charge (few ringgit) is worth not queuing at JPJ or Pos. Options: MyEG (delivers the …
Sorry to hear bro. Under Employment Act, kalau kontrak cakap sebulan notis, company kena bagi sebulan ATAU bayar gaji sebulan sebagai pengga…
Actually the law changed and more people are covered now. Under the Employment Act (after the 2023 amendment), ALL employees are covered by …
I've commuted from JB to Singapore for 4 years, so let me be honest. The SGD salary converted to RM is life-changing, no doubt, my savings g…
Yes you can pay in lieu of notice, this is very standard in Malaysia. Check your contract, usually it says either party can pay salary in li…
Did it last year for my apartment in Seri Kembangan lah. Go KWSP website, login i-Akaun, apply under "Pengeluaran Perumahan". You need the S…
Ran a Shopee side hustle for 2 years while holding a full-time job, and eventually it out-earned my salary, so real talk. Yes it is realisti…
DSR (Debt Service Ratio) kira semua komitmen bulanan kau bahagi income. Walaupun gaji RM6k, kalau loan kereta RM800, PTPTN RM150, dan kad kr…
Yes, this is exactly what SOCSO (PERKESO) covers, it's called a commuting accident under the Employment Injury Scheme, an accident during th…
I bought a used sedan as my first car and regretted the surprise repair bills, aircond, suspension, small things that added up. For a first …