Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emotion. Pull…
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RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emotion. Pull…
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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…
Depends 100% on your contract or company policy, there is no law forcing them to pay bonus if you are not employed on payout date. Most Mala…
What you describe sounds like it could be unfair dismissal, and Malaysian law protects you here. An employer generally cannot just terminate…
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