How much bonus can I expect in my first year of working in Kuala Lumpur?
I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,00…
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I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,00…
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I withdrew about RM38,000 from Account 2 in 2019 for my house in Kajang and honestly I don't regret it, but here are the real lessons. First…
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Went through this exact thing. First, gather your evidence: the tenancy agreement, your move-out photos/video showing clean condition (if yo…
From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…
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