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Are You Thinking of Working Abroad? Malaysian professionals are frustrated with the compensation and benefit (C&B) packages they received. With the ever-increasing cost of living and stagnation of C&B, jumping from one company to the another within the same industry isn’t doing the trick anymore. The next sensible move is, looking for the opportunity abroad. The question is where do you go then? If you read the posts of professionals in LI or other social media, elsewhere is not any better either. They are struggling as well with almost the same issues that we have. So, before making that decision, do consider the pros and cons thoroughly. As mentioned, many times in the previous posts, using Forex alone is not the smartest way. Living abroad is more complicated than you think if you have never been abroad. Even if you did, the situation varies from one country to another and back then and now. If you’re single, you may just pack and go. However, if you are thinking of bringing your family along, that’s different ball game altogether. There’s no doubt that having international experience does help to enrich your career if you take advantage of the opportunities. However, it takes totally different attitudes and skillset to be successful in that specific environment. If you go with the intention of gaining experience in the specific area that is not available in Malaysia, then by all means. However, if you’re thinking of making U-turn after couple of years, then you have to revisit your plan. Else, do make sure that you’re ready to be there for much longer that you plan for. At this point, you should not be thinking of making more money (~6x in case of £), 30% saving, vacation every season, or sending 30% home. Else, you would be very frustrated with the outcome. #workingabroad

HEY, I'M BACK RIGHT NOW🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 LET'S WE TALK ABOUT WORKING .. WORKING IN A BANKING SECTOR VS WORKING IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM SECTOR....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ PERSONALLY, I PREFER TO WORKING IN A BANKING SECTORS BUT DUE TO HIGHER STRESS LEVEL OF DEALING WITH THE CUSTOMERS AND BANK CLIENTS ... I PERSONALLY THINK WORKING IN A HOSPITALITY WOULD BE MY ACTUAL INTEREST RIGHT NOW..... HEEYYY, SINCE IM TAKING A DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM IN MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY (MSU, SHAH ALAM)... BEFORE I CHANGING TO THE ANOTHER COURSES BY TAKING BACHELOR DEGREE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJORING IN MULTIMEDIA MANAGEMENT IN MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY ( MMU CYBERJAYA, SELANGOR)... PERSONALLY, FROM MY OWN REASONS, I LOVE WORKING IN BOTH SECTORS.... SOME OF OTHER PEOPLES , THEY SAYS, THEY PREFER TO WORKING IN DEADLY AND DYNAMIC WORKING ENVIRONMENT, AND FAST-PACED WORKING ENVIRONMENT IN A BANKING SECTORS.... WHILE WORKING IN TOURISM SECTORS, THEY SAYS, IT MIGHT BE RELAXED AND FUN-WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CULTURE..... I PERSONALLY THINKING THERE MUST AN ADVANCED CAREER AND A PROMISING CAREER AHEAD OF BOTH SECTORS..... HEEEYYYY, DON'T MISUNDERSTAND... MOST OF BOTH SECTORS , THEY HAVE AN ADVANCED CAREERS TO SINGAPORE YA.....ESPECIALLY TO TOURISM SECTORS TO ALL OF MALAYSIAN WHO WANTS TO MIGRATING THEMSELVES TO SINGAPORE OF BECOMING A PERMANENT RESIDENTS, OR 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃 I UNDERSTAND, MOST OF US CHOOSING TO COMMUTE THEMSELVES OF WORKING IN SINGAPORE BY STAYING IN JOHOR BAHRU... OR THEY MIGHT BE STAYING AT GELANG PATAH, OR STAYING NEAR ISKANDAR PUTERI, OR STAYING NEAR TUAS CHECKPOINT IN SINGAPORE...OR THEY MIGHT BE STAYING AT FOREST CITY, A GHOSTS TOWN TOWER CITY... BOTH OF THESE OFFERED THE HIGHER PROMISING CAREER OF ME BESIDES OF CHOOSING BETWEEN WORKING IN THESE TWO SECTORS... WHICH ONE ARE YOU PREFERRED...? WORKING IN A BANKING SECTORS OR WORKING IN A TOURISM SECTORS... HEYYYY, WORKING IN A TOURISM SECTORS YOU CAN WORKING IN SINGAPORE BUT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TO ACQUIRED A LOT OF MONEY...BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THE -SINGAPORE EMPLOYMENT PASS VISA TRUTHFULLY, IF YOU WANT TO WORKING IN SINGAPORE ... DON'T DEPENDING YOURSELF ON PAYING A DEPENDANT PASS OR SINGAPORE EMPLOYMENT PASS... IF YOU WANT TO STAY SAFE... STAY IN SINGAPORE FOR MORE THAN 5-10 YEARS AND ABOVE... AND BECOME SINGAPOREAN PERMANENT RESIDENCES... I'M SO SO SURE ....PAYING FOR - SINGAPORE EMPLOYMENT PASS VISA IN SINGAPORE IS MUST BE NOT REALLY AFFORDABLE ESPECIALLY THOSE MALAYSIANS WHO WANTS TO WORKED IN SINGAPORE... -SINGAPORE SPOUSE VISA...? - SINGAPORE DEPENDANT PASS...? - SINGAPORE SOCIAL PASS VISIT...? (DON'T DEPENDING ON THESE 3 TYPES OF PASS/VISIT)... BECAUSE YOU WILL BE ENDED UP BEING SO EXHAUSTED... I BELIEVE THAT... IF YOU ARE COMMUTE YOURSELF BY STAYING IN LINES IN JOHORE...(BETWEEN MALAYSIAN AND SINGAPORE).. I BELIEVE YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THE - EMPLOYMENT PASS VISA

Being an expat in Malaysia is fantastic, yet there are several considerations you may face that non-expats usually don’t experience… 🤔 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀? One attraction of working overseas is that you’ll likely earn more than you would doing the same job in the UK. 📈 However, the temptation can arise for you to view your time working overseas as a short-term venture. This can mean you set out to enjoy the fact that your salary can provide you with a much higher standard of living than you’ve previously been used to. This could create two problems: ❌ You’ll get used to a standard of living that, if you return to the UK in the long run, is unaffordable and unsustainable ❌ You aren’t saving any money. The longer you work abroad with the same mindset, the more you could be storing up future problems for yourself. You can see how uncertainty over the length of time you’ll be overseas can create financial issues, and why clarity in your planning is paramount. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share more potential issues to consider if you’re an expat, so keep an eye out! 👀

How Do You Know that Working Abroad Is Better for You? The short answer is you DON’T. You may consult your friends or relatives who are currently working in the country of interest. In most of the cases they tend to share their good experience to justify their choice; or perhaps their situation in Malaysia was relatively worse. The real question to ask is, what are the PULL and PUSH factors that lead to that move? In other words, what are the reasons that make you want to LEAVE Malaysia and what are the reasons that ATTRACT you to work in that selected country? If MONEY is the top motivation, in most of the cases, you will be disappointed. I heard Singapore is the best choice if you are commuting from JB. Else as Singapore is among the most expensive countries in the world, it may not be as lucrative as you think. Alternatively, you may go to GCC countries in the middle east. I migrated to the US which was purely about money. That was after living and working in the US for 6 years. At the beginning, as a kampong lad, it took me the whole year to get used to the environment especially the language and weather. As an expat, I was lucky that I managed to secure handsome C&B packages. Migrating to the UK almost 20 years later, presented completely different experiences. That’s perhaps, I have established a very comfortable life in Malaysia. I could say, it was a huge downgrade in every aspect. Bear in mind that the UK now is different from the UK of 10 -20 years ago. The same goes for the USA and everywhere else in the world. Should you be pursuing your dream to experience working abroad? Absolutely, if you really understand what you’re getting yourself into. #braindrain I #workingabroad I #careerplanning

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪! How about earning 3,000, 5,000 to 8,000 (and MORE!) but in US$? That's like being a financial superhero in Malaysia. You can zap away housing loans and build a savings fortress faster than you can say "exchange rate magic." Working abroad is a professional boot camp without the mud AND it's a paycheck upgrade. You'll juggle international standards and tech wizardry, turning your resume into a golden ticket. Imagine swapping traffic jams for cultural jams, learning languages that don't just add spice to your food but to your life. This global gig turns you into a networking ninja, where every handshake could lead to your next adventure or business saga. And the perks? Think of living in a place where the transport and healthcare system doesn't play hard to get, and the schools teach more than just the three Rs. So, packing your bags isn't just about chasing dollars ... it's about upgrading your life software—experience version 2.0, if you will. Who knew working could be less about the daily grind and more about grinding your way to a life that's as rich in experiences as it is in your bank account? Take action NOW. Do NOT waste your life in a job market that doesn't appreciate your skills and experience. *𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿: This discussion is aimed at sharing insights and experiences about the potential benefits and challenges of working abroad. It's important to note that if you're currently in a fulfilling and rewarding position in Malaysia, the perspectives offered here might not directly apply to your situation. Every career path is unique, and the decision to stay or explore opportunities internationally should be made based on individual circumstances and professional satisfaction. **𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁! However, the interest and inquiries generated from this conversation highlight the relevance and resonance of this topic within our professional community. If this were a recruitment drive, it appears it could have been quite an effective one!

🇲🇾 Navigating Challenges in Malaysia's Job Market: Insights for Job Seekers As a Malaysian job seeker, I understand the unique challenges we face in today's competitive job market. Let's shed light on some of the hurdles and strategies to overcome them: 1. Skills Mismatch: Matching our skills with employer demands can be tricky. Investing in continuous learning and upskilling is crucial to bridge this gap and stay competitive in evolving industries. 2. Limited Job Openings: With a multitude of talents vying for limited job openings, it's essential to diversify our job search strategies. Exploring freelance opportunities, internships, and networking events can uncover hidden job markets. 3. Language Proficiency: While English is widely used, proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia can be a prerequisite in certain sectors. Bilingual proficiency enhances our marketability and opens doors to a broader range of opportunities. 4. Work Permit Requirements: For non-citizens, navigating work permit regulations adds another layer of complexity. Leveraging professional networks and seeking guidance from immigration experts can streamline this process. 5. Salary Negotiation: Negotiating competitive salaries requires research and confidence. Understanding industry standards and showcasing our value proposition can empower us to negotiate fair compensation packages. 6. Networking Challenges: Building a robust professional network takes time and effort. Engaging in industry-specific forums, attending workshops, and leveraging social media platforms like LinkedIn can expand our network and uncover job leads. 7. Employment Discrimination: Despite legal protections, discrimination can still occur. Advocating for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and reporting instances of discrimination can help create a more equitable job market. By acknowledging these challenges and proactively addressing them, we can navigate Malaysia's job market with resilience and determination. Together, let's empower each other to overcome obstacles and seize rewarding career opportunities. #findajob #careeradvancement #career #careerdevelopment #job #recruitment #talent

Finally Official in Malaysia! 🇲🇾 I’m thrilled to announce to my LinkedIn network that after a few months of “passport ping pong” (anyone who’s waited on a visa knows the drill), now, I can officially say: Hello, Malaysia! I’ve arrived and am ready to embark on new professional adventures. From Pakistan, I bring over a decade of rich corporate experience across sales, production, logistics, communications, and corporate affairs. Adding to that, I’ve spent the past six years as an entrepreneur in pain management and alternative medicine, specializing in osteopathic spine manipulation & posture correction and Hijamah (wet cupping) —skills that combine hands-on healing with strong business acumen. Now that I’m settled, I’m ready to dive into relevant management opportunities in corporate and alternative health therapy as a tit-tar bonesetting specialist (if you’ve ever been curious about “that cracking sound,” I’m your person!). Top 5 lessons I’ve learned in my first 3 months here: 1. Embrace Diversity – Malaysia is like one big cultural buffet. Every meal is a new experience, so be ready to try things you can’t pronounce but definitely won’t forget! Pro tip for newcomers: be ready to try new foods, and learn a few Bahasa phrases—it goes a long way in connecting with people here. 2. Patience is a Virtue – Especially when it comes to paperwork. Lesson learned: if you think something will be done in a week, add another three for good measure. Whether it's waiting on a visa (speaking from personal experience!) or just adjusting to new systems, a bit of patience is key. Malaysia has its pace, and learning to flow with it has been invaluable. 3. Connections Are Key – I’ve found that Malaysia has an amazing expat network as well as welcoming locals. This sense of community has been vital for settling in, and I’d highly recommend newcomers to connect with both groups for a smoother transition. 4. Make your presence felt – I've been actively involved in expat WhatsApp groups, and I’ve attended nearly every career fair, conference, seminar, and community meetup I could find. I've also welcomed over 30 families—both expats and locals—over meals, from lunch to high tea to dinner. Sharing food, one of the simplest yet strongest connectors has led to invaluable friendships and connections I truly cherish. 5. Bring a Financial Cushion – “Patience is a virtue" must have been said about job hunting here. Make sure to bring enough savings to cover survival, groceries, utilities, and the occasional “treat yourself” moment for about 8–10 months. Let’s just say, the road to a paycheck in Malaysia can be... scenic. Here’s to new beginnings, exciting possibilities and to finally putting down my suitcase. 🥂 #ExpatLife #MalaysiaLife #Corporate #AlternativeHealth #ChiropracticCare #Bonesetting #WellnessJourney #ExpatsInMalaysia #Management  #visa #CrossCulturalExperience #CareerOpportunities #HealthAndWellness

Hi connections! First time sharing on linkedin and I'm just going to share a little about myself and some job seeking experiences for the past 1 month since I relocated back to my home country, Malaysia. I'm Hui Yee, most of the people call me Catherine. I'm turning 27 this year. I was working in overseas (Philippines and UAE) for the past 5 years from a customer support to customer support manager, HR & admin manager, project manager then PA to CEO. I resigned without prior planning, just wanting to have a break and relocate back to Malaysia. For someone who's forgoing traditional schooling, I found it very challenging because all the jobs in Malaysia, their minimum requirements are "SPM and above" or "bachelor's degree in ANY field". Guess I was way too lucky for the past 12 years for finding jobs without education requirement. To be honest, most of the companies found me instead of me trying to apply from them. I do get nervous on interview now because I hardly had interviews in the past. I shared this story to some of my friends and most of them asked, did you regret for not attending school? My answer is no. From the outset, I've been immersed in diverse work environments, absorbing knowledge, refining skills, and tackling challenges head-on. Each role has been a classroom, each project a lesson, and every setback an opportunity for growth. My journey is a testament to the invaluable lessons learned outside the classroom walls. Admittedly, the road less traveled isn't without its hurdles. Yet, these obstacles have fueled my passion and fortified my resolve. With every setback, I've emerged stronger, armed with newfound insights and a heightened sense of determination. Anyway how, I did tried applied for a WFH language interpreter role, I've passed the English test but failed the mandarin test, I was confused because I've been translating and interpreting for the past 3+ years between English - Bahasa Indonesia and Mandarin (my ex boss was Chinese from China btw) Please note that this is not a post to encourage people to abandoning education or giving up on one's aspirations. Instead, it's about trusting in your abilities, staying resilient in the face of uncertainty, and remaining open to new possibilities. I'm still hunting for job opportunities and I'll never give up. I know this is going to be a hard and challenging path but always stand tall, don't let the challenges set us back! 😄 #GrowthMindset #Resilience #jobhunting #newbeginnings

As a Malaysian, do you regret moving to the United States? In short, yes. Here’s why: Most of my credentials were not taken seriously even though I’ve worked all around South East Asia. In Malaysia, I was respected for my work whereas in The States I was considered a meme. Affordable healthcare was close to non-existent when compared to Malaysia. The taxes are ??? While Americans are friendly when you first meet them, but it ends there. Most are reluctant to connect with you and rarely let you into their lives (especially if you’re based in the East Coast. The West Coast is a bit more relaxed, and Hawaii in particular is much more open compared to the Mainland) You have to drive everywhere… (Literally only New York City was the most accessible city for public transport, the rest are sigh…) I experienced discrimination based on my race way more than usual. I am mixed race, so I don’t look white, black, asian, nor latino. While I thought my racial ambiguity would help me blend in better, apparently it just made me more of target for some reason? (Look, I understand everyone is under a lot of stress especially with the Trump Administration, but there’s no reason to be a dick about it by treating other people with disrespect) Look, I love The States. I love the shopping, the huge portions, and the beautiful landscape and topography of the country. That’s why it’ll always hold a special place in my heart not just because I grew up there for a bit as well. But honestly speaking? Moving back to Malaysia was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Yes, it may suck in the shopping department, the weather is always hot and humid, and traffic is miserable, but I’d take all of that anytime, any day. Disclaimer: My answer is strictly based on my own personal experiences when I moved back to The States, and does not reflect on the experiences of other people. *I read this morning and thought it was an interesting perspective for Malaysians living and working overseas - What can Malaysia do better to attract Malaysians to return home? Link to original post https://lnkd.in/g-vZ8y-t Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) Thomas Mathew Nazrul Aziz Tengku Zafrul Aziz Rafizi Ramli Gobind Singh Deo Fahmi Fadzil

There are various reasons why Malaysians may migrate to the United States. Some common reasons include pursuing better career opportunities, higher education, a higher standard of living, escaping political or social issues in Malaysia, reuniting with family members, or seeking a new cultural experience. Additionally, some individuals may choose to migrate for personal or lifestyle reasons. Each individual's situation and motivations for migrating may vary. #malaysia #US