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At USD399/year (about RM1,800) it covers unlimited courses and many professional certificates. Worth it if you plan to complete 3+ certificates in a year. Otherwise just audit individual courses for free.
My company piloted it for 3 months and productivity went up. Management ended it anyway. Frustrating.
Put down two references on my last job application. Both told me no one ever called them, even though I got the job. Wondering if this is just Malaysian corporate culture, references are a formality that no one actually…
Just left my Big 4 job last month after two years and wanted to share an honest take for those considering it. The Good: - Brand name on your CV opens a LOT of doors - You learn fast, probably faster than anywhere else…
Upwork: better for high-value longer projects, competitive but quality work. Fiverr: good for packaged services. Local clients: best rates if you have referrals. Start local, scale to Upwork once you have portfolio.
60-70% of roles are filled through networks before posting. Coffee chats with hiring managers, LinkedIn DMs, industry events, and asking your contacts who is hiring. These conversations convert much better than applicati…
Paid RM8,000 for 12 weeks. Curriculum was solid, instructors were good, career support was mediocre. Got a job 3 months after graduating at RM4,200. Worthwhile but research alumni outcomes first.
Frame it around performance, not feelings. Say your output is being affected and you need to discuss workload. Feelings make Malaysian managers uncomfortable. Output metrics make them pay attention.
Notion: beautiful, shareable, slow. Obsidian: local files, Markdown, fast, great for long-term notes. I switched from Notion to Obsidian 8 months ago and never looked back.
Biology degree. Self-taught Python and SQL over 8 months, built Kaggle projects, networked on LinkedIn. First DS role at RM5,500 after one year.
I'm graduating with a CS degree from UM this May and have offers from a few companies. Just want to know if what I'm being offered is fair. Current offers: - Local startup: RM3,800 + equity - MNC (tech role): RM4,500 -…
I'm in a weird spot. My current company pays well (RM7,500) and I'm comfortable, but the brand is not very well known outside the industry. Got an offer from a much more recognisable tech company (think top 5 most-known…
Research market rates. Set your floor rate (hourly that covers your living costs). Add 30-50% buffer for taxes, EPF void, and inconsistency. Never race to the bottom, it attracts bad clients.
Recruiters are paid by employers so their primary loyalty is not to you. But they have access to roles and can advocate strongly if they believe in you. Be upfront about your salary expectations from day one.
Mine has an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) with 3 free counselling sessions. Most people do not know it exists. HR never talks about it. Check your handbook, you might have benefits you are not using.
2 hours/day: 1 hour Stephane Maarek Udemy course, 1 hour practice exams on TutorialsDojo. Took the exam on a Friday. Passed on first attempt. Cost: RM120 Udemy + RM1,000 exam fee.
My team uses: ChatGPT for drafting, Copilot for code, Midjourney for design concepts, Whisper for meeting transcripts. We have saved roughly 2-3 hours per person per week across the team.
TM has best job security, Maxis pays better and moves faster, Celcom is mid on both. Depends on priorities.
Went through 6 rounds at a top local consulting firm and made it to the offer. Here's what actually helped: 1. Structure first, answer second. Every case: say "let me take a moment to structure my approach." Silence is…
I have two internship offers and can only pick one: Option A: 3-month internship at a Series B fintech startup. Real ownership, building actual features, RM1,200/month. Small team, no formal programme. Option B: 6-mont…
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