in the early 90s, the starting pay of a poly grad (engrg) is
about $900 - $1000.
I had average results and found a job in instrumentation $1400.
better than my COM friend, found desk bound job $900. Of course, it
was hard work, with hands dirty, under the sun, into humid tanks of
marine vessels.
With OT, i took home almost twice of my pay.
But for the situation now, it will be hard for new grads to accept
low pay. As a student, already many are driving, if not riding to
school, handphone, and plenty of spare cash to spend.
dont say $1400, give $2400 also not enough.
this is how you spent your $1400.
Take home: $1120
Allowances for dad & mum : $250
Transport : $200 (bus & MRT)
Makan : $300 ($5 / day)
Savings : $200
Investment (4D, Toto, SAYE, etc) : The rest
What you get 10 years later : PRICELESS
See, there you go, where got no enough......
