I do not know a lot of things and am very sympathetic towards
your situation, but I have a few things to share.
Sometimes, we need to do some researching before we join a
company but even if we done our homework, I don't think we ever be
able to find the perfect job. There are several red lights before
you accept a job:
1. What is the cashflow like? If you worked your first month and
your first pay is delayed more than a week after that, it is not
good sign, you should leave.
2. Do you have access to the profit & loss statement, can
you see whether the company has been making money for the last 3
years?
3. Bonus and increment, make sure the company is a doing well
pays consistent bonus and increment. Even if its small, at least
the company is looking after welfare of its employees.
4. How is the job like? Is it a poison chalice? Why did your
last predecessor left? Make sure it is a job you like and it is not
mission impossible job. Make sure you can handle all the shiit pass
down from your predecessor.
5. Working hours. Make sure there is a balance. Before
interview, make sure you tell your interviewer what you looking
for.
6. Relationship with boss, direct superior? During interview
make sure you ask questions and find out what kind of person your
superior is. This is the only chance to find out if your direct
superior is good fit with yours. Or ask anybody you know that works
for this company.
7. What is the culture of the company? During interview, through
newspapers, ask friend who formerly work there or currently work
there and find out what is the culture. Is the culture a good fit
to your working style?
8. Location, location and location. Find out that it is not too
far from where you live, accessible and not one with dreaded future
postings to places you don't want to go like Sudan.
9. Salary rate. Like bonus and increment, make sure the company
offers you what you want. If you take up the job out of
desperation, chances are, you will feel disatisfied and you have
difficulty in catching up with your expenses
10. Relationship with co-workers. If you are an open social
person, this is not a problem.
Ya, what you say is very true and I did consider that. Pay was ok
and always in time ... towards the end, my staff pay is still on
time except mine is late.. Sale improve and as I mention, it can be
better .. but I hold back as we were not able to cater to further
increase sales. There are times we have to reject cargoe and that
is no good .. I have no problem with direct boss or subordinate ..
in fact we are like a family ... very happy working together and
they are willing to stay back without me asking ... but .. The
problem is, in Batam, they have to do the second leg of the
business which where the major problem arises .. They cannot meet
customer demand and it lead into claims ... Then they blame me for
getting customer that is difficult and causes so much problem for
them ...
