Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emotion. Pull…
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RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emotion. Pull…
Statistically most people who accept counter-offers leave within a year anyway, and I was one of them. My company matched my salary but the …
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