I read this article about how 600 people were conned of RM250 each, paid to an agent who promised them of high paying jobs that pay up to RM19,000 a month on board a cargo ship in Singapore (read the detailed news article here). What I wish to say is that people should be wary of such great deals in this time of recession and job layoffs by many companies.
One need to realise that at this moment, although some companies may be hiring, they are unlikely to offer high paying salaries. Even if the company is doing well and could afford high salaries, they would most likely not offer them because they know the job market is flooded with people looking for work. It is a matter of supply exceeding demand, and they would offer the lowest they can possibly get away with. So don’t be conned when you hear of jobs offering fat pay checks these days.
For those who are desperately seeking jobs, you may want to think about your asking price. Knowing that most companies will not offer you a big raise from what you used to earn, you may have to lower or just maintain what your previous salary was. Worse come to worse, you may even need to settle for a job that pays less than what you used to earn. It is better to have that steady income although it is lower, than nothing at all. Agree?
So I wish everyone of us all the best in this tough time and pray that we sail through it without much emotional scars. May we learn valueable lessons along the way, no matter what they are. A negative situation may present positive opportunities and learnings. Lose the fight but don’t lose the battle!
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