My Last Day As An Engineer

 

Assalamualaikum w.b.t

It's been a while since my last post as my life schedule either personal or professional is quite pack. But, since today is quite a special day, so I want to spare my time to write this entry.

Actually, today is my last day at one of semiconductor companies in Penang. I have been there more than 4 years already as an engineer. Let's assume this company as XYZ to ease my entry.

Literally, I would say that this is my first company (Actually is 2nd company, but I won't elaborate more on this). There, I learned a lot and I met a lot of great people. But, there are still a lot of things if I list here, then no one will ever go there. But I won't focus on those negativity things.

XYZ is a local company. The business is quite good and I would say this company maybe won't close even after 20 years later (Maybe this is my guarantee, haha). This company had been operating almost 30 years so should be no problem to continue another 20 years with guarantee. (If they close before 20 years, I am so sorry as my prediction goes wrong)

Actually, few weeks back, I got a call from HR of MNC company (let's assume this company as ABC). MNC stands for multinational company. They offered me an interview for engineer post. This is one of my dream company wish lists. I don't even apply for that position but I got an offer since I have experience in a certain area. So, without hesitate, I accept their offer to attend the interview.

To make it short, after 2 series of interview from manager and director independently, I was offered the position. This is what we called as "rezeki" as I don't even apply for that company for that time, then being called for interviews and successfully secured the position. It was such an ecstatic day for me.

ABC offered me with 33% salary increment which I think is quite high with a lot of benefits compare to XYZ. However, that company requested to me for 1 month notice only since they will pay 1 month salary for me due to short notice to XYZ. But, of course XYZ won't directly accept my resign letter.

The first thing XYZ did is counter offer with extra another RM500 (33% increment + RM500) from what had been offered by ABC. I was shocked that time. Why they not even offer me before I resigned? Now I see my value. So, for certain people of course they will accept the counter offer. But not form me. I have made up my mind. So, I still insist to resign. So XYZ unwillingly need to accept my resign letter.

The 2nd thing XYZ did is they ask me to follow 2 months notice in order to train new engineer. It is not my intention to leave company with 1 month notice. But, since it is request from my new employer, so I cannot accept request from ABC. I turned down their request.

The last thing XYZ did is the boss say to me that they still hope I will return to XYZ if I think ABC is not suitable for me. To be honest, I don't plan to return to XYZ as I have my life plan ahead already. Thanks for XYZ for seeing me as valuable employee at their company even it's already too late. I really appreciate that.

Thus, I will start my new career path at ABC starting next Tuesday and I hope everything will go smoothly. 

Below is a few advises which I think good for employers and employees out there.

Employer 

- Appreciate your employees as much as possible until they feel the same way

- Provide career growth

Employee

- Use proper way to resign. Company takes you in a good way and make sure you leave in a good way also (stick to company rules & regulations)

- If you think you are being undervalued, then find new one

- Don't let work ruin your personal & family life.

- Work smart together with work hard

Thanks for your time to read my entry (I know no one interested in reading this. hahaha)