Dear all...
I am a fresh graduate and have just gotten 2 offers at 2 different Recruitment Firms.
"A" is a medium-sized firm with branches in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Australia, including partner companies in Hong Kong and Japan.
"B" is a small-sized firm with branches in Singapore and Malaysia only.
"A" offers a lower Basic Pay, but higher Commission, however if I do not reach my quota, they would cut 20% of my Basic.
"B" offers a $200 higher pay, but lower Commission, and do not cut my Basic even if I don't reach my quota.
Both companies, A and B has been established for 10 years. Company "A" has grown into different branches around Asia, and COmpany "B" has not achieve that much.
Question: Which firm do you think I should rest my career on??? Which offer should I take up? Taking all the aspects of both companies into consideration. Plssss plsss plssss advice................ I'm so confused...
TQ soooooooooo very much!
From Malaysia, Penang
I am a fresh graduate and have just gotten 2 offers at 2 different Recruitment Firms.
"A" is a medium-sized firm with branches in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Australia, including partner companies in Hong Kong and Japan.
"B" is a small-sized firm with branches in Singapore and Malaysia only.
"A" offers a lower Basic Pay, but higher Commission, however if I do not reach my quota, they would cut 20% of my Basic.
"B" offers a $200 higher pay, but lower Commission, and do not cut my Basic even if I don't reach my quota.
Both companies, A and B has been established for 10 years. Company "A" has grown into different branches around Asia, and COmpany "B" has not achieve that much.
Question: Which firm do you think I should rest my career on??? Which offer should I take up? Taking all the aspects of both companies into consideration. Plssss plsss plssss advice................ I'm so confused...
TQ soooooooooo very much!
From Malaysia, Penang
Normally while starting the career people will do the mistake of selecting a company, which offers a higher salary.
My suggestion is to look for an assignment, where there is growth opportunities, where you can understand the total canvas of the organization(more possible in small companies). I think you are lucky to get a higher fixed pay in a smaller company, where there is more potential for growth.
sridharan
From India, Mumbai
1My suggestion is to look for an assignment, where there is growth opportunities, where you can understand the total canvas of the organization(more possible in small companies). I think you are lucky to get a higher fixed pay in a smaller company, where there is more potential for growth.
sridharan
From India, Mumbai
Sridharan...
TQ for your reply... will look into that from your point of view. But another thing... is a smaller co. really better than one tt has already grown internationally? Training wise... would they be able to train me better? Btw... they are both Head-Hunting Firms. Pls advise........
TQ soooooo sooooooooo much... am so lost! Would really appreciate any sort of help... Thx thx thx :D
P.S - anyone else... also pls feel free 2 advise..... appreciate your help so much!
From Malaysia, Penang
TQ for your reply... will look into that from your point of view. But another thing... is a smaller co. really better than one tt has already grown internationally? Training wise... would they be able to train me better? Btw... they are both Head-Hunting Firms. Pls advise........
TQ soooooo sooooooooo much... am so lost! Would really appreciate any sort of help... Thx thx thx :D
P.S - anyone else... also pls feel free 2 advise..... appreciate your help so much!
From Malaysia, Penang
Hi hugs2nic,
Welcome to Citehr.com!!
Wow ..you got a good break!!..
Fully agree with the views by Sridharan..
Let me solve your query in this way:-
1. Meet the ex-employees of both firms to give you the inside picture of the organization & also meet the key people of the organizations as well to balance out the impressions or culture of the organizations.
2. Meet your would be boss..should tell you a lot whether you would do well..because its the boss who is going to ensure that you do your job well!!..there is a famous maxim..people don't leave the organizations..they leave the bosses..
3. After these efforts - ask your heart and listen to yourself ..am sure you would know what to do..
Best wishes...
Cheerio
Rajat Joshi
From India, Pune
Welcome to Citehr.com!!
Wow ..you got a good break!!..
Fully agree with the views by Sridharan..
Let me solve your query in this way:-
1. Meet the ex-employees of both firms to give you the inside picture of the organization & also meet the key people of the organizations as well to balance out the impressions or culture of the organizations.
2. Meet your would be boss..should tell you a lot whether you would do well..because its the boss who is going to ensure that you do your job well!!..there is a famous maxim..people don't leave the organizations..they leave the bosses..
3. After these efforts - ask your heart and listen to yourself ..am sure you would know what to do..
Best wishes...
Cheerio
Rajat Joshi
From India, Pune
TQ sooo much Rajat... prob is they are both Singaporean co. and both bosses do not come down much to the Malaysia branch offices... n how do i even locate the ex-employees? ohhhh nooooo.... ur idea sounds really good tho n i undstd wat u mean... its a great idea but unreachable 4 me... sadly :( How??? :?:
From Malaysia, Penang
From Malaysia, Penang
Your situation is not uncommon.
We all face it, especially, after graduation.
The choice is based / weighed by your own values.
The two companies offers varied opportunities but also the riskd.
One that is large offers opportunities for
-growth
-moving sidewards
-moving overseas
-bigger money
-training external
-training in house
-exchange of ideas
-bigger challenges
BUT GREATER RISKS
AND YOU HAVE TO RELY ON OTHERS TO SOME EXTENT.
The smaller one offers
-learning in total operation
-better self management
-faster learning opportunities
-more decision making
-wider knowledge development
etc
Hence, there are pros/cons on both sides.
You need to put the details of the pros/cons on paper
in your own terms and make judgement based on your
values.
If you want to go on your own business in 5 years,
the small one will be advantageous.
If you are planning to be an international player in the
long run, then the big one may suit your plan.
SO LOOK AT YOUR VALUES AND YOUR CAREER PLAN
AND THEN DECIDE.
REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
From India, Mumbai
We all face it, especially, after graduation.
The choice is based / weighed by your own values.
The two companies offers varied opportunities but also the riskd.
One that is large offers opportunities for
-growth
-moving sidewards
-moving overseas
-bigger money
-training external
-training in house
-exchange of ideas
-bigger challenges
BUT GREATER RISKS
AND YOU HAVE TO RELY ON OTHERS TO SOME EXTENT.
The smaller one offers
-learning in total operation
-better self management
-faster learning opportunities
-more decision making
-wider knowledge development
etc
Hence, there are pros/cons on both sides.
You need to put the details of the pros/cons on paper
in your own terms and make judgement based on your
values.
If you want to go on your own business in 5 years,
the small one will be advantageous.
If you are planning to be an international player in the
long run, then the big one may suit your plan.
SO LOOK AT YOUR VALUES AND YOUR CAREER PLAN
AND THEN DECIDE.
REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
From India, Mumbai
Hi there Leo...
Thanks a bunch! In fact... thx sooooo soooo much. I have a clearer view now... I guess I really do hv to pen them all on paper n decide frm there... TQ very much... all e points u pointed out there makes sense... will give a some thought... thx again... :D
From Malaysia, Penang
Thanks a bunch! In fact... thx sooooo soooo much. I have a clearer view now... I guess I really do hv to pen them all on paper n decide frm there... TQ very much... all e points u pointed out there makes sense... will give a some thought... thx again... :D
From Malaysia, Penang
i dunno if this is possible or not...but y not visit the place wer ul work and chk it out..or send a friend or someone..who can do it for u...maybe m being a lil childish..but try it out....see how the workplace is n how the ppl are aorund.
its somethin i did wen i was choosin college :oops:
regards
sunayna
From India, Mumbai
its somethin i did wen i was choosin college :oops:
regards
sunayna
From India, Mumbai
Hi
I feel you must join Organisation B, for it shows more HR values, though comission part will be low.Being a fresher you must give more weightage to exploring the HR knowledge in the market, than compensation.
All the very Best!!
Vijetha Kishore
From India, Panipat
I feel you must join Organisation B, for it shows more HR values, though comission part will be low.Being a fresher you must give more weightage to exploring the HR knowledge in the market, than compensation.
All the very Best!!
Vijetha Kishore
From India, Panipat
Hey there Vijetha,
TQ so much 4 ur advice... will think abt it thoroughly. I agree in ur point of view... but i guess i'll hv 2 see how things turn out... as i juz joined Org. B. Things seem to be rather sluggish here... not fast moving... hmmmm.... did i make e wrong decision?
From Malaysia, Penang
TQ so much 4 ur advice... will think abt it thoroughly. I agree in ur point of view... but i guess i'll hv 2 see how things turn out... as i juz joined Org. B. Things seem to be rather sluggish here... not fast moving... hmmmm.... did i make e wrong decision?
From Malaysia, Penang
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