My bonus last few years range from 2.4 to 2.7 mths as perm staff. Not excluding since covid began which last 2 years bonus sucked. Around 2 mths and below.

seems just about right. Should be new scheme. wait until you hear those perm E6 with 4.2k salary where some fresh grad already start at 4k and above.

No idea. But just started perm this year E6, 5.2k. So yup. Don't be too sad.

How does E6 get only 4.2k? Is it because of their low starting pay years ago due to their lower qualification? Or are they gradudates but increment sucked?

How does E6 get only 4.2k? Is it because of their low starting pay years ago due to their lower qualification? Or are they graduates but increment sucked?

In my previous division, the more senior staff (M2 and above) are able to clear around 1 month at a go, one after another. So basically during EOY the whole area is so empty.

I think that is correct, especially with now the packages are calculated now. Even with old packages the new hires will have slightly higher pay, with 13th month rolled the differences will be even bigger.

I think it's quite the norm that usually new hires will have higher pay than old-timers of the same grade. Not many companies will have salary adjustments to match market forces. However, I still think the biggest factor here is the measely annual increment. If a staff gets $100 on a good year, but new hires are already paid $200 more for basic, there is no way for the existing staff to match the salary of new hire if they are in the same grade.

maybe when u are M2 and above, u'll get more perks and bonus.

Is this place good for experienced hires who just want to retire and collect salary?

That's pretty good. Graduated with FCH? Most of the E6s I know haven't hit $5k yet.