Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150483)

To add on, my first boss did not allow me to take leave on my anniversaries. After time I realised that he was correct as that was professional. Some staff dare to apply for leave for frivolous things like birthdays of children or school performances even. All will be rejected.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150497)

Why not? And why do you assume that I am young or that all has been sunshine and rosy my entire life? Not every fresh grad goes through the direct path of Sec>JC>Uni FYI. I worked my ass off through the entirety of my polytechnic education, and part-timed during university. Also worked full time for a year of internship as part of a work-study program with fair amount of OT. It is really damn tiring to utilize every single cell in your brain for 12-16 hours a day on ends especially in the IT field.

I wish you all the best, but I really am not just looking for a 'rosy' path in life. As long as I have options I will do my best to evaluate them and make an informed decision. This has nothing to do with being picky. I've thrown out hundreds of resumes and done countless of interviews and assessments not just to pick the first offer available just because life should be hard and I should purposely throw myself to sharks teeth for the sake of knowing how hard it could be.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150502)

Understand where you're coming from. A lot of lawyers work like this, 365 days a year, 24/7, without using any of their leave entitlement. Very prone to divorce if they even get married. They have life in their body just to do their work it seems.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150482)

How dare you talk about work life balance when you are so young? When I started working I never saw the sun. In the office before sunrise, out of office at night. Always be in before your boss and leave the office after your boss leaves, no matter how late, even if it means past midnight. Focus on your work only, hours are important. Do not show your emotions even if there is personal or family crisis at home as this is professionalism. I enforce the same standards strictly on all staff under me.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150439)

It means 12 mths salary + 1 mth of 13th mth "bonus" + 2.5 mths of other bonuses

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150508)

Ohh, so lets say if they offer me a 60k annual package, am I right to say that I should only divide 60 by 12 months? then the 13th month + 2.5months bonus is not included inside 60k (and it is also based on performance)?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150504)

I don’t see what’s wrong with having a proper work life balance as long as it doesn’t affect the quality of your work. That’s professionalism as well.

On the contrary, even if you have lots of face time/visibility with poor quality of work. I’m pretty sure your boss will be upset? Lol.

No matter what, good luck to you and your staff. Please take good care of their mental and physical health. #yolo

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150508)

Ohh, so lets say if they offer me a 60k annual package, am I right to say that I should only divide 60 by 12 months? then the 13th month + 2.5months bonus is not included inside 60k (and it is also based on performance)?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150516)

I don't think so.

Assuming they gave you 12 month + AWS (1) + 2.5 month = 60k
You should take 60k / 15.5 = $3,870 / month

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150483)

To add on, my first boss did not allow me to take leave on my anniversaries. After time I realised that he was correct as that was professional. Some staff dare to apply for leave for frivolous things like birthdays of children or school performances even. All will be rejected.