Why should I suffer for the Company?

Having lost my mobility premium that was initially offered in the original package I turned to my HR department to see if they can assist to pay for it. My expectation was quite high since my boss had said it should be possible. But it wasn’t to be. HR refused with a big No! I was quite upset. Had I known that the chances were gonna be this slim I would have included mobility premium in the list of items for negotiation in my email to the HQ yesterday. Sigh … . Never trust nobody. Now I have to go back to the HQ and ask them to consider giving me the mobility premium as well.

Being in this company, in general, I repeat .. in general, based on my observation, and I believe others would agree, if your skin colour is other than white, chances are you will get second class treatment when it comes to career development. You may reach a certain level but it won’t be far. Albeit multinational, it is not in totality. This is a rare opportunity and a big step for me. No doubt about it. HR should realise this and should support a fellow Malaysian relocate in comfort. Other expats from Europe, Australia, US etc are majority on expat package. Why am I denied such a privilege when the HQ surprisingly is willing to give? huh ??? What lah ! If Malaysian cannot support Malaysian, dunno how we can continue to hold on to the “Malaysia Boleh” spirit.