A Malaysian woman claimed she turned down a job offer after the salary was allegedly reduced from RM2,000 to RM1,800, warning others not to resign too early.
BEFORE MOVING to a new workplace, whether for fresh experiences or better opportunities, it is important to receive a formal offer letter and a clear explanation of the role, responsibilities and salary to avoid unpleasant surprises.
A Malaysian woman recently alleged that she was offered a lower salary than what had been discussed during a job interview.
In a Threads post, she claimed she had been offered a salary of RM2,000 during the interview, only for it to be reduced to RM1,800.
“The company said there would be a review after three months and the possibility of a pay rise,” she wrote.
According to the post, the company later informed her via WhatsApp that the starting salary would instead be RM1,800.
What’s more, she had been planning to confirm her resignation from her current workplace. However, after discovering the salary discrepancy, she quickly withdrew her resignation.
In a subsequent update, the company allegedly explained that while the RM2,000 salary had been discussed, any increase would “depend on the sales”.
“Note to self: Don’t resign until the offer letter has been properly confirmed,” she added.
The post served as a reminder to always ensure to receive a clear and legitimate offer letter before leaving their existing workplace to avoid unnecessary complications.
Many users also shared similar experiences of having their initial salary offers reduced, criticising some companies for a lack of transparency and integrity during the recruitment process.
