Ever since I started working in August 2006, I've been looking forward to the increment that I'll get after my probation period. But even before I become a confirmed staff, I got a pay cut first. It was a real shocker. My boss announced to my manager that my motorbike allowance will be revoked as my company has been acquired by our german principal & they do not practise motorbike allowance.
From March onwards I am supposed to take cab & claim instead. Based on my current status, normally I will visit at least 2 customer sites a day, some times 3 or 4. I estimate that on average I will be spending around $40 to $60 a day just on cab fares . Take for instance that I work 22 days a month, that would make up to around $900 to $1200! Based on my current pathetic basic salary, I will only have a little left to eat after deducting the cab fares.
Now I am left with the option of taking cabs or getting a car. $800 car allowance isn't exactly enough to see me through every month. After CPF deduction I will only be left with $640. Parking on average will be at least $200, petrol should be in the $300 to $400 region. There's nothing left for instalments, road tax, insurance & my own season parking. Not taking into consideration the heavy equipments I will have to ferry around, the wear & tear will add up to be a substantial amount too.
It isn't exactly an easy decision to make. To stay on or find another job. I really love my work. But things aren't working out the way I'd like it to be. Imagine getting a pay cut even before my probation period is over! How ridiculous is that!
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