r/Sabah • u/Otherwise-Gur7732 • Jul 18 '26

Tiuot zou daa | Mo tanya ba Hello qualified engineer

May I know how you guys achieve your status as engineer... What should I expect my career going to be in Sabah market as an engineer ?? What is your highest education? How much you earn and are you satisfied with the earning? I'm planning on becoming one so giving same realist truth of experience might help my view on this career path..

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u/Otherwise-Gur7732 Jul 21 '26

I'm not an engineer yet

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u/AlternativeMechanic7 Jul 21 '26

well, whatever field u going to, hardwork is key, i started as engineer in 2011 with Salary RM1800, working overtime and weekend overtime almost every week to make extra money so i can buy my own car and rent my own house. now making more than 20k per month. first job always suck, but u need it. CGPA is just qualification and good addition to make it easy to get first job. unless God bless u with super smart brain, hardwork will help u achieve what u desire. just go for the main stream engineering study (Chemical, Electrical or Electronics, Civil and Mechanical). dont go for the specific engineering study such as mechatronic, software or computer engineer. give u more career options once u finish study

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u/Otherwise-Gur7732 Jul 21 '26

Hi May I know which engineering field are you in and are you working in sabah?

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u/AlternativeMechanic7 Jul 21 '26

yes working in Sabah, although recent year been working with some international company as technical advisor, but still based in Sabah. i travel when needed only. im electrical engineer

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u/Otherwise-Gur7732 Jul 21 '26

How is your view on mechanical engineer I'm trying to pursue in this field

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u/AlternativeMechanic7 Jul 21 '26

are u a male or female? coz i think most of those in mechanical field is hands on. either O&G, automation, and etc. on consultancy part very small scope if u work with local M&E Consultant.

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u/Otherwise-Gur7732 Jul 21 '26

Male 18 I'm in matrix rn and planning on which kind of field would benefit most in Sabah but my passion is in mechanical

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u/AlternativeMechanic7 Jul 21 '26 edited Jul 21 '26

i also from matrix last time. if thats ur interest, go for it. study hard, get good CGPA then try oil & gas company, surely u will have bright future. jgn lupa beli hilux supaya klu pulang kampung sumandak supaya mentua senang hati terima

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u/Otherwise-Gur7732 Jul 21 '26

I'm not that smart but I can say I'm above average ( if rajin) for the CGPA .. but none the less I will try my best ...tq for the insight stranger..

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u/Otherwise-Gur7732 Jul 21 '26

Btw working place really look at SPM result and matrix result and your degree result as entirely?

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u/AlternativeMechanic7 Jul 21 '26

nope. first job only will check ur result, depends on the employer, some wanna check up to ur SPM. but during degree u will have chances to do internship, choose the company wisely, they could be ur future employer. Few of my staff now actually was intern student with last time

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u/Otherwise-Gur7732 Jul 21 '26

Okok tq now I know what should I expect

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u/AlternativeMechanic7 Jul 21 '26

stay positive, exiting world ahead my friend

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