[heelhook]

Depends on your skills and how/where you apply them.

[yen223]

I work in some third-world country that few have heard of. I write software for robots. I'm pretty good at it too, if I do say so myself.

Am I underpaid? Or are robots really overrated in the grand scheme of things?

[clicks]

Talk about the purchasing power parity of your currency, and what kind of amenities you are afforded at your place of residence. That will provide greater insight to determine if you're underpaid or not.

[yen223]

Food is cheap, petrol is cheap, cars are ridiculously expensive, property is unaffordable.

The worst part is that, I can't afford the plane ticket to hunt for overseas opportunities.

So yeah, I am underpaid.

If anyone is looking for an experienced software engineer from Malaysia for C# or Python development, please do let me know.

[testthrow]

I'm guessing you live in the Klang Valley? I didn't think property was ridiculously priced in Malaysia.

Also out of curiosity, what's the starting engineering salary at your company?

[yen223]

Klang Valley's property prices are in a bubble now. Won't want to be around when it pops. Problem is, all the good tech jobs are here (and to a lesser extent, Penang)

Starting salaries here are about RM2500 - RM3000. More or less standard by Malaysian standards.

[testthrow]

Ah, that makes sense. Unfortunately, the only way to make more money as an engineer in Malaysia is to go into management (at least that's my impression).

I'd advise you to try applying to larger tech companies in the US if you are interested, they will fly you over for an on site interview if you do well for phone/remote interviews. Singapore also seems to have a growing startup scene, if that's what you prefer.

[Gigablah]

Come to Singapore?

Arguably worse situation with cars and property, but at least you get paid.

[yen223]

I actually wouldn't mind working in Singapore, I just don't know where to begin hunting for jobs there.

[rajanikanthr]

you are underpaid if a single bedroom costs around 1500-1600$ per month in your country