The interview started with salary negotiation. My expected starting salary was 3.5K but only offered 2.3K. After knowing what I can do and knowing that I am an overseas grad with first class standing, he rises my salary from a basic of 2.5K plus allowances and benefits, summing up to 2.6k - 2.7k. with that kind of salary and the location is far away from town (Palm Oil Mill), that kind of salary is not making any sense.
Required to work 6 days a week and have to be on stand-by on Sunday (unofficially 7 days a week job), the salary is too low. Accommodation is provided but u need to have your own transport (to go to the mill and buying weekly supply). OT is not claimable through cash but can be converted to leave.
For a labor-level job like this, management trainee should get at least 3k. If not, oil palm industry wont be able to attract much young talent to support the older generation.