A Malaysian man recently shared his intriguing story on the Instagram page "Malaysian Pay Gap," which aims to shed light on the pay and working experiences of Malaysians in various sectors. According to his account, this 31-year-old individual works as an engineering manager in Singapore and earns an impressive S$12,000 (RM41,209++) per month, with additional bonuses that can amount to an impressive S$175,000 (RM600,972++) in a lucrative year.

Interestingly, despite his high-ranking position and lucrative salary, he admitted to feeling like a fraud in his field. In a candid confession, he revealed that he lacks the expertise required for his role and has been masquerading as an expert throughout his 10 years of working experience.

As a manager overseeing a team of senior engineers and managers, he finds himself in a unique situation. Many of his subordinates are older, with an average age of 50 years, and he sometimes feels "weird" managing individuals almost twice his age.

Despite his lack of technical knowledge and coding skills, the man claims that he possesses a skill for convincing others that he is an expert. He has successfully deceived his associates by creating complex-sounding projects and outsourcing them to actual experts while taking credit for the results. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of building rapport and trust with the right people, using jargon, and making them feel important to manage both subordinates and superiors effectively.

The man also divulged that he spends only 10 hours a week on actual work, dedicating the rest of his time to maintaining appearances and building relationships. He acknowledged that while his unorthodox approach has helped him climb the corporate ladder, he does not find much satisfaction in his job and is unsure how long he can maintain this charade.

Read his post on Instagram page @malaysianpaygap below, or click here:

It is worth noting that the post raises concerns about the implications of imposter syndrome and the potential consequences of individuals holding positions beyond their expertise. Such situations can impact organizational efficiency, morale, and overall credibility.

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