4Fingers Crispy Chicken is hiring across multiple positions for its eatery in Singapore and Malaysia. However, the job vacancy notices posted by the Singapore company have sparked an online debate.
A photo comparison of the job advertisements for similar positions but based in different locations were posted on the Job Malaysia Facebook page, garnering over 380 comments from the online community.
The part-time crew in Malaysia would earn RM7.21 (S$2.25) an hour in Malaysia, while those in Singapore are entitled to up to S$11 (RM35.30) an hour.
Full-time crew will receive RM1,500 (S$468.10) in Malaysia and S$2,200 (RM7,050) in Singapore.
Meanwhile, the assistant manager position will get RM2,200 (S$687) in Malaysia, while the manager position in Singapore will earn up to S$3,800 (RM12,177). The part-time manager in Singapore will make around S$15 (RM48.10) an hour.
Although the jobs in Malaysia might offer a lower salary compared to their Singapore counterpart, the poster did offer a couple of benefits as listed below.
Staff are given an attendance allowance of RM100, career growth plus birthday leave, medical coverage and dental benefit, a 25 per cent staff discount, and a free 4Fingers meal.
Netizens also pointed out that the salary amount was “From” in Malaysia and “Up to” in Singapore, meaning the staff in Malaysia had the potential to earn more while those in Singapore might have a lower starting salary.
Many also noted that comparing the values head-to-head was inaccurate due to the cost-of-living differences between the two countries.
“Everything is expensive in Singapore…the economy is not the same as Malaysia,” said a netizen, explaining why the job postings for 4Fingers Crispy Chicken showed salaries that were four to five times more in Singapore than in Malaysia.
Although the 4Fingers manager in Malaysia would earn about the same as a part-time crew in Singapore, netizens listed out high daily living costs and taxes in Singapore, such as increasing food prices and Central Provident Fund contributions. /TISG