WHILE many teachers quietly endure under appreciation, one international school educator has had enough — after receiving a measly amount as a “Token of Appreciation”.
In a post on Threads, the teacher shared a snapshot of her so-called “Token of Appreciation” letter from her employer, which awarded her RM85 for exceeding her Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in 2024.
“Perfect work, always on time, KPI above 90%, but this is what I get? What can you even buy with RM85?” she wrote.
The woman who works at an international school said that the amount left her feeling insulted — not rewarded.
“Decision: Resigned.
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“Don’t let your dignity be dragged down by a company like this,” she declared at the end of her post — a line that’s resonating strongly with readers.
Her experience struck a nerve with many Malaysians, who jumped into the comments to share similar stories of disappointing recognition at work.
“Been there. Big company, publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia. Even with top-notch KPIs, they only gave an annual increment of RM60,” one user wrote.
“I’ve experienced the same — even worse, I got just RM50. Hahaha. So I figured, might as well not bother working after that. Started job hunting... then I left,” said another.
“It’s kind of funny — working yourself to the bone, exhausted, and all you get is RM85,” added @elena_raisya.
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