Pros: The project-based nature can be good, giving some breathing room between big deadlines. For us Civil Engineers, working in the Kuala Lumpur office, it's usually 45-50 hour weeks, which is okay for this industry.
Cons: But when a big infrastructure development project is due, expect to put in serious overtime. It's tough to plan personal stuff around those unpredictable crunch times, and that really impacts your personal life.
Advice to Management: Try to better manage project timelines to avoid constant crunch mode. It would help with overall employee morale, especially for those in critical engineering roles, to have more predictable work schedules.
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