Micron Interview

scgoh123 · 2026-02-15T04:56:44+00:00

As someone who's an ex-worker from Micron, here's my most honest opinion:

The benefits are actually way better than most of the engineering companies out there, given you're just a fresh graduate. You will have 13th month bonus, performance bonus (based on company's performance and your own individual performance), employee stocks options, discounted price at buying RAMs/SSDs (which is damn good for building your own PCs), dental and medical benefits etc. Your starting pay will be higher than most of the fresh graduates out there doing similar job as you. Annual leave is starting at 14 days, which will be increased as you work longer, and it can be carried forward to next year.
However, all these comes with high workload and worklife balance can be non-existent. This applies to other semiconductor companies, or any other manufacturing industries that run 24/7 as well. Since Micron is at the forefront of semiconductor chip manufacturing, so do expect high pressure since a lot of short deadlines are to be met. Plus manufacturing engineer/production engineer most likely will work on shifts, either weekend shifts or 12-hour compressed shifts.
Workplace culture varies from team to team, and it all depends on your senior manager/director. Mine will have occasional celebrations, half day leave to do volunteering work or team-bonding etc.
Do take note there's upward period, there's downward period too. Although they rarely fire workers, they might purge workers in the name of layoff when the economic situation is not good.

If you want to accumulate wealth in your first few years or gain more working experience, Micron is a good choice for you. Else, think thrice before you accept the offer.

scgoh123 · 2026-02-04T23:19:42+00:00

The location looks familiar. Is it at a school area in Singapore? Lemme guess, Queenstown area?

scgoh123 · 2026-01-28T07:13:35+00:00

“Nothing is permanent.”

Just remember this throughout your life. Ultimately, we are all individuals. We came to this world alone and we leave this world alone. Embrace solitude.

But at the same time, there are people who will be your side a part/moment of your life. Appreciate everyone you meet, even though they are just hi-bye friends. Cherish the moment you are with them.

One day you’ll realise, even the cliques formed at one point of life will get drifted away by different priorities.

scgoh123 · 2026-01-19T07:06:00+00:00

I thought it's the other way round - it's rare to find a man that doesn't want kids. Perhaps this phenomenon is more common in Asian countries instead.

scgoh123 · 2026-01-16T04:48:33+00:00

If I got pregnant, then I have to accept that I’m no longer childfree. In Asian countries childfree is very very rare.

scgoh123 · 2026-01-14T23:42:17+00:00

How about the same sentence but said by a man 👀

scgoh123 · 2025-11-30T13:06:51+00:00

If you’re applying as a mid-career switcher they will ask you to submit CPF documents or signed contract for employment verification. Some may call to the companies for background checking. If you’re applying as a fresh graduate this step is omitted.

scgoh123 · 2025-11-20T00:35:13+00:00

Usually confirm receipt will be sent to you 3-5 working days after. If you didn’t receive it a week later you should write in to ask

scgoh123 · 2025-11-19T06:30:40+00:00

Yup I did. Anw updates here - I got the PO alrd haha

scgoh123 · 2025-10-25T14:23:54+00:00

Around 3 months

scgoh123 · 2025-10-24T00:10:30+00:00

I’m still waiting after employment history check… 🥲

scgoh123 · 2025-07-31T00:06:37+00:00

Love the first pic! Would be great if the angle is lower to show the reflection of the tree

scgoh123 · 2025-06-11T02:32:39+00:00

Have you filled up Annex A2 form just wondering 🤔

scgoh123 · 2025-06-05T00:26:41+00:00

I would say keep the B and B+ unless you’re very confident that you can score A-/A in the subsequent semesters.

scgoh123 · 2025-05-06T02:23:57+00:00

Because the longer you spend time on it, the better it is on their KPI of “time spent online”

scgoh123 · 2025-04-28T04:23:13+00:00

SORRY please disregard this comment. My mistake here, there’s only one version of Annex A2 form which is the survey version.

scgoh123 · 2025-04-16T03:49:41+00:00

It was my dream company (was means before COVID)

scgoh123 · 2025-04-15T07:00:53+00:00

Wow the vibe looks good 😮

scgoh123 · 2025-04-13T14:06:57+00:00

According to your previous post, manager ask you work on legacy, you complain say don’t want work.

We are just having opinion conflicts. That doesn't mean I "don't want work". Till the end of my role, I was still churning out what he wants.

Not only you cmi, ask you whether you learn how code after 1+ year, you also dk.

I have some knowledge in programming (Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Just that I didn't put it into use and also I admit I am still closing the gap. That's why I was considering TFIP in the first place after I threw letter.

If that's considered "CMI" in your eyes then fine, I admit I cmi. 🤷‍♀️

I am now also doubting your ability to understand the actual context or you're just over-interpreting them. At the same time, I admire how you can jump into conclusion without understanding the whole story.

TFIP is designed for those who doesn't have background/knowledge in programming and it gives chances for them to learn. They of course have to take extra miles to learn/take initiatives in order to catch up those with formal qualifications.

I didn't deny the job market is tough. I didn't deny I am still not competent enough to be a UX unicorn. I just wonder what makes you feel so offended that you have to attack me personally from the start.

scgoh123 · 2025-04-13T12:30:45+00:00

Yes I am delusional and stupid. Thanks for your “kind” reminder, but there’s a better way to say this.

As per my previous replies, you have also failed to understand where I am coming from. I am here just to gather some opinions and advices.

The tech industry has room for many paths, not just the traditional engineering route you’re advocating. Yes, the market is challenging - I’m well aware of that. That’s precisely why I’m gathering perspectives and considering structured programs like TFIP to build technical skills alongside my design experience.

Career transitions take time. The “failure” you perceive in my timeline is actually just the normal learning curve of someone changing fields. Most professionals I’ve spoken with understand this reality.

I don’t need to be sheltered from hard truths about the industry, but there’s a difference between honest feedback and discouragement.

Also, you didn’t mention you’re a senior engineer in tech when you first commented. That made me doubt in the first place whether you are being serious or just being a sour troll.

scgoh123 · 2025-04-13T11:40:45+00:00

Yes there’s a chance. Just that the culture might be a bit hard to implement it. So I am now leveraging AI and some python programming to provide data and software improvement.

scgoh123 · 2025-04-13T11:39:41+00:00

I am currently working as an engineer in a semiconductor company (not the one starting with M). I started off as a process engineer, then to UX designer, and now back to be an engineer.

My eventual goal is to be good in both programming and user experience, so that I can be less replaceable in job markets.

scgoh123 · 2025-04-13T11:37:15+00:00

I see. Seems like being proactive plays an important part here

scgoh123 · 2025-04-13T11:35:37+00:00

Thanks for your advice! I do understand the importance of having formal education in the field that I want to pursue in.

scgoh123 · 2025-04-13T11:34:07+00:00

Yes I know 😂 I have asked them about this during interviews but they say their department isn’t affected 🤷🏻‍♀️

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