Diary 94: Your health affects your job

This young graduate called me today (11 June 2010) informing that his health condition may affect his future employment.

He was offered a new job with an international company that is willing to give him a good pay. His monthly basic salary is around RM3,000. With over time and other allowances, he can expect to receive about RM7,000 a month.

The monthly income is important to him as he needs the money to prepare for his wedding which costs between RM15,000 and RM20,000.

The company requires medical check-up. The first medical check up last week showed that his urine is acidic.

The company wants to have another medical check up in mid June. He is getting worried.

I asked the reason for his body’s acidity. He replied that for the past two weeks, he took a lot of fast foods.

He knows the answer. At least for the next two weeks, he needs to avoid the acidic food and start taking alkaline foods and drinks.

He has to be determined to improve his health. Otherwise, he may not be able to enjoy the high income associated with the new job.

The reality is good companies are looking for employees in good health.