Technician at TSMC Earns Over NT$1 Million Annually After 5 Years

A technician who has been working at TSMC for five years has achieved an annual salary exceeding NT$1 million and enjoys the ability to travel to Japan and South Korea several times a year. This individual shared their career transition experience from the restaurant industry to the semiconductor field, illustrating their current job satisfaction and work-life balance.
Initially, their salary matched market rates at about NT$36,000 to NT$45,000 per month, but consistency and hard work led to a significant salary increase over the years. They now maintain a 2-days-on, 2-days-off work schedule and express happiness with the flexibility and compensation of their position.