Questions tagged [salary]
For questions about fixed monetary compensation, distinct from hourly wages, piece wages, bonuses, and non-cash compensation.
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How should I properly approach my boss if I'm feeling underpaid?
I started working at my current company as a Software Engineer about 2 years ago. When I received my offer, it was $5k less than what was agreed to during my interview and non-negotiable. However I ...
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How can I determine a reasonable salary to ask for?
I'm looking for a comprehensive answer to this question, not short answers that just tell me one piece of the equation.
The ideal answer should include:
How can I determine the average salary rate ...
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Does the first person to mention a number in a salary negotiation lose?
When talking about salary negotiation (or any negotiation), it's become somewhat conventional wisdom that "the first to give a number loses". Steve Hanov says so. So does Knocks.com.
Is this true?
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How to respond to a direct ask of salary earned and expectations?
What is the best way to fill out an application form for a role with an unspecified salary expectation where the following questions are mandatory to complete in a pre-interview form:
What is your ...
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Is it a good idea to ask for a significantly lower salary than the median to increase the chances of an offer?
I applied for a bunch of software positions and when they asked me for what I was looking for in a salary range, I went for basically undercutting their average salaries I saw online by about $30k. ...
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Why is discussing pay such a taboo? How can I get people to talk about concrete figures?
I recently changed contracts from educational to full-time at my company and colleague from accounting asked me if I had negotiated my pay yet. I said yes and was about to tell him, when he ...
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Underpaid and overworked, how should I approach my boss? [duplicate]
About a two months ago a co-worker and I caught our superior embezzling money from the company. After consideration, we approached our boss and told him the whole story.
Our superior quit ...
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Can my employer demand that I show up to work 15 minutes before my shift but not pay me for that time?
A few weeks ago I was working as a tutor for a major chain in the Chicago suburbs and was paid hourly. Usually my shifts were just a few hours, say from 4 to 7. I'd show up 5 minutes early or so just ...
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Does empirical research indicate that salary discussions between coworkers cause problems?
A previous question asked whether or not discussion of salaries should be encouraged. I have a different question, which asks for meaningful research on the subject of whether or not salary ...
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How to gracefully quit from a job/company I like (better offer elsewhere)?
I have been working for this great company for less than a year now and I have been offered a position with even a better company and the pay is way higher.
I love the company I am working for, but ...
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My former employer is still paying me. What do I do?
I recently ended employment as a salaried worker with a large corporation. I have just received one more paycheck as if I was still an employee of that corporation, for the full amount that I would ...
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How do I renegotiate my salary when new hires start in higher ranges?
I have a very solid experience in Software Development and Project Management, and I just learned that the company I work for has posted a new position that requires half the experience and a lesser ...
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Get a raise to match another job offer [closed]
I've been offered a position at another company for $50K more than what I am getting paid now. However, this other company doesn't completely interest me and I feel I might get bored with the work in ...
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Is it okay to withhold previous salary information during the interview process?
So here's the situation. I have a friend who is applying for a job as a Business Analyst. He has been working as a Business Analyst for another company for a year, but wants to move. However, his ...
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What are my rights if an old employer claims they overpaid me and is demanding repayment? [closed]
I was working for a large multinational company in the UK for 3 years ago until 3 months ago when I returned to my home country to be closer to my family. We parted on great terms. I then get an email ...
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