What non-monetary things could I ask for in my contract re-negotiations? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2009 - 14 answers

Federal HR experts: Due to an "unfortunate mistake," I am being offered a salary less than that which is listed on the federal job announcement. This after investing an enormous amount of time, energy etc. in the application process. Do I have any recourse? [more inside]
posted by Alaska Jack on Dec 2, 2009 - 19 answers

Recent MSc graduate offered low starting salary. Now what? [more inside]
posted by moiraine on Oct 13, 2009 - 17 answers

Local political campaign reports a large surplus four days after stiffing its workers (I and dozens of other campaign workers are owed back pay, several of us in the $300+ range). Solutions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 8 answers

What happens when the satellite my pay-tv satellite-dish is pointing at dies? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Oct 4, 2009 - 5 answers

I don't mind paying a fair price for music I enjoy. Can someone please suggest a good mp3 download site? [more inside]
posted by NoraCharles on Oct 3, 2009 - 30 answers

What, anecdotally speaking, are Flex developers getting paid right now in Los Angeles or a similar city? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Aug 24, 2009 - 1 answer

CA Labor Law: A friend has been demoted from salaried to hourly after giving notice. Is this illegal? He thinks there may have been a law passed a few years ago banning a salary to hourly demotion. True? [more inside]
posted by jenmakes on Jul 9, 2009 - 7 answers

Freelance writing: how to indicate that you would like compensation for your work after an article has been accepted? [more inside]
posted by Wavelet on Jul 2, 2009 - 13 answers

I work through Kelly Services in a long-term temp position at a huge multinational. I got a phone call today from Kelly Services saying they were giving all professional employees at the MNC a 5% pay cut, effective June 29. What can I do -- besides walk? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 17, 2009 - 17 answers

Would it be wrong to help my boyfriend pay for my engagement ring? [more inside]
posted by kerri13 on May 3, 2009 - 59 answers

A friend of mine is giving his notice tomorrow due to long hours and high stress not being worth it in the end. He would, however, be open to returning as a contractor or part-time, with limited hours and role. How does this work? [more inside]
posted by um_maverick on Apr 16, 2009 - 5 answers

How does disability insurance work for a freelancer? [more inside]
posted by thebestsophist on Mar 22, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm looking for salary guidelines for a job outside my field that I'm interested in -- coordinating events and marketing for an indie bookstore. [more inside]
posted by Miko on Mar 19, 2009 - 15 answers

Hired to host and produce video content for a PR firm. How much should I ask to be paid? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 22, 2009 - 1 answer

Severence package in the current economy? [more inside]
posted by SoftSummerBreeze on Feb 18, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I get a pay as you go cell phone in Seoul? [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine on Feb 8, 2009 - 6 answers

I am looking for a bank with a sophisticated online banking system. [more inside]
posted by aetg on Jan 28, 2009 - 8 answers

What's the best way to buy a Mac? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Jan 7, 2009 - 10 answers

What's the going rate for a freelance re-recording ("dubbing") mixer in the UK? This is for an independent feature documentary. [more inside]
posted by mooza on Jan 2, 2009 - 0 answers

My British employer overpaid me back in June 2008 to the tune of £1k. I pointed this out at the time, but never heard from anyone. Now it's December, and they want the money back. However, I've heard that I can contest this, on the grounds that the employer made a mistake, and that it's illegal to force employees to rectify companies' mistakes. Is this true? And what legalese can I quote? :)
posted by almostwitty on Dec 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Calling Scottish MeFites and fellow Scottish diaspora - what's the job market like in Scotland at the moment, and am I mad to be considering moving back? [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave on Dec 2, 2008 - 7 answers

My first annual review is coming up at my first real job. What do I expect, especially regarding discussion about pay/raises? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 - 13 answers

Best way to make money off of unused domains? Sell or sign up for PPC? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 on Nov 16, 2008 - 2 answers

How much does David Cameron earn annually? [more inside]
posted by MrMerlot on Nov 3, 2008 - 5 answers

We were forced to call a locksmith to replace our apartment lock incurring a hefty fee. Should the landlord pay for this? Lengthy details inside - [more inside]
posted by alhadro on Oct 1, 2008 - 10 answers

how do I make a uk company pay up? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Aug 21, 2008 - 9 answers

What was the cost of living increase from 2007 to 2008 for Chicago, Illinois. [more inside]
posted by Ponderance on Aug 14, 2008 - 7 answers

How much should we pay our Housekeeper to clean our 4,000 sq ft house? [more inside]
posted by texas_blissful on Aug 5, 2008 - 15 answers

How much should I get paid to blog for a big, national magazine? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2008 - 13 answers

My wife has a salary review coming up. A few months ago a colleague doing the same job as her revealed his wage was £1000 a year more, though he has been there for a shorter time. Should she mention this in her meeting? [more inside]
posted by hatmandu on Jul 9, 2008 - 21 answers

My salary increase is less than inflation. I'm making less than the previous year for two years in a row now. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 29, 2008 - 22 answers

Everyone in my department at work (desktop publishing) is paid overtime except me (I'm salaried) and we all have the same job title and responsibilities. Is this legal? [more inside]
posted by boognish on May 26, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm at the second interview for a job I'm interested in. I'm currently employed and not actively looking (I was recruited for this new position). They've asked me to bring in salary requirements; how is this usually done? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on May 22, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm a software developer in Pennsylvania. Am I eligible for overtime? [more inside]
posted by brandnew on May 16, 2008 - 10 answers

I need a raise, but I'm not used to asking for them and I'm really bad at it when I do. Help? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on May 1, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm having a bit of an ethical dilemma about a work/pay situation. An acquaintance and I were hired as consultants by The Company for a 7 day project which required a 2 person team doing 2 different tasks. Task A was less technical than Task B and thus received a lower pay rate than B (with a lower overtime rate also). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a site where I can find someone to make me a computer program or small script? [more inside]
posted by bindasj on Apr 20, 2008 - 8 answers

PayFilter: I'm trying to get the "going rate" for a salaried senior PHP developer or similar web development position in the Boulder/Denver area. Bonus Question: Can I ask for a signing bonus or for them to cover my COBRA expense in the process of switching jobs? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Apr 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Am I getting screwed by my employer with regard to pay? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2008 - 20 answers

Domestic help? How much? Laundry, dishes, beds, straightening up, occasionally driving the kids to the sports practices. [more inside]
posted by terrier319 on Dec 26, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I found out how many homes in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay in particular) were financed with Pay Option ARM mortgages? [more inside]
posted by mikeand1 on Dec 24, 2007 - 12 answers

[JobFilter] Hivemind, decide how much I should be paid. [more inside]
posted by Weebot on Oct 11, 2007 - 12 answers

Looking to donate blood plasma in the greater Seattle area. Where do I go? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 22, 2007 - 2 answers

In Northern Virginia, for temporary office work through an agency, how much should I ask the agency for, per hour, in USD? How much will I actually reasonably get? [more inside]
posted by anaelith on Sep 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Educate me on this one - how does HR evaluate and adjust employee pay grades? [more inside]
posted by dy on Aug 22, 2007 - 2 answers

I"ve been using the basement under my apartment as shared storage space with other tenants since I moved in over 3 years ago. The property management now wants to charge me for this. Should I fight this or just start paying? [more inside]
posted by de void on Jul 2, 2007 - 6 answers

Interesting profit-sharing schemes or payment incentives for programmers? What can my boss give me to make me work more efficiently? [more inside]
posted by Post-it Goat on Jun 29, 2007 - 8 answers

Someone I know is working in Iraq (Camp Anaconda, AKA Mortar City) installing satellite dishes, and I think he's being ripped off on his pay. How much should he be getting paid?
posted by Jairus on Jun 24, 2007 - 8 answers

I wish to anonymously pay off the debt of someone I know. How easily/legally can this be done? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 31, 2007 - 24 answers