What metrics are sales professionals guided by? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Hate my boss, like my job. Local county notified me of two positions available I previously was interested in. Do I go? Complication: Child on the way. [more inside]
posted by NotSoSimple on Oct 8, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I transition from a public-sector web job to a private-sector job and get a good private-sector salary? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 11 answers

How do I respond to an interviewers salary questions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 7, 2009 - 29 answers

Negotiating salary. What? How? Do I email? Phone? Accept the offer, and then negotiate? And what wording do I use to not sound like a dick? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Sep 5, 2009 - 11 answers

Is it possible to live in Louisville, KY on a salary in the mid-30's? Where? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 11, 2009 - 14 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

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

I'm The IT for 50 users. What is my salary range? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 14, 2009 - 19 answers

"So what kind of salary were you looking for?" What's a good answer to such a question? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Dec 3, 2008 - 36 answers

Finally, after months of interviewing (and helpful input from the hivemind) I have been offered a job I really, really want. Here's the problem: the pay that they quoted me today is vastly less than the pay that was advertised. How do I handle this? [more inside]
posted by corey flood on Nov 19, 2008 - 16 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

I was denied a raise that I really deserved because the small company I work for "isn't doing so well right now." My request came after I was given a very positive review in which all parties agreed that have exceeded expectations. [more inside]
posted by RingerChopChop on Oct 30, 2008 - 40 answers

I am applying for a job as a legal conflicts analyst, and the employer wants me to list a salary requirement in my cover letter. Problem: I have no idea as to what figure would be appropriate. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I make sure I can squeeze as much money as possible out of my company in my new position in DC? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Aug 7, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm applying for a job as an academic coordinator at a Kaplan/Princeton Review type place. They're asking me what my salary requirements are and I'm not sure what to say. What's an average salary at one of these places? [more inside]
posted by Inigo Jones on Aug 6, 2008 - 7 answers

Salaryfilter: I'm worried I gave a range that was too low and now I'd like to prevent any screwing of myself. [more inside]
posted by LiveToEat on Jul 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Help with salary negotiations? The standard wisdom -- which I've been trying to follow -- is that you aren’t supposed to talk about salary until after you get a job offer. But the organization began talking about it when they called to schedule the first interview. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 - 12 answers

What strategy should I adopt to clarify and hopefully increase this job offer? [more inside]
posted by matholio on Jun 2, 2008 - 2 answers

I've accepted a new job and I'm giving notice tomorrow. I may have low-balled myself, salary-wise. If my current employer counter-offers, can I ask my new employer to match? [more inside]
posted by PlusDistance on Jun 1, 2008 - 10 answers

Been wanting to quit my job. A unique situation has popped up which might allow me to do so which might give me severance/unemployment. Am I correct? [more inside]
posted by BecauseIHadFiveDollars on May 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me recover from my faux pas! I am applying for a new job (within the agency I currently work for) and I asked about the salary before the interview, which the supervisor did not like. How can I handle this so I don't completely blow my chance at this job? [more inside]
posted by whatideserve on May 8, 2008 - 17 answers

At what point in the job interview process is it appropriate to inquire what the salary might look like? [more inside]
posted by boots on May 2, 2008 - 17 answers

I was turned down for a job. The reason given was that they couldn't match the salary range that I could get from other jobs. Is this a common "polite lie" among employers or is this the actual reason for me not getting hired? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 18, 2008 - 12 answers

I am currently a freelance film/video editor slash motion graphic designer. One of the companies I freelance for is in the process of making me a job offer. I'm trying to figure out what a fair salary/wage is compared to what I pull in as freelance. [more inside]
posted by conigs on Apr 15, 2008 - 4 answers

Do I deserve a raise and what should I be asking for? Are there any resources other than salary.com type places that can help me with this decision? I know this is asked all the time but each situation seems different. [more inside]
posted by Anthony84 on Feb 19, 2008 - 9 answers

I have the opportunity to work a job that is paying $ XX /hour full time plus benefits. I've only worked salary jobs in the past, so how do I consider this compared to salary positions. My biggest concern is tax logistics, how is that factored in compared to a salary position? It's in Colorado if anyone has any input from a state tax point of view as well.
posted by anonymous on Feb 19, 2008 - 5 answers

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

I just asked for too much at a job interview. Did I screw up? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 25, 2008 - 22 answers

How do I determine what my salary should be and prepare for salary negotiation in a job interview? [more inside]
posted by gm2007 on Jan 11, 2008 - 14 answers

Too late for salary negotiations? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2007 - 8 answers

How does one best go about negotiating a raise when one is not inclined to use resigning as a negotiating tool? [more inside]
posted by OmieWise on Nov 29, 2007 - 15 answers

My wife is applying for a $34K government job. What would be a ballpark guess at monthly take-home pay after withholding (married and one kid)? This is in Oklahoma, which has state tax, too. Just a ballpark is fine. Thanks in advance.
posted by zek on Oct 1, 2007 - 6 answers

When to ask for a raise in the rush to the year-end-review. I've taken on quite a few hats in the last year and pushed myself quite a bit into more responsibility. [more inside]
posted by ronmexico on Sep 11, 2007 - 4 answers

What kind of salary can I expect as a computer lab technology coordinator at a fancy private school in the Boston area? [more inside]
posted by bonheur on Jun 5, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there a way to find exact salary information for jobs at a nonprofit? [more inside]
posted by Freecola on Mar 23, 2007 - 7 answers

Finding Salary Information for Internet Project Management work. [more inside]
posted by gov_moonbeam on Feb 24, 2007 - 5 answers

What are things I need to know to ask and say when I receive a job offer? And, conversely, when I don't? [more inside]
posted by messylissa on Jan 14, 2007 - 19 answers

Average Doctoral Audiologist salary? [more inside]
posted by malhaley on Nov 6, 2006 - 7 answers

I currently make $800/week ($41,600/year) as a freelancer where I work. I've worked there for over a year and am now being offered a chance to work there fulltime with benefits. The benefits package is very generous but when it came time to discuss salary, they offered me $36,000/year, the rationale being that the benefits more than make up for the lower pay. [more inside]
posted by blim8183 on Oct 9, 2006 - 42 answers

What salary should a policy analyst working for a non-profit research institute in D.C. expect? [more inside]
posted by divka on Sep 5, 2006 - 1 answer

My employers say that my promised raise was accidentally included in my initial salary (and therefore I won't be getting one). [more inside]
posted by skryche on Jan 6, 2006 - 26 answers

If a salary is listed in a US job posting is that a hidden signal that the job is actually intended for a non-citizen and that I, as a US citizen, shouldn’t bother applying? [more inside]
posted by freshgroundpepper on Nov 27, 2005 - 10 answers

What is the current pay rate for an information architect in the Seattle area? [more inside]
posted by DCTapeworm on Oct 10, 2005 - 8 answers

Cost of living comparison. Is there any way to compare salaries and standard of living between USA, UK, and France? If I relocate between these, how much should I ask for to attempt to maintain a standard of living? [more inside]
posted by carter on Aug 9, 2005 - 17 answers

I asked for too little during the job interview. How do I push for more if I get an offer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 6, 2005 - 20 answers

A friend of mine works in an entry-levelish position in a small firm in a certain industry. The job she has is really very good for her professionally -- the company deals in exactly the niche market she wants to work with, and they're giving her more to do, so she's getting excellent experience. The only problem is that our research indicates that they're underpaying her. [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Jun 30, 2005 - 15 answers

Sending in a resume today and they are asking for salary requirements. How do I word salary requirements in the cover letter? Is there any standard language used or convention to follow?
posted by ao4047 on Jun 22, 2005 - 17 answers

Lies and the lying employers who tell them. Many workers at my small company were given written assurance at the time of our last pay review that we would be enrolled in a health insurance plan on a stated date. Six months later, the promised benefits have not materialized. Do we have any legal recourse? [more inside]
posted by 12XU on Dec 15, 2004 - 5 answers

Since the cool jobs suck and pay badly, which less exciting jobs pay really well and have decent hours? Do you have to move to Nebraska? [please add comments so there will be more inside]
posted by b1tr0t on Nov 11, 2004 - 17 answers