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

[Economics101Filter] How is it that the cost of living can go up, but salaries stay the same? Economics n00b questions inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 27 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

Is it possible to get an advance in salary (that is, an early paycheck) when just starting a job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 29, 2009 - 22 answers

We are talking small beans here, but it's my beans, so please hear me out... I'm an ESL teacher/tutor with 3 undergrad degrees, certification through Oxford and 5 years experience. I have been offered a job in Shanghai. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 3 answers

My state's unemployment regulations have a section indicating that turning down a job offer is grounds for terminating benefits. Given that at this point, I'm not being asked to provide them with any data as to whom I'm applying, and given the extraordinarily large number of people on the unemployment rolls, am I correct in saying that turning down an offer really has little practical chance of getting back to them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 13, 2009 - 12 answers

I just got a raise. Yay! So here's my question: how good is it? Will a raise of this size make my life more comfortable? Nitty gritty details (lots of numbers!) inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 24, 2009 - 28 answers

I'm currently employed full-time for a large consulting firm and have recently been offered an opportunity to engage on contract as an independent consultant. I'm hesitant about the loss of stability that this may imply and request the communities feedback [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2009 - 5 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

Is it legal and ethical for a company to require salaried employees to work "as many hours as it takes" to complete their work so that the employees are off (paid or unpaid) for one or more weeks per month? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm about to see a huge increase in my income. What should I know? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 28, 2009 - 26 answers

Recently got confirmed that I am being severely underpaid and want to find out how to go about getting my salary "equalized" ... the catch is that the information was accidentally made available to me and I don't know if/how I can use it to my advantage. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 3, 2009 - 14 answers

I applied to refinance our house at the end of December. I've supplied all sorts of income information, but in January a decision was made that starting in February both my wife and I (we work in the same office) will be reduced to 70% hours and salary for a limited time. What do I need to do relative to the mortgage in process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 1, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I best arm myself for an upcoming salary/bonus review in this economic climate? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 26, 2009 - 10 answers

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

I'm making four times what I have in the past, so should I continue to do my own taxes or should I try an accountant this year? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 14, 2009 - 19 answers

I believe my company, a government contractor, is using alot of grey areas in their employee time cards to get away with paying as little as possible. For example, I am listed with them as "salary", which by my understanding would mean I get x amount of payment per pay period. However, they still have everyone fill out a time card, and pay us per the hours we have worked. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 27, 2008 - 14 answers

I work for a marketing firm, and while I do like my job I recently found out I'm a bit underpaid. Salary review is coming up... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2008 - 9 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 just offered a job I was turned down for last month. How do I best handle the conversation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 7, 2008 - 19 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 smartly/safely negotiate a substantial promotion and raise? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 9, 2008 - 6 answers

After being promoted and receiving a decent raise I've been tasked with hiring my replacement. My new position is managerial so this new employee will report directly to me. While working with the recruiter I just found out that the position has a maximum salary that is larger than my current one. How do I talk to my boss about this without sounding ungrateful? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 5, 2008 - 15 answers

What hourly rate should I quote to be an on-site web-development / graphics guy contractor? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2008 - 7 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

Do young professionals stand a change when negotiating a starting salary after a three-month probationary period? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2008 - 12 answers

The owner of the small company I work for has suggested that I be compensated in the form of dividends on stock he would let me purchase for a nominal price rather than as regular salary. I would take home the same amount but this would save the company on taxes. Is this legit? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 18, 2008 - 19 answers

Salary for IT: I can't find a title for what I do, so I can't research whether I'm underpaid or not. Help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 27, 2008 - 16 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

How much should an online marketing manager be paid? With a base salary and a 100% trackable sales? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2008 - 1 answer

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 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

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

The short version of my question: I am underpaid and need to make what I'm worth but I am also incredibly insecure and the thought of applying for another job sends me into panic and depression. Even when asked by, for example, the VP of the online division of a national newspaper I find myself unable to write a resume and offer it up (true story). Is it possible to convince my current employers to pay me what I'm worth? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 26, 2007 - 23 answers

Can companies prevent you from talking about your salary/benefits? (And a few smaller questions inside) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2006 - 39 answers

I am a Senior Web Developer. I work in Minneapolis/St. Paul. I have a CS degree and I have been at my company for 5 years now (in the industry maybe 6 or so). I work at a big shop with big high profile clients and (i am assuming) larger than normal salaries? I do this stuff during the day: 90% (of my day) HTML/CSS (expert) 8% (of my day) PHP/MySQL (hacker) 2% (of my day) JS & Flash/AS (slacker) So what the fricky frack should I be making? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 16, 2006 - 23 answers

Changed from an exempt to a non-exempt employee; what gives? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2005 - 19 answers

I'm a developer in the US and I make about $46k. For my position in my zip code, salary.com says that I should make around $60k. Help me ask for a raise. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2005 - 10 answers

What's the potential downside of claiming you have a job offer, when you don't, in order to renegotiate your current salary and position? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2005 - 23 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

I've been recruited to help start a company. Help me write my own ticket. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2005 - 4 answers

Relating to yesterday's credit check question, how do you reply to a prospective employer who wants your salary history in a way that's fair to your value? So many IT/Web type jobs over the past few years have seen pay rates chopped down. If they ask, and A) I know my former employers don't give out salary information; and B) they don't require some sort of three year old pay stub - then why can't I just fluff it up to my true value again? I don't want to get in trouble, but I'm sick of getting low-balled. There's no way I can let them continue to get away with this! Do you just lie? What's the system?
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2005 - 11 answers

The paychecks from my employer are bouncing. I live hand to mouth. Does that qualify me for unemployment in California? If I walk away from the company, does that mean I have quit and I am ineligible? Or am I laid off and eligible for benefits? The CA website is next to useless, and the phone number is consistently "busy" with a pre-recorded message stating that due to the volume of claims and calls, we need to try and call back later. What would you do?
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2004 - 11 answers

My latest paycheck is for double the amount I'm supposed to be getting paid. I get paid by direct deposit, so the money is already in my account. What do I do?
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2004 - 39 answers