What is the market like for Java programmers vs C++ programmers? Is there a difference in salary to start? How about with 5 years of experience in one language? Is there a growing trend in Java (SE/EE/ME) vs C++?
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posted by bangitliketmac
on Feb 6, 2007 -
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What are things I need to know to ask and say when I receive a job offer? And, conversely, when I don't?
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posted by messylissa
on Jan 14, 2007 -
19 answers
What is the average salary for an assistant media planner position and what are some tips in salary negotiation?
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posted by herbiehancock00
on Dec 26, 2006 -
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Am I making enough money? According to salary.com my pay should range between $50k and $70k, but I make $40k. Are online salary comparison tools to be trusted? Am I getting ripped off?
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posted by youthenrage
on Oct 30, 2006 -
18 answers
After only a week or so of
job search, I've been offered a software development position at a little startup that does almost
exactly what I want to do. Seriously, I cannot imagine a more ideal group to work for. I'm supposed to contact them next week to discuss terms and salary. However, during the interview, some of the statements seemed to imply that they didn't have the budget to satisfy my requested salary. I really want to work for these folks, but don't want to sell myself short. Can you think of creative suggestions I might make during negotiations to make up the difference?
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posted by Netzapper
on Oct 27, 2006 -
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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.
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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?
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posted by divka
on Sep 5, 2006 -
1 answer
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 25, 2006 -
39 answers
I am a full time college student right now and have just gotten a job at a bicycle shop. The problem is, I have no idea what I am being paid. When I inquired about employment I was initially turned down, saying that there was not any positions currently available. After some pleading and explaining my passion for bikes the manager entertained the idea. During the interview he asked me when I was looking to make. This question somewhat blind-sided me as I didn't want to give too high of a number and leave a bad taste in his mouth or worse, lose the job. I told him that pay was really not important to me and just working with bikes and learning was the most important aspect of the job. Long story short I got the job but we have yet to discuss salary
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posted by Evan Gaffney
on Jul 24, 2006 -
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I am interviewing for a new job shortly. I am trying to come up with a dollar figure for how much I should ask for. I will be changing cities, working a fairly similar job to the one I am in now, and moving to a city where the housing costs are slightly higher. How do I figure out how much I need to make the move? Is a calculator available to help with this decision? I am looking for raw numbers here, I will factor in social costs later.
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posted by Deep Dish
on Jul 20, 2006 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 16, 2006 -
23 answers
I was watching a woman basketball college game on TV and I started wondering what the coaches make for salaries. Not only the coaches but also the numerous assistant coaches who are sitting there on the bench. I would be curious to get a ball park figure about this subject. Does anyone know where this information is available, not only for basketball, but for football also.
posted by malhaley
on Feb 5, 2006 -
8 answers
My employers say that my promised raise was accidentally included in my initial salary (and therefore I won't be getting one).
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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?
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posted by freshgroundpepper
on Nov 27, 2005 -
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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.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 5, 2005 -
10 answers
Contractor filter: I need to figure how much I am actually getting paid. I have a feeling I'm getting the shaft on my pay.
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posted by bigmusic
on Nov 2, 2005 -
15 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?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 14, 2005 -
23 answers
Idle Corporate Question: Has anyone here worked in a Payroll department? I know that one of the great taboos in large corporations is that nobody else knows how much everyone else makes (subordinates excluded.) But, what about a Payroll department. Do they each know how much everyone else in their department makes? Or, is their own information segmented off somehow?
posted by vacapinta
on Oct 12, 2005 -
14 answers
At my last job, i was making around 45k a year Taking home roughly $1500 after taxes and such. Now at my current job im making over 50k, but I take home about the same amount as i did when I was making 45k. $1500.
Whats going on???
posted by buybelen
on Oct 8, 2005 -
13 answers
How much income would you expect to make if you were in charge of all the advertising revenue for a company and said revenue was around $4.5 million a year? Current research from salary.com based on the job title, desc, and the area I am in suggests around 150k per year. We haven't started salary negotiations yet, and I want them to make an offer first, but I also don't want to be expecting 150k and then be offered 65k.
posted by thebwit
on Oct 6, 2005 -
7 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?
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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?
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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.
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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
Suggestions for a very fair compensation package for a design manager/art director (department head) for a mid-sized fast growing media company? Web resources on this front?
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posted by specialk420
on May 3, 2005 -
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I'm attending college soon, after having already been in the job market for over a decade. For quite awhile now, I've wanted to pursue a degree in Philosophy. The question of completing a degree simply for the sake of making my resume look better is actually not a major consideration in my return to education. I can't say that it doesn't factor in at all, however, so my question to the MeFi populace is: How does a major in Philosophy affect possible employment and salary ranges? Is the perception among employers that it is completely useless when applied to most fields or is there a recognition of its value in the job market?
posted by melt away
on Feb 15, 2005 -
25 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
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?
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posted by 12XU
on Dec 15, 2004 -
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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
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
Is there a rule of thumb for the amount of money your employer is making off your effort? (MI)
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posted by jeremias
on Oct 7, 2004 -
15 answers
Philosophy of Work – Let’s say you have the option of getting paid
more for handling the
same workload, or getting paid the
same, but working
fewer hours? [Contract renegotiation time inside.]
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posted by Hankins
on Sep 7, 2004 -
12 answers
How much do caddies for professional golfers make? Do they make a percentage of the purse?
posted by o2b
on Jun 20, 2004 -
3 answers
How much should an Advanced Excel (PivotTable, lookups, etc.) hombre in Manhattan be getting paid? I've been temping in this hole of an office for a few months and almost all spreadsheetery has become my responsibility. I think some sort of raise is in order, but I'm not sure what my target should be.
posted by skryche
on May 27, 2004 -
17 answers
Ok, so I'm going permanent at this place I've been freelancing for 3 years (it's been a regular gig--2-3 wks/month)--I negotiated a good salary, and an extra week of vacation for the permanent position, but I've never ever liked being permanent and have always felt trapped. Any tips and tricks to help make it psychologically more bearable and cushion the loss of my freedom?
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posted by amberglow
on Dec 13, 2003 -
18 answers
