What is proper "thank you" etiquette when given an unsolicited raise based on merit?
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posted by Fezboy!
on Jul 18, 2012 -
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Work to live. How to find jobs we can do from anywhere in the US (or ideally anywhere in the world). Bonus for attorney jobs.
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posted by semacd
on Jul 13, 2012 -
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I'm a medical student, taking a year off before residency. During the year, I'm going to be working for a new start up that creates medical apps. I will be creating content for their apps and working on their social media strategy. Does anyone have any ideas about how I can determine what I should be paid, and/or how to negotiate it?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 24, 2012 -
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Need to do a simple analysis around pay and experience fairness.
Example:
Two project managers managing exactly same kind of projects and have similar performance levels:
PM 1 -> Pay $130,000 ; Experience 15 years;
PM2-> Pay $80,000 ; Experience 3 years;
I want a mathematical way of analyzing if the person getting paid $80,000 is being under payed.
Now I know there are industry standards and charts available. I want to do something that may not be perfect but gives a sense.
How much weight should be given to experience and can this be factored in mathematically?
Please dont get hung up on accuracy. I want a logical analysis method that does not need to be entirely accurate.
Also, where can I find industry charts comparing pay and experience
posted by r2d2
on Mar 3, 2012 -
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I need to figure out if my coworkers and I are owed overtime pay. I'm getting conflicting information everywhere I go, and if I need to refer to a lawyer in the end so be it. Maybe you guys can help though... We're salaried video game artists in California.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 16, 2012 -
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Should I take a 40% pay cut to change jobs?
The new job is in a different industry where I'll be starting from scratch. It will probably mean longer hours and the pay is terrible compared to what I'm getting now, but I really want to leave my current job.
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posted by fry
on Feb 12, 2012 -
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I need to know if I'm being underpaid. I work for family and I think this actually gets me worse treatment than if I were a stranger. I am a skilled nutritionist with a background in biology. I write nutritional programs for people in the context of a retail nutrition store. I am good at what I do and get results. I am well liked by the customers. I also design much of the advertising for the store, for example small interior signs and large exterior signs. I use Photoshop and I have a background in design and art. Not to toot my own horn, but I am good enough that I've been offered outside work. I also write and do the layout for a monthly scientific newsletter. It takes me about 12 hours to produce. I can write well. (I got A's in college English at a good university). I've been working there for 5 years and I get paid around $29,000. I am beginning to write all of the web content for the website as well. It requires in depth knowledge of science. Thank you in advance.
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posted by KoiPond
on Jan 25, 2012 -
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How common (or uncommon) is it for an employer to ask for employees to work extra, uncompensated time?
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posted by garlic
on Jan 5, 2012 -
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I'm in the process of being hired on from contractor to full time status. My boss asked me what title I would like. I need some help figuring out what I want to be and how much a person of that title should make.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 27, 2011 -
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Can my company legally withhold my paycheck for the previous pay period until I fill out and submit my timesheet for this pay period?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 2, 2010 -
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I've recently come to realize that my job isn't fulfilling or challenging, and is making me depressed and helping ruin my personal relationships.
Should I stay at this job and be unhappy but well-compensated, or leave and make half as much but possibly be happy?
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posted by MonsieurBon
on Aug 2, 2010 -
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I'm trying to find out what is and isn't legal about how my employer keeps track of my hours, when they pay me, and and a couple other hours/pay issues.
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posted by gally99
on May 13, 2010 -
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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.
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posted by Miko
on Mar 19, 2009 -
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My first annual review is coming up at my first real job. What do I expect, especially regarding discussion about pay/raises?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 17, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by hatmandu
on Jul 9, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by boognish
on May 26, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by anaelith
on Sep 3, 2007 -
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UKJobsFilter: So, the medieval banqueting centre I've been playing Robin hood at for the past 16 years just rang me up to say they're selling the building to developers, and at the end of April that's it, all done.
I've been self-employed for most of that time and have been invoicing on a 'per gig' basis for years now, but I'm wondering if, as they've easily (by a factor of
lots) been my main employer for those sixteen years whether a 'that's your lot, chum' is all I'm getting, or is there a 'self-employed severance' for long term invoicers?
posted by timpollard
on Feb 13, 2006 -
9 answers
My employer has decided to stop paying any dependent health insurance coverage. How do I respond?
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posted by anadem
on Nov 14, 2005 -
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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 -
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