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| Less than 1 year | $14,303 - $36,939 | ||||
| 1-4 years | $18,896 - $37,349 | ||||
| 5-9 years | $20,642 - $41,700 | ||||
| 10-19 years | $22,558 - $46,504 | ||||
| 20 years or more | $22,799 - $42,662 | ||||
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Receptionist - (City withheld for privacy), Maryland, United States
I don't think I'm being paid fairly because I perform more duties than I am being paid for.
Posted in Fair Pay on 14 Sep 2007
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Receptionist - (City withheld for privacy), Arizona, United States
I began working with the company making $10.25 and hour. Every year, the company offers a 3% raise. My manager felt I went above and beyond and gave me a 4.5% raise. After being with them for a year, I felt I deserved more. Thanks to PayScale I was able to provide my employer with information on what the average pay is. My rate went up to 10.75 with the extra 4.5% raise.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 26 Jul 2007
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Receptionist - (City withheld for privacy), Maryland, United States
I am writing because I have never been fired in my entire life and it is the most humiliating thing. I thought that because I was a good worker, my boss would see that and give me the benefit of the doubt...boy was I wrong! I moved recently and started to become late to work. I know you have to be on time, and I wasn't making excuses for it, so I talked to my boss about switching shifts because it was difficult for me to get there. She agreed and in 6 weeks I was going to switch, but befor...
Posted in I Was Fired on 3 Jan 2007
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