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I asked for a raise and got it. - Business Analyst, IT - (City withheld for privacy), Texas, United States.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 10/10/2008.

I think asking for a raise is always a risk; I believe some performance based requests make it easier. After a few months in a new group I had taken on several new responsibilities and had managed to stay clear of conflicts in the group. I asked for a raise and got more then I thought I would get. My boss, then, gave me a 25% raise. I almost passed out.

Now I work for the same Company with a different boss, which was of no choice of my own, and have taken on way more responsibility and requested a raise with no result.

More companies are offering telecommuting in the Puget Sound - Sr. Test / Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, (Computer Software) - (City withheld for privacy), Washington, United States.
Posted in Work Life Balance on 3/24/2008.

Working at night after the kids have gone to bed is really a convenient way to take care of business. However being aware of surrounding is also important, sometimes I can get into a trance and not realize what time it is. Setting an alert on your cell phone is a good way to remind yourself about the time. Toot You own Horn - Senior Storage Specialist, (Computer Information Technology) - (City withheld for privacy), Missouri, United States.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 1/26/2008.

As a Senior Information Specialist, I work several projects a year for different clients. Therefore, when I asked for a raise, I make sure that I have a track record of those completed projects & any compliments/issues I have received for these projects. I use that to talk about what I have done & how I have improved. The improvement & knowledge is what they are paying for. An increase in knowledge & better decision making warrents increased pay/benefits. The increase in pay will parallel my knowledge & abilities for the company, plus give me insentive to continue to do better. Software Engeneer V Plan your negotiation - Database Administrator (DBA) - (City withheld for privacy), Nevada, United States.
Posted in Discussing Compensation on 1/18/2008.

I find the process of salary negotiation painful, but it helps if I've made a clear plan before going in.

Know what amount you won't accept considering all additional costs (benefits, commute, etc).

Put the name-your-price ball back in their court. They don't need to know what your making now.

Your salary should be based on the value you can bring and that they see can be provided. Get them to tell what that price would be and then give you number higher from there

Research salary - Team Leader, IT - (City withheld for privacy), Texas, United States.
Posted in Interviewing Tips on 12/12/2007.

If prior military do no allow a defense contractor to calculate your retirement pay into their negotiation for your pay. Also, do your research on pay - do not allow the Texas WorkForce Center to tell you the salary for your local area. My Mistake - Software Developer, Client/Server - (City withheld for privacy), Virginia, United States.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 7/26/2007.

Coming out of college, I accepted the 2nd offer I received and stopped interviewing. Now I have no idea what I could have gotten. Go out on your own - Programmer Analyst - (City withheld for privacy), Pennsylvania, United States.
Posted in Fair Pay on 6/8/2007.

If you believe you are not paid a fair wage and you have spent considerable time in the industry and possess knowledge of the industry your products target then try starting your own business.

I mention market value. - Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
Posted in Discussing Compensation on 4/29/2007.

And try to be honest. Don't want to avoid answering the question. More Oppurtunity for personal and family balance - Project Manager, IT - (City withheld for privacy), Illinois, United States.
Posted in Work Life Balance on 3/25/2007.

I would like to spend sufficient time with my family. Best benefit of being govt. contractor as DBA - Database Administrator (DBA) - (City withheld for privacy), Pennsylvania, United States.
Posted in Benefits on 3/12/2007.

The best benefit of being a govt. contractor and DBA is the fact that the work hours are generally relaxed, and for the most part, deadlines aren't too critical. The Govt. doesn't like to pay for more than 40 hours of work in a week, so most often that is what you work. If you do go over, you get paid for it.

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