are the new overtime rules about to boost your paycheck? by Alison Green on May 9, 2016 Note: The new law discussed in this post was blocked the day before it was set to go into effect. A new regulation that’s widely expected to become law later this year might result in you receiving more money in your paycheck. The move stems from a change to the nation’s overtime laws. To understand […] Read the full article →
my company wants to stop me from discussing my salary with coworkers by Alison Green on May 5, 2016 A reader writes: I work at a retail job with mostly hourly positions and low wages. This is more or less my first “real job.” On the day I received my first paycheck, I had a question related to tax exemptions, so I asked a coworker, showing her my pay stub. Seeing this, my manager […] Read the full article →
I overheard my boss saying she needs to find a way to pay me less by Alison Green on May 4, 2016 A reader writes: I work a program manager in a small unit in a big government office. This morning, I overheard my supervisor discussing with a colleague some fiscal concerns she has about the program I manage and the position that I’m in. Basically she said it’s untenable to keep paying me as much as […] Read the full article →
when can I ask about salary if the job posting doesn’t list it? by Alison Green on March 16, 2016 A reader writes: I’m graduating from grad school in May, and am looking for a new job. I’ve come across a handful of ads that say that their salary and benefits standards are “competitive and depend on qualifications and experience.” My question is: When do I ask about range if the salary is unlisted? Do […] Read the full article →
my employer promised me a raise and better title 3 years ago — and it hasn’t happened yet by Alison Green on February 3, 2016 A reader writes: I work for a mid-size nonprofit doing fundraising. I have been here for 3+ years in a position that was a lateral move from my previous job. When I started, I took the same salary as my previous position because it was work I wanted to do, but was promised a raise […] Read the full article →
can I reopen negotiations on a job offer I already accepted? by Alison Green on January 27, 2016 A reader writes: I accepted a job offer recently but have since learned that I will not be paid or compensated for overtime. The job is $45k plus $4k in bonus annually (if earned). This is the first big job I’ve had and feel like I missed an opportunity to negotiate the salary because I didn’t […] Read the full article →
I feel insulted by my raise — and I let my boss know it by Alison Green on January 11, 2016 A reader writes: Last month, I had my first performance review at my first job out of college. Despite overwhelmingly positive feedback (98/100 points) and that fact that the company boasted their “best year to date,” I got a pretty abysmal raise of just 0.5%. But the worst part was the way my manager conveyed […] Read the full article →
everything you need to know to ask for a year-end raise by Alison Green on December 21, 2015 If you’re hoping that the new year will bring you a new salary, time is running out for you to make a case to your employer for a year-end raise. Here’s everything you need to know about raises, including how to ask for one, how much to expect, and what to do if your performance […] Read the full article →
salary negotiation mistakes that are costing you money by Alison Green on November 30, 2015 Salary negotiations are one of the most nerve-wracking parts of job-hunting – and because of that, people often make mistakes that end up costing them big money down the road. Here are five salary negotiation mistakes to avoid in order to maximize how much money ends up in your paycheck. 1. Not asking for more. […] Read the full article →
how to negotiate a 50% increase in salary by Alison Green on November 23, 2015 A reader writes: When I last moved jobs, I went from being a big fish in a little business to an “experienced professional” non-managerial role in a corporate environment, and I read a lot of your salary negotiation advice to prepare for what I knew would be a way more formal interview process than I’d […] Read the full article →