when your coworker makes more money than you do by Alison Green on July 23, 2013 A reader writes: I just found out that my coworker is being paid 10% more than I am. She does the same work that I do and has only been here for a year longer than I have. My boss has always seemed happy with my work and I’ve never been one to push for […] Read the full article →
will asking for a raise after 3 months make my awful job more tolerable? by Alison Green on July 17, 2013 A reader writes: This will end up making you laugh at me for being a fool, but here goes: Can I ask for a raise three months after I started a job? I took this job, knowing it a) was for a company I did not respect much and b) involved long hours and c) […] Read the full article →
employer offered me a job but refuses to tell me the salary by Alison Green on July 11, 2013 A reader writes: I applied for a job with a salary range of $20,000. I made more than the higher number in my last job — although they have not asked about my salary history — but am interested in the skills I would gain in this new position, and wouldn’t mind taking a drop […] Read the full article →
how do employers verify your previous salary? by Alison Green on June 27, 2013 A reader writes: How does a company go about verifying your self-reported salary history for a background check? I have a first round interview with a large, well-known firm, and they sent me forms to consent to their background check. On it, there is a large portion dedicated to salary history. I have already resigned […] Read the full article →
I’m getting a big raise — how should I manage my money? by Alison Green on June 19, 2013 A reader writes: I’ve read a lot of your posts about interviewing and negotiating over the last few years. I was recently offered an exciting opportunity to run a brand new nonprofit program. I negotiated my salary and ended up accepting the job with a significant salary increase! And I’m only in my mid-20’s! So […] Read the full article →
my boss gave me a bonus — from her own personal money by Alison Green on June 5, 2013 A reader writes: I received a minimal raise (2%) at my last review. Another team in our small company just lost a big client, so getting any raise at all was a positive. But I asked for another $1,500 on the grounds that I’ve been a top performer among my peers (strong margins, returning clients, […] Read the full article →
I haven’t been paid in 2 months and was asked not to come in — have I been laid off? by Alison Green on June 3, 2013 A reader writes: I work at a start-up tech company. I’ve worked at the company for 3 years now, and over the years we’ve had consistent issues with funding and delayed payroll as a consequence. Along the way, many people have quit due to paychecks being late more than often for periods of minimum 2 […] Read the full article →
what your manager is thinking when you ask for a raise by Alison Green on May 8, 2013 You’ve researched the going rate for your work, documented your accomplishments from the last year, and put together a case for a salary increase, and now you’re sitting across from your boss, having just uttered the words, “I’d like a raise.” And you might be getting a little panicky as you wonder what your boss […] Read the full article →
asking for a raise when your job changes in your first month by Alison Green on April 22, 2013 A reader writes: I wrote to you recently describing how I was turned down for a position with an organization I volunteered for and was subsequently offered another position entirely to be the Executive Administrative Assistant/Communications Assistant. Well, I accepted the offer, negotiated an extra $1.50/hour, and was thrilled! Two days before I started, I […] Read the full article →
a candidate lied to me about salary (maybe) by Alison Green on April 16, 2013 A reader writes: We recently offered a candidate a position and offered a salary that we know is fair for the experience and skill set she brings, as we know of 5-6 other similarly sized nonprofits in the same field and their pay scale. She came back saying she was excited, but that her current […] Read the full article →