TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Re: Pulling it slightly OT: TW Salaries--Is it me, or are people greedier (Mild Vent)
Subject:Re: Pulling it slightly OT: TW Salaries--Is it me, or are people greedier (Mild Vent) From:Bruce Byfield <bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Tue, 19 Dec 2000 13:04:11 -0800
"Le Vie, DonaldX S" wrote:
>
> I tend to agree with Bruce. If you're the first one to mention money, then
> you've blinked first. When people ask me what salary I'm looking for, I ask:
> "What's the salary range for the position?" If I can get a range, then I
> know what to shoot for. If they balk or resist giving out that information,
> I tell them I can't provide an accurate number without knowing what the
> boundaries are. I don't want to quote a figure that eliminates me from
> consideration, so having the knowledge of the salary range makes it fair for
> both parties.
>
Another useful tactic: give a figure, but leave the door open for
negotiation. You could just say that you're open to offers. But,
what I prefer is to say something along the lines of, "But I don't
know how the duties at that job compare to this one. Depending on
the responsibilities, I might expect more or less."
--
Bruce Byfield, Outlaw Communications
Contributing Editor, Maximum Linux
604.421.7189 bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com
"To conclude,I'll tell you news that's right:
Christmas was killed at Naseby fight,
Charity was slain at that same time,
Jack Tell-Troth, too, a friend of mine."
- Anonymous 17th Century, "The World Is Turned Upside Down"
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Develop HTML-based Help with Macromedia Dreamweaver! (STC Discount.)
**NEW DATE/LOCATION!** January 16-17, 2001, New York, NY. http://www.weisner.com/training/dreamweaver_help.htm or 800-646-9989.
Take XML and Tech Writing courses online! Our instructor-led courses
(4-6 hrs/wk) give you "hands on" experience at your convenience. STC members
get 20% off! http://www.online-learning.com/index.html.
---
You are currently subscribed to techwr-l as: archive -at- raycomm -dot- com
To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-techwr-l-obscured -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com
Send administrative questions to ejray -at- raycomm -dot- com -dot- Visit http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/ for more resources and info.
