Re: How Do You NOT Mention Salary First?

[Julie Bruce <jbruce -at- CYBERLOG -dot- NET>]

Michael Bryans <michaelb -at- HCL -dot- COM> on 04/14/99 08:59:09 AM

Please respond to Michael Bryans <michaelb -at- HCL -dot- COM>

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Subject:  Re: How Do You NOT Mention Salary First?


Julie is a bit lost as to the market, and her value. This is common if
one is starting out or in the early career stages...many people undervalue
themselves.


Actually, Every time I have moved I have gotten a much, much larger
raise.than 15%.  I simply stated that was what I was told when I was
looking.  I believe that all of my jumps between jobs have been somewhere
in the 30% range.  I felt that this was strange but that was what they were
offering and I didn't complain.  I did find out that the first time I took
the jump I stated a salary that was about 30% more than my then current
salary and that amount was actually less than they had planned on paying
me.  Needless to say, they jumped to pay what I requested.



Julie, if 15% improvement makes you happy, then power to
you. If your poker instincts tell you not to fold, then stay in the game or
bet higher.


I have interviewed for jobs that paid much more than the 15% and I have
been hired for those jobs but my poker instincts have told me not to fold
so I haven't.  It's all a game.  You just have to figure out the strategy
that will get you what you want.

Julie Bruce

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