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Subject:Re: What am I worth? From:William Swallow <WSWALLOW -at- COMMSOFT -dot- NET> Date:Fri, 13 Aug 1999 08:20:14 -0400
Oh good G-d, not this thread again! Your worth is based on your contribution
and potential, and don't forget your self-respect. (Please refer to my many
"lump the bad" and "do something" posts for clarification.)
Now, to get on to your SPECIFIC question... ;-)
You'll be (solid) entry-level material. I don't know where this company is
located, so I can't give you a salary range to shoot for (different
geographical areas command different salary ranges due to cost of living and
competition differences). Many colleges forget to teach you that... I was
disillusioned as well... "Oh, with a BS in TechComm from such a school as
RPI you're bound to land a $35k-$40k a year job..." What they fail to
mention is WHERE. This range doesn't hold true for areas like... oh, I don't
know... Albany NY? ;-)
Bill Swallow
Technical Writer
Aptis
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phone: 518.433.7698
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