I got in trouble for talking to my coworker about how much money I make by Alison Green on April 20, 2022 A reader writes: Recently, I was given feedback from my manager stating they had concerns with confidentiality and discretion when it came to my work. They said it had been brought to their attention that I had shared what my salary was with a team member. My manager did not share who it was, for […] Read the full article →
how to ask my company to pay me more if they want me to stay by Alison Green on April 14, 2022 A reader writes: I’m a 27-year-old woman, working for my first company. I got a job here almost five years ago, fresh out of college, and have moved up the ladder fairly quickly. I’m highly regarded, very involved in the organization, have great relationships with my coworkers, leadership, and clients, and earned a spot in […] Read the full article →
how much money do you make? by Alison Green on April 5, 2022 It’s hard to get real-world information about what jobs pay. Online salary websites are often inaccurate, and people can get weird when you ask them directly. So let’s take some of the mystery out of salaries. It’s only been a year since our last salary survey, but with so much job churn and changes in […] Read the full article →
when recruiters ask, “how did the interview go?” by Alison Green on February 24, 2022 A reader writes: I’m currently interviewing for a position with a large tech company. I’ve had a phone screener, an interview with team members, and an interview with the head of the team. This all happened over the course of two weeks. A few days ago, the recruiter emailed me asking to set up a […] Read the full article →
is it ethical for a recruiter to require you to agree to a salary up-front and not discuss the offer with your current job? by Alison Green on January 18, 2022 A reader writes: Is it ethical for a prospective employer to require you not to negotiate with your current one? I love my current job at a nonprofit and am very happy. A recruiter reached out about a job that would be a significant promotion for me. The job application requires candidates to agree to […] Read the full article →
how do I negotiate salary when I’m overpaid? by Alison Green on November 16, 2021 A reader writes: I’m nearing the final rounds of interviews for a few opportunities that I’m really excited about. In each of these conversations at varying times the recruiter or hiring manager has asked something like, “I just want to make sure we’re not wasting anyone’s time, can you share your current salary so we […] Read the full article →
my boss pays me an extra $500/month from her own money — but didn’t pay me this month by Alison Green on November 8, 2021 A reader writes: I have been in my current position for about two years now. As the pandemic has eased and the job market opened up, a vast majority of my colleagues at my level have left for other companies, meaning that I am one of the employees who best knows the ropes and has […] Read the full article →
I started a job without agreeing on a salary — and then it turned out to be too low by Alison Green on November 2, 2021 A reader writes: Last month, I received a call from my friend Jason, a teacher at our local community college. His department was struggling to find teachers, and he wanted me to teach a class this semester. The students were already two weeks behind at that point. I said I would consider it and he […] Read the full article →
did I make a mistake by sharing my salary with a coworker? by Alison Green on October 18, 2021 A reader writes: I have always believed that knowledge is power, but when it comes to salaries, is there ever a reason to keep such things quiet? For my entire career, I have stayed in the dark about what my coworkers were earning and likewise did not share my salary either. This is the unspoken […] Read the full article →
is there any good reason not to share salary bands within a company? by Alison Green on September 2, 2021 A reader writes: My company recently underwent a pay equity analysis, which revealed that we are in the middle of our industry for compensation and that we have a significant disproportion of white males in executive leadership. No big surprises there. However, part of the action plan is to create salary bands that will adhere […] Read the full article →