I was hired as an intern (2 year experience, 10-30 people in the firm including engineers, Los Angeles) and their salary offer was $45,000. They emphasized a potential raise after a six month review. I am not sure what to expect as a raise. Any ideas?
Do you have a 6 month review scheduled? I'd push for one, call it a salary review so that they remember their potential offer. I don't know the area, can't comment on if that's a decent rate or not.
I also received a similar promise once, the raise didn't materialize until I gave my notice, then it became a substantial raise + a bonus. Left anyway because i was pissed about the whole thing. One of the principles said as I was leaving "why didn't you say anything..."
shuellmi's story is a good one and worth remembering. Firm principals are not mind readers and are juggling a lot of demands. Somethings fall through the cracks, but that doesn't mean they don't appreciate your work or are trying to screw you. If you are a valued employee, they will do what it takes to retain you. Speak up if there is something that is bothering you!
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What to expect for a raise
I was hired as an intern (2 year experience, 10-30 people in the firm including engineers, Los Angeles) and their salary offer was $45,000. They emphasized a potential raise after a six month review. I am not sure what to expect as a raise. Any ideas?
Lol....if I had a dollar for every time Ive heard "well see how you do in 6 months with a review"...
Do you have a 6 month review scheduled? I'd push for one, call it a salary review so that they remember their potential offer. I don't know the area, can't comment on if that's a decent rate or not.
I also received a similar promise once, the raise didn't materialize until I gave my notice, then it became a substantial raise + a bonus. Left anyway because i was pissed about the whole thing. One of the principles said as I was leaving "why didn't you say anything..."
shuellmi's story is a good one and worth remembering. Firm principals are not mind readers and are juggling a lot of demands. Somethings fall through the cracks, but that doesn't mean they don't appreciate your work or are trying to screw you. If you are a valued employee, they will do what it takes to retain you. Speak up if there is something that is bothering you!
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