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?
DeTwan
May 2, 16 1:11 am
Lol....if I had a dollar for every time Ive heard "well see how you do in 6 months with a review"...
shellarchitect
May 2, 16 11:03 am
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..."
won and done williams
May 2, 16 11:16 am
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!
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!