How much more would you have to make (%)? Or what kind of benefits would you require?
See my previous post on "career advice". In short, another employer in town approached me to interview for an interesting role. They asked what my salary requirements were so I'm thinking about what it'd take for me to leave my current job & company.
On a scale of 1-10 (10 = I love this place/job so much I got a tattoo) I feel like I'm at about a 6-7 right now about my current role and there are a couple other areas in the company of interest to me...So I'm not really sure what it'd take financially to get me to make a move.
What I WANT - a bit of a raise. Doesn't have to be huge. Similar days off/ flexibility (I get a LOT). Shorter commute.
And the biggie- more chances for advancement/growth. I've been stalled for 8 years and I need a change in this regard. That's why the other wants are that- wants more than NEEDS.
The biggest thing for me right now wouldn't be money but the ability to telecommute, because I have that now and cannot bear to give it up.
As a general rule, if I have a job I like (the actual work, the people, my chances at advancement, the commute and the benefits), it would need to be a 15% increase for me to consider giving that up for an unknown. If I'm around a 6-7 as you've said, I would probably only need about 10%. That said, I am always willing to listen. I would certainly take the interview.
Post by steamboat185 on Oct 10, 2015 9:49:17 GMT -5
At least a 15% -20% raise. I have a 15 minute commute, high level of flexibility and autonomy, and decent PTO. If I moved to any major competitor I wouldn't get sick time and have less PTO.
No harm in exploring if this has piqued your interest! I would keep it vague for now and just tell them "Well, my current compensation with bonus is $x." They should know that in order to entice you, they'll have to offer you something more than what you currently have (whether that's salary, benefits, opportunity, etc.). You can cross the "What will it *actually* take for me to leave?" bridge when you have an offer in hand.
No harm in exploring if this has piqued your interest! I would keep it vague for now and just tell them "Well, my current compensation with bonus is $x." They should know that in order to entice you, they'll have to offer you something more than what you currently have (whether that's salary, benefits, opportunity, etc.). You can cross the "What will it *actually* take for me to leave?" bridge when you have an offer in hand.
I disagree. What they should pay you shouldn't be based on what you currently make.
No harm in exploring if this has piqued your interest! I would keep it vague for now and just tell them "Well, my current compensation with bonus is $x." They should know that in order to entice you, they'll have to offer you something more than what you currently have (whether that's salary, benefits, opportunity, etc.). You can cross the "What will it *actually* take for me to leave?" bridge when you have an offer in hand.
I disagree. What they should pay you shouldn't be based on what you currently make.
That's a fair point. My advice is on the assumption that currently you are fairly compensated and happy with your compensation, in which case they'd likely have to take what you currently make and beat it in order to get you over there.
If you feel you are underpaid right now, go with a "I believe a fair range for this position would be [x-y]" that need not have anything to do with what you currently earn. Or dodge the question.
Post by hbomdiggity on Oct 11, 2015 21:56:05 GMT -5
I really don't see me moving to another firm so long as we live in this city. The culture is pretty good and I more or less have a briefcase of business that will be passed down to me at some point.
In house is a completely different ball game. If prob have to take a paycut, but not huge, but the difference in hours worked would be more than worth it.
Also I would be sorely tempted by one of those jobs where you sell your soul for 2-4 years in exchange for enough $$ to cover college savings, but finding a new wife is harder than finding a new job so I'd probably pass.
I'd take a pay cut if it meant a shorter commute and more autonomy at work with room for professional development and participation in clinical research/student training. I'm feeling a little held back.
A lot. I currently telecommute FT and have an amazing boss and coworkers with a ton of flexibility and almost 5 weeks of PTO. Salary I a little low but not terrible by any means. A 10-15% bump would be perfect
I'd have to maintain my "short" commute and government holidays. I've based up several opportunities in our home office because I don't want to double my commute.
As long as I could have the Friday off and same salary/benefits per usual, all it would take is a shorter commute. I'm feeling a little stagnate right now.
I just realized that I don't think I WOULD move to another employer in my current town. Maybe if we're talking a significant salary increase (like 50% or something insane like that). I know for a fact that my benefits can't be beat in this area, and between the culture, flexibility, and (for lack of a better word) the "prestige" of working for my employer, I can't imagine why I'd want to leave. Only if I was moving to another area, I guess.
Maybe in the very long term I'd consider it but not anytime soon.
I would, however, consider moving to a different department within my current organization. I'm not looking to do that currently but would be open to the right opportunity. It might not take much other than interesting work for me to make that kind of move.
I'm not happy where I'm at right now. So, frankly, it wouldn't take much. I am fair compensated for what I do, mostly, but it would be nice to get benefits again. And vacation time.
Not much, although ideally a pretty substantial raise (I make... not much), a 401k match and a short transit commute and/or ability to telecommute occasionally.
I have been thinking hard about this lately, and I am considering slightly less pay, less hours, but WAY better benefits (where it would technically be a raise) with a shorter commute.
Most of the time I really like where I work and what I do, but sometimes...not so much.
I'd need like a 40% bump. I currently work only 4 days a week which is a huge luxury so my increase would have to cover working the fifth day (20%), and the other 20% for the increased commute cost ($18/day between train & parking), 2 more hours a week commuting, and a once a week housekeeper as well as outsourcing landscaping.