So we've discussed the various reasons that people quit and the ways managers can mismanage employees. One of the next topics is salary. Instead of blathering for an hour, I think the best exercise for everyone to complete is to see how you currently stack up in compensation. If you were to slightly alter your specialty, would you make more? How about if you packed your bags and went to work for a small company instead of a huge one?
Let start with positions. Here is an IT and then a Nursing pay comparison. These were already completed on a site named Indeed.com.
Now let's look at the size of the company:
These are the types of comparisons that every worker should at least look into. Clearly if the job market is sour, you may not have options. Once you are at their site, their salary section allows you to build your own reports and also allows you to add your general location so you'll be able to address any cost of living concerns you may have.
If you decide to stick it out with your current company, you can always muster the strength to go beyond the call of duty and get promoted.
Indeed.com thankfully found via del.icio.us.
Check your Salary - Is it at least fair?
