Salary & Compensation

What kind of a pay cut would you be willing to take if it meant you could fully WFH? I just agreed to take a 15% pay cut to move to a fully remote role...smart or stupid?

Do you ever think about what you would be making if you had the same job but live in a different country? I’m in the USA and I’m assuming I’d pay more in taxes and have less take home but the universa… more

When I apply for a job, one of the first and most important factors for me is pension and/or 401k match. Which is more important and more valuable? It seems like pensions are very rare anymore, anybod… more

What are you favourite low cost weekend activities? With the cost of things and no salary increases, feels tough to be able to have a good time

When you are looking for a job, how important is who you know? About half my jobs I’ve gotten because of good referrals. Networking is essential!

I’m currently an associate cybersecurity engineer with BAH.

Been with them for 3 years. Was brought on as a SC at $85k

Was promoted the following year to associate with a decent pay bump (currently at $98k) but feel that I am still being dramatically underpaid based on the work that I am doing and the alleged impo… more

It's been two and a half years since I've gotten a raise. My boss has been saying I'm next in line for a raise for the past five months. It's starting to feel like he's just string… more

What do you find to be the most frustrating part of a job listing? I read through these listings and the job description is just chock full of vague corporate speak. Like, I know the person doing this… more

I received an offer, but I would like to earn about 3% more than they offered me. When I counter, should I just ask for the 3% or go a little higher? Not sure if it's a good idea to give myself a … more

What’s the best way to check salaries for a job you are considering applying for? I’ve looked through Glassdoor but there wasn’t a ton of info. Didn’t know if there are other resources available.

Hello! Wondering what is the typical equity amount for a series C startup as an SFA based in SF? Base was told to be around 140-180k. Also any tips on negotiating equity would be great!

I'm 39 and haven't started saving for retirement yet. This is fine, right? At what age should someone start getting serious about saving for retirement? I'm sure I'm getting close to i… more

What are some creative ways you have been able to save money?

Have you ever not been given a normal raise / adjustment at your company because of budget cuts?

Has anyone moved from an active job to a desk job? Which do you prefer? I sit at a desk all day and fantasize about being up and about, but I wonder if I would soon regret that.

Are you hourly or salaried? Which do you prefer? I’m salaried but sometimes I feel that gets taken advantage of

How important is experience to a job application? Could you still get an interview if you don’t meet the stated experience qualifications? What’s the secret?

Did you have to take a test to get an interview for your current position? How difficult was it?

What’s the best website to job search? Looking for something that will weed out the MLMs and frauds

How often do you get paid? My last job paid us weekly, which was amazing. Now I'm back to getting paid bi-monthly, and it's a major downgrade, let me tell you. However, it beats my husband, wh… more

I was having a debate, and I'm looking for your thoughts. If a job posting doesn't have a salary listed, does this mean that the compensation is probably going to be awful? Afterall, why would… more

What are some ways you’ve been exploring to make money outside of your day job?

Do you think your past salary dictates how much you’ll earn in your next role?

I haven't received a raise in over two years. When I bring it up, my supervisor says there is no money in the budget. Am I a sucker for believing him? ...I feel like a sucker

What do we need to prepare to jump to the next level of salary and compensation?

We soften hear about benefits getting cut. Anyone have an example of a company that is legitimately ADDING benefits? (And don’t say something like unlimited fto, that’s something they can harp about b… more

What kind of organization do you work in? Strict hierarchy top down or more flat? Have you experienced both? In my experience top down is much better

My company recently got rid of our pension in return for a higher 401k match. Which would you prefer?

I believe a solid 401k match is an essential benefit. What does your company offer for contribution?

Do you believe you are paid what you’re worth? If not, what are you going to do about it?

Does getting paid what you're worth make you a target for lay offs? I was discussing a raise with my manager this morning and he strongly suggested that earning more money would move me to the top… more

Can someone guide me if my current salary in Canada is 151k as base and + 20k bonus , what can be a good salary in India Bangalore if I am getting a transfer inter company.

In this climate would you dare ask your manager for a raise?

It is so demoralizing to take a huge pay cut because you're desperate for a job. I've been unemployed since May and finally received a job offer. The base salary is $14,000 less than my last p… more

What is included in the relocation package - internationally or domestically?

Wow, I think I was just catfished by a salary listing. I went through six rounds of interviews at a company, including a six-hour cultural fit interview. I was beyond excited when I finally received a… more

Do you think prestigious jobs are worth it, or is there always a hidden cost?

Do you feel offensive when the HR recruiter asks if you still have a job that you recently have in the resume? It came out of blue for the first time to me. Would it be really hard to tell the recruit… more