Arguing with management over a sr writer salary in Chicago. They say we can cap at 85k. I think we won't get anyone for less than 100 and we should be able to go to 120. Thoughts?

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85k for a senior role is crazy. Def should be no lower than 100K. Please keep fighting the good fight.

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Unfortunately, the ad market is so terrible right now and layoffs are everywhere people will take whatever they can get and companies are taking full advantage of it. When/if it stabilizes, count on those people leaving as soon as they can.

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This is exactly the truth. Unfortunately it’s simple supply and demand.

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They’ll get someone. But they’ll get what they pay for.

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You're right. That's ridiculous.

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What’s their rationale for the cap?

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That’s the daily life of a recruiter. Companies really like to use underpaid staff as a justification for hiring more underpaid staff.
Ps 100kish is the current market rate for senior writers in chicago.

FCB?

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Sounds like FCB

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85k could be the lowest end but definitely not the cap. 120k would be super competitive for chicago i think especially in this market. ya get what ya pay for. you can easily get a 2 year senior for the low end but probably not a 5-7 year writer

i tend to agree but juniors hardly make a living wage so i get the desire to move up quick. if people have the book/talent and corporate finesse/dedication to move up the ladder, i jealously applaud them. plus overall instability in the industry (and job market in general), it seems sorta like a race to higher salaries and then to ride it out as long as ya can

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In-house or agency?

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It’s ridiculous but people are taking these jobs because of AI crap.

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