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Hi Folks - can someone help with the hierarchical structure as per bands in persistent?
Like what is 7.x, 9.x and 11.x ? Is there anything above 11? I m about to receive an offer and would like to negotiate it properly !
My skill set- Microsoft Azure.
YOE- 12
MBA from ISB Persistent Systems Limited
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Not sure if you are underpaid. Highly recommend you look at the salary ranges for similar roles at similarly sized companies to figure that out. Also, be realistic about this rough job market.
I can say that I am underpaid because, I have 2 other colleagues, we have the same compensation. But I cover most of it. My Immediate Manager don't handle Escalations and Manager calls, I do them. So I think, that is the reason I can say I am underpaid.
To add. I handle 2 chat channels, email tickets and phone calls. All escalation, retention, billing(customer facing) and billing internal. I assist Sales and Engineering team while ensuring all automation and processes are working. Am I underpaid?
I hate to tell you this but chat channels, email tickets and phone calls and escalations and retention along with billing. Those are at least 3 to 4 different roles. The reason that you’re not getting paid more is because you’re not asking for it. I understand not wanting to rock the boat, but you are gettingunderpaid. In a typical 30 day month, how many tickets do you open and close for escalations for chat and email and phone calls? And are you the only one who’s doing it?
I would absolutely start documenting all your stuff and be ready to ask for a raise once the new budget comes in in January. If you guys go through performance evaluations, I would absolutely be ready to have that discussion along with a new title.
100% look for, find, and get offers from another company in the role with the $ you deserve. If you like where you work - before you accept take offer basics back to them and tell them “another firm” has offered you a role with $x salary and you are considering taking it and seek their feedback only. If you are of value you will find out very quickly as they will match both title and $. If they won’t you have your answer. Move on. I guarantee you they do not actually care about you as much as you care about doing a good job for them - and that’s the hardest lesson after 20 years of experience in all sizes and types of organizations - public private and govt. Look out for YOU first and always.
OP - can you interview elsewhere and get hired at a higher pay? That’s the real measure of how cos value you.