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Hello. I recently got done with my 2nd technical round with Siemens for UI Dev role and I did well. During the initial screening , I told them that I can get my 90 days of notice to be reduced to 60 but after a recent chat with my colleagues, it looks like my company isnt willing to reduce the notice at any cost. I'm very concerned now, will Siemens be okay with 90 days? If the concern is that I would look for other jobs, I assure that I wont and I'll quit my job search if I get this.Kindly help
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Recently moved in-house and struggling with how to document my contributions (keep a “brag list” if you will) for purposes of review season and eventual bonus/promotion/raise discussions. At a firm it was fairly easy to point to high billables, high profile deals, praise from particular partners or clients. Now I’m struggling because my work is so….day to day. Mostly negotiating typical sales contracts. Very few opportunities for visibility or high profile contributions if that makes sense.
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Point out the discrepancy and ask your boss to advocate for your salary to match market. You can also hint that you've received interest for your services elsewhere due to your skill and need for folks in your position.
AC1, can be framed as, I really want to stay here but it’s hard to justify (e.g., to my family) if I’m making less than I can at comparable alternatives and less than my direct report.
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When is your normal raise/review period?
Personally, I’d wait until then, but then just address it head on and matter of factly. Do a little research before your review.
“I’d like to discuss a raise. Given my experience, senior position and greater responsibilities, I think a raise would be appropriate. I think a salary of $x would be appropriate based on the fact that [subordinate] makes y, and given that other DGCs at similar companies make z.”
If you get push back, use the fact that you’ve been a good team player and were willing to wait for the normal process to play out before asking, but that you expect the company to also do the right thing.
Sounds like your boss is tone deaf. That should not happen or your HR should have caught it. To me, it’s fair to ask your boss. To me it’s less about justifying at this point and more about compensation being upside down.
I agree it should be handled delicately. Maybe suggest doing a comp review at the next raise time to make sure everyone is paid based on their levels. You should advocate for yourself the same way you would for the direct report - just evaluate best timing.
Very helpful, everyone! I really appreciate your advice and insight!