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Got offered an 8% raise for next year. Thanked my manager for getting me more than others got. (I deserve it, I’m underpaid.) Then I explained to my manager that 8% is still far below what others are paying.
Next week I have a meeting set up to negotiate a $50,000+ raise. I can’t imagine they’ll go for it. No chance. It’s an insane thing to ask for but the market is insane! I already have an offer for even more than I’m asking them. Wtf.
But in the end I guess they can just replace me with another designer who will accept what they’re offering. Because frankly I’m not even that good. Im very average and I’m replaceable.
Such a weird time for design right now, if you have the right kind of experience.
Get that bread, people! Get that bread!
- I say this not to brag but to let you know that if you’re not looking for a raise (in the US in product, UI or UX design) you need to look around at the market!********
- AwesomeGuyFawkes
- 50k+ sounds like you're really underpaid or your self-confidence is high.I doubt the latter. Go for that offer, and don't look at yourself as furniture.********
- Im paid reasonable. It’s more that certain tech companies are paying double and even triple what others are for the same role. The market is all over the place********
- Look at Netflix salaries, they’re paying the top design leaders 300k+. Amazon is paying Product Managers over 400k. Few companies can compete.********
- That's 3.67k/hour at Netflux.
I think I'm in the wrong dimension or something.******** - i looked, those are senior pm positions with 150-160k base +stock and bonus. you can forget those without 5-10y experience, and proper education.********
- only UI production related experience won't be enough to make it to the first round.********
- Netflix is the goat, sure. But plenty of product design, UI and UX jobs are paying 200k+ per year (if you have 5 to 10 years experience)********
- @sted I think it’s your math that’s in the wrong dimension lol. Unless you plan to work 81 hours per year?********
- Don’t even apply to Netflix unless you’re a superstar. I’m just using them as an example. There are tons of tech companies hiring lead designers in the USA********
- i was :D calculating with a monthly 300k is a bit optimistic isn't? :) by the way, i think anyone who is willing to work can earn quite good money these days********
- so anywhere you hesitate to sell your ass, if it offers better money and benefits with almost the same atmosphere just sit down for a while********
- I actually asked for a salary reduction and more hours. You know... cos.. Think Differently.shapesalad
- Netflix is fun to work for. They let you go in any direction you want and let their algorithms and user testing decide what sticksscarabin
- I say this not to brag but to let you know that if you’re not looking for a raise (in the US in product, UI or UX design) you need to look around at the market!