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- ********
Alright guys, Its coming close to my one year....and Im trying to figure prices...what Im currently making compared to what the rest of New York is making with my experience. I can do the usual online bullshit but I wanted to see what this crowd though. Here is the breakdown, (and I know Im underpaid)
1.5 years experience in the field before taking the job; Bachelors Degree; there are 6 of us full time, one intern; paid vacation (in this case 2 weeks for my first year); Art Director pays our medical (does not include dental or eye) and our main client is ESPN (so we always always have work)
She started me at 32,000 and gave me 35,000 for my 6 months. WHAT should I be making?
- stuff0
Whats 'the usual online bullshit'? Like animated gifs and stuff?
- van_rijn0
about 40 or so
- jpowell0
i'd say figure in your expenses - and request that your needs be met. that salary is extremely tight for the NY cost of living.
i'm in the midwest where cost of living is really low. and 30-35 is pretty much what people start at out of school.
its a reasonable request to ask for cost of living. and if you're a diligent worker and low cost - you're extremely valuable to them.
- ********0
I meant do a regular online salary search. I really didnt want to go that route
Work wise were doing internal marketing stuff (mocks for the magazine, producing internal logos, lots and lots of marketing decks, web banners, 1/3 and full page ads for the magazine)
- jevad0
I dunno...but you're cute
- rasko40
the best advice I can give (which is not necessarily NYC related) is that you need to weigh up your experience, weigh up the market (as in; can you get a job elsewhere) and then weigh up how much you would be happy with, without being unrealistic. And then just dont be happy with anything less unless the work is really exciting. You only get what you expect you deserve. I think I took too long to realise this.
- ********0
jevad you stole me line !!!
- tasty0
I dunno...but you're cute
jevad
(Nov 30 05, 08:10)i'm a fan as well. adoreable.
- e-pill0
the nyc salary problem is when you start out with a any number most companies will not give you that dream jump of $10k-$15k to the salary you hav e now. i myself was at a job where i was severly under paid for the work i accomplished. i was at this gig for almost 5 years and in that time i only received salaries increases at 7.5% which at a higher salary is nice but at my salary at the end of the paycheck it only added up to like $35 more per check.
you want to be making at least $45k that means finding a new job, you probably will not be getting it where you are now as you came in at the $32k mark.
now you need to start asking for higher amounts! you need to start asking for $65k - $85k
you need to explain to them that your background worrking with a strong branded license of ESPN helped train you within the field. working with a corporate license is very tough and great experince under your belt.
ask for more! i quadrupled my salary from that last job where i was under paid. you have to have the confidience to know you can do the job and ask for the dollars you want because every company has the funds to pay it!
good luck!
:)
- rasko40
a married perv and a confused gaylord chasing women on the internets is enough to make my stomach turn.
;) jk
- ********0
a married perv and a confused gaylord chasing women on the internets is enough to make my stomach turn.
rasko4
(Nov 30 05, 08:14)i am not married ...
- tasty0
I permalance at web agencys...its pretty lucrative and i'm not even a flash designer.
- rasko40
sorry Dinky
:)
- jevad0
hahahah
- tkmeister0
this thread is gonna be pretty funny.
i'd say 40-45k.
e-pill is right. if you wanna make a jump, get a new job.
- e-pill0
You only get what you expect you deserve. I think I took too long to realise this.
rasko4
(Nov 30 05, 08:13)this is a very strong point! for me as well i lived in the fear i was good enough for it. but in reality i am perfect for it.
you have to want it to get it. i expect no less than a certain amount today. i will never settle ever again. i wont hold myself back either.
ask for more! no one else is going to ask for you!
do it! $50k $60k $70k do it!
start the feeling in your mind that you will begin to bring home more money. be comfortable in discussing that new number with others. you are not entry level anymore. start to demand the cash that demands this business!
good luck!
:)
- ********0
another girl scared off by NT boys
- e-pill0
am i the married one?
- jevad0
I would say $40- $45K
- ********0
e-pill, no jevad is the married one and i am the confused gaylord
i see you more as that old guy with that creepy van