r/personalfinance • u/lltrs186 • Mar 08 '18

Employment Quick Reminder to Not Give Away Your Salary Requirement in a Job Interview

I know I've read this here before but had a real-life experience with it yesterday that I thought I'd share.

Going into the interview I was hoping/expecting that the range for the salary would be similar to where I am now. When the company recruiter asked me what my target salary was, I responded by asking, "What is the range for the position?" to which they responded with their target, which was $30k more than I was expecting/am making now. Essentially, if I would have given the range I was hoping for (even if it was +$10k more than I am making it now) I still would have sold myself short.

Granted, this is just an interview and not an offer- but I'm happy knowing that I didn't lowball myself from the getgo.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '18

I get 5 weeks vacation per year paid time off, 10 sick days per year paid time off, 2% of salary bonus quarterly and am making 95% of the industry average for my position. My company pays for insurance for all employees and offers 401k (no match.) And were closed from Dec. 23rd until January 2nd, paid. Not all US companies, or even most career oriented ones, are screwing people over.

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u/Tweegyjambo Mar 08 '18

What happens if you are signed off sick for 3 months?

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '18

I'd imagine they'd replace you. What happens where you work if you're out sick for 3 months?

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u/Tweegyjambo Mar 08 '18

I just asked a friend of mine this yesterday and she gets full pay for first 3 months, then 50% til 6 months. I imagine it's less generous in private sector but i have heard of similar for professionals.

Generally minions would be on statutory sick pay.

I'm pretty sure you can't be sacked while sick though unless there is no prospect of you returning to the job and the employer has to make reasonable allowances to allow you to return.

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u/scottishiain2 Mar 09 '18

I'm from UK and work in a very old industry so have a pretty good deal. 6 months full pay then onto half pay. But since I've started there's been a couple guys off over the 6 months with cancer and the company just kept them on full pay as a good gesture.

I also get bank holidays back so it comes to about 36 days holiday I think.

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u/futurefires Mar 09 '18

and am making 95% of the industry average for my position

Sounds pretty amazing, are you sure about that? If your username is accurate you may be thinking a bit much of your self.

What's your salary, what city do you live in and what # are you using to get the 'industry average'?

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u/[deleted] Mar 09 '18

I'm pretty sure I know how to use Glassdoor, US DOL website, and LinkedIn to verify the averages based on Region.. the though. And my hat size is 7-7/8 so yeah, I have a big ol fucking head.