By sqlzone
via xsqlsoftware.blogspot.com
Published: Feb 06 2008 / 17:14
As much as employers try to conceal the compensation that each employee receives and as much as the rules of etiquette dictate that we shouldn’t poke around to find out how much our peers are making we are all curious to know and it is a justified curiosity that sooner or later will result into some employees getting hold of such information. In a perfect World the fact that some employees (or even all) know how much their peers are making should have no bearing on your organization...
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Comments
Abhay Bakshi replied ago:
I hate the concept of climbing up a corporate ladder. I would rather have my 'own' something -- that works a lot better, the best in fact for anyone.
willcode4beer replied ago:
I tend to be open about the salary thing with friends and peers.
Personally, I think that particular "etiquette" leaves too many feeling uncertain when negotiating salary. I know it is supposed to prevent 'bragging' but, should we be helping each other to earn what we are worth?
A little openness and honesty can be to the benefit of all. Etiquettes that suppress information are just dumb.
doylecentral replied ago:
Yeah ... Definitely need to share the knowledge of salaries. You also have to remember that you set your price! If company x asks what are you looking for you need to give one number at least 20% above market price. Don't ever give a range. Make them knock the price down.
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