Salary Questions

CrazyKell · 02-12-2009, 11:12 AM

How do I come up with a salary expectation range for a job I've never done before?

I went to workopolis and found 5 jobs that were very similar (they didn't have this specific job listed). I then got the high and low for each job. Basically I added them all up and averaged out the highs and lows to get the range. But I still don't know if it's even in the same ball park.

What should I take into consideration? I don't want to low ball myself but I also don't want to go back with a number that's too high.

xx CURVE xx · 02-12-2009, 11:19 AM

I like salery with ranch dip...or cheese

lauralynne · 02-12-2009, 11:23 AM

www.salary.com can help

buzzcutt2 · 02-12-2009, 01:15 PM

Do a search on monster and see if they have any listings for the job with a salary. Or post up the job description here...someone might have an idea.

CrazyKell · 02-12-2009, 01:25 PM

www.salary.com doesn't help me because it's an american site. I did however, find some useful information on a few Canadian sites (monster being one of them).

I also have a couple of friends who work in HR so I emailed them and they liked the number I came up with. I sent it off....now just waiting to hear back!

ZUKIMON · 02-12-2009, 01:28 PM

Good luck. How's the economy going up in Canuk land? I hope it's not as bad as it is down here.

CrazyKell · 02-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Economy is bad up here too. I'm a teacher but having a very hard time finding anything in that field at all. It's really bad for teaching. I was laid off other work too.

I put out an average of 3 or 4 resumes A DAY!!!! I apply to anything and everything in the hopes that I will find work just to support myself.

This job is an avenue to another career pursuit that is loosely related to teaching.

ZUKIMON · 02-12-2009, 01:35 PM

Kind of figured as much. Hate to hear that you are having such a hard time, but it's like that down here too. My wife cannot find any work (she still has a good paying job, but for how long we don't know) unless she looks 1.5 to 2 hours away from home. That sux as I really don't want to move, but I guess we all have to make sacrifices....

Tsunami · 02-12-2009, 02:03 PM

hey kel have you looked into private tutoring? Money under the table!

racedoll · 02-12-2009, 05:09 PM

We have a department of labor that gives salaries, would you have something like that from the government?

02-12-2009, 11:12 AM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Salary Questions How do I come up with a salary expectation range for a job I've never done before? I went to workopolis and found 5 jobs that were very similar (they didn't have this specific job listed). I then got the high and low for each job. Basically I added them all up and averaged out the highs and lows to get the range. But I still don't know if it's even in the same ball park. What should I take into consideration? I don't want to low ball myself but I also don't want to go back with a number that's too high.

02-12-2009, 11:23 AM	#3
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	www.salary.com can help __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

02-12-2009, 11:19 AM	#2
xx CURVE xx SMELL MY LEVER Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Moto: Tards Posts: 1,034	I like salery with ranch dip...or cheese

02-12-2009, 01:15 PM	#4
buzzcutt2 Fuzznutz Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Moto: 98 ZX9 Posts: 999	Do a search on monster and see if they have any listings for the job with a salary. Or post up the job description here...someone might have an idea.

02-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#5
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	www.salary.com doesn't help me because it's an american site. I did however, find some useful information on a few Canadian sites (monster being one of them). I also have a couple of friends who work in HR so I emailed them and they liked the number I came up with. I sent it off....now just waiting to hear back!

02-12-2009, 01:28 PM	#6
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Good luck. How's the economy going up in Canuk land? I hope it's not as bad as it is down here.

02-12-2009, 01:33 PM	#7
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Economy is bad up here too. I'm a teacher but having a very hard time finding anything in that field at all. It's really bad for teaching. I was laid off other work too. I put out an average of 3 or 4 resumes A DAY!!!! I apply to anything and everything in the hopes that I will find work just to support myself. This job is an avenue to another career pursuit that is loosely related to teaching.

02-12-2009, 01:35 PM	#8
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Kind of figured as much. Hate to hear that you are having such a hard time, but it's like that down here too. My wife cannot find any work (she still has a good paying job, but for how long we don't know) unless she looks 1.5 to 2 hours away from home. That sux as I really don't want to move, but I guess we all have to make sacrifices....

02-12-2009, 02:03 PM	#9
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	hey kel have you looked into private tutoring? Money under the table!

02-12-2009, 05:09 PM	#10
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	We have a department of labor that gives salaries, would you have something like that from the government?