I don't know how I feel about this...

RoguetadhgRoguetadhg Member Posts: 2,489 ■■■■■■■■□□
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I just filled out an application for a slot up (In texas). It's lowest salary range is 40,000. Which is.. well above what I earn now. I have mixed feelings that the company doesn't see us in the 20k bracket :'(
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  • networker050184networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 Mod
    You are concerned they want to pay you more? Why?!
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  • ptilsenptilsen Member Posts: 2,835 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Every job change I've done in my career has been for at least 30% of salary. In raw dollars, the lowest was around $12K. Big jumps are not only common, but I argue are the norm in this field.

    I'm not saying you'll get it for sure. Just don't despair because of the gap.
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  • cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    Concur with ptilsen. My last two jumps resulted in 31% and 56% respectively. Given my skill set keeps improving I definitely expect something similar when the next one happens. Just remember the golden rule: never let the new potential employer now your current salary.
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  • networker050184networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 Mod
    cyberguypr wrote: »
    Just remember the golden rule: never let the new potential employer now your current salary.

    I don't think that is a golden rule. I never hide my current salary. If they don't want to pay me what I'm worth I'll just find someone that does.
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  • NetworkVeteranNetworkVeteran Member Posts: 2,338 ■■■■■■■■□□
    I break this "golden rule". That's never prevented companies from offering me a great package.
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  • ptilsenptilsen Member Posts: 2,835 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Same here. The current employer gave me a 28% base raise and 300% increase in (easier-to-achieve) bonus potential, better benefits, etc. I told them exactly how much I made and gave a detailed breakdown of salary, bonus/commission, and benefits value. Perhaps I could have gotten more going the opposite direction, but I felt like they were very up-front and straightforward with me in the hiring process, and that mutual honesty and trust would lead to the best overall result. Giving that my take home is 35-40% higher than it was, I don't regret any of it.

    Anyway, not trying to make this thread a debate about that. OP, just be reassured that this is normal. The first number of a five-figure IT salary should change along with every career-advancing job change. That's my golden rule. $40K is not unheard of coming from the $20Ks. Position your skills, qualifications, and growth over the last year or two in the interviewing process and it shouldn't be an issue.
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  • RouteThisWayRouteThisWay Member Posts: 514
    I agree with ptilsen. I went from About 18k.. to 32k.. to 42k.. and now right under 70k.

    Big jumps are quite the norm.
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  • HypntickHypntick Member Posts: 1,451 ■■■■■■□□□□
    24 to 30 to just shy of 50. Just to give you a scale to compare to.
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  • paulgswansonpaulgswanson Member Posts: 311
    Myself I went from 21k, 32k, 57k
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  • N2ITN2IT Inactive Imported Users Posts: 7,483 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Since working in IT full time my jumps have gone up as well. 25%+ and then more modest raises with an actual pay hit at my last job.
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  • MiikeBMiikeB Member Posts: 301
    This is pretty common.

    I went 38k > 75k (after bonus) > 60k (by choice to follow my fiance to school) > 92k (after bonus) > 120k in less than 6 years.
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  • dave330idave330i Member Posts: 2,091 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Don't fear big jumps in salary. If you find the right company & show that you're worth the money you'll get a jump in salary. I've done it as a ME & I've done it in IT.
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  • DevilryDevilry Member Posts: 668
    Everyone here is giving you good advice and I agree with them, I usually jump 35-50% with each new job or else I wait til I find one who will.
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