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polls - Take Our Poll Q: You've got a great job opportunity -- in a distant city. You don't know whether they pay for relocation, but you can't afford to pay your own way. What's the best way --...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: You advise that job candidates should not divulge their salary history to an employer. I'm a recruiter, and I think that's the worst advice you could give a prospective candidate. When it's time...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: A company has given me a job offer, but its policy is not to disclose the benefits until after I've accepted the position. This sounds really bizarre. They assure me that the package...
surveys - Take Our Poll Q: Your company isn't doing well. A downsizing is planned. In an effort to reduce the number of people who will have to be laid off involuntarily, they are offering a generous severance package...
By Jane M. Von Bergen The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — When the Chrysler plant in Newark, Del., shut its doors Dec. 19, more than 1,000 autoworkers suddenly joined the ranks of the unemployed. At least they will be able...
By Lily Garcia Special to The Washington Post Q: Is there a general preference for what women should wear to job interviews; i.e., pantsuits or a skirt? I've heard that some employers prefer women to wear skirts, particularly in...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I'm a recruiter and I don't agree with your advice that job candidates should withhold their salary history in an interview. I understand your point, but I think this limits the candidate's options....
Pay: The 3,780 welders, solderers and brazers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median $20.48 an hour or $42,610 a year in 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job: Welding — the joining of metal using...
Pay: The 1,920 installers and repairers working in the Seattle-Bellevue Tacoma area in May 2007 earned a median $22.01 an hour or $45,790 a year. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,220 and $54,900. The job: Line installers and repairers...
Pay: The 1,600 salaried mental-health counselors in the Seattle-Tacoma- Bellevue area earned a median $40,500 a year in 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $33,930 and $50,560. These estimates do not include...
polls - Take Our Poll Q: Some companies are still interested in gaining a hiring edge over their competitors by offering perks to new hires. What kinds of perks did you receive when you hired on to your latest...
Pay: The 6,300 hairdressers in the Seattle-Tacoma- Bellevue area in 2007 earned a median $13.02 an hour, or $27,090 a year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. However, these numbers do not include the 46 percent who are self-employed,...
Pay: Transit and intercity bus drivers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median $20.17 an hour or $41,950 a year in May 2007, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The job: Bus drivers operate a range of vehicles from...
polls - Take Our Poll Q: Many people value their vacation time almost as much as their salary. But some corporate policies don't take that into account, and a change of employer involves a loss of vacation time. The...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: Like a lot of people, recently I was laid off. How do I go about repackaging my skills and re-marketing myself to a different industry and business? I would hate to start at...
Pay: The 130 court reporters working full time in the state earned a median wage of $32.69 an hour, or $68,000, in May 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $56,370 and $75,330....
Asking for a raise during a tough economy --- when consumers and companies are cutting costs --- might feel like a bad move, but it’s not necessarily. To improve your chances, be professional and do your homework.
Pay: The 8,780 industrial truck and tractor operators in the Seattle- Tacoma-Bellevue area earned a median wage of $16.74 an hour, or $34,820 a year, in May 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned...
Pay: In the Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton area, the closest for which U.S. Labor Department statistics are available, the 2007 median wage was $29.07 an hour or $60,480 a year, with half earning between $50,680 and $68,740. The job: Forensic-science technicians investigate crimes...
Pay: The 3,090 dental hygienists working in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $44.08 an hour or $91,680 a year in 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $40.61 and $47.47...
Pay: The 540 surveyors working in the Seattle-Tacoma- Bellevue area in 2007 made a median wage of $32.81 an hour or $68,250 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half of them made between $57,220 and $78,830....
Pay: The 540 surveyors working in the Seattle-Tacoma- Bellevue area in 2007 made a median wage of $32.81 an hour or $68,250 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half of them made between $57,220 and $78,830....
Pay: The 1,590 police, fire and ambulance dispatchers in the state of Washington earned an average $21.07 an hour in 2007, or $43,830 a year, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the Seattle Police Department, entry-level dispatchers...
Pay: The 29,080 restaurant waiters and waitresses in the Seattle-Tacoma- Bellevue area earned a median $13.42 an hour, or $27,910 a year (including tips), in 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half earned between $11.26 and $15.16 an...
Pay: Seattle-area plumbers who work for others make a median annual wage of $53,000 for less-experienced workers and $57,000 for the most experienced, according to salary.com. The job: Plumbers install and repair the water, waste-disposal, drainage and gas systems in...
Pay: The estimated 1,910 bakers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area who work for others earned a median wage of $14.74 an hour or $30,650 a year in 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earned between...
Pay: Optometrists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area who work for others earned a median wage of $117,630 in 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationally, according to the American Optometric Association, median net annual income for all optometrists,...
The Job: These teachers help students delve more deeply into subjects introduced in elementary school and expose them to more information about the world. Teachers specialize in a specific subject. Pay: The median annual wage of the 7,040 high-school teachers...
Pay: The 1,890 laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area earned a median $10.82 an hour, or $22,500 a year in 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earned between $18,780 and $25,600....
Pay: The average wage in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area is $13.20 an hour, or $27,450 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earns between $23,420 and $31,010. The Job: Nursing aides help care for...
If you had your choice when joining a new company, which would you prefer?( polls) Q: Some people associate stock options with the surge of startup companies in the dot-com era, and they think options are gone from the...
Pay: Bricklayers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area earned an average $29.80 an hour or $61,980 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earned between $55,890 and $68,020. Demand: Job opportunities are expected to be...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: How can I protect myself when being recruited by contract shops? I just accepted a job through a contracting company. I got the contract in the mail, and the terms are pretty bad....
Pay: The annual median income for insurance sales agents in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area is $52,700, with most earning between $40,950 and $75,110, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many independent agents are paid by commission only. Employees of...
Beginning legal secretaries earn a median income of $38,595 in the Seattle area, and the most experienced, with at least seven years in the field, earned a median of $53,674.
Many summer interns are willing to work for free just to get a foot in the door. It's tempting for employers, but it can land a firm in more trouble than it's worth.
Pay: Postal Service mail carriers earned an average of $43,860 a year or $21.09 an hour in the Seattle-Everett-Bellevue area in 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Post-office clerks earned an average $44,020; and mail sorters, processors...
Kyung M. Song Seattle Times health reporter Eroding health coverage A NEW AARP SURVEY of 407 employers in Washington found ominous signs that workers may have to contribute more to keep their health-insurance coverage. Among the findings: Cost sharing:...
The median pay for this job in the Seattle area is $48,393, with most ranging from $42,921 to $53,875.
A chance meeting with a Wachovia Bank executive introduced Andy Nino to the banking world. Now, Nino is the branch manager at a Marshall...
The median pay of a funeral director in the Seattle area is $52,393, with most making from $42,154 to $69,554, according to salary.com.
The median pay of a Postal Service worker in the Seattle area is $29,282, with most making from $25,601 to $33,836.
Median pay of a boilermaker in the Seattle area is $33,459, with most making from $31,667 to $37,419.
Pay: The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Seattle area is $23,929, with most salespeople making from $20,272 to $28,575, according to salary.com. Demand: Employment is expected to grow by 12 percent over the 2006-16 decade, which is...
The median pay of an audiologist in the Seattle area is $64,014, with most making from $57,853 to $74,248.
The median pay of an event planner in the Seattle area is $52,208, with most making from $45,298 to $63,295.
Pay: The median pay in the Seattle area is $44,850, with most designers making from $39,768 to $51,430, according to salary.com Demand: Employment is expected to grow 10 percent, about as fast as average for all occupations from 2006...
The median pay of a bartender in the Seattle area is $16,119, with most making from $13,324 to $22,32.
The median pay of a roofer in the Seattle area is $29,582, with most making from $26,704 to $33,133.
The median pay of a taxicab driver in the Seattle area is $29,810 with most making from $24,761 to $36,382.
The median pay of a glazier in the Seattle area is $36,362, with most making from $$30,113 to $$43,727
The median pay of a fitness instructor in the Seattle area is $44,242, with most making from $36,044 to $63,833, according to www.salary.com.
The median pay of an art director in the Seattle area is $105,908, with most making from $84,429 to $125,863, according to salary.com.
At a time when employers are scaling back on costly health benefits, pet insurance is gaining popularity as an employee benefit. Veterinary Pet Insurance, the nation's largest pet insurer, saw its corporate accounts balloon from 15 to 1,600 in the past six years. About 15 percent of Veterinary Pet Insurance's policies, or about 50,000, come from its corporate accounts.
The median expected salary in the Seattle area is $38,107 a year, with most making $32,906 to $42,026.
The median pay of a mortgage loan closer in the Seattle area is $42,443 a year, with most making from $38,497 to $47,440 a year.
Median pay for a photographer in the Seattle area is $49,239 a year, with most making from $41,520 to $60,642.
The median pay of a cabinetmaker in the Seattle area is $30,457 a year, with most making from $24,993 to $37,832 a year, according to salary.com
The median pay of a massage therapist in the Seattle area is $50,000 per year, with most making from $40,818 to $ $61,888 per year.
If you've been delaying plans to seek a raise, now might be the time. The shortage of highly skilled workers has emboldened some employees to demand higher salaries. Fifty-eight percent of employees surveyed nationwide by the staffing company Robert Half International and CareerBuilder.com said they are more likely to negotiate a better compensation package today, double the percentage a year ago.
The median pay for an emergency medical technician in the Seattle area is $27,469 per year, with most making from about $24,756 to $29,388 per year.
The median pay for a collections clerk in the Seattle area is $32,762 per year, with most making from about $28,700 to $37,235 per year, according to salary.com.
The median annual pay of microbiologists was $38,672 in 2007 with most making from about $36,181 to about $42,909.
The median pay for a physical therapist in the Seattle area is $30.57 per hour, with most making from about $28.17 to $33.18 per hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The median pay for an attorney in the Seattle area is $93,100 annually, with most earning from $73,900 to $117,000 a year.
The median pay for an executive chef in the Seattle area is $60,900 a year, with most making from about $52,700 to $70,500 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a nurse anesthetist in the Seattle area is $135,000 a year, with most making from $103,000 to $162,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a transit bus driver in the Seattle area is $21.64 an hour, with most making from $18.60 to $24.36 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a desktop publisher in the Seattle area is $19.03 an hour, with most making from $16.50 to $21.10 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of an electrician in the Seattle area is $29.38 an hour, with most making from $24.53 to $33.79 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of an automotive body repairer in the Seattle area is $17.07 an hour, with most making from $14.88 to $18.96 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of an archivist in the Seattle area is $19.36 an hour, with most making from $16.14 to $21.87 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a painter in the Seattle area is $19.29 an hour, with most making from $14.68 to $22.98 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a postal-service mail carrier in the Seattle area is $20.09 an hour, with most making from $17.49 to $22.67 an hour.
The average pay of a pharmacist in the Seattle area is $46.16 an hour, with most making from $43.22 to $49.17 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average annual salary of a sales engineer in the Seattle area is $89,755, with most making from $71,900 to $104,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average annual salary of a social worker in the Seattle area is $42,400, with most making from $35,500 to $49,200 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
Pay: The average annual salary of an accountant in the Seattle area is $53,300, with most making from $46,600 to $59,500 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a courier in the Seattle area is $15.48 an hour, with most making from $12.95 to $17.74 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a security guard in the Seattle area is $12.52 an hour, with most making from $10.56 to $14.23 an hour.
The average annual salary of a senior financial analyst in the Seattle area is $76,100, with most making from $67,600 to $83,800 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a pharmacy technician in the Seattle area is $16.68 an hour, with most making from $15.23 to $18 an hour.
The average pay of a receptionist in the Seattle area is $13.09 an hour, with most making from $12.10 to $14.04 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a machinist in the Seattle area is $20.70 an hour, with most making $17.04 to $23.62 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average annual salary of a physician assistant in the Seattle area is $82,694, with most making from $74,073 to $90,520 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
Pay: The average annual salary of a paralegal in the Seattle area is $44,600, with most making from $39,200 to $49,300, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
Information U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://stats.bls.gov/oco Interior designer Pay: The average annual salary of an interior designer...
Information U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://stats.bls.gov/oco Insurance underwriter Pay: The average annual salary of an insurance...
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Pay: The average salary of a firefighter in the Seattle area is $59,507, with most making from $48,500 to $70,000, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
Pay: The average annual salary of a fashion designer in the Seattle area is $54,347, with most making from $36,375 to $65,650 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits. Demand: Low turnover and few...
Information U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://stats.bls.gov/oco Dishwasher Pay: Dishwashers earn an average of $8.64 an hour in Seattle...
The median pay of a diesel-engine mechanic is about $17 an hour, with most making from about $11 to about $26 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Information U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://stats.bls.gov/oco Chef, head cook Pay: The median pay for chefs and head cooks is about...
The average annual salary for an electrical engineer in the Seattle area is $71,689, with most making from about $55,750 to $84,250 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average salary of a biologist (with a bachelor's or master's degree) in the Seattle area is $60,100 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a certified public accountant in Seattle is $63,200 a year, with most making from $55,600 to $71,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a cashier in Seattle is $9.72 an hour, with most making from about $8.50 to about $11 an hour.
The average hourly pay for a carpenter in Seattle is $22.25 an hour, with most making from about $19 to about $25 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a cake decorator in Seattle is $12.84 an hour, with most making from about $10 to $16 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a 3D artist in the Seattle area is about $49,471 a year, with most making from $40,500 to $65,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a model in the Seattle area is $23 an hour, with most making from about $20 to $40 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a manufacturing worker in the Seattle area is $15 an hour, with most making from $12 to $18 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a marketing director in the Seattle area is $85,073 a year, with most making from $62,220 to $110,000 a year, according to figures compiled by PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a coffee-shop barista in the Seattle area is $8.13 an hour, with most making from $7.76 to $8.50 an hour, although tips typically add an extra $1 to $2 per hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits
As crews mop up after company-hosted holiday office parties, a growing number of small- to midsized employers are setting aside their punchbowls in favor of more innovative ways to show staff appreciation year-round.
The average pay for an architectural drafter in the Seattle area is $16.75 an hour, with most making from $14.50 to $18.50 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average salary for an auditor in the Seattle area is $51,709 a year, with most making from $47,900 to $72,700 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average salary for an assistant professor in the Seattle area is $62,600 a year, with most making from $54,100 to $71,500, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a patent attorney in the Seattle area is $136,000, with most making from about $116,000 to $156,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The median pay of a restaurant assistant manager in the Seattle area is $39,135 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The median pay for a warehouse laborer in the Seattle area is $13.13 an hour, with most making from $11.61 to $15.21 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The median pay of a Web designer in the Seattle area is $51,600 a year, with most making from $42,300 to $64,400 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The median pay for a veterinarian in the Seattle area is $64,100 a year, with most making from $57,100 to $73,500 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a technical writer in the Seattle area is $62,393, with most making from about $49,500 to $73,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a travel agent in the Seattle area is $15.10 an hour, with most making from $12.07 to $18.64 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay of a truck driver in the Seattle area is $18.10 an hour, with most making from $15.42 to about $20 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a teacher (kindergarten through 12th-grade) in the Seattle area is $37,792 a year, with most making from about $30,000 to $44,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits
The average pay for a dental hygienist in the Seattle area is $39.10 an hour, with most making from $35.25 to $43.38 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a software-development manager in the Seattle area is $104,735, with most making from $93,000 to $120,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for an apartment manager in the Seattle area is $37,897 a year, with most making from $30,000 to $48,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average salary for a pilot of a corporate jet in the Seattle area is $87,167, with most making from about $77,250 to $94,750, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a hairstylist in the Seattle area is $18.24 an hour, with most making from about $10.70 to about $14 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a baker in the Seattle area is $10.33 an hour, with most making from about $8 to $12 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average salary for a film/video editor in the Seattle area is $50,269, with most making from about $40,000 to $60,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The median salary of an environmental engineer in the Seattle area is $55,119, with most making from about $46,000 to $65,000 a year, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a bookkeeper in the Seattle area is $35,432, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for an anesthesiologist in the Seattle area is $252,125, with most making from about $197,500 to $300,000, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a registered nurse in the Seattle area is $27.63 an hour, with most making from $21.56 to $37 an hour, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average pay for a computer programmer in the Seattle area is $84,912, with most making about $72,000 to $100,000 a year, according to figures compiled by PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits.
The average annual pay for a dentist in the Seattle area is $120,000, with most making from about $100,000 to $144,000 a year.
The median salary for a patrol officer in the Seattle area is $42,691, with most making from about $31,000 to $52,000.
The average pay for urban and regional planners in the Seattle area is $54,200 a year, with most making from about $40,000 to $62,400 a year.
Surveyors in the Seattle area make an average of $52,400 a year, with most making from about $45,000 to $66,000.
Median hourly earnings of musicians and singers were $17.85 in 2004, the latest figures available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The median annual pay for writers and authors was $44,350 in 2004, the most recent figures available. Most made from about $23,000 to more than $91,000.
The average annual pay for elementary schoolteachers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area is $34,528, with most making between $25,000 and $45,000 a year.
Just like an interview, a job offer can tell you a great deal about a potential employer. An offer can reveal how serious the employer is about the offer, how valuable you are to the company, and most importantly, whether you should make the move.
For the first time, employees have access to the equivalent of a Kelley Blue Book for jobs. The availability of online compensation information has leveled the playing field between employer and employee. Employers who are confident in their pay practices should welcome these new data sources, as they provide external validation that their compensation is competitive with the market.
It's all negotiable. Every new job - every performance review, in fact - is an opportunity to negotiate base salary, various kinds of bonuses, benefits, stock options, and other incentives that add to job satisfaction and provide financial security.
"There's no way I could ask my boss for a raise - I'd blow it for sure, and then where would I be?" Sound familiar? In the last few years, many Americans have seen their salaries stagnate or even decline. Getting a raise is not as simple as it may appear.
The biggest raises you're ever likely to get come from quitting your job and going to work for another employer. But only if you avoid the minefield of mistakes employers lay out for you. A key concept to learn: Whoever mentions money first loses. If the employer asks you to mail in a salary history (one quarter of employers do) just ignore this request.
If you take a job in a small, publicly held company, should you expect to earn less than at a large, public company? The surprising answer is no. Compensation survey data shows that a person working in a company with, say, $50 million in annual revenue should be making the same amount as a person doing the same job in a company with $500 million in revenues.
Can the U.S. government give my prospective employer a salary cap? Q. I am being seriously considered for a position with a large Washington, DC-area IT consulting company. They have told me I will get the job, but are waiting to open a location closer to my home.
Is it time to revise my job description and ask for more money? Q. I have been working as a human resources assistant for the last two and a half years. Although I had no human resources experience when I started, I have now learned almost every aspect of my job (at least according to my job description) and have acquired even more responsibilities.
Q. I was offered a "promotion" from receptionist/office clerk to administrative assistant/office manager of a new venture in a different office. I inadvertently found out that the person they hired to replace me as receptionist/office clerk started at the same wage as I am currently making.
Can my employer dock my pay? Q. I am an accountant for a franchise owner and I am salaried. I understand that this means being exempt from the time clock, overtime, etc. There are times when I might work over the weekend or past the normal business day.
Compensation is more than just base pay. It is a total package that should address your overall well-being - financial, physical, emotional, even spiritual. As companies compete for talent in tight labor markets, many are rolling out better benefits to attract and retain the best workers.
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