Salaries in STEM

I'm tired, depressed and exhausted from the continuous search for Junior job position. Parents are getting old and I feel like I'm dragging them down instead of supporting them. For the past year I ha...

Salary transparency with coworkers: yes or no? I've experienced both extremes with this. A startup I worked for was super open about pay, and a job with a corporation felt like a "don't ask, don't tel...

I am seeing a lot of job ads in the UK that do not list the salary range at all. It feels like a total waste of my time to apply without knowing the pay. Tempted to start boycotting applications that ...

I have a colleague who negotiated a huge raise just by showing a competing offer. I am tempted to do the same but I am worried it will ruin my relationship with my boss. Is this a bridge burner move?

I am thinking about asking for a performance review six months early. I have taken on two extra projects and I feel I am underpaid for my output. Is it too pushy to ask for more money before the annua...

How do people feel about remote work? I am about to take about 5% pay cut to take a 90% remote job vs an in-office 80% job. The flexibility and saving 2 hours a day is worth it.

I changed roles a while back, and I've been doing the new job for over 90 days, but payroll keeps saying my salary adjustment is "in progress." How long does it usually take for your pay bumps to catc...

Has anyone moved from individual contributor to manager and wished they could go back? I'm looking at the opportunity right now and I'm just nervous to go to babysitting.

I have been looking at salary transparency laws in different US states. It is so helpful to see the ranges listed on every job board now. Do you think this will finally close the pay gap in the tech i...

I have been told that my bonus is discretionary and depends on company performance. Last year we hit all our targets but the payout was still tiny. How do you stay motivated when your extra effort doe...

I'm curious. Do any of you have direct experience, either from the inside or because you actually followed through, with ultra low ball contracts? AMD seems to be the king these days. I had a recru...

I am feeling very burnt out but I cant afford to quit because of my mortgage. I feel like my salary has become a cage that I cannot escape. Anyone else feel trapped by life?

Hey everyone, I just graduated and got an offer for $64k as a Civil Engineer in an HCOL metro area. Is this standard for entry-level civil, or am I getting lowballed? My roommate just pulled a $95k st...

Having a bit of a Tuesday crisis. I am wondering if anyone here has successfully negotiated a relocation package. I have to move to a different city for this new role. What are the must have items I s...

What's your goal for the next five years? Mine is to increase my salary by 50% and I actually think it's possible.

Do you aim for a salary goal ($150k) or a growth rate every year (5%)? I used to tell myself I wanted to hit a specific salary by a certain point but now I'm just convinced I want a steady increase.

I am curious if anyone has ever successfully challenged a low pay grade. I feel like my role has evolved way beyond my current internal level. What evidence did you bring to the table to get a grade i...

Any tips on staying positive during salary compression? I'm happy for the new hires getting competitive market rates, but it's hard knowing they have less experience and almost the same paycheck.

I received on offer in Google Austin Tx office for an L5 hardware engineer. My base is $167k with $280k RSU and 15% target bonus with no sign on. Year 1 TC is around $300k. I have 15 years of experien...

I’m weighing a few different options right now and wanted to get some advice. Part of me wants to prioritize the salary, but then I see jobs that are a much better step for my long-term career goals.....