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You did consultancy? Can you post a few details? I'm 21 and making about $10/hour developing C++ software in a physics lab...

• commonsense 17y ago
  The first step to asking for more money is to save enough to be able to do so.
  • mistermann 17y ago
    Words of wisdom. If you aren't really able to walk away from a job, you're not in the drivers seat. In your case, I'd recommend trying to work 6 month contracts and always try to have a new one in the queue for more money, if possible, so you can ask for an increase at the end, or take the other job. But be classy about it.
    • commonsense 17y ago
      > always try to have a new one in the queue I would take it one step further. Always have at least two active contracts at any given time. Real leverage.
      • dnsworks 17y ago
        The real fun part is when you're so over-flowing that you're hiring full-time engineers and you've turned into a consulting company. That's what happened with my last company.. I don't recommend it though, consulting isn't very scaleable, and there are no big exits.
  • lsc 17y ago
    eh, disagree. I don't think I've ever seen anyone get fired for saying "Hey, boss, it would be really great if you could give me a raise"