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"If you want to increase your compensation over time, continue to put yourself in a position where you can deliver the most value." This assumes an efficient m
by nawitus 9y ago
"If you want to increase your compensation over time, continue to put yourself in a position where you can deliver the most value."
This assumes an efficient market. In the real world, however, value of a software engineer's output is really difficult to measure. Indirect value (like helping a team member) is even more difficult to measure than direct value (like implementing features or solving bugs and so on).
- foobarian 9y agoSimple rule of thumb for enterprise, make your bosses look good.
- gaius 9y agomake your bosses look good And get a pat on the head while he or she gets the cash.
- dreamfactored 9y agoMy variant is solve their problems. Works flawlessly until they leave and then you are back to square one :D
- WalterBright 9y ago> value of a software engineer's output is really difficult to measure True, but you can make it easy for your boss to conclude that you do deliver a lot of value. For example, don't assume he knows what it is you're doing, or the value of it. Show it and tell it and remind him. It's what any good salesman does, and face it, we're all salesmen one way or another.
- maxxxxx 9y agoWhat it comes down to is perceived value. Only stuff that gets noticed by the people who make salary decisions will help you.