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I've known several DBAs on H-1B's who were paid severely under market rate for what they were doing. How is "market rate" defined?
by michaelhalligan 16y ago
I've known several DBAs on H-1B's who were paid severely under market rate for what they were doing. How is "market rate" defined?
- dotBen 16y agoYou're either trolling or (may I politely point out) you risk coming across as one. That's a whole different conversation, totally OT to the OP. I'd suggest you spin up another thread to debate that, or search the archives on hn.
- michaelhalligan 16y agoI'm really curious. Imagine you were at a party, and engrossed in a conversation about food. Honey comes up, so somebody asks a question about bee raising. Would you tell that person, "You're either trolling this party, or (may I politely point out) you risk coming across as a troll in this party"? Clearly I missed the part of the social contract which states, "Discussions may never, ever branch".
- dotBen 16y agoI'm curious what's wrong with someone suggesting that you might be coming across as trolling.
- michaelhalligan 16y agoMight I recommend reading http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671723650 http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/06... It's helped me immensely in getting over my geekdom, and learning how to relate to people easier. Your mileage may vary.
- seldo 16y agoYou can search for prevailing wages here: http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesWizardStart.aspx http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesWizardStart.aspx A database engineer in San Francisco is here: http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesQuickResults.aspx?area=41884&code=15-1061.00&year=11&source=1 http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesQuickResults.aspx?area=41884... The levels are (very roughly): 1 = entry-level, 2 = junior, 3 = experienced, 4 = senior, usually with some management. So they would be required to pay at least $92k; they can pay more if they want. However, it varies by area - the same DBA in LA would earn $3k less.