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Upon reading this article, I came to the conclusion that there is nothing particularly special about these points except arguably the second to last point - don

Upon reading this article, I came to the conclusion that there is nothing particularly special about these points except arguably the second to last point - don't these points apply for anyone in any corporate job? For the exception point, many professions simply cannot pursue a side hustle that can really pay off because their day jobs consume them by nature of their profession being such like doctors, so software engineers have some leeway in theory. Sure, many doctors do have side hustles and passions, but they almost always intersect with their profession in some way. Most of my side passions take almost zero knowledge or experience with software, yet people will probably not care unless I explain what I do for a day job with the social proof of competence that brings with it.

bsder 7y ago
I don't really agree with the promotion advice. You simply have to assume that the only way to get a promotion in a reasonable timeframe is to leave the company and get the title increase in a new job. > Negotiate In The Beginning and Never Take A Companies’ Word As Payment More people than you would expect need this advice. In addition, I have to lecture people that you want to have a higher starting title because that gives you a higher top end to your salary band for raises without needing a promotion. The ONLY point at which you have leverage over a company is before you take the job. You don't have to rake them over the coals for every single penny, but you should know what you are worth and negotiate for it. I will also say that if you are working with a smaller company, you might want to apply some creativity to your negotiation. Maybe they can't match your salary numbers, but they could give you twice or thrice the paid vacation (that has value). Or, they may not be able to pay you a cash bonus, but maybe they can provide you with something (services, products, reimbursement for domestic help, foreign travel to conferences, etc.) because it comes from a different budgetary bucket. But, as always, get it in writing.

bsder 7y ago

I don't really agree with the promotion advice. You simply have to assume that the only way to get a promotion in a reasonable timeframe is to leave the company and get the title increase in a new job. > Negotiate In The Beginning and Never Take A Companies’ Word As Payment More people than you would expect need this advice. In addition, I have to lecture people that you want to have a higher starting title because that gives you a higher top end to your salary band for raises without needing a promotion. The ONLY point at which you have leverage over a company is before you take the job. You don't have to rake them over the coals for every single penny, but you should know what you are worth and negotiate for it. I will also say that if you are working with a smaller company, you might want to apply some creativity to your negotiation. Maybe they can't match your salary numbers, but they could give you twice or thrice the paid vacation (that has value). Or, they may not be able to pay you a cash bonus, but maybe they can provide you with something (services, products, reimbursement for domestic help, foreign travel to conferences, etc.) because it comes from a different budgetary bucket. But, as always, get it in writing.