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100k/y. I think 80K/y is low, if your efficient and good, and are getting no other benefits actual, or otherwise. Consider health care, 401k plan, profit shar

100k/y. I think 80K/y is low, if your efficient and good, and are getting no other benefits actual, or otherwise. Consider health care, 401k plan, profit sharing, paid hols. What's your commute like. Do you work more then 60 hrs / week, or more like 30 hrs in the office, and another chunk at home. Lunch, gym, pool table, model plane runway? Do you enjoy work, have friends. Add it all up? $100k/year in a hell hole, might be worse that $80 where your at. Also, is your company making money? Are you likely to be employed for years? In this economy you might be lucky to have a job. Startups can scary places.

vu0tran 15y ago
Thanks for the advice. My company is a startup, about 25 employees. All my colleagues think I do a great job. I've only been working there for half a year, and I'm waiting on my annual review to settle issues with my salary. The last thing is that I don't want to come off as arrogant or impatient. I'm pretty sure my supervisors / colleagues would give me a 5 on their review according to their occasional feedback. As far as benefits go, I get medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision. No 401k, no profit / stock options (yet). I do about 35 hours a week in the office (20 minute commute) and about another 10 hours a week at home. The company, as far as I know, is making money. I'm likely to be employed for the next years, I hope my company will grow, but I can't be sure. Great working conditions... You know what they say though, the grass is always greener on the other side. Should I ask for stock options? Is it too early? I feel like a lot of the technology I've produced for this company, has made them hundreds of thousands of dollars. :/ I've developed entire systems for them by myself.
- sticknrudder 15y ago
  If it's a startup, they probably don't want to pay you top dollar. The might just not have it. I wish startup management would be honest about the dollars in investment, And how much they themselves make. I also wish that everyone in a startup got a good size of the pie. On the good side, if the company grows, you might be in the right spot. Options will likely open up. And, having a successful project on your resume usually helps for the next job.
  - SingAlong 15y ago
    I wish startup management would be honest about the dollars in investment, And how much they themselves make. I side with you on this. It also helps you gel with the team better knowing that they trust you so much that they share their numbers with you.
- aDemoUzer 15y ago
  it is almost creepy how much of that comment describes me :o

vu0tran 15y ago

Thanks for the advice. My company is a startup, about 25 employees. All my colleagues think I do a great job. I've only been working there for half a year, and I'm waiting on my annual review to settle issues with my salary. The last thing is that I don't want to come off as arrogant or impatient. I'm pretty sure my supervisors / colleagues would give me a 5 on their review according to their occasional feedback. As far as benefits go, I get medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision. No 401k, no profit / stock options (yet). I do about 35 hours a week in the office (20 minute commute) and about another 10 hours a week at home. The company, as far as I know, is making money. I'm likely to be employed for the next years, I hope my company will grow, but I can't be sure. Great working conditions... You know what they say though, the grass is always greener on the other side. Should I ask for stock options? Is it too early? I feel like a lot of the technology I've produced for this company, has made them hundreds of thousands of dollars. :/ I've developed entire systems for them by myself.

sticknrudder 15y ago
If it's a startup, they probably don't want to pay you top dollar. The might just not have it. I wish startup management would be honest about the dollars in investment, And how much they themselves make. I also wish that everyone in a startup got a good size of the pie. On the good side, if the company grows, you might be in the right spot. Options will likely open up. And, having a successful project on your resume usually helps for the next job.
- SingAlong 15y ago
  I wish startup management would be honest about the dollars in investment, And how much they themselves make. I side with you on this. It also helps you gel with the team better knowing that they trust you so much that they share their numbers with you.
aDemoUzer 15y ago
it is almost creepy how much of that comment describes me :o