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Thank you for the response, those are good points, I'll try to make it in that manner and then consider. I don't think I can use it as a stepping stone back ho

Thank you for the response, those are good points, I'll try to make it in that manner and then consider. I don't think I can use it as a stepping stone back home, I've already got the skills one needs to be in top of my field. I am no mad coder, but still I can make it work the best in my area. Thanks :)

sloaken 4y ago
Surprisingly people often pay you what others are willing to pay you. Boring personal story: I was working at company A. I was worried about my future - boring work - not bleeding edge. It was my opinion right or wrong. I went looking for a new job. Company B was excited about me after the interview. Company A found out. Company A then gave me a raise. Best raise I had received since working there. Company B offered me 10% over Company A raise amount. 2 years later Company C offered me 15% over what Company B was paying me. Then 2 years later I took a job making less money but much less hours and better healthcare etc. Not sure these days how much of a salary offer is based on your salary history? End point is by taking other job, would you be able to come back to possibly the same company doing the same job but for more, because some other company was willing to pay you so much more?
- kapitanjakc 4y ago
  That is the angle I am thinking of exploring today. Will tell my current company that I am getting this much amount. And even if they come close to it I'll stay here.
  - sloaken 4y ago
    Three things to be concerned about: 1) Current employer might pay you more, until they can find a replacement. So the wording is important. 2) Have a quantitative number in mind. They need to offer at least 100 for me to be happy. 90 I will stay but not be happy. 89 I am definitely going. Based on the fact that you posted here, you are enough in doubt that a 20% raise would easily tip the scale. 3) Think of non monetary items that you would like. Parking space, breakfast, no overtime or at least no free overtime.
    - kapitanjakc 4y ago
      Hey, thanks for this. All good points. I've decided a number as per you suggested.

sloaken 4y ago

Surprisingly people often pay you what others are willing to pay you. Boring personal story: I was working at company A. I was worried about my future - boring work - not bleeding edge. It was my opinion right or wrong. I went looking for a new job. Company B was excited about me after the interview. Company A found out. Company A then gave me a raise. Best raise I had received since working there. Company B offered me 10% over Company A raise amount. 2 years later Company C offered me 15% over what Company B was paying me. Then 2 years later I took a job making less money but much less hours and better healthcare etc. Not sure these days how much of a salary offer is based on your salary history? End point is by taking other job, would you be able to come back to possibly the same company doing the same job but for more, because some other company was willing to pay you so much more?

kapitanjakc 4y ago
That is the angle I am thinking of exploring today. Will tell my current company that I am getting this much amount. And even if they come close to it I'll stay here.
- sloaken 4y ago
  Three things to be concerned about: 1) Current employer might pay you more, until they can find a replacement. So the wording is important. 2) Have a quantitative number in mind. They need to offer at least 100 for me to be happy. 90 I will stay but not be happy. 89 I am definitely going. Based on the fact that you posted here, you are enough in doubt that a 20% raise would easily tip the scale. 3) Think of non monetary items that you would like. Parking space, breakfast, no overtime or at least no free overtime.
  - kapitanjakc 4y ago
    Hey, thanks for this. All good points. I've decided a number as per you suggested.