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> One of the most important roles that titles play in the tech industry (at least the US-centric tech industry) is to help evaluate compensation. I think there
by devsda 2y ago
> One of the most important roles that titles play in the tech industry (at least the US-centric tech industry) is to help evaluate compensation.
I think there are some hints left by management and HR. We often hear excuses around appraisal like:
"we want to give you a hike, but your current job title doesn't allow us to pay beyond xyz and we don't have budget for a promotion".
I guess there's an element of truth in it sometimes (often these are excuses) because your title may limit your hike but it doesn't stop your manager from assigning and expecting you to take on work above your pay grade.
- triyambakam 2y agoYeah I've heard that exact phrase. I was told I was already at the top of the band for my title (Senior Engineer haha) and not eligible for the annual salary increase. Then six months later laid off.
- starky 2y agoI would call out that BS excuse. They could pay you whatever they want for your title, the only thing stopping them is an arbitrary policy.