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My first job (when I was 16) was as a software developer for a start-up in London. I was asked, panicked and said £25k. He seemed totally okay with it. I guess
by ISNIT 12y ago
My first job (when I was 16) was as a software developer for a start-up in London. I was asked, panicked and said £25k. He seemed totally okay with it.
I guess it depends on the company/person employing you, along with how persuasive you can be :).
- gk1 12y ago> I was asked, panicked and said £25k. He seemed totally okay with it. That's exactly what they hope will happen: You panic, feel pressured to answer, and give some number that is far below what they were willing to spend. Of course they'd be totally okay with it, if it's below market rate.
- tehwalrus 12y agoJust FYI, for a 16 year old (that is, just left school at the minimum age, and therefore with little to no serious experience) paying a salary of £25k is preposterously high, even in London. That is more than the median income in the country. GP guessed well under pressure! (unless of course they were a prodigy...)
- fps 12y agoas a hiring manager, I never want to pay someone too little. training an engineer and getting them productive takes months, and having someone I hire cut out on a job after 3 months because they got a better offer is a huge waste of time and money. Plus, re-opening the req and re-starting the recruiting process can take weeks. It's totally not worth it to lowball someone. If I ever ask a candidate what they're looking to make, it's to make sure I can out-bid other offers.
- gk1 12y agoThat's actually great, and I wish more hiring managers felt this way. That's not always the case, and based on my own experience I wouldn't tell a recent grad to assume the hiring manager has their best interest in mind.