One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
And don't be sorry, not only did I want to share what I had, I was also planning to leverage the magic of Cunningham's Law
Named after the inventor of the wiki, the law states that "the best way to get the right answer on the internet is not to ask a question; it's to post the wrong answer."
Cunningham's Law can be considered the Internet equivalent of the French saying "prêcher le faux pour savoir le vrai" ("preach the falsehood to know the truth"). Sherlock Holmes has been known to use the principle as well.
The problem is that your "wrong" answer is considered good by many employers.
A few months ago I decided to look around, partially because of the article I shared. I registered to one of the sites offering some "great salary benchmarks" and I put a salary expectation that was 70% above my current salary and also above their benchmars. They soon contacted me that oh, wow, it's probably too much you're asking for and you won't have many contacts...
Even some of their clients contacted me, but it's true that it's better not relying on these sites...
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
The problem is that your "wrong" answer is considered good by many employers.
Oh absolutely!
That's why I can't stand people using the "do your own research" bad advice.
The useful "wrong" answer I was referring too is when you get a number from an unreliable benchmark or an offer, and then you ask your friends - or your blog readers - whether that's actually true.
That's where you learn a lot, like I just did today thanks to you.
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
Thanks for the update! Indeed, it's so important. With a few months of toil you can literally double your total compensation, sometimes even your base salary.
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Thanks a lot!
And don't be sorry, not only did I want to share what I had, I was also planning to leverage the magic of Cunningham's Law
The problem is that your "wrong" answer is considered good by many employers.
A few months ago I decided to look around, partially because of the article I shared. I registered to one of the sites offering some "great salary benchmarks" and I put a salary expectation that was 70% above my current salary and also above their benchmars. They soon contacted me that oh, wow, it's probably too much you're asking for and you won't have many contacts...
Even some of their clients contacted me, but it's true that it's better not relying on these sites...
Oh absolutely!
That's why I can't stand people using the "do your own research" bad advice.
The useful "wrong" answer I was referring too is when you get a number from an unreliable benchmark or an offer, and then you ask your friends - or your blog readers - whether that's actually true.
That's where you learn a lot, like I just did today thanks to you.
@sandordargo I updated the article to clarify the intent.
Question is too important for ambiguity, thanks for your response.
Thanks for the update! Indeed, it's so important. With a few months of toil you can literally double your total compensation, sometimes even your base salary.