Sorry for posting in this section. I know this should go in the Random Discussions section, but the pool of people who post in this section is the pool of people I need to have read this.
My brother works for a certain barbecue products company. They import and distribute barbecue accessories ranging from low to very high quality items. They are a multimillion dollar company, possibly the biggest company that sells strictly barbecue accessories. They definitely will be if they get a deal currently close to certain to go through, with a certain extremely large company that rhymes with Ball-Fart.
Some details:
1. He's 26 years old
2. He has a MCSE cert.
3. Has a BBA (Bachelors in Business Administration) with a concentration in Computer Information Systems
4. His title is "IT and Special Projects", but he is frequently referred to as the "IT and Special Projects Manager"
5. His job is to
a. Fix and maintain computer equipment (not his main job)
b. Install/maintain all accounting and product software
c. Design and edit artwork and packaging for new items.
d. Design advanced Excel templates used to fill in sensitive information for companies such as Ball-Fart. This includes large automation projects which he is the only expert of in his department.
His starting salary, precisely one year ago, was $43,000, though starting salary for such a position, with no prior experience, tends to be around $45,000.
Now that he has had a year under his belt, he is up for a review/raise. He was asked to review himself and give a suggested amount for a salary.
The question is, how much he should ask for. I have my opinion, and he has his. Surprisingly, I think he should ask for mor than he wants to ask for. In fact, he feels he shouldn't ask for an amount, and instead wait until they offer an amount. I won't give numbers, so that you can remain impartial in answering:
HOW MUCH SHOULD HE ASK FOR?
My brother works for a certain barbecue products company. They import and distribute barbecue accessories ranging from low to very high quality items. They are a multimillion dollar company, possibly the biggest company that sells strictly barbecue accessories. They definitely will be if they get a deal currently close to certain to go through, with a certain extremely large company that rhymes with Ball-Fart.
Some details:
1. He's 26 years old
2. He has a MCSE cert.
3. Has a BBA (Bachelors in Business Administration) with a concentration in Computer Information Systems
4. His title is "IT and Special Projects", but he is frequently referred to as the "IT and Special Projects Manager"
5. His job is to
a. Fix and maintain computer equipment (not his main job)
b. Install/maintain all accounting and product software
c. Design and edit artwork and packaging for new items.
d. Design advanced Excel templates used to fill in sensitive information for companies such as Ball-Fart. This includes large automation projects which he is the only expert of in his department.
His starting salary, precisely one year ago, was $43,000, though starting salary for such a position, with no prior experience, tends to be around $45,000.
Now that he has had a year under his belt, he is up for a review/raise. He was asked to review himself and give a suggested amount for a salary.
The question is, how much he should ask for. I have my opinion, and he has his. Surprisingly, I think he should ask for mor than he wants to ask for. In fact, he feels he shouldn't ask for an amount, and instead wait until they offer an amount. I won't give numbers, so that you can remain impartial in answering:
HOW MUCH SHOULD HE ASK FOR?