What salary should I be looking for?

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Hey just a quick one guys, I have been doing an internship for the past 9 months since leaving college and i'm just about to be offered a permanent role with the company, I am just wondering what salary should I be trying to get?

Posted 13-Dec-11 5:46am

frostcox

Updated 13-Dec-11 11:47am

Nikil S

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Nikil S 13-Dec-11 17:49pm

Edit: Corrected Spelling.

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Solution 1

depends on what job you're getting, and what your responsibilities are, where you are located, etc.

Posted 13-Dec-11 5:53am

nallelcm

Solution 4

if you can brief me about your job profile and education. I can give you the best

Posted 13-Dec-11 16:38pm

Muthu Nadar

Solution 5

your first job is very important. it will define your future journey...so if you like your first job then don't look at the salary scale. just do it with your 100%,

best of luck ,

amit.

Posted 13-Dec-11 18:27pm

AmitGajjar

Solution 6

i agree with Richard because my opinion is something is better than nothing in this case.

Posted 13-Dec-11 18:33pm

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Nikil S · Accepted Answer · 2011-12-13T05:55:00

Solution 2

Why don't you post such questions in Lounge[^]?

It is not a programming question.

Posted 13-Dec-11 5:55am

Nikil S

Updated 13-Dec-11 11:35am

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Richard MacCutchan · Accepted Answer · 2011-12-13T05:56:00

Solution 3

Take what they offer. A job with a low salary is far better than no job.

Posted 13-Dec-11 5:56am

Richard MacCutchan

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fjdiewornncalwe 13-Dec-11 12:16pm

+5. Excellent answer. I was thinking the same thing. For a developer's first position, take what you can get and go in with the attitude that you are now going to begin your "real" learning. School and internships really are just there to teach you how to think. Work teaches you how to apply that knowledge.

Richard MacCutchan 13-Dec-11 12:31pm

You may have guessed that I have never been in the fortunate position of being able to ask for more than was offered. :(

fjdiewornncalwe 13-Dec-11 13:19pm

You are not alone in that.

RaviRanjanKr 13-Dec-11 13:21pm

Nice Answer, My 5!

LanFanNinja 13-Dec-11 18:48pm

+5 Absolutely!

frostcox 14-Dec-11 3:33am

Yeah I am gonna take whats on offer regardless, just didn't want to be taken advantage of. Thanks for your kind reply.