Salaries in STEM

Do you think remote roles should be paid less than in office roles? I feel like the argument for this is that remote workers don't have to pay for gas, parking, etc. I don't think they should be penal...

I am looking at a job in New York that offers a massive sign on bonus. It sounds great but I have to pay it back if I leave within two years. Have you ever felt stuck in a job because of a bonus clawb...

I am really tired of hearing that salaries in the USA are double what we get here. My cousin in California makes a fortune but his health insurance costs are terrifying. Is the American dream actually...

I'm tired, depressed and exhausted from the continuous search for Junior job position. Parents are getting old and I feel like I'm dragging them down instead of supporting them. For the past year I ha...

Would you rather have a better title and less compensation (right now) or have a better salary but lower title ( right now)? I'm thinking like engineering director or senior engineer.

I am thinking about moving from London to a smaller city to save on rent. My company said they would cut my salary if I moved further away. Is it fair for a business to pay you less just because your ...

I am currently debating between a high salary and a role with a four day work week. My sister thinks the extra day off is worth the twenty percent pay cut. What would you choose if you had to pick bet...

The pay gap between new grads and experienced staff at my firm has basically vanished. It feels like my 7 YOE is being ignored so they can attract younger people at a premium. Is this what you're seei...

I am seeing a lot of job ads in the UK that do not list the salary range at all. It feels like a total waste of my time to apply without knowing the pay. Tempted to start boycotting applications that ...

I have a colleague who negotiated a huge raise just by showing a competing offer. I am tempted to do the same but I am worried it will ruin my relationship with my boss. Is this a bridge burner move?

Does being on a performance improvement plan typically affect your eligibility for an annual raise or merit increase? I know it probably varies by company, but I'm trying to understand what the norm i...

When there is a salary range in a job post, are you always asking for the top of that range or what are you asking for? I feel like companies never give out that top range anyway, so do you just ask f...

I am thinking about asking for a performance review six months early. I have taken on two extra projects and I feel I am underpaid for my output. Is it too pushy to ask for more money before the annua...

Salary transparency with coworkers: yes or no? I've experienced both extremes with this. A startup I worked for was super open about pay, and a job with a corporation felt like a "don't ask, don't tel...

What a depressing Thursday. I am looking at my latest payslip and the deductions for national insurance are higher than I expected. My brother says its just the price of living in the UK. Do you think...

How do people feel about remote work? I am about to take about 5% pay cut to take a 90% remote job vs an in-office 80% job. The flexibility and saving 2 hours a day is worth it.

Is the job-hopping wage increase really as significant as many claim? I've been with the same company for several years, and I haven't looked at the market in a long time. If you changed jobs or compa...

I have been told that my bonus is discretionary and depends on company performance. Last year we hit all our targets but the payout was still tiny. How do you stay motivated when your extra effort doe...

Having a bit of a Tuesday crisis. I am wondering if anyone here has successfully negotiated a relocation package. I have to move to a different city for this new role. What are the must have items I s...

Do you aim for a salary goal ($150k) or a growth rate every year (5%)? I used to tell myself I wanted to hit a specific salary by a certain point but now I'm just convinced I want a steady increase.