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lucyloo
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Salaries
Has anyone checked out there salary at Monster.com ? Do you make what you are supposed to ? Are you close? I make less than the lowest salary level. I've confronted my boss about this. She claims its because we are on Long Island.
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MrsMerlot
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Re: Salaries
I do all the time. Fortunately, I make about 8K more than "most" in my area.
ETA: And it does make a different as far as where (location) you work. I used to work in CT, they paid less than in NYC, even though the firm itself paid more in comparison to other firms.
Message edited 8/21/2006 3:28:59 PM.
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| Posted 8/21/06 3:28 PM |
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Eva Luna
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Re: Salaries
Yes. That's how I got my current salary and found out that I was highly underpaid! 
It's pretty true since it's an average. Thankfully, I make more than the highest number. And so does my DH. We were underpaid in NY big time!
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| Posted 8/21/06 3:32 PM |
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lulugrrl
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Re: Salaries
well I am underpaid according to that for sure...but I knew that already. I work for a governement institution. Although we get GREAT benefits, the pay does not always match up!
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| Posted 8/21/06 3:34 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Salaries
just an FYI... a lot of the info on those sites is exaggerated. Wish I saved the link… there was a story on salary.com and how they inflate salaries.
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| Posted 8/21/06 3:38 PM |
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baghag
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Re: Salaries
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
just an FYI... a lot of the info on those sites is exaggerated. Wish I saved the link… there was a story on salary.com and how they inflate salaries.
i wonder what the purpose is to inflating the salaries?  i'd love to read the article, if you happen to see it again.
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| Posted 8/21/06 3:50 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Salaries
I make about 9K more but I also work overnight so that includes my night differential.
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| Posted 8/21/06 3:56 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Salaries
Posted by baghag
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
just an FYI... a lot of the info on those sites is exaggerated. Wish I saved the link… there was a story on salary.com and how they inflate salaries.
i wonder what the purpose is to inflating the salaries? i'd love to read the article, if you happen to see it again.
I don’t know why they would exaggerate either. my best guess is because people will talk about how much they’re worth and that they saw it on salary.com, creating a draw 
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:01 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Salaries
I make more than what's listed. I wear many hats. I printed salary.com's listing of what both positions I have would make & was able to get an increase that way.
As for LI aspect, you have to put your zip in to get the salary, so I'd say the point is moot.
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:02 PM |
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MrsMerlot
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Re: Salaries
Posted by baghag
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
just an FYI... a lot of the info on those sites is exaggerated. Wish I saved the link… there was a story on salary.com and how they inflate salaries.
i wonder what the purpose is to inflating the salaries? i'd love to read the article, if you happen to see it again.
I used to work for a staffing firm, and we didn't "inflate" the salaries. We would put a "range" ie: 20-30K b/c that's what the firms give us.
There are usually staffing firms and direct companies posting on monster.com, so I also do not understand why they would post inaccurate (inflated) salaries.
You usually want to find a candidate that fits that range...otherwise, you will have those who are under/over qualified, wasting a lot of time and effort in the process.
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:04 PM |
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Lanabean
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Re: Salaries
I check on random editorial sites; we are a very underpaid field....and sadly I'm in line with the rest of the other wordsmiths.
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:08 PM |
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charon54
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Re: Salaries
LOL, this thing is funny actually:
The median expected salary for a typical Marketing Director in Garden City, NY 11530, is $145,363.
I wish! That's like 3 times my current salary.
I really think that these titles don't always accurately reflect the job you are looking at either.
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:09 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Posted by charon54
LOL, this thing is funny actually:
The median expected salary for a typical Marketing Director in Garden City, NY 11530, is $145,363.
I wish! That's like 3 times my current salary.
I really think that these titles don't always accurately reflect the job you are looking at either.
I so agree. I am a Marketing Director and I work in NYC. I do not make $100k
but at the same time my salary is very decent and I am happy with it. You are correct when you say that the titles does not accurately reflect the job.
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:11 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Salaries
Posted by charon54
LOL, this thing is funny actually:
The median expected salary for a typical Marketing Director in Garden City, NY 11530, is $145,363.
I wish! That's like 3 times my current salary.
I really think that these titles don't always accurately reflect the job you are looking at either.
a Director of Marketing at my company would have a staff and would warrant either that salary or close to it.
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:15 PM |
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suvenR
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Re: Salaries
I make 10k less, but I'm up for a raise soon
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:19 PM |
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charon54
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Re: Salaries
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
Posted by charon54
LOL, this thing is funny actually:
The median expected salary for a typical Marketing Director in Garden City, NY 11530, is $145,363.
I wish! That's like 3 times my current salary.
I really think that these titles don't always accurately reflect the job you are looking at either.
a Director of Marketing at my company would have a staff and would warrant either that salary or close to it.
I have a staff of 2 who I manage and I manage all the marketing for 9 product lines for all of Long Island, and still don't make anywhere near that.
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:26 PM |
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Eva Luna
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Re: Salaries
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
just an FYI... a lot of the info on those sites is exaggerated. Wish I saved the link… there was a story on salary.com and how they inflate salaries.
Don't think this is true. The salaries are what it's average...a range...and it's definitely true for the jobs I've looked at.
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:29 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Salaries
I am making way below what they say is the average for my job.
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LBG30
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Re: Salaries
Where on monster does it show you this info?
I am sure I am underpaid!
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| Posted 8/21/06 4:47 PM |
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Emily
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Re: Salaries
what a shock...according to monster i am underpaid. nooo they must be kidding! 
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MrsERod
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Re: Salaries
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
just an FYI... a lot of the info on those sites is exaggerated. Wish I saved the link… there was a story on salary.com and how they inflate salaries.
i think the reverse may be true as well, because i was making way more at my old job then they claim is the average....
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| Posted 8/21/06 5:00 PM |
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NASP09
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Re: Salaries
where on Monster do you go to find that? do you have to pay for it?
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| Posted 8/21/06 5:00 PM |
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lucyloo
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Re: Salaries
Here is the link:
http://salary.monster.com/
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| Posted 8/21/06 5:03 PM |
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NASP09
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Re: Salaries
thanks for the link
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| Posted 8/21/06 5:09 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Salaries
Posted by charon54
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
Posted by charon54
LOL, this thing is funny actually:
The median expected salary for a typical Marketing Director in Garden City, NY 11530, is $145,363.
I wish! That's like 3 times my current salary.
I really think that these titles don't always accurately reflect the job you are looking at either.
a Director of Marketing at my company would have a staff and would warrant either that salary or close to it.
I have a staff of 2 who I manage and I manage all the marketing for 9 product lines for all of Long Island, and still don't make anywhere near that.
that's crazy! you should
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