Re:Ask HN: How do I negotiate a raise and promotion after 1 ...
by dotdi on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @10:24AM
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> see if your salary is still in the range.
From that angle, I believe I'm paid below market rate and you are right. I haven't clearly stated it in the Ask text.
> Finally, when I’m looking for a job, I have three priorities - technology, environment, and money in that order.
I completely agree. Technology and the environment are very good here, especially because I'm responsible a big part of the tech stack right now. My bosses listen to my arguments and do not oppose just because they can, i.e. we have healthy discussions on many levels.
BATNA is pretty good in my region because of significant engineer shortages even though I haven't talked to any other company while at this company. When I switched here, I had 6 offers lined up.
If you are more than “just a software engineer” and still an individual contributor with no reports, maybe you should look at salaries of “software architects”, “team leads”, etc. and see if your salary is still in the range.
What data did you gather to come to the conclusion that you are making above market? I’m not implying it’s not true, just confirming the data sources.
Your employment at the company being just a business arrangement between you and your employer, means that when you try to negotiate for more money, you both have a BATNA (Best Alternative To a Negotiatied Agreement). Your BATNA is finding another job and thiers is to replace you for someone who is willing to work at a rate they are willing to pay and lose the institutional knowledge you possess.
Finally, when I’m looking for a job, I have three priorities - technology, environment, and money in that order. There is nothing wrong with focusing on technology and environment over more money. That is a personal choice.