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Arief Syah · 5d ago

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I’ve been working in a few different trades since I left school and honest to god feel overworked in every job I’ve had, like working 50 or 60 hours a week including weekends sometimes. Is this just life as a tradie or am I just picking the wrong companies? What are my options for staying in the trades but working less hours?

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Chris · 18d ago

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How is everyone finding out if their wages are competitive? Like, how do I actually know what other companies are paying to do what Ido?

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Community User · 6d ago

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I'm a software engineer with 3 years experience in Auckland on $103k + annual bonus of around 15%. Does this seem really low? Keen to hear from anyone who's working in a similar role 🙏

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Calvin · 29d ago

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Im facing a dilemma - I've been offered a role where the base salary is lower than what I'm getting now but they are offering an impressive list of perks and benefits as a compensation for the lower than market salary. So how should job seekers weigh salary against benefits like health insurance, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and paid time off? When might a lower salary with better benefits be the smarter choice?

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Airlangga · 27d ago

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A high salary is great—but it’s not the full picture. When evaluating a job offer, look at the total compensation and working conditions too. Here are key things to check beyond base pay: ✅ Leave policy – How many days? Is sick leave paid? ✅ Health insurance – Is it included? What does it cover? ✅ Career growth – Are there learning budgets, promotions, or mentorship? Sometimes, a slightly lower salary with better benefits = a way better life.

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SEEK Admin · 27d ago

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Do you want a raise? 💰 Because this is how you get a raise: 🤑 Assess your worth to the company 🤑 Do some market research 🤑 Set a realistic salary range 🤑 Consider other incentives 🤑 Pick the right time to have the convo Read the article here and prepare to get your bag: https://www.seek.co.nz/career-advice/article/pitch-perfect-get-your-salary-sorted-with-our-guide Have you ever negotiated a pay rise? We'd love to hear your strategies. 👂

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Corporate Fatigue · 27d ago

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How can I find out if my salary is competitive? Are we just checking on Seek or are there other websites. I browse SEEK's company reviews but my industry is quite niche and there isn't much on NZ salaries there.

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Corporate Fatigue · 27d ago

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What extra benefits does your job give you? If I start a new job, what sort of benefits are reasonable to expect? Stuff like gym memberships or is that not a common one?