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Anon627659 · 2d ago

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Question for salaried workers: how much overtime do you do? I find myself at work until 7 or slightly later the 3 days I'm in the office. I don't seem to have any overtime or time in leiu policy in my contract. Is it required by law? I don't want to be working late all the time but I also don't want to lose my job. Is it normal to have to work late this much? I'm in marketing for a tech co.

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Chris · 1 Aug 2025

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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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Anon891545 · 14 Aug 2025

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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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Airlangga · 24 Jul 2025

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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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Anon548147 · 28 Aug 2025

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How can I ask my employer about a pay rise? I have been in my job for 1.5 years and I didn’t feel confident enough at my annual review to bring it up (I know i need to be more assertive, I'm working on it!). I did get a small cost of living % increase, but I want to shoot for at least another 10%. Should I wait until my six-month review or just bring it up now? Does anyone have experience successfully asking for a raise?

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Arief Syah · 15 Aug 2025

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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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SEEK Admin · 24 Jul 2025

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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 · 24 Jul 2025

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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 · 23 Jul 2025

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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?

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Calvin · 22 Jul 2025

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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?