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Anon816097 · 6 Oct 2025

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So I'm very disgruntled at work right now - long story short, we hired a new person in our team slightly junior to me and I found out they're getting paid around ~5k more. I know it's not that much more at the end of the day but wtf. How do I bring it up with my manager? I can't not say anything. Discussing salary is banned at my company so I'm not sure how to initially mention it. Tips? Advice?

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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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Anon044171 · 14d ago

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Am I expecting too much? Looking for a new job and totally shocked at how low some salaries are compared to the job criteria and experience required. For someone with 8 years of experience (academic coordinator) roles are max. 80k! Considering the COL situation in NZ, how are people living on these wages?

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Tania · 6 Nov 2025

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Contractor rates. I applied for a part time job, got an interview, and revealed it's a contractor role. $29 to $35 hourly, listed in the job description, didn't mention contractor. What are everyone's thoughts regarding this contractor rate range? Even at $35 per hour; deducting tax, acc, leave, use of own car (petrol, travel, wear/tear) etc, would leave me with out of pocket and ripped off! Who would agree to work for this amount? They wouldn't negotiate on the rate. I've declined the role.

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Anon519377 · 2 Nov 2025

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How to deal with salary interview questions? In a screening interview I just had, the HR person asked my salary range straight off the bat and I felt put on the spot because usually that comes up later. What's the best thing to say in this situation? I'm not good at wheeling and dealing...

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Anon627659 · 3 Oct 2025

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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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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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Anon949313 · 28d ago

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I'm sick of being offered basically minimum wage as an experienced worker

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AMALROY · 3 Oct 2025

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I changed companies and now make 59k more doing the same job. It is important to know your worth. My life is much better now

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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?