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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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Anon949313 · 2d ago

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

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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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Tania · 4d ago

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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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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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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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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?

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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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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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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.