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So how much is my job worth? by MikeCDN 2004-06-23 14:01:27
I'm trying to put a case together for a nicely sized raise. This will not be easy, becuase many valuable employees are currently getting annoyed at the lack of 'financial appriciation' they receive.

I got this job right out of college and my duties have expanded a huge amount, I've been doing it almost 4 years now (ugh) and I've only received a raise of $2 in the entire time. So I'm tired of this, as much as the job drives me nuts, I like the people, and for the most part the enviroment (depending on who is here and who isn't). I'd also like to continue working here untill I figure out just where my life is going since I have several open threads that I need to sort out.

I took this job as a simple web programer mainly PHP and HTML. My current duties include

Web Programing
- PHP
- MySQL
- XHTML

Software Utilities
- VB
- MS Access

Network Administration (12 Users)
- Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Active Directory
- MS Exchange 2000
- Symantec Antivirus 8.5
- SUSadmin
- Buisness Vision Accounting Upkeep
- Goldmine CRM Upkeep

Troubleshooting
- Windows 2000 everyday errors
- Clean and Maintain Computers
- Answer everyday questions

Computer Technician
- Design and Build new machines
- Troubleshoot and repair

Video Editing
- Creation of Time Lapse Movies

Security System
- Setup a thumb scanner to access the offices (Yes I got assigned this, its going to sit in my inbox for awhile)

As well as various other crap.

So I guess the question is, how much would it cost to replace me, with someone with similar skills and abilities, as well as someone with my ability to learn and implement on the fly without destroying whats already set up (I don't get test hardware).

I'm in BC Canada.

If anyone can provide there feleings on this, as well as maybe links and examples of other people doing similar jack of all trades type work, it would be much appriciated.
[ Reply ]
  You're going to hate this answer... by Illiad2004-06-23 14:03:56
    Yeah I know by MikeCDN2004-06-23 14:10:28
      Careful about claims that 'you can't be replaced'. by LurkerMo2004-06-23 14:14:33
        <quietly changes all the network passwords> by MikeCDN2004-06-23 14:16:09
      From what I've found, by sofaspud2004-06-23 14:31:07
        Yeah weird company though by MikeCDN2004-06-23 14:37:18
          There are 500 bazillion qualified CVs by Slamlander2004-06-23 14:55:37
            Somehow I think your serious underestimating by MikeCDN2004-06-23 15:21:31
              It's strictly your decision, but when there by Evil_Minion2004-06-23 15:55:24
              First, the job market is flooded with jerks who... by Khaar2004-06-23 16:23:59
                Oh Trust Me... Affording Higher Wages... by MikeCDN2004-06-23 16:50:52
  The Monster sites always have a way to tell you .. by klaranth2006-11-19 12:55:59
    Angry, eh? Careful with the excessive slashing ;-p by tnglives2006-11-19 12:55:59
  $2/hr in four years is a pretty standard by Evil_Minion2004-06-23 14:06:22
    Yes, its standard by MikeCDN2004-06-23 14:07:57
      Balance that vs the current economy and by Evil_Minion2004-06-23 14:16:12
        Yeah Ditto by MikeCDN2004-06-23 14:19:03
  Wait. Are you me? (n/t) by Khaar2004-06-23 14:09:51
    I don't know, am I? by MikeCDN2004-06-23 14:11:16
      Heck if I know. by Khaar2004-06-23 14:47:04
  Oh add plant waterer to the list by MikeCDN2004-06-23 14:19:48
    Don't you mean "botanical engineer"? *grin* (n/t) by Merlin2004-06-23 14:21:42
      botanical engineer... got it by MikeCDN2004-06-23 14:25:22
        Office environment air quality engineer. by toxin2004-06-23 14:29:29
  First rule of negotiation by Slamlander2004-06-23 14:30:11
    PS: Zero-th rule by Slamlander2004-06-23 14:35:32
    Breaking the second rule didn't do me any harm. by AndyA2004-06-23 17:28:22
  Draw up your list and research a little by crankshaft-jr2004-06-23 14:30:32
    Well this is the start of my research on salaries by MikeCDN2004-06-23 14:40:39
  what i've learned about the bc job market by theother2004-06-23 16:47:49
    Thanks by MikeCDN2004-06-23 16:58:28

 

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