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Topic: Salary question and does it depend on location?
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| PatriciaJ11 | Posted – 4/5/2008 8:52:29 PM | show profile Excluding MacDonalds (fast food places) and just labor (seasonal labor/part time gardening/cashiering/retail) for anything a bit more serious but not that incredibly skilled, what would be an entry level (for a candidate who is somewhat experienced but with dated degree) in any kind of non specific field (ie not accounting or physical therapist, etc.). I get all sorts of answers according to salary guides, and am just wondering to take a job while I beef up my skills, what should/could I expect? Say assistant or something - I have an older Ivy league degree, good international experience, but sporadic "real" jobs the last decade so it is not starting over again but almost... Any constructive criticism welcome. While I don't tower above anyone, I do dress well (petite) and learn fast, just don't want too much stress right now... |
| candylilacs | Posted – 4/6/2008 1:40:03 PM | show profile Depends on where you are. I can't say about NYC. In San Francisco, an EA can earn anything from $20,000 to $35,000, although most would fall in between, probably $25,000-$30,000 a year. That's about a college degree and up to a year of some kind of editorial experience. If you have any business experience or knowledge, I would go that route, business journalists are few and far between. They also pay a bit more. Good luck! c. ------ http://www.mswritesguide.blogspot.com |
| foodlit | Posted – 4/6/2008 2:28:16 PM | show profile Yes, location makes a huge difference in starting salaries. Are you looking for a true entry-level job that has a specific track? Or are you looking for a cushy job that won't necessarily lead you on a track but pays well and will be low stress? Reason I ask is because if you are looking for a cushy 9-5 job you may want to consider an administrative role at a financial services type of company. I have a friend who wanted to focus on her writing (novels) and wanted a low stress 9-5 job that she wouldn't have to travel or worry about off hours. She had some administrative experience and restructured her resume to reflect that and also put that she was an 'executive assistant' for her husband's web design business. She did help him with things so it wasn't too much of a stretch, and allowed her to highlight that exp. I referred her to a recruiter friend who places admins and they got her a great job supporting a few sales people at an asset management firm. She gets mid 50's base plus bonus. Good luck, Pam |
| foodlit | Posted – 4/6/2008 2:30:06 PM | show profile Meant to add, that since she started that job a few years ago, it has allowed her to really focus on her writing. She got a two book deal with Penguin and just recently a 3 book deal with Houghton Mifflin. And the people at her day job are thrilled for her. :) |
| PatriciaJ11 | Posted – 4/7/2008 9:05:17 AM | show profile Foodlit - who are you? Is the location East or West Coast? Last I heard, extremely few jobs started anymore in the 20's. My last mid manager job that paid in the 40's now pays in the 70k range and that is without promotion - just over a decade of inflation and change. You sound a lot like a sister I have who has the same name, hopefully you are not!! Where are you located? Thanks for the info Finance is ok, may try the CDC - except my last gov gig I was over basically GS 13, and no one wants a GS 5,6, or 7 who was once (essentially) their same rank. Plus, the clearances are slow and a drag... Thanks - had hoped to get a few more replies but will take what comes along!! |
| foodlit | Posted – 4/7/2008 2:58:04 PM | show profile I'm not your sister :) I am an executive recruiter that focuses on senior level marketing and technology searches in the Boston area. I started my search firm, Custom Search Group, Inc. about four years ago, after ten years with large agency. I do a lot in the online marketing/e-commerce space. Here's my LinkedIn profile, http://www.linkedin.com/in/pamclaughton |
| Mag Girl | Posted – 4/7/2008 3:02:12 PM | show profile Patricia, I can guarantee you that PLENTY of jobs still start in the 20s for editorial and PR. |
| candylilacs | Posted – 4/7/2008 9:43:20 PM | show profile Oh, yeah Yeah, there still are a lot in the $20s. More probably ever day! Just check Craiglist! Anyway, freelance a bit, see where it gets you (if nothing else will let you know where you think you fit in better) and just get out there and work. If you keep at something, it generally comes to fruition. Yes, really! c. ------ http://www.mswritesguide.blogspot.com |
| candylilacs | Posted – 4/7/2008 9:44:24 PM | show profile Oh, yeah Yeah, there still are a lot in the $20s. More probably ever day! Just check Craiglist! Anyway, freelance a bit, see where it gets you (if nothing else will let you know where you think you fit in better) and just get out there and work. If you keep at something, it generally comes to fruition. Yes, really! c. ------ http://www.mswritesguide.blogspot.com |
