All,
I am currently a contract engineer, employed in a skill which is in high demand at present. I am considering a direct position with my current employer, but their offer in terms of salary seems to undervalue my ability.
Currently I am being paid 53% more than what their salary offer is. There are benefits and some other perks associated with being direct, but it does not add up (even close) to the difference in contract pay.
It is not the amount of money itself which is the issue, rather I feel it seems to undervalue my worth to the company (I was expecting about 15% higher than the offer). Additionally, according to their internal salary charts, they have me below what they deem as the market rate by about 10%. I know my work is good and I contribute well to the company as my managers are all happy with my work.
I'd like to hear from others as to what their take on this situation is. How would you feel if this were an offer provided to you?
Thanks.
jetmaker
I am currently a contract engineer, employed in a skill which is in high demand at present. I am considering a direct position with my current employer, but their offer in terms of salary seems to undervalue my ability.
Currently I am being paid 53% more than what their salary offer is. There are benefits and some other perks associated with being direct, but it does not add up (even close) to the difference in contract pay.
It is not the amount of money itself which is the issue, rather I feel it seems to undervalue my worth to the company (I was expecting about 15% higher than the offer). Additionally, according to their internal salary charts, they have me below what they deem as the market rate by about 10%. I know my work is good and I contribute well to the company as my managers are all happy with my work.
I'd like to hear from others as to what their take on this situation is. How would you feel if this were an offer provided to you?
Thanks.
jetmaker