Question on salary and benefits

[SuperBowlNachos]

I have been interning at a company making a set hourly rate with no benefits or PTO. They want to bring me on as a full time employee, but offered %15 less per hour which comes out to about $6,000 less a year. I would then have normal health benefits and paid time off. I wasn't expecting a raise, but I figured that since I now have 8 months of experience with them and a degree that It wouldn't be such a big drop off.

I am just wondering if they are undercutting me, or is that about the norm for when you add benefits into the equation.

[55]

Re: Question on salary and benefits

It depends. What field are you in?

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: Question on salary and benefits

Computer/IT working for a hospital.

[55]

Re: Question on salary and benefits

Pretty standard then if you ask me. Full coverage and a few weeks paid vacation are nice to have.

Plus, you can always get raises later.

[Redacted01]

Re: Question on salary and benefits

Are you actually making $6000 less, or are you just assuming you would get paid your hourly rate for 40 hours a week?

[cjonesfan921]

Standard. As an intern, I got 30 per hour...when first salaried, it was a bit less. However, I'm above that now. As an intern though, I never worked 40hrs, so you still are getting more compensation, in my case.

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[ehh]

Re: Question on salary and benefits

When you look at the details of your first pay stub it'll all make sense.

[Qb]

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Sounds like you're recently out of school... take the job. You need to start working in your field. Holding out for the ideal job or more money is not a wise move under the circumstances. Trust me, I'm a student advisor.

[ScoobySnax]

At this point, getting in the door and gaining experience is what's most important. After two or three years, you'll be ready to seek out a better opportunity and negotiate your desired pay.

[C the Lyte]

Re: Question on salary and benefits

I'd inquire about the pay cut and see if you can knock that down, if not eliminate it. But don't be too picky and lose the job.

[jhogan3132]

I have been interning at a company making a set hourly rate with no benefits or PTO. They want to bring me on as a full time employee, but offered %15 less per hour which comes out to about $6,000 less a year. I would then have normal health benefits and paid time off. I wasn't expecting a raise, but I figured that since I now have 8 months of experience with them and a degree that It wouldn't be such a big drop off.

I am just wondering if they are undercutting me, or is that about the norm for when you add benefits into the equation.

Are you paying a part of your health benefit premium? If not that alone is probably saving you roughly $2, 400.00 a year.

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[55]

Re: Question on salary and benefits

Are you paying a part of your health benefit premium? If not that alone is probably saving you roughly $2, 400.00 a year.

That's actually an excellent question that I completely forgot to ask.