What does "competitive salary"mean?

[CowboyMark]

I just got hired and the guy told me I would be starting with a competitive salary. What does that mean? Is that good or bad. The ad on the internet said $30,000 to $60,000 a year. I didn't want to bring it up because I know we ain't suppose to. Atleast thats what I was told. Should I be excited about the $60,000.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I just got hired and the guy told me I would be starting with a competitive salary. What does that mean? Is that good or bad. The ad on the internet said $30,000 to $60,000 a year. I didn't want to bring it up because I know we ain't suppose to. Atleast thats what I was told. Should I be excited about the $60,000.

Actually, you should not only bring it up... you should get any "promises" in writing.

Too many times I have heard stories of getting a job and they promise certain things..... only to never come to be.

 

[JD_KaPow]

I just got hired and the guy told me I would be starting with a competitive salary. What does that mean? Is that good or bad. The ad on the internet said $30,000 to $60,000 a year. I didn't want to bring it up because I know we ain't suppose to. Atleast thats what I was told. Should I be excited about the $60,000.

Wait a minute. You got hired, as in you accepted an offer, without negotiating and agreeing on a salary? It's true that you shouldn't be the first to bring up salary numbers in negotiation, but you should certainly have the salary nailed down and an offer in writing before you accept any position.

 

[theogt]

Actually, you should not only bring it up... you should get any "promises" in writing.

Too many times I have heard stories of getting a job and they promise certain things..... only to never come to be.

:signmast:

 

[Mavs Man]

If this were during the interview process, I would agree that bringing it up would be ill advised.

But since they have hired you, you have a right to know what the salary will be. And as others have said, I would get it in writing. This is standard.

 

[DallasFanSince86]

If this were during the interview process, I would agree that bringing it up would be ill advised.

But since they have hired you, you have a right to know what the salary will be. And as others have said, I would get it in writing. This is standard.

Correct, you don't bring up salary during the initial interview, but if you have been hired then you can ask what the salary will be, and negotiate the numbers if you want/can.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Once any company makes an offer, that is the appropriate time to talk money and to request the offer in writing. Just as easily as they could offer you $60k, they could also offer you the $30k. If your experience justifies you making closer to $60k, then you definitely need to look into it.

 

[PosterChild]

I just got hired and the guy told me I would be starting with a competitive salary. What does that mean? Is that good or bad. The ad on the internet said $30,000 to $60,000 a year. I didn't want to bring it up because I know we ain't suppose to. Atleast thats what I was told. Should I be excited about the $60,000.

It most likely means someone is intending to hose you. Is this a "sports marketing" or "direct selling opportunity" by chance? Any mention of "entry level management" or "fund raising?" Lots of scam artists and thieves around DFW. Beware.

 

[fredp22]

competitive means what other companies are paying for the same position. Its a way of a company not having to lock themselves into a set amount and be able to base the pay from what kind of applicants walk in.
You then said however that that the add said 30-60k. If you have no experience and they didn't bring up salary you got hired at 30k. You probably didn't get any higher cause they would have discussed it with you. Forget the 60 unless you do have heavy experience.
Unless your ok with 30k call them and go over salary before you start. almost impossible to renegotiate right after you start.

 

[bbgun]

If the ceiling is $60K then ask for $60K. It'll tell them that you have confidence in yourself and your abilities.