Re: Pay (Am I getting screwed)

Liam, I can't remember the exchange rate on the Aus$, but I hope it's better than the Cdn$. You're presently being paid $6.25/hr, here in Nova Scotia, Canada, that's just above minimum wage and is what a part time clerk is paid for stocking grocery store shelves, working at McDonalds, etc. Yes, you are definitely getting the shaft. Age doesn't enter into it - skill and productivity does. So, where to start? What is a skilled auto mechanic paid? skilled secretary? You should be above the secretary and v. close to the auto mechanic. What is the going rate for MSCE's in your region? What is the rate for entry level programmers? Does your state or national department of labour or statistics have information on prevailing wage rates? If the project was put out to a consultant the firm would be charged anywhere from $50 to $75 per hour. Normal markup on salaries is 100%, so that translates to $25~$38/hr. For a little more background, consider that Newton, et. al. did their finest work when they were very young. And finally, don't negate the MSCE. It did take a fair amount of effort to earn, and no matter what feelings our Linux/Unix crowd has towards it, it is recognizable. Very best of luck - Miles Thompson PS Start looking for another job. /mt At 08:42 AM 8/6/2002 +1000, Liam MacKenzie wrote:

Hey guys, I got a question about pay for PHP work... I'm employed by a small business setting up unix servers and scripting a webhosting system for them. I'm only 17 years old, but I've finished year 11 and I have my MCSE (Not that it means a lot) I'm getting paid $150 Australian per week, working from 9-5 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Personally I think this is a 'screwover' situation. I've tried talking to my boss about it but he's the 'I know everything' and 'you're only 17' type... What do you guys think of this? What's a reasonable pay for this amount of PHP coding, for a 17 year old? Do bear in mind that I'm scripting an entire webhosting businesses site. Thanks!!! Liam -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php