Have you noticed the prices of things going up lately?When I was a kid, a candy bar cost 25 cents. Now, you pay north of $1.25 for the same treat. Well, how about your wages? What's the price of your labor these days? Is it on par with the market? If you haven't thought about this in a while, it might be time to take stock and re-estimate your worth. Whether you're considering asking for a raise or evaluating a new employment opportunity, having a good sense of the fair market value of your work is an essential input. This article describes how to come up with a good estimate.Corporations usually keep salary data under tight wraps-and they can afford to subscribe to services that provide industrywide statistical data on salary. For most individuals, it doesn't make sense to subscribe to such services.
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