[Gllug] Reasonable Salaries

[Mark Brier]

On Tue, 1 Feb 2011 11:54:09 +0000
Sunny Aujla <sunnyfedora99 at gmail.com> wrote:

> > A probation period is OK but a year is far too long for it. It's up
> > to the employer to take active steps to determine whether the
> > employee is suitable and to do that as quickly as possible. I'd say
> > three months would be reasonable.
> 
> Agree, but nowadays most companies give 6 months for probation period.

>From recent jobhunting and observed experience, the average is probably
6 months but plenty of companies still have 12 month probation periods
even for experienced staff. The job I started this year is 3. I guess it
depends on the job and the company and the market etc etc.

A year is not unreasonable for a junior sysadmin position in my opinion.
They can still have the standard benefits such as sick and holiday pay,
and even a bonus at the end of the year potentially. It just gives the
employer flexibility. The fixed-term contract with a view to permanent
employment is also one way to go.

As for the rate, well, it's nowhere near enough. My first proper
full-time job, in sales, where no skills or experience were required,
was 15k, about 8 years ago. This position will require skills which are
not taught in conventional ways. Despite the lack of experience, surely
this justifies a reward in itself. With the costs of travel and
lunchtime food in today's day and age, they may as well advertise
for a volunteer on expenses.

M

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