The Nightmare in Silicon Valley: 8 horror technologies that should scare you to death
Every night is fright night with what can happen once these scary technologies take hold in ways that you may not have imagined.
Although the economy is still shaky, that's no reason for being paid less than you're worth.
You have experience, dedication and skills. Yet however good an IT pro you are, somehow your hard work or the value you deliver is not reflected in your payslip. It could be time to ask for a pay increase.
Recently, I've written about reasons for getting out of IT and alternative careers, if you do decide it's time for a change. But you may be among the countless IT workers who want to stay on their chosen career path. And although the economy is still shaky, that's no reason for being paid less than you're worth.
Being on call
As soon people mention they are on call at the weekend or on weekday nights, I know the heavy price they're paying. There's nothing worse than staring at a phone at the weekend, knowing the minute you start to do something enjoyable, the blasted thing will ring. Anyone who has ever worked on call knows how that tension affects their time off. If you are one of those unfortunates and you agree to go on call, you should certainly be compensated for the added stress.
Captions: Jack Wallen, TechRepublic
Caption by: Jack Wallen
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