Lowballing I.T. Workers

I’ve been out of work now for over a year. I had a 3 month temp role earlier this year, which I hoped would become a full time role, but it did not. The company has since then put out a help needed ad and I did apply, but received no response. That kind of stung because I did really great work for them and I thought they valued my efforts. I suspect there may be a non compete with the temp company, but I don’t know as I didn’t get a response at all. Of all the rejections I’ve received, this one sucked the most.

In any case, as I continue applying and searching for jobs, I’ve noticed that they pay many of these businesses are offering is a huge slap in the face to I.T. workers. I have a 4 year degree, over 2 decades of experience, and I see roles asking for my qualitifications while offering a starting pay of $15! Yes, you read that correctly, $15!

I can go work in a retail store, while in high school, and make a higher salary than that. People who make such offerings have no idea the value that a good tech can provide to a company, and frankly, it is insulting. I have applied to those jobs, not because I want it, but because I’d like to have an interview and see how they justify such an absurd pay scale. To date, none have called me, but I’ll keep applying.

Listen, I.T is a very important part of your organization, and if you want to have a successful enterprise, you need a solid I.T structure. $15 an hour isn’t going to acquire you that. Stop insulting us and offer a proper living wage that is commensurate with the requirements you are asking for. You’ll never get someone like me, and if you do, its only because we have no choice and will be gone as soon as a better offer comes along. I promise you that.

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