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I am currently a college student in between my Junior and Senior years. A classmate of mine recommended me to his company for an internship and I am now working for said company as a summer intern. The classmate, and now coworker, works in this office occasionally but usually works from home.
It is fairly likely that this company may offer me a full time position after this internship. Since the classmate and I have similar backgrounds, I am curious how much this company offered him for salary when he was initially hired. Is it impolite to ask about that sort of thing?
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asked Jul 14 '14 at 19:45
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I am currently a college student in between my Junior and Senior years. A classmate of mine recommended me to his company for an internship and I am now working for said company as a summer intern. The classmate, and now coworker, works in this office occasionally but usually works from home.
It is fairly likely that this company may offer me a full time position after this internship. Since the classmate and I have similar backgrounds, I am curious how much this company offered him for salary when he was initially hired. Is it impolite to ask about that sort of thing?
professionalism salary
asked Jul 14 '14 at 19:45
Scrotinger
650256
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jcmeloni, Michael Grubey, Elysian Fields♦, gnat Jul 21 '14 at 1:05
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Note that unless the other person started recently, at the same site, with the same kind of responsibilities, and in the same kind of competitive market, the answer may not actually tell you anything useful.
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I am currently a college student in between my Junior and Senior years. A classmate of mine recommended me to his company for an internship and I am now working for said company as a summer intern. The classmate, and now coworker, works in this office occasionally but usually works from home.
It is fairly likely that this company may offer me a full time position after this internship. Since the classmate and I have similar backgrounds, I am curious how much this company offered him for salary when he was initially hired. Is it impolite to ask about that sort of thing?
professionalism salary
asked Jul 14 '14 at 19:45
Scrotinger
650256
I am currently a college student in between my Junior and Senior years. A classmate of mine recommended me to his company for an internship and I am now working for said company as a summer intern. The classmate, and now coworker, works in this office occasionally but usually works from home.
It is fairly likely that this company may offer me a full time position after this internship. Since the classmate and I have similar backgrounds, I am curious how much this company offered him for salary when he was initially hired. Is it impolite to ask about that sort of thing?
professionalism salary
asked Jul 14 '14 at 19:45
Scrotinger
650256
asked Jul 14 '14 at 19:45
Scrotinger
650256
asked Jul 14 '14 at 19:45
Scrotinger
650256
asked Jul 14 '14 at 19:45
Scrotinger
650256
650256
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jcmeloni, Michael Grubey, Elysian Fields♦, gnat Jul 21 '14 at 1:05
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jcmeloni, Michael Grubey, Elysian Fields♦, gnat Jul 21 '14 at 1:05
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Note that unless the other person started recently, at the same site, with the same kind of responsibilities, and in the same kind of competitive market, the answer may not actually tell you anything useful.
– keshlam
Jul 14 '14 at 20:07
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Note that unless the other person started recently, at the same site, with the same kind of responsibilities, and in the same kind of competitive market, the answer may not actually tell you anything useful.
– keshlam
Jul 14 '14 at 20:07
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Note that unless the other person started recently, at the same site, with the same kind of responsibilities, and in the same kind of competitive market, the answer may not actually tell you anything useful.
– keshlam
Jul 14 '14 at 20:07
Note that unless the other person started recently, at the same site, with the same kind of responsibilities, and in the same kind of competitive market, the answer may not actually tell you anything useful.
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Jul 14 '14 at 20:07
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It is fairly likely that this company may offer me a full time
position after this internship. Since the classmate and I have similar
backgrounds, I am curious how much this company offered him for salary
when he was initially hired. Is it impolite to ask about that sort of
thing?
"Impolite" is in the eye of the beholder. Some folks would be embarrassed or offended by being put in the position of disclosing their salary. Others wouldn't.
Without knowing your classmate personally, nobody here can tell if he would consider your request impolite or not.
You can approach this in a few ways that might avoid some embarrassment.
If you are close enough, you could be forthright and ask something like "I think I'm going to be offered a full-time position soon. Any idea what would be a reasonable salary to expect?" That way you are drawing on his knowledge about what he got, without actually asking him his starting salary.
Or, you could wait until you get an offer, then ask for his opinion as to reasonableness. "I was just offered $X. Based on your experience here, is that a good starting salary, or should I be asking for more?" Again, you are getting his insight, but not asking for his prior or current salary.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 20:05
Joe Strazzere
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This sounds reasonable. I know it varies from person to person, but I wasn't sure if this sort of question might be some sort of taboo. This is answer was very helpful though, thank you.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 20:10
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I find the best way to ask is not to ask what he is making specifically, but rather what they typically pay starting. (it's almost the same question but it helps because instead of feeling obligated to answer 37,500$ he can say 35-40K) For you that's actually more useful since what you'll be offered will depend on your background and negations so will likely be different.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 19:48
RualStorge
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Right, I am definitely more interested in where he started than what he is currently making.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 19:54
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2 Answers
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
7
down vote
accepted
It is fairly likely that this company may offer me a full time
position after this internship. Since the classmate and I have similar
backgrounds, I am curious how much this company offered him for salary
when he was initially hired. Is it impolite to ask about that sort of
thing?
"Impolite" is in the eye of the beholder. Some folks would be embarrassed or offended by being put in the position of disclosing their salary. Others wouldn't.
Without knowing your classmate personally, nobody here can tell if he would consider your request impolite or not.
You can approach this in a few ways that might avoid some embarrassment.
If you are close enough, you could be forthright and ask something like "I think I'm going to be offered a full-time position soon. Any idea what would be a reasonable salary to expect?" That way you are drawing on his knowledge about what he got, without actually asking him his starting salary.
Or, you could wait until you get an offer, then ask for his opinion as to reasonableness. "I was just offered $X. Based on your experience here, is that a good starting salary, or should I be asking for more?" Again, you are getting his insight, but not asking for his prior or current salary.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 20:05
Joe Strazzere
224k106657926
This sounds reasonable. I know it varies from person to person, but I wasn't sure if this sort of question might be some sort of taboo. This is answer was very helpful though, thank you.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 20:10
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
It is fairly likely that this company may offer me a full time
position after this internship. Since the classmate and I have similar
backgrounds, I am curious how much this company offered him for salary
when he was initially hired. Is it impolite to ask about that sort of
thing?
"Impolite" is in the eye of the beholder. Some folks would be embarrassed or offended by being put in the position of disclosing their salary. Others wouldn't.
Without knowing your classmate personally, nobody here can tell if he would consider your request impolite or not.
You can approach this in a few ways that might avoid some embarrassment.
If you are close enough, you could be forthright and ask something like "I think I'm going to be offered a full-time position soon. Any idea what would be a reasonable salary to expect?" That way you are drawing on his knowledge about what he got, without actually asking him his starting salary.
Or, you could wait until you get an offer, then ask for his opinion as to reasonableness. "I was just offered $X. Based on your experience here, is that a good starting salary, or should I be asking for more?" Again, you are getting his insight, but not asking for his prior or current salary.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 20:05
Joe Strazzere
224k106657926
This sounds reasonable. I know it varies from person to person, but I wasn't sure if this sort of question might be some sort of taboo. This is answer was very helpful though, thank you.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 20:10
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
It is fairly likely that this company may offer me a full time
position after this internship. Since the classmate and I have similar
backgrounds, I am curious how much this company offered him for salary
when he was initially hired. Is it impolite to ask about that sort of
thing?
"Impolite" is in the eye of the beholder. Some folks would be embarrassed or offended by being put in the position of disclosing their salary. Others wouldn't.
Without knowing your classmate personally, nobody here can tell if he would consider your request impolite or not.
You can approach this in a few ways that might avoid some embarrassment.
If you are close enough, you could be forthright and ask something like "I think I'm going to be offered a full-time position soon. Any idea what would be a reasonable salary to expect?" That way you are drawing on his knowledge about what he got, without actually asking him his starting salary.
Or, you could wait until you get an offer, then ask for his opinion as to reasonableness. "I was just offered $X. Based on your experience here, is that a good starting salary, or should I be asking for more?" Again, you are getting his insight, but not asking for his prior or current salary.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 20:05
Joe Strazzere
224k106657926
It is fairly likely that this company may offer me a full time
position after this internship. Since the classmate and I have similar
backgrounds, I am curious how much this company offered him for salary
when he was initially hired. Is it impolite to ask about that sort of
thing?
"Impolite" is in the eye of the beholder. Some folks would be embarrassed or offended by being put in the position of disclosing their salary. Others wouldn't.
Without knowing your classmate personally, nobody here can tell if he would consider your request impolite or not.
You can approach this in a few ways that might avoid some embarrassment.
If you are close enough, you could be forthright and ask something like "I think I'm going to be offered a full-time position soon. Any idea what would be a reasonable salary to expect?" That way you are drawing on his knowledge about what he got, without actually asking him his starting salary.
Or, you could wait until you get an offer, then ask for his opinion as to reasonableness. "I was just offered $X. Based on your experience here, is that a good starting salary, or should I be asking for more?" Again, you are getting his insight, but not asking for his prior or current salary.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 20:05
Joe Strazzere
224k106657926
answered Jul 14 '14 at 20:05
Joe Strazzere
224k106657926
answered Jul 14 '14 at 20:05
Joe Strazzere
224k106657926
answered Jul 14 '14 at 20:05
Joe Strazzere
224k106657926
224k106657926
This sounds reasonable. I know it varies from person to person, but I wasn't sure if this sort of question might be some sort of taboo. This is answer was very helpful though, thank you.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 20:10
suggest improvements |Â
This sounds reasonable. I know it varies from person to person, but I wasn't sure if this sort of question might be some sort of taboo. This is answer was very helpful though, thank you.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 20:10
This sounds reasonable. I know it varies from person to person, but I wasn't sure if this sort of question might be some sort of taboo. This is answer was very helpful though, thank you.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 20:10
This sounds reasonable. I know it varies from person to person, but I wasn't sure if this sort of question might be some sort of taboo. This is answer was very helpful though, thank you.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 20:10
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
0
down vote
I find the best way to ask is not to ask what he is making specifically, but rather what they typically pay starting. (it's almost the same question but it helps because instead of feeling obligated to answer 37,500$ he can say 35-40K) For you that's actually more useful since what you'll be offered will depend on your background and negations so will likely be different.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 19:48
RualStorge
9,5372231
Right, I am definitely more interested in where he started than what he is currently making.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 19:54
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
0
down vote
I find the best way to ask is not to ask what he is making specifically, but rather what they typically pay starting. (it's almost the same question but it helps because instead of feeling obligated to answer 37,500$ he can say 35-40K) For you that's actually more useful since what you'll be offered will depend on your background and negations so will likely be different.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 19:48
RualStorge
9,5372231
Right, I am definitely more interested in where he started than what he is currently making.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 19:54
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
I find the best way to ask is not to ask what he is making specifically, but rather what they typically pay starting. (it's almost the same question but it helps because instead of feeling obligated to answer 37,500$ he can say 35-40K) For you that's actually more useful since what you'll be offered will depend on your background and negations so will likely be different.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 19:48
RualStorge
9,5372231
I find the best way to ask is not to ask what he is making specifically, but rather what they typically pay starting. (it's almost the same question but it helps because instead of feeling obligated to answer 37,500$ he can say 35-40K) For you that's actually more useful since what you'll be offered will depend on your background and negations so will likely be different.
answered Jul 14 '14 at 19:48
RualStorge
9,5372231
answered Jul 14 '14 at 19:48
RualStorge
9,5372231
answered Jul 14 '14 at 19:48
RualStorge
9,5372231
answered Jul 14 '14 at 19:48
RualStorge
9,5372231
9,5372231
Right, I am definitely more interested in where he started than what he is currently making.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 19:54
suggest improvements |Â
Right, I am definitely more interested in where he started than what he is currently making.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 19:54
Right, I am definitely more interested in where he started than what he is currently making.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 19:54
Right, I am definitely more interested in where he started than what he is currently making.
– Scrotinger
Jul 14 '14 at 19:54
suggest improvements |Â
1
Note that unless the other person started recently, at the same site, with the same kind of responsibilities, and in the same kind of competitive market, the answer may not actually tell you anything useful.
– keshlam
Jul 14 '14 at 20:07