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Switching companies - Leah


Posted: Sep 04, 2011

I'm wondering what the going rate is per line for an experienced (10+ years) MT these days - not making enough at my current company and looking to find better pay.  What should I be asking?

Pay? - Grumpy

[ In Reply To ..]
I have 25+ years experience, looking for work since January. Just took an IC postion at 8 cpl. Have repeatedly been told that this is the "industry standard" and that the days of 11 cpl I used to get in the mid-90s is over, so I should get over it! just sayin'....deep sigh.


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