Interesting and I'm still surprised.
Reading the Daily Nation today (it's also in the Standard newspaper) Kenya's business leaders are among the world's top earners. They are talking about CEO's - I wonder what happens to the rest of us.
I notice a clear distinction between job adverts in the UK and Kenya is the fact that in the UK most jobs quote what the benefit will be like. Well I'm talking about the level that I would go for by the way - top executives usually negotiate and literally dictate what their remuneration structure will be like.
The reason why it is important to me is the fact that I have no idea what is a 'decent' pay say for a graduate currently. In my opinion employers are taking advantage of joblessness to dwell on trivialities - I mean can they actually deny me the job because I quoted the wrong figure? Rather it is a waste of time to call one for an interview and do that - tasteless and indecent.
I'm not sure what they pay in Kenya now - guess I'm just paranoid, most employers have this a secret weapon. God I wish I was one of them top executives everyone is after you.
When I come for an interview please put on the table the offer is no time wasting. True I'm mulling over the idea of going home but hope nobody asks me how much I want - what do you expect me to say?
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Got a link for the earnings of Kenyan business leaders?
As to salary requirements, do a search for salary calculators. When you're in "negotiations" about compensation, be sure to *first* give a range, this way you give the employer some wiggle room.
BTW have you graduated yet? What's your degree in?
e-nyce I am seriously contemplating on what next - finished an MSc in Finance/Accounting and done the professional exams too. I think I'm set (Think not sure!)
At the moment it's up in the air.
You're set. Don't worry.
Link?
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