Do you earn too much ?

Ahh, them golden handcuffs.
Keep in mind that nothing is forever, the situation at work can change at the drop of a hat.

Spend some time on introspection before you decide to go the management route.
If you like dealing with people and organisational issues, then management may be a good choice.
Take a short course in management to test the waters and follow it up with a diploma / degree.
 
Hi Nerf,

So you earn roughly 35k pm gross in a non managerial role? At 34, that's a sub par salary for a university graduate. So you need to set the bar higher. Why aren't you getting your bosses job - a couple of reasons. Leadership, ambition and the desire to go above and beyond. You need to break the mould you've created for yourself. If you feel you're being paid too much for a role that requires less in value, then you need to offer more to break into the next level. At 34 in a specialist role, you're at massive risk. For now, you're in a comfort zone... At 30, with a university degree, you should be around 60k pm gross imho. At 35, above 80k pm minimum. The problem is within yourself and not what you perceive. Leadership is what companies seek, not passengers and not those who are 'soul searching'. Well that's my 2c worth anyways... Good luck.
 
Mike Hoxbig said:
The problem with your situation, as mentioned by others, is that moving to another company might be difficult. Unless you're increasing your skill set and actually applying it to your job, you're not doing yourself any favours. Obviously you shouldn't ask them for less money, but you should try and take on more responsibilities IMO, even if that means becoming less technical and more managerial at the same pay...
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Don't change jobs but ask to be the lead on new initiatives and company strategic programs. Show that you have to desire, drive and ambition to be a leader.
 
Pavan said:
Don't change jobs but ask to be the lead on new initiatives and company strategic programs. Show that you have to desire, drive and ambition to be a leader.
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This.
 
Pavan said:
Hi Nerf,

So you earn roughly 35k pm gross in a non managerial role? At 34, that's a sub par salary for a university graduate. So you need to set the bar higher. Why aren't you getting your bosses job - a couple of reasons. Leadership, ambition and the desire to go above and beyond. You need to break the mould you've created for yourself. If you feel you're being paid too much for a role that requires less in value, then you need to offer more to break into the next level. At 34 in a specialist role, you're at massive risk. For now, you're in a comfort zone... At 30, with a university degree, you should be around 60k pm gross imho. At 35, above 80k pm minimum. The problem is within yourself and not what you perceive. Leadership is what companies seek, not passengers and not those who are 'soul searching'. Well that's my 2c worth anyways... Good luck.
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I'm involved in recruitment for our team, and I get to see quite a few CVs with current salaries, and their expectations. I also have sight of the "earning ranges" for positions in our area. While you're not wrong, salary is location dependent, as well as company dependent. If your current location is valid (i.e. you're in Sandton), then you're not far off, but someone in Cape Town will earn significantly less for the same role. Also, company size plays a role.

To give you an idea of the salary range for a non-managerial analyst position, you're looking at a R320k delta between entry level and "star performer".
 
Pavan said:
Hi Nerf,

So you earn roughly 35k pm gross in a non managerial role? At 34, that's a sub par salary for a university graduate. So you need to set the bar higher. Why aren't you getting your bosses job - a couple of reasons. Leadership, ambition and the desire to go above and beyond. You need to break the mould you've created for yourself. If you feel you're being paid too much for a role that requires less in value, then you need to offer more to break into the next level. At 34 in a specialist role, you're at massive risk. For now, you're in a comfort zone... At 30, with a university degree, you should be around 60k pm gross imho. At 35, above 80k pm minimum. The problem is within yourself and not what you perceive. Leadership is what companies seek, not passengers and not those who are 'soul searching'. Well that's my 2c worth anyways... Good luck.
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lol. Gotta love these MyBB salary experts.
 
fastesthamster said:
I'm involved in recruitment for our team, and I get to see quite a few CVs with current salaries, and their expectations. I also have sight of the "earning ranges" for positions in our area. While you're not wrong, salary is location dependent, as well as company dependent. If your current location is valid (i.e. you're in Sandton), then you're not far off, but someone in Cape Town will earn significantly less for the same role. Also, company size plays a role.

To give you an idea of the salary range for a non-managerial analyst position, you're looking at a R320k delta between entry level and "star performer".
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What type of analyst?
 
Pavan said:
Hi Nerf,

So you earn roughly 35k pm gross in a non managerial role? At 34, that's a sub par salary for a university graduate. So you need to set the bar higher. Why aren't you getting your bosses job - a couple of reasons. Leadership, ambition and the desire to go above and beyond. You need to break the mould you've created for yourself. If you feel you're being paid too much for a role that requires less in value, then you need to offer more to break into the next level. At 34 in a specialist role, you're at massive risk. For now, you're in a comfort zone... At 30, with a university degree, you should be around 60k pm gross imho. At 35, above 80k pm minimum. The problem is within yourself and not what you perceive. Leadership is what companies seek, not passengers and not those who are 'soul searching'. Well that's my 2c worth anyways... Good luck.
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In the IT industry is a specialist's job more vulnerable/expendable than that of a manager?
 
Pavan said:
Hi Nerf,

So you earn roughly 35k pm gross in a non managerial role? At 34, that's a sub par salary for a university graduate. So you need to set the bar higher. Why aren't you getting your bosses job - a couple of reasons. Leadership, ambition and the desire to go above and beyond. You need to break the mould you've created for yourself. If you feel you're being paid too much for a role that requires less in value, then you need to offer more to break into the next level. At 34 in a specialist role, you're at massive risk. For now, you're in a comfort zone... At 30, with a university degree, you should be around 60k pm gross imho. At 35, above 80k pm minimum. The problem is within yourself and not what you perceive. Leadership is what companies seek, not passengers and not those who are 'soul searching'. Well that's my 2c worth anyways... Good luck.
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Do you own your own company? I'd love to come work for you... I'm sure every other graduate would - everyone loves someone who over pays!

However, those salaries you speak of for a person with a degree are completely made up - it really depends on the sector, location and actual role.

I can't really comment on the IT sector, but a R35k gross salary in the banking industry is the lower half of mid range salaries.

OP: In any case, each to his own. It's not a half bad salary and I'm sure you living comfortably. Life isn't about pleasing other people.
 
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