Seafaring for Women in Software Engineering - Part IV - Total Compensation
Béatrice Moissinac, PhD Hello, world! 👋 Welcome to BeaBytes. My goal is to help you understand AI and equip you with enough conceptual (but not technical) fluency to fight off the snake oil merchants. I reserve the right to change my mind at any time. contact -at- beabytes -dot- com
I have talked about how to be the captain of your career, and how to leverage your network through mentoring and LinkedIn. But what is this all for? Why is it important to manage your career? Why should you seek career advancement? You might find what you do very interesting, very engaging, very fulfilling. But chances are, dear reader, that you have to work for a living. And if you are a women in the US STEM industry, you are already starting with a disadvantage. Career advancement, and de facto career management, are the most likely way to empower women’s economic and sociologic well-being.
Young and younger women in Software Engineering, hear hear! Let’s talk about money! There is often a sense of taboo in both North America and Europe when talking about money. But not today! Today, let’s dive into how to estimate your market value, how to understand your total compensation, and get a raise 💰 💰 💰 💰 💰!
