Articles By Erisa Ojimba

• Should I get a raise for working in a new region?

  I work for a food and beverage management company that has had a few closures over that past year in my region due to cutbacks by our clients. To stay employed with my company, I agreed to consult in a different region (with a much higher … Read more...

• Should I have gotten a bigger raise with my HR promotion?

  At my performance review, the new HR director complimented me on taking the initiative to learn the benefits generalist's job and on how quickly I caught on. She then promoted me to benefits administrator. I was very excited, but when she … Read more...

• May an employer put a cap on a job?

  I work in a hospital in Florida as a computer operator. Before this I was a computer operator at another company for almost 20 years. I am paid a salary of $19,406, well below the Computer Operator I salary quoted in the Salary Wizard, … Read more...

• What if my new employer reneges on a verbal salary offer?

  I recently changed jobs, and my new employer refused to honor their verbal salary offer. Asking for a written agreement would have been out of the ordinary for the position I accepted, so I didn't even consider it. Would depositing my … Read more...

• What executive level suits my qualifications?

  In considering other employment opportunities, how do I know which executive level I qualify for given my diverse background? Will companies discount my startup experience in the belief that it is not equivalent to experience with a … Read more...

• What is the difference between an equity adjustment and a promotion?

  I was recently promoted to a higher position and given a form stating my change in position and salary. However, the form said I was receiving an "equity adjustment" as oppposed to a promotion. What is the difference? Was it my boss's way … Read more...

• Can I fix a salary negotiation mistake before a job offer?

  I just made a huge mistake in a salary negotiation and am wondering if there is something I can do to fix it. This was the first interview and I was not prepared to discuss salary, as I know it is a huge no-no. Unfortunately, the … Read more...

• What is an appropriate amount to expect for a holiday bonus?

  What is an appropriate amount to expect for a holiday bonus? Read more...

• How should I prepare for my review?

  My performance review is coming soon, and I would like to learn more about the do's and don'ts of performance reviews. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Read more...

• How do I get the raise I thought I was promised?

  I was promised by my supervisor, but not in writing, that the company would increase my pay by 10 percent. When I got my raise, it was only 3 percent. I questioned my supervisor, who said she never promised me more. We talked it over and … Read more...

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