Ready for a new job? We’ve got all the pointers and relevant trends to help you decide on a great role with competitive pay and modern-day perks. Here’s the top articles pertaining to the job search we feel are worth the read: 1) What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? If you are considering a career change, it may help to channel your childhood self and figure out – “what do I want to be when I grow up?” We gathered all-ages advice on that here. It may also help to simply see what sorts of jobs generate a range of five- and six-figure salaries. Here’s our list of in-demand jobs that pay over... view article details

Looking for a raise? We’re happy you are using our salary wizard to find out your job’s value. Our data can provide valuable negotiation points, and we have additional articles on how to ask for a raise we think you’ll find useful. Here’s the top articles pertaining to how to ask for a raise we feel are worth the read: 1) Is it OK to Ask for a Raise? If you’ve never had a job where it’s customary to ask for a raise or promotion, you may need a quick crash course. We’ve got plenty of specific tips and points of advice, but it’s important to understand the basic strategy behind the ask. Here’s... view article details

Is salary your top priority when searching for a job? It may come as no surprise that doctors dominate the realm of high paying jobs, according to Salary.com data. These roles require advanced degrees and intense training, but you'll be sitting pretty once you start practicing. Here are jobs in the medical field that come with hefty salaries: 1) Physician - Cardiology - Invasive Median Salary: $407,692 2) Physician - Radiology  Median Salary: $397,527 3) Surgeon Median Salary: $377,479 4) Physician - Cardiology - Non-Invasive Median Salary: $374,924 5) Anesthesiologist Median Salary: $372,767 ... view article details

We at Salary.com are politically neutral, preferring to simply crunch our numbers as opposed to engaging in the heavy-handed back-and-forth leading up to Election Day. But seeing as this presidential election is largely focused on jobs -- which is our bread and butter -- we decided to stick a toe in the political waters and have a little bit of fun.We recently put a poll question up on our homepage for a little more than a week, asking people who they'd rather have as a boss: Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. We were curious if people would go with President Obama since he's been leading the US for... view article details

Everyone's had mornings when they'd rather stay in their bunny slippers and gloat at the traffic reports while sipping coffee and working from their "home office." But in the past (let's call it the dark ages), some bosses considered "working from home" a euphemism for "doing errands" and only allowed it in the event of major plumbing or medical emergencies. Fortunately, progress in technology has made it possible to stay in your PJs and also be productive. Here's a surefire way to get even the most stubborn boss to let you give "teleworking" a try. Staying home is not just for snow days anym... view article details

Everyone Thinks About Changing Careers Most people have thought about changing jobs. But what if you’re someone who has been doing a job for what seems like forever? Someone with a truly unique set of skills? Someone like -- Santa Claus.Even those of us with great jobs occasionally wonder if the grass is greener. So it stands to reason the big guy in red -- who has been doing the same gig for quite a while now -- might be a little bored with dashing, dancing and prancing across the globe every Christmas Eve. But even if he could find someone else to make the toys, drive the sleigh and... view article details

You - "Reader" - are a up-and-coming professional in a growing business. You work hard and get along well with co-workers, but find the office life to be monotonous and unexciting. Most of the other employees seem to be enthusiastic about something beyond the paycheck. Little do you know, you are about to be visited by three wise co-workers who will help you find your purpose. But first, you receive an annoying email. Prologue: The Passive-Aggressive Email Dear Reader, Hope you’re having a great day. Just to let you know, the carpool spreadsheet for the mid-level professionals’ retreat wa... view article details

Presidential salaries have been a hot topic in recent times – especially after President Donald Trump made a campaign promise that if elected he would donate his entire $400,000-per-year salary to charity. He has since kept this promise (although legally he did have to accept a salary of at least $1 per annum), and it was announced in May 2018 that Trump did in fact donate his first-quarter salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs. But was Trump’s campaign promise a unique one? It turns out he is not the first U.S. president to say “no” to getting a paycheck for time spent in the White Ho... view article details

Are you uncomfortable in group settings? Do you abhor public speaking? Do you have better ideas than the loudmouths in your office, yet you watch helplessly as they get promoted while you're barely noticed working silently in your cubicle?If so, you're likely an introvert who is going to need some help from this week's guest, Nancy Ancowitz, author of 'Self-Promotion for Introverts: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead.'Whether you're introverted or extroverted, promoting yourself is mandatory, not optional, if you want to get ahead at work, Nancy tells Aaron and Wendy on this week's Salary Talk. ... view article details

Dear Annette,What is the best way for a new employee to remember the other employees' names? I will be starting a new job in a few weeks as the payroll manager so, of course, I have to get names down very quickly. I sometimes have a problem remembering names. Help! Guess WhoDear Guess Who,It's the sheer volume of people waiting inside the theater, not lack of confidence in the film, that makes a movie star's stomach flutter on the way to her premier.And so it is with a new job. You arrive, walk into the office, and notice that every coworker you meet has a nickname, first name, last name; some... view article details