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TinyOnion1074 t1_j5u232k wrote

Reply to comment by HypnicJerk3825 in Harvard Job Salary by [deleted]

Thank you so much for your response! Given that the range is 50-78, would asked for 60k be out of my reach as a new grad?

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TakenOverByBots t1_j5ud63n wrote

New grad as in no years of experience? I think it would be a reach unfortunately. You can ask and they may come back at like 55.

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TinyOnion1074 t1_j5udhx2 wrote

Yeah graduated in December but I did do a very similar role at my university part time and also did an internship

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HypnicJerk3825 t1_j5umg7p wrote

Ask for it but don't expect it. After five years there i was earning about 60. When you ask have reasons - any relevant work experience that makes you fit the position and environment and if you think you can "grow" the position at all (take on more responsibilities- this should be discussed with your would-be manager before you talk $ with hr).

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HypnicJerk3825 t1_j5umtle wrote

Also to clarify the range isn't for starting pay. People earning the top of the range have likely been in that grade / position for a loooooooong time. 78k is the top of that pay grade, not the most they'll hire at.

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technicolourful t1_j5v044x wrote

At what point are you asking for 60? If it’s before you’ve spoken to anyone your app won’t get read.

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TinyOnion1074 t1_j5v1j6z wrote

After 2 interviews

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tww779 t1_j5vg0yx wrote

Agreed with everything said by hypnicjerk. I've been working at Harvard for more than a decade, growing through the ranks. My starting salary was btw $42k-$45k when I started and I had a Master's degree. I've stayed at Harvard because of the benefits to my family: time off, health insurance. Good luck!

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