How much $ should I ask for??

[Accountable]

I just interviewed for a job, made it to the next (and final, I think) level. The problem: I haven't a clue how much to ask for! Yeah I know, everyone should be burdened with such problems.

The job requires the skills I have, but I don't have specific experience in this particular industry or job.


Here's the scope:

* Position title is Project Manager
* It's a nationwide benefits company. They contract out all of their claims to one company. I will be the onsite rep for the benefits company.
* Benefits company is in New Jersey. Claims company is here in San Antonio TX
* My job will be to liaison between the benefits & claims companies, and make sure the claims company holds up their end of the contract.
* I will work out of a home office.
* I have had no claims experience, lots of contract enforcement experience.

I'm trying to leave as many details out as possible, but if you need more, tell me.

So ... any suggestions on a ballpark figure I should toss out there when the question comes?

[abbey]

Just tell them you're worth a million dollars,
and do they mind you visiting FG while working.

tell them you are worth a million, but will settle for 1/2 because you've kinda committed to being the mental 'eye candy ' to a bunch of ladies during the day...heheheh

[Accountable]

Thanks. You think they'll make me wear a tie in my home office?

did you try salary.com? I'm not posting what i found there.

you buying lunch if you get this?

[Accountable]

I couldn't find any category that this job fits very well. that's why I'm asking here.

And I'll buy you lunch with my last dime, sweetheart.

[nvalleyvee]

I'm not sure about what to ask for in San Antonio, it is probably higher than NM, but I would say $50,000. minimum - probably closer to $75,000. You could also tell them it's negotiable.

[Accountable]

Originally Posted by nvalleyvee

I'm not sure about what to ask for in San Antonio, it is probably higher than NM, but I would say $50,000. minimum - probably closer to $75,000. You could also tell them it's negotiable.

Thanks. Not sure how NM & TX balance, wage-wise. Life was so much easier in the military when Uncle Sam said "you get what you get. Now get to work!"

[nvalleyvee]

The wages are much higher in the metropolitan cities of TX than NM. I think we still rank in the bottom 5% of the country.

[Accountable]

Originally Posted by Jives

I'm with Nvall, 45,000 to 50,000 sounds about right to me. Let's see, I'm a teacher with corporate and military experience, three college degrees (AS, BS, BS) including two engineering degrees...and I make 36,000 and live around the poverty level.

So 50K sounds about right.

That's the ballpark I usually shop around. I just thought the autonomy and the home office might jack the price up some.

BTW, I have corporate & military experience, 3 AS's a BA & an MA. Some say that's why I'm unemployed.