Two questions: 1.

E.S.

September 28,2021 at 9:36PM UTC

Welcome to Fairygodboss!

We’re the largest online career community helping women achieve their career goals. Gain access to articles, jobs, events, and a supportive network of women and allies. Membership is free, always.

Two questions:

1. How do you protect the health of your eyes? I am doing more computer work than ever, which I am happy about, but my eyes hurt after so many hours.

2. How do you do market research for your position? Preface, I was promoted to a new role within the company. I did not meet all qualifications, but there will be extensive on the job training. I have been given a %6 raise until I can do more complex duties, and when that time comes I want to confidentially negotiate. The only person I confided my quandary wasn’t sure a fair asking price, and I don’t really feel comfortable asking anyone else within the company. I hear the term ‘market research’ sometimes, but if someone could elaborate to this burgeoning professional the process? Sincerely, ES

Why women love us:

Daily articles on career topics
Jobs at companies dedicated to hiring more women
Advice and support from an authentic community
Events that help you level up in your career
Free membership, always

5 comments

Share your insight

Join an authentic community that helps women support each other at work. Share your professional experience or ask for advice — you can even post anonymously.

5 Comments

Join the conversation

AnonymousSeptember 28,2021 at 9:53PM UTC
Try researching similar titles in your industry and related industries. Then research sites like Glassdoor to get a sense of the salary range both locally and across the u.s. that will give you a range. As you move on the continuum with more training and experience you will have an idea of the salary you can expect.
Please note that your company may continually downplay your level of expertise in order to offer you less but at least you'll have research to backup your requested level of compensation.
AnonymousSeptember 29,2021 at 1:42AM UTC
Blue light filtering glasses help. TJ Maxx has them or you could try online.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 29,2021 at 3:29AM UTC
See if you can find out the salary range and then locate the midpoint - that's probably the target salary.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 29,2021 at 6:11AM UTC
I have turned the brightness of the screen waaaay down in the settings and I have a glare screen for both my monitors.
I was just recently sent a laptop by a new client and I had been using my own monitor with the glare screen filer over it for so long, I felt like my eyeballs were being seared when I first started using the new 'puter. I'm looking at a screen for like 10 hours a day.
Glare screen filter - It's the only way.
M Elizabeth IngramSeptember 29,2021 at 11:23AM UTC
1) Screen breaks are crucial. It may be worth consulting your eye doctor or regular as well. I have dry eyes & was having ocular migraines which blurred my vision, so I have eye drops (not the redness reducing kind), take vitamins, and wear polarized sunglasses whenever I'm outside (except at night) because driving can cause the same sort of fatigue as a computer - not enough blinking, I think. I also have blue light glasses and use the 'night' feature on my work computer - it cuts the blue light; for me, dimming the brightness means that I can't see the screen. You may need to play around to see what works for you but don't expect anything to work right away if your eyes are already tired.
2) I recommend checking a few different sources if you're looking at pay ranges; there are some suggested by others. Another is https://www.onetonline.org/find/. Keep in mind that these sites aggregate information and it will vary based on the size of your business, industry, location (even by zip code), your experience, and these sites don't usually account for items like: bonuses, benefits, retirement, & time off.
Good luck!