I'd laugh in their faces if they tried to pull the computer-related exemption on us. Especially since some of us are paid well below $27.63/hr (I and another engineer are at $20/hr).
It will be interesting to see how the week plays out, I sent an email on Friday to the account manager at...
KENAT:
It's not a matter of whether or not we're getting paid - we will, at base rate - it's that we will no longer be paid time and a half. The contract is irrelevant for two reasons:
1) You can't sign away your rights when it comes to labor laws.
2) They're sending out new contracts in a...
This thread couldn't be more timely, although my question is slightly different.
I and several others (engineers, PMs, etc.) at my company are contract employees through Aerotek.
Today we got a few bombshells dropped on us, the most important being the following: all engineers, project...
Greg,
I'm seriously considering looking for something else if I don't get a decent raise, I just wish it didn't have to come to that. It was hard enough just getting this entry level engineering job, it's not going to be much easier with just one year of experience.
I completely empathize with you, asixth. I'm about 16 months out of undergrad, and about 10 months into my first engineering job (did software dev. for 6 months). I was used to constantly being pushed and challenged by both my studies and my part-time job(s). I was used to barely ever having...
Waiting until November for my 1 year review. Basically on pins & needles at this point due to:
1) I'm getting paid very poorly for an entry level electrical engineer ($20/hr).
2) I've quickly realized that I'm essentially spinning my wheels financially on my current pay.
3) My company is...
