Doctor Who 2 (5/19/2014)
Very relevant to me, now that I'm being downsized. I've got a fairly good idea what I'm worth, as a senior programmer analyst. But I've got no idea at all what I'm worth as an accidental DBA. Indeed, I've never even looked, nor do I have any idea as to where to look for that information. Suggestions, anyone?
My first piece of advice is that you should never refer to yourself as an "accidental DBA" in front of a recruiter or prospective employer. That's just a term we use between ourselves here in the community. 🙂
I know a lot of folks don't like recruiters. However, a good recruiter can offer guidance about how you rank against others in your field and how much you're worth in the market... so long YOU are paying their fee, and there is an uderstanding that you're hiring them as a consultant for career advice.
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho