I was hired at a tech company in NYC for 30k. The environment is great. I get along with everyone. We share hobbies The technology is the latest. From day 1, I have been a part of design, implementations, and meetings. It's easy to talk to everyone about ideas. I can do remote, and come-and-go whenever I want. The office layout is not too open, and not too closed (hybrid cubicles + personal offices). The commute is decent, if you don't mind cramped subways that come with NYC.
I just want a higher salary. I strongly believe no one should be paid $30k at an expensive city. When I come from work, I'm not tired or anything. During work, I spend all 8 (excluding lunch) hours working. I'm a part of front end, back end, database, etc. I have a ton of responsibilities.
Is there anything I can do to get a raise to a decent level? I just want to live by myself comfortably (currently live with my parents), not be afraid to spend money on food when going out with the team, be able to afford training materials (Pluralsight, books, etc.), be able to have a decent wardrobe, and have some sort of insurance. I'm afraid of going back to interviewing. I was always horrible at them. The reason why I passed the one at my current job is because of my personal projects, and they asked me system design questions, and how I handled presentations and asking good questions. I fit like a glove for the role.
I just want a higher salary. I strongly believe no one should be paid $30k at an expensive city. When I come from work, I'm not tired or anything. During work, I spend all 8 (excluding lunch) hours working. I'm a part of front end, back end, database, etc. I have a ton of responsibilities.
Is there anything I can do to get a raise to a decent level? I just want to live by myself comfortably (currently live with my parents), not be afraid to spend money on food when going out with the team, be able to afford training materials (Pluralsight, books, etc.), be able to have a decent wardrobe, and have some sort of insurance. I'm afraid of going back to interviewing. I was always horrible at them. The reason why I passed the one at my current job is because of my personal projects, and they asked me system design questions, and how I handled presentations and asking good questions. I fit like a glove for the role.