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Subject:Compensation in Dallas From:Tom Campbell <tomcampbell -at- EUDORAMAIL -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 20 Aug 1998 06:42:31 -0700
Magita,
For guidance in determining an appropriate range of compensation for a technical writer in Dallas with the skills & experience you describe, check the income portion of the STC Lone Star Chapter's 1997 member survey, which appears here on their web site: http://stc.org/region5/lsc/www/survey97/income97.htm
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Tom Campbell
tomcampbell -at- EUDORAMAIL -dot- COM
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 21:28:12 PDT
From: Magita Storey <jellysideup -at- HOTMAIL -dot- COM>
Subject: Compensation in Dallas
Level with me, please. What is customary or reasonable compensation for
a very experienced tech writer at a consulting shop like EDS in the
Dallas Texas area? She has previous 10 years senior tech writing
experience with the client, enjoys a good relationship with them, and
they've pre-approved her hiring. Consider that the client is a govt
agency and the consulting company pays the tech writer's salary and
benefits. Also, the job is open-ended (GSA contract). There is a
relocation involved from a lower cost of living area.
Your feedback appreciated! Thanks
- Magita Storey
jellysideup -at- hotmail -dot- com
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