Curiosity

[lnr]

A friend of mine recently wondered why they weren't earning 30K in programming, when it seemed like most of their friends were. So I'm curious as to what various people on my friends-list do. If you're not currently working but have done in the past feel free to fill this in with your most recent job in mind. If you don't want to reveal who you are, or if you don't have a livejournal, I'd still be interested in answers as comments instead.

NB Salary in UK pounds please, sorry for not making that clear in the question.

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Comments

[hsenag.livejournal.com]

I think it essentially means that they can award you a rise if they want but it doesn't happen automatically. I guess it's part of the merit review system.

Good to know it's not just me that doesn't have a clue how it works. Though I'm unlikely to still be around by the time it might become an issue.

[nja.livejournal.com]

Here's how it's done at Leicester uni. (http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/nav/a&rannreview.html)

Extract:

28. Promotion for Research and Analogous staff is normally dealt with at the time investigators submit research grant applications for additional funding and subsequently request a new contract for the member of staff concerned. Exceptionally promotion may be considered at other times provided that the funding body has given advance agreement in writing to meet the costs involved.

29. While changes in the position of Research and Analogous staff are normally dealt with at the time of any renewal of contract, Heads of Department may submit a promotion case under the annual review arrangements provided that written clearance has been given in advance by the funding body or by the University Research Office (if it is intended to cover the costs by virement within the grant) that the proposed change, if agreed, will be funded.