ahjames,

Average people are not rich. Rich people are not average.

<<want to go higher, best to try oversea, esp in niche are like ERP programming, hardcore RPG.>>

Then again, can you be ABOVE AVERAGE at oversea?? Can you compete?? Especially, in this case, you need to be above average just to be hired and paid average salary,

Dreamer

normaldude,

You have been talking to HR. Their GOAL is to lower your salary as much as possible. That show how well they are doing their job.

If you want high pay, work with the HIRING MANAGER.

Budget is just a bunch of BS to con people into getting LESS. I had seen people getting INCREMENT and BONUSES even though the company is LOSING MONEY.

Check out this web site.

www.asktheheadhunter.com

for advanced salary negotiation skill.

spanker,

<<Like this stupid manager I know, lazy prick who doesn't know jack about the business, can't lead, can't learn, always blaming people. He earns more than 10k per month.>>

So, that is NOT average either.

And, BTW, this person is getting VERY GOOD ROI for his time.

The CORRECT QUESTION that you should ask how do this person survive?? You can learn a thing or two from this person. Especially, if this person has been around for a long time. He/she know how to play the game well.

Dreamer