I'm wondering if I'm being unrealistic in expecting to hire a fully remote systems administrator for $110K, given that they should have 5-10 years of experience and familiarity with PowerShell, networking (especially in a Meraki environment), and solid skills in Office 365. Despite checking multiple salary guides, it seems like my VP and the engineering manager are struggling to find suitable candidates. Could it be that our salary expectations are off?
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If you can sweeten the deal with bonuses, and better benefits, you could attract someone pretty quickly. Consider how you’re marketing the role as well—that can make a huge difference in applicants you get.
Yeah! Market it well, and you might find the perfect fit.
From what I've seen, in areas with a higher cost of living, that salary does sound a bit low. It might be better to bump it up to around $120K to attract serious talent, especially for remote roles.
Definitely! If you’re after quality, adjust your expectations.
Absolutely! You have to factor in the local market too.
You might want to consider where you're posting the job. If you were to put it on LinkedIn, you could get tons of applicants in no time! It's a popular platform for job seekers these days.
Right? I mean, it'll be like a flood of resumes coming your way!
Totally agree! You can post anything there and watch the applicants roll in.
Honestly, for someone with that skill set and remote work, $110K isn't too low. But keep in mind hiring managers might have to be more flexible unless you're offering top-tier benefits or perks.
Well said! I know plenty of sysadmins making above that figure with substantial experience.
Exactly! If the total package isn’t compelling, candidates will look elsewhere.
This post feels a bit like bait for gathering a pool of candidates. If you're aiming for top talent, it seems kind of low considering the skill set you want. You might be scaring away quality applicants with too many requirements.
Right? It feels like you're fishing for something that doesn't exist with those requirements.
Exactly! Sounds like management could be setting things up for outsourcing instead.
Right? Tailor the job description to attract the right candidates.