2010年四大职业问题
4 Common Career Questions This Year
今年四大职业问题
As 2010 unfolds, it's natural to think about your career and what the future has in store. Whether you're unemployed and looking for a job, currently working but considering a new opportunity or hoping for a raise, the year ahead likely holds many questions. Fear not! Here are answers to several of the most common career-related queries today's professionals have:
随着2010年的到来，很自然就会考虑到你的职业和未来发展。不管你是失业了在找工作，还是目前在职但是在考虑新的发展机会，或是想要加薪，接下来的一年似乎有很多问题要解决。不要害怕。以下是一些对目前最普遍的和职业相关问题的答案：
"I'd like a raise. Is it OK to ask for one?"
“我想加薪，现在是否适合提出来呢？”
Let common sense dictate whether or not you ask for a salary increase. If your firm recently announced decreased profits or continues to reduce budgets, it's probably not the best time to ask. However, if your company is on solid financial ground, it may be safe to do so.
用常识来决定你是否应该提出加薪。如果你的公司最近宣称利润下降，或宣称将会持续减少预算，那么可能现在就不是提加薪的最佳时机。如果你的公司有雄厚的财政基础，那提出加薪也是很安全的。
When meeting with your manager, make a case for why you deserve a bump in pay, based on your performance, not personal needs. As much as possible, quantify the value of your contributions to the company. Also know what the going rate is for someone with your skills and experience by reviewing government data, trade association reports and compensation surveys. If your manager rejects your request, ask for a roadmap outlining the steps you must take to reach your target salary.
去找经理协商的时候，将你的业绩列成实例来说明你为什么值得加薪，而不要从你的需求方面来说。尽量将你对公司做出的贡献量化。并且也要通过政府公布的数据、贸易协会的报告及薪酬调查等途径调查清楚和你有同等学历、经验的同行目前身价如何。如果你的经理拒绝了你的加薪要求，那就请你的经理给出有关你要达到目标薪资需要做好哪些事情的指示。
"I don't like my job. Is it a good time to leave?"
“我不喜欢我的工作，现在是否是离开的好时机？”
Yes and no. Although the U.S. unemployment rate remains high, and some firms are still reducing the size of their workforce, there are bright spots in the employment market. Highly skilled tax accountants, credit managers, network administrators, system engineers, and executive assistants, for instance, may have more opportunities than those in fields where the demand is lower.
是，但也不是。虽然美国失业率仍然居高不下，有的公司也在持续裁员，但是就业市场上却也还是有振奋人心的亮点。比如，老练的税务会计师、信贷经理、网络管理员、系统工程师，行政助理，这些工作岗位的就业机会可能比那些需求较低的行业领域要大。
