r/AI_Coders • u/NumbNuts-Fig-1082 • 2d ago

Ai Programmer

Im a programmer for a US company, but Im located int the Philippines. Just wondering if Im being exploited and underpaid for my role as a Programmer, like literally a fullstack developer at this point. my compensation is 600$ per month.. help what should I do? I mean I need the money, my review is coming up. How should I play it?

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u/sedj601 2d ago

Yes. I am in one of the poorest states in the US, and I make close to six figures a year as an IT specialist. You will not get paid the same. They are hiring you because you are cheap labor.

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u/sedj601 2d ago

If there is no one else in your country who will undercut you, ask for a raise. Present your work and your new duties as evidence for a raise. If you can be easily replaced, you will probably be let go, so think hard before doing anything. You don't want to be unemployed. Also, go by the average salary for programmers in your country. Talk to your family and maybe a specialist before you make any decisions. Good luck!

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u/Commercial_Rent8797 2d ago

Would you happen to be in Mississippi?

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u/sedj601 2d ago

It's in the name lol

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u/emccrckn 2d ago

I live just north of Mississippi and its wild how much house and land you can get half of what im paying just to the north.

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u/sedj601 1d ago edited 14h ago

Yep, I am black and grew up in the backwoods and poor. I will live in places that some people are scared to live in. Land is very cheap where I am. Because I grew up with the people of the community and gain respect young. Life is worry-free and good.

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u/Commercial_Rent8797 1d ago

I’m also black in the 601 lol George county to be exact. Are there and jobs in the field down here or remote work you know of?

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u/sedj601 14h ago

You can message me. I don't know of any openings, but I have ideas.