Tips from a recruiter: - Beat your recruiter/hiring manager to the punch by asking first in the phone screen what the salary expectations are for the role. This is perfectly normal and don't think it's going to cost you the opportunity. Depending on your state, for California at least, they are legally required to give you some range + they are not legally allowed to ask you what your past salaries were. Play this to your advantage! But also, don't negotiate salary during the first screen :) if you know it's well below what you're making, you can always tell them that the salary is too low for you. If they ask you what your expectations are, always give them a range, not a solid number. Shoot for $5-$10k more than what you're making. For example, if you're making $50k right now, you can ask for $55k-$65k. - It's good to aim high but also be realistic. If you live in a not-so-urban city and you're shooting for a SF salary, that's not going to work. Glassdoor is a great resource for how much people in your field in your area make. Like the video states, it's good to connect with people in your field to get an understanding of what the current market is like. - If you know you're getting low-balled, negotiate but do it strategically. If you're just going to negotiate at every call you have with the Hiring Manager/Recruiter, you're going to risk losing your offer. Not only know your worth, but be able to talk about your worth and translate it to help you get that $$$. If you're moving from a different state to an area say like SF, ask if the company is willing to do a sign-on/relocation bonus (if they offer it) to offset for the base salary if you can't negotiate further. - Shop. Around. I can't stress this enough. Shopping around and seeing what's out there will really help you compare your offers. - If you're going to a startup that's offering stock options: understand the business trajectory (if they're enterprise, understand customer churn + growth, ARR + meeting ARR goals, growth of company in hiring, plans for IPO.), how much your equity is worth, etc. - Internships are KEY. Even if you're a bootcamp grad, try to have internships or go into a program that has connections to internships. Real life work experience > teaching assistant responsibilities/roles.
As a young woman making 6-figures as well I really appreciate you sharing this. It’s kinda weird that money is so taboo, and making that kind of money doesn’t mean you have it all figured out. It’s so empowering to see another WOC be so empowered!!!
@@JanelleSpeaks I’m not in UX, I’m in project management, but I will say investing in a recognized course/program is a great start to build a portfolio and gain connections! Meet ups are great too
In the Oct 2021 issue of National Geographic magazine you’ll find an interesting article about pay inequity, how women make less than men. It studies pay for women by race. The study shows Asian women make $0.87 on the dollar to non-Hispanic white men. White women make $0.79, Black women make $0.63, Native American women make $0.60, and Latina women make $0.55. So you’ll see ALL races make less than men but Asian women are almost $0.10 higher than non WOC. And from there the pay gap gets wider. The study goes on to say that Asian women will likely reach pay equity in 4 years from now. White women in 34 years, Black women in 112 years, Latinas in 199 years. Big difference for Asian WOC than Latinas. Almost 200 year difference. So seeing an Asian woman making more money is not surprising. Show me a Latina woman making this and then I’ll be impressed….but only if she’s making close to what white men in the same job are making. That would feel more empowering to me. The study also shows that Asian mothers make $0.93, White mothers $0.71, Black mothers $0.52, Native American mothers $0.50, Latina mothers $0.46. So tell me how Asian women are similar to other WOC when talking about pay equity….@it’s Kyla not Kayla
I don't really comment a lot but just wanted to say that i still remember the day that you posted about your career change and how people were triggered by the fact that you invested 10k into yourself. Even if i don't know you i do feel proud of you so cheers to success ✨
Hey, just wanted to let you know that "triggered" is a psychological term related to trauma. Assholes decided that they didn't care about other people's mental health and wanted to dismiss trauma flashbacks as people being overly sensitive, especially related to systemic sources of trauma like rape culture and racism, so they started using the term the way you're using it now. You're not doing anything wrong, but keep in mind that word choices can have unseen impacts!
@Pajola Productions cause it's New York. You're only looking at the income, not environment. And I don't understand what this has to do with gender. Desiging is a form of art, and art has no boundaries. Please don't embarrass yourselves publicly.
Congratulations!! :D Did not know UX Designers were compensated this much! So cool to see artists / creatives being compensated fairly for their contributions to the world.
As a professional graphic designer in nyc who is 24 years old and wants to transition into UX this is really inspiring for me thank you so much! I have been learning coding and trying to get all my skills ready to enter a bootcamp when possible. I keep telling myself I will be behind others because I'm already almost mid-twenties but seeing other people do it shows me that it is possible and it means a lot to me that you put these videos out here.
Blanc Noir that’s absolutely insane. 6k a month? I’m over here paying a few hundred for a two story 3 bedroom house with plenty of yard. Yes.. a few hundred. Oh, and we have 24/7 security.
@@purplekrakenyut holy shit. Where in Florida though? I don't know of any decently populated area in the country that rents a two story house for a few hundred.
I like on Australia, the average salary in Australian dollars is around 80k but the house I live in was 500k (bought not rented) and it's 4 bedroom,2 bath, has a pool and yard, newly renovated lol
Thank you for this. I’ve been researching this career since the pandemic started because I’m not happy at my current job. I’m learning a lot of wonderful information!
I love that comment of "People of Color" getting low-balled because they don't ask for what they deserve. Coming from immigrant parents I think we (Latino and Asians) were taught to just be content with whatever you're given - even if you bust your ass for it. Just be content. I've learned that you need to negotiate your pay, no matter how "against your culture" that might feel like; as People of Color we need to advocate for ourselves as our Caucasion counterparts do in this country. I've found this to be very rewarding - especially as a 1st gen. here in America.
@@IlikepurpleXP One thing my mother taught me since she got her promotion and is NOW the lead nurse in the ER at the hospital she works at - is to ALWAYS turn down the first offer. Counter it. And your new pay is your base pay, and now you set precedence for future employment opportunities. And when you apply elsewhere, you have a standard to negotiate with, and remember - ALWAYS decline the first offer and counter it. Now you just set another precedence for your deserved pay.
I am extremely mixed race middle eastern, Hispanic, white, and Chinese/Vietnamese. From all 4 sectors of my family, I have never been taught to negotiate. She alone makes more than double what my family was bringing in. This is more related to class than POC IMO.
@@eswag153 It's POC because those of us that come from immigrant families, which is a majority of millenials, come from cultural backgrounds that are not individualistic, westernized, nor taught how to interact or demand certain advantages that being Americanized has to offer. Majority of immigrants are POC, therefore it's A POC issue in America - cultural differences. But I do agree it is a class issue. Growing up in those areas, then my mother "moving up" social classes; therefore interacting with other people. You see the difference. There is clearly an achievement & opportunity gap. Which affects people, throughout their lives - adding cultural differences plays a huge role too.
My heart is beating so fast right now. This is my first time watching your video and honestly thought the still shot for the video was probably click bait but it's not (sorry girl!!!) Thank you so much for your transparency. As a woman thinking about getting into UX design coming from a degree in Web Development, it is encouraging to see more and more videos of women sharing their stories.
Thank you so much for this, it's incredibly motivating 😁I've been a designer for years but just transitioned into UX and the salary jump from Web Designer to UX was amazing but I had no idea the ceiling was so high!! You've given me so much hope for the future and motivated me to keep learning and perfecting my craft. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this priceless information! As someone who is looking to switch careers, this is really encouraging. I’m currently a quality assurance engineer but my heart has always been in the UX design and conception, and now even more so because I get to see how sometimes is really difficult for users to use certain software because it’s not friendly enough for them so it gets frustrating for everyone. I’m so excited to start this new path in life :)
Thank you so much for this video, I cannot tell you how lost, insecure and confused I was feeling about everything pertaining to salary. I'm also a female POC and your journey and attitude has given me such a boost of confidence! I also REALLY appreciate what you said at the end, the reminder that we are worth more than what we produce. I've been so stressed lately about my career that I think I kind of forgot that, so that reminder was sorely needed for me. Thank you so much once again, you've helped me more than you know x
soooo I stumbled across your channel when I was having a quarter life crisis and wow I am here to stay, love your content!! I hope to explore UX Design in Games and am starting that journey one step at a time, starting with your content! Thank you for all that you do, Christine!
so grateful you shared this! i’ve just finished a boot camp and am on the job hunt in SF. I know how personal this information is so i really appreciate the openness.
Really appreciate your transparency and so excited about your growth in UX, Christine! Thanks for taking the time to create quality content and sharing your insights!
I appreciate you sharing your compensation journey, not everyone talks about it. During my last job offer I asked for more $, unfortunately there was no extra budget. I also asked for more vacation time and I got it due to my previous experience, so there are other areas where you can negotiate. I'm no expert but I wanted to try it, and it worked! Thanks again for this helpful video!
Thank you so, so much for your courage and bravery! You put in the work to achieve your results, you should be PROUD. Plus, I think a lot of people fail to realize that all our stigma against sharing salary literally comes from the people at the top that want to control us. When we work out and achieve a healthier body, we are celebrated when we share that. When we find love and get married, we are celebrated when we share that. When we put so much time, energy, and passion into our education and career, it's suddenly "bragging" and we should NOT be proud of that. It's ridiculous.
chunbuns 💕 I have a question! I’m also a product designer (and at my first role out of college) but I would love to know about how you go about job searching specifically for design roles and applying to different companies / the process behind that! I started watching your channel about a year ago when I first decided to get into design, I majored in something not related to design too, so your experiences and advice has really always been so helpful! Really appreciate your videos 😊
Love all of your content & super appreciate you laying it all out there. Graduating in UX soon and as a woman and POC it’s so important to have the skill set to really be able to advocate for yourself and know what the industry standards are. Thanks for all the quality info!
Thank you so so much for sharing your experiences, especially when it comes to finances which can definitely be scary to talk about. I started working really young, doing a bunch of different jobs and always was underpaid, but didn’t argue because I felt “lucky and really grateful” to have even been hired as a young woman in industries I was in. I decided to go into tech mostly for the financial reasons, potential for growth and job security which I’ve never had before. Videos like these are super informative and motivational, especially for us young ladies in the industry! 🖤
I love this video. Talking about salaries should be a common occurrence in America because it enables us know understand how valuable we are to our employers. Not talking about it is what they love because we don't know when we are being screwed!
Thank you so much! This is so so helpful to me since I'm working in the Bay Area as the sole product designer (UI AND UX) of a tech startup and I still make just above minimum wage. I've always felt so bad about myself because I'm compensated so low thinking I'm not good enough to make more. Really appreciate your tips on negotiation and asking for what you deserve.
Thank you for the insight! As a person of color, is really hard to gauge your value as you start your career. So thank you for sharing your career journey thus far :)
I want to become a UX designer when I become older so your videos have inspired me a lot, and have Taught me many things about the job. As I have grown people inform me it’s sometimes good to start early so u can “gain more experience” and so far that seems pretty wise. And that’s where ur videos come in and help, so I want to thank u for that.
Wow im so inspired. I'm in my second year working as a Digital Marketing Coordinator. And although my salary is nothing to brag about, it is one of those opportunity jobs where I've been able to take my time and develop my skills and craft. However I've been dragging my feet a bit with school but I feel so motivated now press on because UX and Design is the field I desire to stay in and I'm glad the compensation possibilities are there. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for uploading this! I have been in love with your videos! I am a freshman in college and am I so thankful for your channel! You inspire me and remind me that one day I can become a UX/UI designer as well! ❤️❤️
Love this video so much. I am an entry UX/UI designer and I was worried about having to go through these types of conversations. You have truly eased my mind!
Such a great video! Being able to speak openly about your salary with peers should be more common place so that we can ensure we are being fairly paid. I really commend your courage doing this in an open forum you’re helping a lot of people. You are awesome!
I just love you and your honesty. Truly. You inspired me and encouraged me so much throughout the videos. I’m now trying to transfer from landscape designer to UX designer because I feel this is a future trend and as you said, design has much bigger impact. Your videos are really valuable to help me know about the industry and think through whether it worth it to make this big change. Thank you so much! Girls help girls haha.
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you! I am a recent grad with a degree in Cognitive Science/Design and learning how to advocate for what I need/deserve is so daunting.
Thank you so much for sharing chunbuns, I’m 33, living in New York, currently working in operations and looking to transition into UX, I’ve signed up for design lab 101 and I can’t wait, hoping all things go well with the 101 workshop, I will follow through with design academy. Thank you for your platform and your transparency. @chunbuns
@@matthewrichardson366 HI, unfortunately with the pandemic my personal life shifted, I wasn’t able to fulfill the course and I never went back to it, sadly. Up to this point the course remains unfinished.
Thank you so much! I actually just switched my major from architecture to interaction design and was pretty worried that I wouldn't be compensate well for the work I am doing, once I graduate. This video actually helped me to stop over stressing and worrying about finances and to just pursue the field of ux design with a strong passion. Thank you inspiring me 😁❤
definitely made the right call going with a company that had a structured design team in place. I'm at my first UX job and I'm the only UX designer at the whole company. there is a lot of freedom but you're also on your own and have to find your way when you get lost. some people prefer that but having a team to fall back on would be nice and better for growth. being responsible for an entire product as a junior can be scary.
This was very informative. I am going into an interaction design course myself and was wondering if I had maybe made the wrong choice. Thank you so much for proving me wrong!!
thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us and being so transparent ☺️ through your videos alone, it is clear to see the amount of hard work and effort you put into both your career and hobbies, and it really inspires me to follow in your footsteps. i'm a current junior in university majoring in software engineering, and still kinda facing a lot of unknowns about my future. your videos really motivate me into trying to find a balance between the things i like and my work life, so thank you for that!
Thanks for sharing this! I transitioned into UX Research a year ago after being in ops for 1.5 years and had a similar trajectory to you - but I have had SUCH a hard time fighting for comp from my company. I know it's time to change companies soon so I can be comped properly! (I want to finish some cool projects and know that the growth here is worth it - you reminded me that early on, it's ok if I'm lowballed if the work is worth it).
Thanks for sharing such a private topic. It helps people understand their value as ux / ui designers. I am really interested in seeing you as a mentor.
Men get self conscious too, I never want to ask for more, I had to teach myself how to do that and it hasn't worked so far, but I agree in that you should still try.
I had the same thoughts as someone who gets self conscious about this stuff too. Agree with her that everyone should always try to negotiate, but the comment about men seemed overgeneralized/unnecessary. =\
@@DarrinLin That was an overgeneralization on my part. I agree, it's different person to person. I was mainly referring to my experience and conversations with men that I've personally talked to who seem to never get anxious asking for more.
Greeting from New Zealand. I subscribed to you from the video about your career change. Inspiring by your story all the way along, I've changed my career to UX/UI Designer and start learning drawing as well. Thanks so much for sharing all your stories, I've learned a lot from you and become much more confident. Best wishes to you and waiting for your next one.
Hi, I’m from New Zealand too. I did a career change recently and slowly getting into UI/UX and building my portfolio. It is hard to find a fellow beginner in ui/ux design here. 😃 Have you already built your portfolio?
I'm starting my college with a bachelor's degree in ux this 17th...your videos are setting my standards to what I should crave for in the future, thanks a lot
Thank you for this video. I am a ui designer and web developer about to graduate. I'm trying to get comfortable negotiating salary. I know I'm good enough, but there's still some nervous energy in me. Probably because it'll be my first job. But your advice videos help along with others! Awesome to see poc winning! Gives me confidence in myself as well!
Thank you for making these videos! I've graduated recently and I still don't know what I want to do. I have a few questions: 1. When you start working as a UX designer will they just assume you know what to do? or will they teach you? or you just have to get used to it? 2. Also when you put icons and pictures on your plans, do you have to create them yourself? or do you take that to a graphic designer? 3. Is it a stressful job? Do you have to take work home? 4. Do you have to be creative all the time?
Don't be fooled by the high salaries in SF. I also earn over 200K a year but taxes take more than half of that and the cost of living is through the roof. I can't even afford to have my own place.
I'm so glad you highlight how underpaid women are statistically. It's really kept hush hush. One day I was talking to my female co-worker and I found out that I had more experience in every professional aspect than her. However, they paid her more because she was masculine presenting. I was SHOCKED.
Hello! Could you please start a UI/UX class on skillshare or any other platform? I feel like I learn better through you style of delivery than my professors in college who makes it too complicated by using jargons. 😭 I’m sure many people here would resonate with what I am saying. I hope you consider this! ❤️
I’ve watched all your videos for the past week and it helped me a lot to find which path I want to follow in my career. 🤗 thank you! Keep doing these videos they are super helpful!
Subscribed. You’re awesome! I love your content and how you deliver them. Thanks for sharing your salary history. In the Philippines, an entry level designer earns about $300 to $600 per month, sometimes less depending on how they negotiate their salaries.
Chunbuns is a cute name ! I love how you spoke about people of color and especially women of color, minorities tend to be paid less. This was a great video. I subbed. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this video! Your insight is super helpful and motivating for me, as someone scouting Bootcamps. And I also think it’s great that you are donating to these causes and calling out the damage of anti-blackness, capitalism and productivity. Enjoying the work you’re creating with your platform 🙏🏾
this is so inspiring and exactly what i would like to be able to do ! make enough money so i can pursue my passions and give to causes i care about. you are doing great work
Thank you! I think it’s truly underrated knowing what to ask for. Many employers will save money if they can especially if you’re a woman or p.o.c. Between imposter syndrome and simply not being aware , we often low ball ourselves. Thank you for letting us know🥳
Great video! When I started I was asked how much I wanted in an interview. I wasn't prepared for that question so I just pulled a number that was much lower than the average for my experience (in LA). I did some research and found that there was a 7k difference between women VS men in UX for the same experience level. So I got back to them asking for the # a man with my experience makes (a 13K difference with my initial offer) and I got it! That was so worth it to bring up these comparisons and just ask!
@@ダチアヨ I don't have access to the numbers inside my company, but it is equivalent to the average of what men in the industry make with the same experience level
What an amazing video. Your insights were so great. Also, I am so sorry that you had to repeatedly find out that you were being paid less than your male colleagues. All in all it was such a real and healthy talk about money. Thanks for this!!
there was nothing sexist going on, the pay discrepancy was due to the other men being more willing to negotiate....the gender pay gap has been debunked long ago
Just discovered your channel! I've been really struggling with my approaching post grad direction as a com major/psy minor. I want to still pursue something in this direction that blends creativity and design beyond text, campaigns, ads, etc. This video has brought me so much clarity and I truly respect your honestly with your income. You spoke about it with a perfect balance of humility and confidence. Wow beyond the video's topic, you seem so sweet and genuine! Have an amazing day :-)
Thank you for sharing! Been following you for a while now and I love your content about UX-Design. I live in Sweden and Im about to start my education this fall to become a UX-Designer and your videos are so inspiring 😍
Thanks Christine for such a helpful and honest video! Although I live in Australia and hence salary expectations are different, I loved your pep talk at the end about how it's important to ask as women and have the confidence to advocate for yourself. Subscribed :)
I am glad I found this video as I am thinking to change my career into UX/UI. Thanks for sharing your experience and all the information! And I really like how you think when it comes to "growth" vs "money". Thanks again and good luck on everything 😉
Thanks for sharing this video. It can be really difficult to talk about salary, but I agree with you that it’s important to know what the salary range should be to expect. One thing I think is worth highlighting is that these companies often pay based on the impact they expect you to make once you start. If you are reading this and have just graduated from school or a boot camp - don’t be disheartened if you’re struggling to get into your dream company right away! Sometimes the impact you can make has to do with how well you can apply your awesome design skills with the product team that the role is designated for. Even if you’re transitioning from another career with a few years of experience under your belt, consider applying for an intern role as an entry point as well - that is such a great way for getting your foot in the door and learning how to work with large product teams without too much pressure.
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I am also in marketing looking to move into tech. I wanted to pursue something that I could more than pay bills with. So I definitely will be looking into those bootcamps. You have helped me a lot. Appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing! The video is very useful and the site you said too. I just currently switched from my Graphic Designer role to a remote UI/UX Designer role 2 months ago. I’d also like to share that im from PH but my employer is in US so getting paid $1.1k a month is a big deal for someone who just started on this field. I do want to get more experience and be able to work on bigger and out of the country companies soon! :)
This video is very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm considering to go for UX design career path and it is really important information that you gave me
You are not bragging, you are HELPING other female designers like me. Thank you so much for sharing.
True
And also helping males like me lol
Why female or male? it helps other designers like me lol : )
@@famoussnips1434 haha same
Why did you turn it into male-female thing?
Tips from a recruiter:
- Beat your recruiter/hiring manager to the punch by asking first in the phone screen what the salary expectations are for the role. This is perfectly normal and don't think it's going to cost you the opportunity. Depending on your state, for California at least, they are legally required to give you some range + they are not legally allowed to ask you what your past salaries were. Play this to your advantage! But also, don't negotiate salary during the first screen :) if you know it's well below what you're making, you can always tell them that the salary is too low for you. If they ask you what your expectations are, always give them a range, not a solid number. Shoot for $5-$10k more than what you're making. For example, if you're making $50k right now, you can ask for $55k-$65k.
- It's good to aim high but also be realistic. If you live in a not-so-urban city and you're shooting for a SF salary, that's not going to work. Glassdoor is a great resource for how much people in your field in your area make. Like the video states, it's good to connect with people in your field to get an understanding of what the current market is like.
- If you know you're getting low-balled, negotiate but do it strategically. If you're just going to negotiate at every call you have with the Hiring Manager/Recruiter, you're going to risk losing your offer. Not only know your worth, but be able to talk about your worth and translate it to help you get that $$$. If you're moving from a different state to an area say like SF, ask if the company is willing to do a sign-on/relocation bonus (if they offer it) to offset for the base salary if you can't negotiate further.
- Shop. Around. I can't stress this enough. Shopping around and seeing what's out there will really help you compare your offers.
- If you're going to a startup that's offering stock options: understand the business trajectory (if they're enterprise, understand customer churn + growth, ARR + meeting ARR goals, growth of company in hiring, plans for IPO.), how much your equity is worth, etc.
- Internships are KEY. Even if you're a bootcamp grad, try to have internships or go into a program that has connections to internships. Real life work experience > teaching assistant responsibilities/roles.
I’d so follow you if you could make a video about this
Thank you so much for your valuable tips!
I just saved this comment in my google docs! Thanks 🙌🙌🙌
Thank you for this 🙏🏼
@@helohalo3106 LOL I completely forgot about this comment but you got me thinking 🤔 but if you have immediate questions about hiring, lmk!
As a young woman making 6-figures as well I really appreciate you sharing this. It’s kinda weird that money is so taboo, and making that kind of money doesn’t mean you have it all figured out. It’s so empowering to see another WOC be so empowered!!!
I’m looking to learn ur. Any tips? I don’t have a tech background but I have experience in fashion design and pattern making .
@@JanelleSpeaks I’m not in UX, I’m in project management, but I will say investing in a recognized course/program is a great start to build a portfolio and gain connections! Meet ups are great too
@@itskylanotkayla what degree do you have for that position or does it matter?
@@ChrisMari23 I have an information systems degree, but oftentimes an accredited boot camp or certification can work too
In the Oct 2021 issue of National Geographic magazine you’ll find an interesting article about pay inequity, how women make less than men. It studies pay for women by race. The study shows Asian women make $0.87 on the dollar to non-Hispanic white men. White women make $0.79, Black women make $0.63, Native American women make $0.60, and Latina women make $0.55. So you’ll see ALL races make less than men but Asian women are almost $0.10 higher than non WOC. And from there the pay gap gets wider. The study goes on to say that Asian women will likely reach pay equity in 4 years from now. White women in 34 years, Black women in 112 years, Latinas in 199 years. Big difference for Asian WOC than Latinas. Almost 200 year difference. So seeing an Asian woman making more money is not surprising. Show me a Latina woman making this and then I’ll be impressed….but only if she’s making close to what white men in the same job are making. That would feel more empowering to me. The study also shows that Asian mothers make $0.93, White mothers $0.71, Black mothers $0.52, Native American mothers $0.50, Latina mothers $0.46. So tell me how Asian women are similar to other WOC when talking about pay equity….@it’s Kyla not Kayla
I don't really comment a lot but just wanted to say that i still remember the day that you posted about your career change and how people were triggered by the fact that you invested 10k into yourself.
Even if i don't know you i do feel proud of you so cheers to success ✨
Education is the real investment~
😭I feel the love thank u
holy shit i hadn't notice she was that girl lol, i saw her in my recommendations when she dropped that video, real life success
aww this comment was so sweet , comment more often lol
Hey, just wanted to let you know that "triggered" is a psychological term related to trauma. Assholes decided that they didn't care about other people's mental health and wanted to dismiss trauma flashbacks as people being overly sensitive, especially related to systemic sources of trauma like rape culture and racism, so they started using the term the way you're using it now. You're not doing anything wrong, but keep in mind that word choices can have unseen impacts!
UX brings immense business value to a product. We earn every cent!
we sure damn do!
not really
literally! a 10% increase in user satisfaction can make the company over a billion dollars profit!!!
@Pajola Productions cause it's New York. You're only looking at the income, not environment. And I don't understand what this has to do with gender. Desiging is a form of art, and art has no boundaries. Please don't embarrass yourselves publicly.
What college did you attend? Before I go, I want to main in this!
Congratulations!! :D Did not know UX Designers were compensated this much! So cool to see artists / creatives being compensated fairly for their contributions to the world.
As a professional graphic designer in nyc who is 24 years old and wants to transition into UX this is really inspiring for me thank you so much! I have been learning coding and trying to get all my skills ready to enter a bootcamp when possible. I keep telling myself I will be behind others because I'm already almost mid-twenties but seeing other people do it shows me that it is possible and it means a lot to me that you put these videos out here.
Did you manage to transition into UX design?😊 I'm currently 24 too and thinking about maybe changing to a UX design career.
How are things now!
as a 18 y/o who’s starting school for UX design in the fall this was really helpful!! thank you!!
good luck!🖤
Me too....
cloud berry omg really?! what school?
alex p where r u going!
What are you majoring in?
3:34 is where she actually starts talking about it.
Thanks
my hero!
THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks
Crazy how 42k in San Francisco is barely surviving, but living a good life in Florida.
Yeah rent in the bay area is atrocious. My neighbor rents out her house for 6k a month, and it is always booked.
Blanc Noir that’s absolutely insane. 6k a month?
I’m over here paying a few hundred for a two story 3 bedroom house with plenty of yard.
Yes.. a few hundred.
Oh, and we have 24/7 security.
@@purplekrakenyut SF has security too, it's not that bad as you think (excluding the thread on rent)
@@purplekrakenyut holy shit. Where in Florida though? I don't know of any decently populated area in the country that rents a two story house for a few hundred.
I like on Australia, the average salary in Australian dollars is around 80k but the house I live in was 500k (bought not rented) and it's 4 bedroom,2 bath, has a pool and yard, newly renovated lol
Thank you for sharing such a personal and touchy matter. I esp like how you address this issue when it comes to minorities. Good work!
10 woke points for you!
@@Seanonyoutube Thanks, will redeem at the nearest SJW bank soon. Good looking out Sean!
your comment means a lot
Thank you for this. I’ve been researching this career since the pandemic started because I’m not happy at my current job. I’m learning a lot of wonderful information!
sorry to hear that :( I hope you find the path that'll make you more happy 😊
chunbuns you’re so sweet. Thank you very much 😊
I love that comment of "People of Color" getting low-balled because they don't ask for what they deserve. Coming from immigrant parents I think we (Latino and Asians) were taught to just be content with whatever you're given - even if you bust your ass for it. Just be content.
I've learned that you need to negotiate your pay, no matter how "against your culture" that might feel like; as People of Color we need to advocate for ourselves as our Caucasion counterparts do in this country. I've found this to be very rewarding - especially as a 1st gen. here in America.
Yes, the “just be grateful you have a job/a job offer” mentality. We’re so big on that.
@@IlikepurpleXP One thing my mother taught me since she got her promotion and is NOW the lead nurse in the ER at the hospital she works at - is to ALWAYS turn down the first offer. Counter it. And your new pay is your base pay, and now you set precedence for future employment opportunities.
And when you apply elsewhere, you have a standard to negotiate with, and remember - ALWAYS decline the first offer and counter it. Now you just set another precedence for your deserved pay.
I am extremely mixed race middle eastern, Hispanic, white, and Chinese/Vietnamese. From all 4 sectors of my family, I have never been taught to negotiate. She alone makes more than double what my family was bringing in. This is more related to class than POC IMO.
this is some solid advice!
@@eswag153 It's POC because those of us that come from immigrant families, which is a majority of millenials, come from cultural backgrounds that are not individualistic, westernized, nor taught how to interact or demand certain advantages that being Americanized has to offer.
Majority of immigrants are POC, therefore it's A POC issue in America - cultural differences.
But I do agree it is a class issue. Growing up in those areas, then my mother "moving up" social classes; therefore interacting with other people. You see the difference. There is clearly an achievement & opportunity gap. Which affects people, throughout their lives - adding cultural differences plays a huge role too.
My heart is beating so fast right now. This is my first time watching your video and honestly thought the still shot for the video was probably click bait but it's not (sorry girl!!!) Thank you so much for your transparency. As a woman thinking about getting into UX design coming from a degree in Web Development, it is encouraging to see more and more videos of women sharing their stories.
Thank you so much for this, it's incredibly motivating 😁I've been a designer for years but just transitioned into UX and the salary jump from Web Designer to UX was amazing but I had no idea the ceiling was so high!! You've given me so much hope for the future and motivated me to keep learning and perfecting my craft. ❤️
So do you think I should take a UX course instead of web development ?
That’s amazing!
Thank you so much for sharing this priceless information! As someone who is looking to switch careers, this is really encouraging. I’m currently a quality assurance engineer but my heart has always been in the UX design and conception, and now even more so because I get to see how sometimes is really difficult for users to use certain software because it’s not friendly enough for them so it gets frustrating for everyone. I’m so excited to start this new path in life :)
Have you switched yet ? How’s it going ?
Thank you so much for this video, I cannot tell you how lost, insecure and confused I was feeling about everything pertaining to salary. I'm also a female POC and your journey and attitude has given me such a boost of confidence! I also REALLY appreciate what you said at the end, the reminder that we are worth more than what we produce. I've been so stressed lately about my career that I think I kind of forgot that, so that reminder was sorely needed for me. Thank you so much once again, you've helped me more than you know x
soooo I stumbled across your channel when I was having a quarter life crisis and wow I am here to stay, love your content!!
I hope to explore UX Design in Games and am starting that journey one step at a time, starting with your content!
Thank you for all that you do, Christine!
so grateful you shared this! i’ve just finished a boot camp and am on the job hunt in SF. I know how personal this information is so i really appreciate the openness.
congrats on graduating! The right job will come along in its time :)
Really appreciate your transparency and so excited about your growth in UX, Christine! Thanks for taking the time to create quality content and sharing your insights!
I appreciate you sharing your compensation journey, not everyone talks about it.
During my last job offer I asked for more $, unfortunately there was no extra budget. I also asked for more vacation time and I got it due to my previous experience, so there are other areas where you can negotiate. I'm no expert but I wanted to try it, and it worked!
Thanks again for this helpful video!
Thank you so, so much for your courage and bravery! You put in the work to achieve your results, you should be PROUD. Plus, I think a lot of people fail to realize that all our stigma against sharing salary literally comes from the people at the top that want to control us. When we work out and achieve a healthier body, we are celebrated when we share that. When we find love and get married, we are celebrated when we share that. When we put so much time, energy, and passion into our education and career, it's suddenly "bragging" and we should NOT be proud of that. It's ridiculous.
Love how honest and genuine you are ❤️
😭😭 you're so sweet
chunbuns 💕 I have a question! I’m also a product designer (and at my first role out of college) but I would love to know about how you go about job searching specifically for design roles and applying to different companies / the process behind that! I started watching your channel about a year ago when I first decided to get into design, I majored in something not related to design too, so your experiences and advice has really always been so helpful! Really appreciate your videos 😊
Love all of your content & super appreciate you laying it all out there. Graduating in UX soon and as a woman and POC it’s so important to have the skill set to really be able to advocate for yourself and know what the industry standards are. Thanks for all the quality info!
Thank you so so much for sharing your experiences, especially when it comes to finances which can definitely be scary to talk about. I started working really young, doing a bunch of different jobs and always was underpaid, but didn’t argue because I felt “lucky and really grateful” to have even been hired as a young woman in industries I was in. I decided to go into tech mostly for the financial reasons, potential for growth and job security which I’ve never had before. Videos like these are super informative and motivational, especially for us young ladies in the industry! 🖤
I can totally relate to that feeling of "I should just be grateful"! We def need more women working in tech :)
I love that you put RBG on your dollar bill illustration. You got me. And very informative.
So important to hear this kind of information especially as women! Thanks for sharing!
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I love this video. Talking about salaries should be a common occurrence in America because it enables us know understand how valuable we are to our employers. Not talking about it is what they love because we don't know when we are being screwed!
Thank you so much! This is so so helpful to me since I'm working in the Bay Area as the sole product designer (UI AND UX) of a tech startup and I still make just above minimum wage. I've always felt so bad about myself because I'm compensated so low thinking I'm not good enough to make more. Really appreciate your tips on negotiation and asking for what you deserve.
OMG get out of that job you are worth WAYYY more! Especially in the Bay Area.
Thank you for the insight! As a person of color, is really hard to gauge your value as you start your career. So thank you for sharing your career journey thus far :)
I decided to do from X-ray Tech to UX Designer. Thank you for keeping me inspired!
Great video Christine! My favorite one of yours so far. Soothing and educational. All the right feels. :)
I want to become a UX designer when I become older so your videos have inspired me a lot, and have Taught me many things about the job. As I have grown people inform me it’s sometimes good to start early so u can “gain more experience” and so far that seems pretty wise. And that’s where ur videos come in and help, so I want to thank u for that.
Omg I’m binge watching your videos & not even in UX Design 😂😂😂 honestly this is valuable career advice for any field
Wow im so inspired. I'm in my second year working as a Digital Marketing Coordinator. And although my salary is nothing to brag about, it is one of those opportunity jobs where I've been able to take my time and develop my skills and craft. However I've been dragging my feet a bit with school but I feel so motivated now press on because UX and Design is the field I desire to stay in and I'm glad the compensation possibilities are there. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for uploading this! I have been in love with your videos! I am a freshman in college and am I so thankful for your channel! You inspire me and remind me that one day I can become a UX/UI designer as well! ❤️❤️
I'm so floored 😭you're starting so much earlier than most people :)
Love this video so much. I am an entry UX/UI designer and I was worried about having to go through these types of conversations. You have truly eased my mind!
Such a great video! Being able to speak openly about your salary with peers should be more common place so that we can ensure we are being fairly paid. I really commend your courage doing this in an open forum you’re helping a lot of people. You are awesome!
If she continues this route of content making. She will be at 100k subscribers in no time. I believe in you!
I just love you and your honesty. Truly. You inspired me and encouraged me so much throughout the videos. I’m now trying to transfer from landscape designer to UX designer because I feel this is a future trend and as you said, design has much bigger impact. Your videos are really valuable to help me know about the industry and think through whether it worth it to make this big change. Thank you so much! Girls help girls haha.
How is your career change going? Landscape design looks good, how come you want to leave it?
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you! I am a recent grad with a degree in Cognitive Science/Design and learning how to advocate for what I need/deserve is so daunting.
Thank you so much for sharing chunbuns, I’m 33, living in New York, currently working in operations and looking to transition into UX, I’ve signed up for design lab 101 and I can’t wait, hoping all things go well with the 101 workshop, I will follow through with design academy. Thank you for your platform and your transparency. @chunbuns
best of luck!! you got this 💪
Hi Melissa, im a few weeks away from finishing UXA at designlabs, :) best of luck to u , its been a great learning process
erkydi thank you so much, I need all the support. Best of luck to you as well and thank you for sharing.
@@melissadiane5942 Hey Melissa, how did this pan out? Did you graduate the BootCamp and get into the UX industry?
@@matthewrichardson366 HI, unfortunately with the pandemic my personal life shifted, I wasn’t able to fulfill the course and I never went back to it, sadly. Up to this point the course remains unfinished.
Thank you so much! I actually just switched my major from architecture to interaction design and was pretty worried that I wouldn't be compensate well for the work I am doing, once I graduate. This video actually helped me to stop over stressing and worrying about finances and to just pursue the field of ux design with a strong passion. Thank you inspiring me 😁❤
I'm excited for you :)
This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you for your transparency and encouragement!
I love the border on your video, it's so cute and fun 🥰 I appreciate your content, I'm so happy for you and where you are!
Thank you for sharing!! I was underpaid once about 3 years ago at my job and i am a person of color so its so sad. Love more people mentioning this!!!
definitely made the right call going with a company that had a structured design team in place. I'm at my first UX job and I'm the only UX designer at the whole company. there is a lot of freedom but you're also on your own and have to find your way when you get lost. some people prefer that but having a team to fall back on would be nice and better for growth. being responsible for an entire product as a junior can be scary.
This was very informative. I am going into an interaction design course myself and was wondering if I had maybe made the wrong choice. Thank you so much for proving me wrong!!
there's so much growth opportunity in this field :) you're in for a good ride 😉
thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us and being so transparent ☺️ through your videos alone, it is clear to see the amount of hard work and effort you put into both your career and hobbies, and it really inspires me to follow in your footsteps. i'm a current junior in university majoring in software engineering, and still kinda facing a lot of unknowns about my future. your videos really motivate me into trying to find a balance between the things i like and my work life, so thank you for that!
I'm a graphic designer for 15+ years. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you!
So helpful to hear this journey as a woman of color. Thanks for sharing Christine!
Thanks for breaking out the salary ranges! Glad to know I’m in a reasonable spot and what range I can aim towards as I move on up 😊
that's great to hear you're getting paid the average market range :)
Thanks for sharing this! I transitioned into UX Research a year ago after being in ops for 1.5 years and had a similar trajectory to you - but I have had SUCH a hard time fighting for comp from my company. I know it's time to change companies soon so I can be comped properly! (I want to finish some cool projects and know that the growth here is worth it - you reminded me that early on, it's ok if I'm lowballed if the work is worth it).
Thanks for sharing such a private topic.
It helps people understand their value as ux / ui designers.
I am really interested in seeing you as a mentor.
Men get self conscious too, I never want to ask for more, I had to teach myself how to do that and it hasn't worked so far, but I agree in that you should still try.
I had the same thoughts as someone who gets self conscious about this stuff too. Agree with her that everyone should always try to negotiate, but the comment about men seemed overgeneralized/unnecessary. =\
@@DarrinLin That was an overgeneralization on my part. I agree, it's different person to person. I was mainly referring to my experience and conversations with men that I've personally talked to who seem to never get anxious asking for more.
Greeting from New Zealand. I subscribed to you from the video about your career change. Inspiring by your story all the way along, I've changed my career to UX/UI Designer and start learning drawing as well. Thanks so much for sharing all your stories, I've learned a lot from you and become much more confident. Best wishes to you and waiting for your next one.
Hi, I’m from New Zealand too. I did a career change recently and slowly getting into UI/UX and building my portfolio. It is hard to find a fellow beginner in ui/ux design here. 😃 Have you already built your portfolio?
@@happyplate8956 Yep, I've been working as a UX/UI designer for one year.
The insanely high salary you can make doing this is one of the reasons I would switch from graphic design to this eventually
exactly my thought when I was considering graphic vs UX!
Right?? Graphic designers really get low balled
I'm starting my college with a bachelor's degree in ux this 17th...your videos are setting my standards to what I should crave for in the future, thanks a lot
Thank you for this video. I am a ui designer and web developer about to graduate. I'm trying to get comfortable negotiating salary. I know I'm good enough, but there's still some nervous energy in me. Probably because it'll be my first job. But your advice videos help along with others! Awesome to see poc winning! Gives me confidence in myself as well!
Yessss! Congratulations on all your success.
Thank you so much for your transparency. I begin my UX/UI bootcamp tomorrow. Your videos have definitely helped.
Favorite channel so far! Easy to watch and listen. Really inspiring because I am gearing myself up for UX/UI design. Thankssssssssssss
Thank you for making these videos! I've graduated recently and I still don't know what I want to do. I have a few questions:
1. When you start working as a UX designer will they just assume you know what to do? or will they teach you? or you just have to get used to it?
2. Also when you put icons and pictures on your plans, do you have to create them yourself? or do you take that to a graphic designer?
3. Is it a stressful job? Do you have to take work home?
4. Do you have to be creative all the time?
Love it! Just discovered your channel after finishing up a ux boot camp! Looking forward to what I can learn from you! Thanks a bunch from D.C.!
might be important to note location too, in San Fran 6 figures with 1-2 years is normal, but is considered high in canada
she does @10:12
I mention that briefly in the video :)
Seemingly I need to move
Jesus 200k? But ya if it's in San Fran that's not "much" but in some cities in Montréal that's a crap ton 💵
Don't be fooled by the high salaries in SF. I also earn over 200K a year but taxes take more than half of that and the cost of living is through the roof. I can't even afford to have my own place.
Thank you for putting this out there and helping normalize sharing salary information! As a woman of color it’s so helpful to me and I appreciate it!
I'm so glad you highlight how underpaid women are statistically. It's really kept hush hush.
One day I was talking to my female co-worker and I found out that I had more experience in every professional aspect than her. However, they paid her more because she was masculine presenting. I was SHOCKED.
Hello! Could you please start a UI/UX class on skillshare or any other platform? I feel like I learn better through you style of delivery than my professors in college who makes it too complicated by using jargons. 😭 I’m sure many people here would resonate with what I am saying. I hope you consider this! ❤️
Honestly love this channel
Love this! Makes sense to be transparent about this and helpful for others. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing everything related to UX with us. I do appreciate it.❤
I’ve watched all your videos for the past week and it helped me a lot to find which path I want to follow in my career. 🤗 thank you! Keep doing these videos they are super helpful!
Subscribed. You’re awesome! I love your content and how you deliver them. Thanks for sharing your salary history. In the Philippines, an entry level designer earns about $300 to $600 per month, sometimes less depending on how they negotiate their salaries.
Chunbuns is a cute name ! I love how you spoke about people of color and especially women of color, minorities tend to be paid less. This was a great video. I subbed. Thanks!
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this information with us! I'm a new UX designer planning on relocating to SF and this video was so so helpful!
💕of course 🥰
Thank you for sharing this video! Your insight is super helpful and motivating for me, as someone scouting Bootcamps. And I also think it’s great that you are donating to these causes and calling out the damage of anti-blackness, capitalism and productivity. Enjoying the work you’re creating with your platform 🙏🏾
I just enrolled in Digital marketing. I will learn about UX design too. I am excited to watch your channel.
this is so inspiring and exactly what i would like to be able to do ! make enough money so i can pursue my passions and give to causes i care about. you are doing great work
Thank you! I think it’s truly underrated knowing what to ask for. Many employers will save money if they can especially if you’re a woman or p.o.c. Between imposter syndrome and simply not being aware , we often low ball ourselves. Thank you for letting us know🥳
Such a cool individual… thank you that was refreshing and generous
Thank you sooo much for being so open...and for creating such encouraging and empowering content!
Great video! When I started I was asked how much I wanted in an interview. I wasn't prepared for that question so I just pulled a number that was much lower than the average for my experience (in LA). I did some research and found that there was a 7k difference between women VS men in UX for the same experience level. So I got back to them asking for the # a man with my experience makes (a 13K difference with my initial offer) and I got it! That was so worth it to bring up these comparisons and just ask!
@@ダチアヨ I don't have access to the numbers inside my company, but it is equivalent to the average of what men in the industry make with the same experience level
What an amazing video. Your insights were so great. Also, I am so sorry that you had to repeatedly find out that you were being paid less than your male colleagues. All in all it was such a real and healthy talk about money. Thanks for this!!
there was nothing sexist going on, the pay discrepancy was due to the other men being more willing to negotiate....the gender pay gap has been debunked long ago
Just discovered your channel! I've been really struggling with my approaching post grad direction as a com major/psy minor. I want to still pursue something in this direction that blends creativity and design beyond text, campaigns, ads, etc. This video has brought me so much clarity and I truly respect your honestly with your income. You spoke about it with a perfect balance of humility and confidence. Wow beyond the video's topic, you seem so sweet and genuine! Have an amazing day :-)
Thank you for sharing! Been following you for a while now and I love your content about UX-Design. I live in Sweden and Im about to start my education this fall to become a UX-Designer and your videos are so inspiring 😍
Thanks Christine for such a helpful and honest video! Although I live in Australia and hence salary expectations are different, I loved your pep talk at the end about how it's important to ask as women and have the confidence to advocate for yourself. Subscribed :)
I am glad I found this video as I am thinking to change my career into UX/UI. Thanks for sharing your experience and all the information! And I really like how you think when it comes to "growth" vs "money". Thanks again and good luck on everything 😉
So proud of your growth. Thank you for sharing! This video was so inspiring. ✨
Thanks for sharing this video. It can be really difficult to talk about salary, but I agree with you that it’s important to know what the salary range should be to expect. One thing I think is worth highlighting is that these companies often pay based on the impact they expect you to make once you start. If you are reading this and have just graduated from school or a boot camp - don’t be disheartened if you’re struggling to get into your dream company right away! Sometimes the impact you can make has to do with how well you can apply your awesome design skills with the product team that the role is designated for. Even if you’re transitioning from another career with a few years of experience under your belt, consider applying for an intern role as an entry point as well - that is such a great way for getting your foot in the door and learning how to work with large product teams without too much pressure.
Thanks for sharing your salary progression. really appreciated it because this is very personal :) I will remember to negotiate on my next job!
Girl don’t be bragging too loud I don’t want people to come bumrushing all up in this field lol 😆
they already are 😅😔
Too late im already here
With all those bootcamps pumping out designers, it's already bumrushed so much that it's having constipation.
i came here so ts late
yo In my design classes the girls were 80% of the class
Ughhh I love this so much!! So refreshing and so encouraging! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I am also in marketing looking to move into tech. I wanted to pursue something that I could more than pay bills with. So I definitely will be looking into those bootcamps. You have helped me a lot. Appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing! The video is very useful and the site you said too. I just currently switched from my Graphic Designer role to a remote UI/UX Designer role 2 months ago. I’d also like to share that im from PH but my employer is in US so getting paid $1.1k a month is a big deal for someone who just started on this field. I do want to get more experience and be able to work on bigger and out of the country companies soon! :)
Thank you so much for this :) Im growing more and more interested in this career
THIS WAS SO HELPFUL! LOVE YOU!
Such helpful and transparent info. You’re awesome! Thanks yo
thank you so much you inspired me to change my major from graphic design to ux design
Done subscribing, i love how you open yourself in this crazy world .More power to you.
This video is very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm considering to go for UX design career path and it is really important information that you gave me