Salary/Rate Survey FAQ

Q. How can I get access to the detailed reports?

A. You must participate in the relevant survey. New participants begin with access to old data that is not available to nonparticipants. If they are members of elephant.org.il (or participants in the Copy Editors survey) they get all data at a 1 quarter delay, while nonmembers get begin with a 2 quarter delay. The next quarter the delay is narrowed to 1 quarter for nonmembers and up-to-date data for members.

Q. I can't wait and I really need the information now?

A. You can purchase access rights.

Q. What happens if I don't report one quarter?

A. You lose all access rights and start again as a new participant. This means that you will either need to wait 2 quarters for the most up-to-date data or pay to upgrade.

Q. I am a member of elephant, but didn't participate in the salary/rate surveys, can I get access to the detailed reports for free?

A. No. Although membership dues support the survey they do not entitle you to free access to the reports. Members do start at a higher access level than nonmember participants and receive extended access at the same level.

Q. What if I update on July 16?

A. That won't protect your free access or count toward earning free access.

Q. I can't find the update form?

A. It is the same salary or rate form that you used before minor changes and additions.
Update URL for employees: http://www.elephant.org.il/salary_rate_survey_forms/salary_survey.html
Update URL for freelance technical/marcom writers: http://www.elephant.org.il/salary_rate_survey_forms/rate_survey.html

Q. When the reports be ready?

A. They should be ready by the the 15th of Feb., May, Aug., Sept.

Q. When I pay for access via PayPal do I get the access key right away?

A. No. The process is manual and usually takes place within hours of payment.

Q. Should I wait until the last minute or order early?

A.  I recommend ordering early because the access key generation process is manual. If you wait until the last minute you risk not having access the same day that you have a salary or rate negotiation meeting. The last minute is likely to be hectic and this can delay issuing you an access key.  

Q. What if I report today, then get a raise on tomorrow?

A. Report again. The old data will be archived and replaced by the new data. Only the latest data will be included in the data freeze, but the live copy is also important.  

Q. What will happen after the first 2 weeks of the quarter?

A. On the 15th of Jan., April, July and Oct. I will freeze and analyze the data. On the 15th of the next month I will release a report of composite data with breakdowns and trends based on a comparison with the previous quarters. Even if your salary/rates have not changed, it is important that you report each quarter.  

Q. If I lose my job and am unemployed during the first two weeks of a quarter will I also lose my free access to the quarterly reports?

A. No. I hope this doesn't happen, but if it does just report it and update the report when you do become reemployed. Remember, you must report every quarter to retain you access to the detailed results.

Q. How do I find the survey form?

A. If you are an employee use http://www.elephant.org.il/salary_rate_survey_forms/salary_survey.html .
If you are a freelance technical or marcom writer use http://www.elephant.org.il/salary_rate_survey_forms/rate_survey.html . 
If you are a freelance copy editor or proofreader use http://www.elephant.org.il/salary_rate_survey_forms/copy_editors_proofreaders_rate_survey.html .