How much do large corporations pay programmers for being on-call?
In the article 'On-Call Compensation', the author reflects on the compensation issues for IT workers who are on call. Many companies require their employees to be available to resolve critical issues during nights and weekends. This has both positive and negative implications, and a key concern is how fair compensation for this additional effort should look. The author points out that many organizations use different compensation models, including additional hourly rates as well as payment in stock options or bonuses. An important aspect to consider is the risk of burnout among employees who are required to be constantly alert to system issues. Therefore, companies that offer high-quality support programs for their employees may gain loyalty and increase job satisfaction.