OFFICE BLUES

OFFICE BLUES — MEETING TAX

How much does this meeting actually cost?

Pick who's in the room. Set the cadence. We'll do the receipts. Including benefits & overhead (1.3× burden).

Who's in the room
    How long?
    60 min
    How often?

    This meeting costs:

    $—,——

    / year

      
     
        
     How we get to that number 
    
We use BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
for base salary medians where available, sector-adjusted gut-feel for
        roles BLS doesn't slice cleanly (Eng Manager, Director, VP, C-Suite).
        Then we apply a 1.3× burden to cover payroll taxes,
        benefits, and pro-rated overhead — a conservative figure within the
        US Chamber of Commerce 1.25–1.4× range.

     
       
    • Working hours per year: 2,080 (52 weeks × 40 hrs)
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    • Daily frequency = 260 weekdays/year
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    • Career horizon: 22 years (median remaining for a 43-year-old US worker)
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    • You can override any role with your actual salary.
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Defaults (USD/yr base):
Software Engineer $133,000 · Product Manager $125,000 · Designer $98,000 · Eng Manager $175,000 · Director $210,000 · VP $260,000 · C-Suite $350,000