your boss constantly praises your work, says you're one of the best employees, but refused to give you a pay raise even though she keeps piling on the responsibilites?
2006-09-23 05:29:53 · 13 answers · asked by azile_wehttam 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
To me, the satisfaction of being at a job I love is it's own reward. The money part is just icing. It's hard enough to find a job, much less one that you can really enjoy. I would and have stuck with a job simply because I enjoyed doing it...
Eventually you will find that the piling of more responsibilities start to outweigh your love of the job. More pay will not help you love the job more, just help you tolerate it better...
Time to go look for another job.
2006-09-23 09:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by J j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take a look at similar jobs and inquire or do some research as to how much people in the same position make. How long have you been at your job?
-At least you know that this manager/boss will give you a great reference if you leave, which is good.
-Try to establish job stability by being at your job at least a year before making a move to a similar job.
-You may get the money you want from another job, but you may inherit a horrible boss in the end!
-I've had both ends of the spectrum...great money and a bad boss and also little money and a great boss in my current position as a social worker.
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-I once approached my boss while he was in a good mood a few years back and asked him, "Hey, when's that raise coming because I just saw my dream car in the parking lot." He then told me he had meant to talk to me about that and we went in his office a few days later and I received my annual review and a raise. This was a college job.
2006-09-23 06:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by Sal G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are worth praise, you are worth a raise. Make this one of your motto's in life. I do not advocate being greedy or just working for money. You are entitled to at least one raise per year, as a cost of living raise; and if you are not getting that it is time to move on. Compliments and praise are a good thing, but if you are worth all those things you are also worth a higher paycheck, especially if you are taking over more and more responsibilities. Do some research into similar jobs, and find out what other people are getting paid. Find another place to interview for a similar job, and talk to your boss and indicate that you are looking for another job, as you do not feel you are being compensated for your current job in a fair manner. You should always line up another job before you burn your bridges. Good luck.
2006-09-23 06:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not quit if I love the job. If she believes I do good work then I know that it will only be a matter of time before I even get a raise. I would just keep up the hard work. Another thing is that If I really love my job, Money would not matter as much as me doing something I always wanted to do. Some people get to do the jobs they dream of doing and then you got those people who wish they could do their dream job. You either can be happy with your job making a descent amount of money or you can be unhappy making a large amount of money. You have to make the decision.
2006-09-23 05:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by lilfilmoe 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would absolutely look for a new job! You should be getting at least a yearly raise--if not then they truly don't care about you. The cost of living is constantly raising and so should your pay. You could try to ask for a raise, stating your good work and responsibilities and being dependable etc and if that doesn't work--look for a new job!
2006-09-23 05:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by richsbratgirl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other posters. Start looking for a new job. You may find one you love just as much for more money. If you find something else, you may have some bargaining power with your current employer to match or beat the new offer or they lose you. If their praise was sincere, they will want to keep you and will pay to do it. Good Luck
2006-09-23 06:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by bathagent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appears it would be time to do some investigating and really find out if that is how your boss really feels or is he just using you. If
he really feels you're the best than hang in there, raise will come.
However, it is your call as to how much you want to put up with.
2006-09-23 05:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by kekeke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The boss is taking advantage of you and the praise is designed to keep you from complaining. Walk away.
2006-09-23 05:58:27 · answer #8 · answered by veraperezp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've read the first 3 answers from other. They're right! Look for another job! Find one, and tell your boss you've found another job at a higher salary. Rub it in real good!!
2006-09-23 05:43:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've discussed why you feel the raise is warranted but he refuses to budge then its time to look elsewhere. You shouldn't have to do twice the work for half the pay.
2006-09-23 05:38:03 · answer #10 · answered by nimopiba 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋