A new co worker spills what she started out at. It is more than me?

Question

I have more experience and also do more job duties. How do I handle this? I am livid!

Answer 1

Unfortunately, this type situation happens quite often in the business world. If you have been with a company for a number of years, it is possible that the company's raises have not kept up with the going rate for your position. Make a list of your duties and, more importantly, your responsibilities. An employer will be more likely to reward an employee who handles his/her responsibilities proactively and without complaint. Research what others in similar positions are making then decide where you fit in in terms of education and experience. You should then be able to come up with a compensation that you feel is fair in return for your contributions to the company. Schedule a meeting with your boss and state your case firmly and concisely. Employers do not like to deal with emotions in these situations. If you can prove that you are more valuable to the company than what is reflected in your paycheck, you should be able to convince your boss to give you a raise. Be sure to state that you feel your work is worth X amount instead of just saying you want a raise. A "raise" to one person might not mean much to another. Keep in mind, though, that you did agree to work for your employer for a certain amount of money, as did the new employee. Setting a salary in any position involves negotiation. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

I would maybe ask for a meeting with your boss to review your job performance and see if maybe there are problems they are concerned with. If they are happy with your work then ask for your performance to be reviewed with a pay raise. I'm not sure if letting them know you know the other person makes more would be a good idea or not. They might see you as whining or it might get the other person in trouble, which may or may not upset you, ha ha. It would depend on your boss and you would know best what type of person they are.

Answer 3

Many jobs view education,in addition to job qualifications. In the business world, many people are rewarded for the effort of attending college or technical school after high school. Review your grammar,maybe that's an issue. Maybe she's the boss's niece!

Answer 4

It's possible she lied.

It's also possible she has more schooling, you haven't mentioned that part.

Also is she related to the owner of the business? Nepatism is legal.

Then again... it could be downright unfair. It's been known to happen. The fact she "spilled" this information looks worse of her than you. I think saying something to someone in HR might be a good start. Or a higher-up, but that's a tough call.

Good luck with this one.

Answer 5

well lynne..this is something that happens everywhere. it isn't fair and you are right to be upset. however. the reasons that some employers pay others more when they have no eperience will tend to upset you even more. so i won't mention it. i would if i were you go to your boss and ask for some sort of raise. do not mention that you know how much your coworker is making....this will piss them off and they will probably ignore your request.

Answer 6

Does she have the same job description? Talk to someone in HR

Answer 7

You could ask your boss for a raise and tell him she let you know what she makes...state your qualifying reason and keep your fingers crossed....Or, you can just live with it...she was wrong in telling you...maybe it was just to get you p.ss'd as you are now...

Answer 8

beckdawgy ....

I want to know why some employers pay inexperienced ppl more. Enlighten me.