I found out that the person I work with makes a 1.50 more than me an hour!?

Question

I have more senority than him and I just found out he makes way more money than me. We have the same duties he works nights and I work days thats it. We both work front desk in a hotel. I make 7 he makes 8 50 what should I do? I asked for a raise 3 months ago. We both did and she told us both no. but now that our there month pobainary period is over (the inn went under new ownership) she should be giving everyone a raise. Ive worked here for almost 2 years it will be in july and no raise ever. What should I do. I like my job but I need more money I just got married and we have a 2 year old things r tight

Answer 1

Night shift workers usually get a "differential pay" that is higher than day shift workers.

Answer 2

There are 3 possible answers to why he's making more. One is that he works nights and this is usually paid out more highly, because it's considered less desirable. The second is that he was hired after you and the job market changed in that time. It's perfectly common for you to be hired at one salary and then in a year or five, someone else applying for your same job will make a lot higher starting salary. Starting salaries always go up faster than a set salary can get a raise, up to that same level. Third, though not to insult you, perhaps he received a performance raise and your performance wasn't judged as great. You should go to your supervisor and tell him/her honestly that you aren't sure how long you can sustain this current pay rate, with everything on your plate. Ask outright when the next opportunity is for a pay raise. If they can't help you, start looking. You can then benefit from the bump in starting salaries in your next job. Also, never mention that you know what he makes. This isn't your business and employers pay differently for different reasons (like I said he could have hired on in a good market) and you don't want to drag him into your raise issue.

Answer 3

It is not unusual for night shift employees to make slightly more because they are agreeing to work the inconvenient night shift. If you want a raise, create a memo to your boss outlining all of the professional reasons that you believe you deserve a raise (being married and having a child is not a reason for a raise)...keep the memo to accomplishments in your work that deserve a raise

Answer 4

It's very common for many twenty-four hour operations to give night-shift differentials to employees who agree to work graveyard shift; the idea being that it can be difficult to attract and retain employees willing to work these overnight hours, so the hourly wage for graveyard shift stints can be higher. Unless you're willing to work graveyard shift hours for $1.50 more per hour, a new job might be the answer.

The only way to guarantee yourself a hike in pay may be to go elsewhere and secure a higher rate of pay in a new job.

Answer 5

First never bring up to your employer that you know how much your worker earns this is very not helpful and might may help you loose your job,

second you are saying that he works nights, doesn't this make him more qualified for an increase?

third maybe he did something extra or was trying another time when your boss was in a better mood - give it a try

good luck

Answer 6

its probably time for a career change..you should look for a job in manufacturing or in an office that pays at least $10 plus benefits- if nothing has changed in 2 years then its probably never going to. I would line up another job, demand a raise to $8.50, quit if the demand is not met. Try not to burn bridges though if you need the reference. good luck.

Answer 7

Could have something to do with him working the night shift. It's called "shift differential" where he would get more pay because of the hours he works. Even more for graveyard shift.

Answer 8

i work days & the lad that does my job at nights is on the same as i am we have talked this over loads of times myself think its right that night workers should get paid more than days after all its unsocial hours its the lads on the same shifts that i would worry if they got paid more which they dont i hope

Answer 9

shift diff. is usually 15% higher for nights. Find a job at night.

Answer 10

if your responsibilities are the same, and performance is the same, then have a frank talk with your manager about this... if it goes nowhere, start looking for another job.

this is a key reason that salaries shouldn't be discussed.