Should I bring it up with supervisor or just quit? To request a raise now almost seems like extortion. I can easily find another job for same money and less stress!
2007-06-07 12:34:58 · 23 answers · asked by Bev B 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
Tough call, but it you like the job try for the raise, else, you should relize you are being paid below market wage and it might be better to look for another job before you quit.
2007-06-07 12:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by Marion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,do not quit, as that leaves a scar on your work record. First, have a talk with the boss, and ask why you are getting less pay than the new people. If they do not give you a raise, then find another job, first, then you can leave on the grounds that you were being discriminated against. I left a job for a better one , more money, but then got injured, had surgery, got released to go back to work after a 6 month ordeal, then to find out my job has been eliminated. It is best to talk it out with the supervisor first, then decide, before you leave.
2007-06-07 12:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ron 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent twenty years working as a civilian employee for the US Navy and the US Army. In every position I spent a great amount of my time training my military boss. They rotated every 18 to 20 months and only had minimal experience when they came on board. In most cases I and my staff did most of the work for them while they played golf (or in one situation was a part time teacher at the local school). About the time they got smart enough to do the job they were rotated out and we started all over again. They all made far more than I did; in wages and benefits!
People generally keep a job for one of two reasons; either they like what they are doing and wages doesn't mean anything, or they are being paid a great wage and can not afford to quite. If you like your job to hell with the pay - if you like the work but don't feel you are being paid appropriately and you have other opportunities I would suggest you talk to your boss about the pay. If you don't like the situation take another job.
2007-06-07 15:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by privateeye4U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is just wrong. Your employer figures they can get away with it so they will not give you a raise unless you ask. I would start looking for another job and when I found one I would be sure to explain to your present employer why you are leaving, Who knows they may feel guilty and offer even more than what you will be making at the new job for you to stay. If they do than in no way is that extortion.
Hope this helps, happened to me once and that is what I did and they did feel guilty and I am still working for them. Get regular raises now also.
2007-06-07 12:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Fred D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most job markets are based on supply and demand. Possibly when you were hired they didn't have to offer as much (obviously they didn't because you took the job). Businesses can't be expected to always try to equalize the pay of everyone when they hire someone new. Sometimes it makes financial sense to quit a job and get a higher paying one, although sometimes it's better to stick around and move up where you are at.
If you get another job, do it for yourself to increase the quality of your life, but don't do it to get back and what you perceive as unfair. You will learn that stuff like that is 'just business' and nothing personal.
2007-06-07 12:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the people you are training if this is their starter wage. Sometimes once training is completed, they get a raise.
Then talk to your boss and ask why there is a discrepancy. If he says that it is because of their education, or other qualifications that you may not have, be wary. It could mean that you will be the next one to go when they downsize. In that case, look for another job!
Otherwise, you can escalate your complaint to H.R. as it would be just grounds for discrimination!
2007-06-07 14:48:56 · answer #6 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to find this every where, there is no law that sais all are paid equally, as all employees are not equal.
Asking for a raise based on someone elses pay sems rather childish, so quitting would be a good resolution for you.
2007-06-07 12:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should look online for a salary report. (free one available from www.salary.com ) and compare that to your pay in addition to your colleagues pay. Most companies are moving towards a market based pay system. It may be possible that it's just an oversight on your employers behalf. If you feel it's intentional you can inquire with the EEOC and see if you have a valid discrimination case.
2007-06-08 06:53:03 · answer #8 · answered by jim_mushinsky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most jobs to dicuss incomes is a no-no...but I would most get out of there and let them know why, but dont quit until you have another job...it is much easier to get another job when you have one...also dont tell the new job about it....depending on what job you are working...get one you love and tell them that you know of the discrimination in wages...hope it helps.
2007-06-08 09:15:43 · answer #9 · answered by rowdysunsetart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Train them to do their job the wrong way. Since they're making so much money they should have the intelligence to figure it out.
2007-06-08 10:36:48 · answer #10 · answered by ★Banäna . Nightmärẹ★™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋