Last year (my first year in the organization) I have been awarded an 8% salary increase. This year it is only 5 %. At the same time I receive more commissions now because I have more of my projects developed. What that decrease in the salary increase could mean? Could that indicate that I am not considered a important employee as I used to be considered last year? Shall I discuss this with my manager?
2007-10-01 09:36:08 · 4 answers · asked by selena 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I don't know what kind of business you are in. I work in education and our raise is funded by the state. It depends - does your business give a flat percentage raise across the board? Did everyone only receive 5%?
2007-10-01 09:41:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no need to worry. If you're getting an increase at all, that means you're doing well.
Don't worry about the percentage. That is mainly figured out during year end financials and budgeting.
For example, if they continuely give you 8%, would that break the company? So, this year, the company can give good employees a max 8%. Next year, because of profit/loss, they can only give max 5%. Whatever the case may be, the percentage of increase is irrelevant. Just keep up your "exceeds standards" rating and you'll be fine.
2007-10-01 16:41:36 · answer #2 · answered by Scott D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF you are concerned, then by all means yes, discuss it with your supervisor. It could be just the fact that your projects are developed now and you are earning commissions and they figure that with the 5% raise and the commissions that you are making enough.
Sounds like you are doing well, good luck.
2007-10-01 16:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would definitely ask.
2007-10-01 16:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by astralpen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋