WWYD? work-related, will DD later.

AustinBride06 · March 2011

Deleted info... thanks for the advice... I'll let you guys know what happens... if anything...

**ZippityDoDa** · March 2011

The biggest impact in salary negotiations is when you're hired - most companies I've been at have pretty strict guidelines for raises, so it can be hard or impossible to play "catch up" if you started low. That sucks that there's such a big difference even after a promotion! Next time you're up for review I would bring some numbers about the average pay for your position and see what you can work out.

GuavaGal · March 2011

Are you friendly enough with your boss who is moving on to talk to him for advice on asking for/getting a raise? If so, you could start off with a more generic conversation (like, advice on how he handled challenges in the position) and include your plan to ask for a raise at your next review. Maybe he'd have some recommendations on how to present your "ask."

Good luck!

Jess.O · March 2011

That really sucks. I'm sorry that this happened to you. I don't have any advice but I'm interested in what others have to say. A similar thing happened to DH. When he started at his current employer they paid him XX per hour. At his first pay raise, they told him they could only give him a very small raise because he was already at the tip top of the pay scale so he didn't have much room to grow. When he was promoted to salary, that was determined based on his previous hourly rate. When he was promoted, part of his job was to evaluate others and in doing this he saw their pay rate and their raises. Many of the people were making much more than he was when he was "maxxed out." (Yes, he did take the difference in the times and economy.)

It's been very hard for him because he works hard and feels like he got screwed. I'm guessing you feel the same way. It's a bad situation and I hope you get some good advice.

el_twirpo · March 2011

ugh. so frustrating! i've never really figured out the best way to get compensated properly once you're in the job. bringing numbers only somewhat helps. threatening to leave or taking a higher paying job seem to be the way others usually move up. companies don't do as much to retain talent these days, it seems. :-(

thegastons · March 2011

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this!! That really sucks.I don't know that I would necessarily approach your boss about the information you saw, unless it is part of your job duties to know salaries, but like Guava said, I would definitely to your boss to see how the best way to approach your desired salary increase would be.

Good luck!

SareBear30 · March 2011

GuavaGal:

Are you friendly enough with your boss who is moving on to talk to him for advice on asking for/getting a raise? If so, you could start off with a more generic conversation (like, advice on how he handled challenges in the position) and include your plan to ask for a raise at your next review. Maybe he'd have some recommendations on how to present your "ask."

Good luck!

I think this sounds like a good plan. If you aren't friendly with him, could you talk with HR? Could they provide some insight?

SareBear30 · March 2011

GuavaGal:

Are you friendly enough with your boss who is moving on to talk to him for advice on asking for/getting a raise? If so, you could start off with a more generic conversation (like, advice on how he handled challenges in the position) and include your plan to ask for a raise at your next review. Maybe he'd have some recommendations on how to present your "ask."

Good luck!

I think this sounds like a good plan. If you aren't friendly with him, could you talk with HR? Could they provide some insight?

Sucky

SareBear30 · March 2011

GuavaGal:

Are you friendly enough with your boss who is moving on to talk to him for advice on asking for/getting a raise? If so, you could start off with a more generic conversation (like, advice on how he handled challenges in the position) and include your plan to ask for a raise at your next review. Maybe he'd have some recommendations on how to present your "ask."

Good luck!

I think this sounds like a good plan. If you aren't friendly with him, could you talk with HR? Could they provide some insight?

Sucky situation

SareBear30 · March 2011

GuavaGal:

Are you friendly enough with your boss who is moving on to talk to him for advice on asking for/getting a raise? If so, you could start off with a more generic conversation (like, advice on how he handled challenges in the position) and include your plan to ask for a raise at your next review. Maybe he'd have some recommendations on how to present your "ask."

Good luck!

I think this sounds like a good plan. If you aren't friendly with him, could you talk with HR? Could they provide some insight?

Sucky situation for

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