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Promotion with no raise. Advice needed.
Sorry so long...
I was given a substantial promotion in November. I went from basically accounts reciveable/admin assistant type work to being the head of the department (there is no higher position in the dept).
When I was given the job, they never had a discussion about it with me. It was sort of just assumed and then it the board of Trustees approved it at a meeting. When my first paycheck after promotion came there was no difference.
We were also waiting a month to add the new employee who took my job to the payroll (she was in internal transfer). So I figured I may see a raise in December. I didnt.
Then before the mid December Trustee meeting the Chairman (my boss) told me to remind him to propose raises for me and the new girl. The day of he and the office manager told me the matter was being tabled.
Our normal raise time is April 1. I have a feeling that no one is getting raises since nothing has been mentioned/approved at the meetings each month since I started.
I know I was never told I was getting a raise, but this job is tremendously more responsibilty and I am working really hard and doing a good job.
I want to talk to the office manager about it but I really do not know how to approach the situation. Both she and the big boss are really intimidating and I know they have the outlook of be grateful you even have a job. They have this mafia-like intimidation thing going on. I cant describe it any other way.
I dont even know how to begin the conversation or what to say to her. I cant believe I have let this go on for so long but I kept thinking it was going to happen the next month. Please help.
Re: Promotion with no raise. Advice needed.
I know this is incredibly hard because I'm in a similar situation....It sounds like you know deep down that you HAVE to talk to someone or it is never going to get resolved, but you're just intimidated. I'm pretty non-confrontational so this kind of thing is difficult for me too.
Is there anyone else you can talk to for advice? I'm thinking someone who isn't a direct superior, who has no say-so in promotions or raises, but who has been with the company for awhile and may know how to handle these types of things. If not, maybe you can document all of the extra responsibilities your new job entails. Also, look up the salaries of similar jobs in the area as kind of a "benchmark" on what you should be making. Once you have all of your "ducks in a row" ask to sit down with whoever is less intimidating. Tell them how your grateful to have a job during these tough economic times, but that you feel somewhat unappreciated since your hard work & increased responsibilities haven't been recognized or compensated.
The bottom line is, all they can say is "no" to a raise. Most places won't fire you for asking for a raise and a lot of people assume you're content until you actually bring it up. If you're a good employee and there is value in the work you do, they'll probably increase your pay rather than risk losing you. If not, I'd start sending out resumes....I really do wish you the best of luck. Keep us updated!
"Boss, you mentioned that raises for New Girl and me were tabled at the last trustee meeting. I wanted to get some feedback on how I"m doing in my current position and if there is a raise commensurate with my new position expected in April. I'd also like to know if there's a timeline for raises from here on out."
And if he says no, you need to decide if you want to continue working there.
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