#WorkplaceDilemma #SalaryNegotiation #ITProfessional
Hey y’all, I need some advice! 🤔 So, here’s the deal – I work with a coworker who doesn’t seem to do much at all, and my manager actually admitted to it. Meanwhile, I’m here busting my hump every day doing service desk requests and fixing server issues. Should I ask for more money considering the situation?
Here’s some context:
– I’m basically the IT superhero around here, doing all sorts of tasks and helping out wherever I can
– My coworker’s productivity seems to be lacking, to put it nicely
– I haven’t missed a single day of work in over a year and have some unique skills that no one else has
What do you think? Should I go for it and ask for a raise? Have any of you been in a similar situation before? Share your thoughts and advice – I could use some perspective! 😅
Possible solution:
– Schedule a meeting with your manager to discuss your contributions and the discrepancy in workload between you and your coworker
– Present concrete examples of your achievements and the value you bring to the team
– Be open to negotiating not just for more money, but also for other forms of recognition or benefits that could make up for the unequal workload.
It never hurts to ask, worst they can say is no.
I would look for other jobs and/or more lucrative positions before asking for a raise in that situation, but that’s just my $.02 and I’m not heavily experienced in the sector, but I have been in similar positions. Even if you get a raise you still have a coworker who isn’t helping you
“There’s stuff here that only I know how to do”
Isn’t a good reason for a raise. If someone told me that as a manager I would task them with documenting these processes, if they refuse then I would find their replacement. I despise techs who think knowledge hoarding gives them job security.
Sounds like you can share your knowledge with your colleague.
Holding onto knowledge doesn’t benefit your team or company. Document or train your colleague like the benevolent sys admin mentored you.
You sound like an info hoarder. I would share the information so you’re not being called while you’re out. It’s how you turn into a team lead
Just my opinion. Never base your salary off of numbers. It doesn’t matter how many tickets you do in a day, week, year. Be paid your value to the company, the level of service you bring to your users, and how well your team accomplishes goals. Certainly an idea to ask for more $$, but present what you do, not what others don’t.
This is what you need to do first. “Hey co-worker dude. Can you give me a hand. Would you mind helping so and so. I’m helping so and so right now.” If you continue to be a martry your co-worker will continue to be a bum. Why don’t you mentor this guy. I’ll tell you a secret. Management doesn’t care that you do more than your co-worker. You’re both peons in their eyes. Become friends with this guy instead. If he doesn’t know how to help. Show him.
“There’s stuff here that only I know how to do.” Bad, bad, bad. Not a brag. Just bad. Get going on the training. Show some leadership. Thats what management notices.
you can ask for a raise, but just remember that you may not get it for reasons that have nothing to do with job performance (mainly budgets).
Stop comparing yourself to others. Just because you are doing more than your laziest coworker doesn’t mean you are providing a lot of value.
Please take your PTO and see how they get along without you. You are complaining about your co-worker but you are the problem. Allow him to do more. I believe your manager should see your value that you bring to the organization. You should not have to ask for more money; it should be offered! No one can live without QUALITY!