#SalaryNegotiation #CareerGrowth #NewJob #TopPerformer #RemoteWork
Are you a top performer in your company, giving your all day in and day out, only to be undervalued and underpaid by your boss? It can be incredibly frustrating and demotivating to feel like your hard work isn’t being recognized or appreciated. This was the exact situation I found myself in when my boss refused to give me a measly 4 dollar raise, despite my stellar performance at work.
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The Problem: Being Undervalued and Underpaid
I told my employer that I deserved a raise to $25/hr, which is a fair rate for the high-quality work I produce. However, I was met with excuses and empty promises, leaving me feeling unappreciated and demoralized. It seemed like no matter how hard I worked, I would never be compensated fairly for my efforts.
The Solution: Taking Control of My Career
Instead of waiting around for my boss to see my worth, I took matters into my own hands and started looking for new opportunities. I refused to settle for less than I deserved and found a new job that not only appreciated my skills but also offered me a significant raise – a 94% increase from my current salary!
Practical Steps to Navigate a Salary Negotiation
1. Know Your Worth: Research the market rate for your position and skillset to understand what you should be earning.
2. Build Your Case: Document your accomplishments and contributions to the company to demonstrate your value.
3. Practice Assertiveness: Stand firm in requesting the compensation you deserve, and don’t settle for less.
4. Explore Other Opportunities: Don’t be afraid to look for better options if your current employer doesn’t value you.
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Don’t let yourself be undervalued and underpaid in your career. Take control of your destiny and seek out opportunities that appreciate your hard work and dedication. Remember, you are worth more than what your boss is willing to give you. Keep striving for greatness and don’t settle for anything less than you deserve!
Don’t give them the two weeks
They could let you go immediately
I wonder if it’s a remote thing where companies try to take advantage knowing WFH is so desirable.
At my last job I was fully remote making $16/hr. I stayed with them throughout all of Covid. In late 2022, I had a review where they kissed my ass telling me how amazing I was, how valuable I am and how I’ve been exceeding expectations in the most difficult times. Then they offered a pathetic 2% raise.
Mind you, this was during peak inflation. I went from barely getting by when I started to going into debt and using my saving to pay rent by this time. The only reason I stayed was because it was remote work, which brought a modicum of peace to my life.
Unfortunately I had to quit after that just to survive. Now I’m at another company in the office full time making about what you do and it’s fucking terrible lol.
Pay scales are a bullsheet way to justify underpaying labor
Congratulations! When they refuse to give you what you want, they are also refusing to keep you. Keep us updated as to what Pikachu Face they make when you tell them you’re not sticking around.
Last hospital I worked for did this. I asked for $5 raise.
They gave everyone a 54 cent raise. 52 cents? Something.
So 6 of us quit. At the same time. They had to shut down labor and delivery and med surge.
Rural small corporate hospital.
3 nobths after I’m travel nursing and they start paying people $10 over what I was asking.
Abd a 5k bonus.
Still no takers 2 years later. Cost of living here is insane.
They had a fucking chance. Guess it didn’t work out well for them.
Just quit without notice
Post their reaction, pls.
please update us after you put your two weeks in!
Hope for inflation to rise?! WTF?
Sounds like you listened very well! Congrats on your new job!
Your employer directly told you – no significant raises at this company for you. You listened, and decided higher pay was worth finding a different employer.
Don’t forget to use any sick days and PTO before you give notice.. that is, if they give you any..
Great for you I just leveled up myself 5.50/hr switching lines of work. How does one get involved in WFH jobs my wife is looking and can’t seem to land one yet
My company gave me a cost of living adjustment because I moved from Dallas to Chicago. Because they gave me that adjustment they did not give me a merit raise. So I went out and got a job that was a 20% raise. Now they are trying to counter offer, they are welcome to but I’m pretty sure I’ll turn down any offers they make.
Inquiring minds are going to need a update as to what happened when you dropped the hammer on your boss. I’m sure that they are going to be fairly clueless and say that they’re only doing the best that they can…
Congrats! That old boss is terrible. Yes, technically jobs have pay scales and you might have been at the top of that pay scale, but that is also why they could have promoted you to a higher title. They chose not to.
What a bunch of clowns. I’ll never understand the logic that goes into replacing someone from the front of the pack over like 5k a year. Clearly you had justified your worth.
The hiring budget is always bigger then the retention budget
They do know that keeping up with inflation isn’t a wage rise, right?
why even give them two weeks?
Some of our engineering team refuses to be on call since they can’t work from home any other time. Frankly I don’t blame them
I’m going to say your not going to get a 20% raise in almost any company.
*math is only approximate
I highly recommend not putting in your two weeks and not informing your old job until you actually start your new one. Offer letters can be rescinded, hiring decisions can be reversed. Protect yourself, if you need to ensure you are earning don’t give a notice.
Congrats! I told my boss I needed significantly more money to move to his team. He said no problem! I told him how much. He said he could do it. I moved to his team and got 1/3 of what I asked for. Sadly, I am seriously underpaid and even what I was asking for was still underpaid. So I am looking and have a few options that will almost double my pay. Boss is going to lose his shit when I got because I am essentially the only person who does my job and has the knowledge and experience necessary. I can’t wait to be like you.
“…And this is what a revolving door employer looks like, kids. ”
The only way you can advance is to leave and maybe come back later at a higher price.
OP, make sure you have an iron clad offer letter that is signed on by you and the company, BEFORE you put your notice in. I have seen stories here where a new job is like, “oops, we won’t hire you after all,” after you have already put your notice in, or they try to do shit like walk back the salary that was agreed upon. With a signed, sealed deliver contract, if the new company pulls any shit you have grounds to extract $ from the new place via promisory estopel. Otherwise, congrats and good luck.