Career Advice

[Dharma1521]

So three years ago I joined my company in an entry level position. Last year that position was transitioned into one that is beyond entry level. My company trained me as opposed to hiring someone new. Now that I have over a year of experience in the new position I have been taking on more and more work. I have now been given a one year project in addition to my current work. This will require OT every week (I’m a salaried worker so this will not produce extra income). I've been receiving the same pay for my current position as I did for the entry level one. I'm not sure if I should push for a higher pay grade or suck it up. And if I suck it up now, how long do I wait to ask for more money? I did a search on salary.com and see that people with my experience are making 10k more than I am now. If you were in my position what would you do?

 

[itburnswhenipee]

You should ask for a raise.

 

[snoogit]

isnt this the company that keeps you from taking a shit?

 

[Dharma1521]

isnt this the company that keeps you from taking a shit?

hahah no thats my part time job.

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

ask for raise
if they say no, start looking for new job

 

[fly]

ask for raise
if they say no, start looking for new job

Meh, I'd do it the other way around. Come to them after you get another job and see if they'd like to counter offer...

 

[JAXvillain]

ask for raise
if they say no, start looking for new job

this shit right here

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

Meh, I'd do it the other way around. Come to them after you get another job and see if they'd like to counter offer...

That would also work.
Depends if you actually want to stay where youre at or not.

 

[dbzeag]

Suck it up and deal. At least you have a job. I have been getting paid $15k - $30k less than my peers in this industry because there is nothing else available in this shithole. Be thankful you still have something.

I have been told by my managers after I asked about a raise that my raise is I still have a job.

 

[fly]

Suck it up and deal. At least you have a job. I have been getting paid $15k - $30k less than my peers in this industry because there is nothing else available in this shithole. Be thankful you still have something.

I have been told by my managers after I asked about a raise that my raise is I still have a job.

Why suck it up? At least try... Geez

 

[Dharma1521]

Suck it up and deal. At least you have a job. I have been getting paid $15k - $30k less than my peers in this industry because there is nothing else available in this shithole. Be thankful you still have something.

I have been told by my managers after I asked about a raise that my raise is I still have a job.

I am thankful but I am not on sale. I'm willing to suck it up for a bit if need be.

 

[dbzeag]

Why suck it up? At least try... Geez

The people that asked the most for raises were the first to get laid off because it looked to management that they weren't happy in their position anymore if they are looking for money.

 

[dbzeag]

I am thankful but I am not on sale. I'm willing to suck it up for a bit if need be.

Well, if you were on sale and you could suck it up, you won't have to worry too much about money then, would you?

 

[Coqui]

Meh, I'd do it the other way around. Come to them after you get another job and see if they'd like to counter offer...

Are you guys a right to work state?

 

[Coqui]

Suck it up and deal. At least you have a job. I have been getting paid $15k - $30k less than my peers in this industry because there is nothing else available in this sh*thole. Be thankful you still have something.

I have been told by my managers after I asked about a raise that my raise is I still have a job.

MOVE OUT OF CLEVELAND ALREADY

Seriously what's keeping you in the city of Cleveland? You said Tim could easily get a job elsehwere.

 

[dbzeag]

MOVE OUT OF CLEVELAND ALREADY

Seriously what's keeping you in the city of Cleveland? You said Tim could easily get a job elsehwere.

Moving as soon as I get a position in Denver now. Should be before October when I get laid off. I am kinda sticking around for severence.

 

[Syrup Beaver]

Meh, I'd do it the other way around. Come to them after you get another job and see if they'd like to counter offer...

I've never heard of that working out well.

Usually it's "Okay, have fun working there then!"

Or, you could get the raise - but will always be known as the one who has questionable loyalty.

 

[Coqui]

Moving as soon as I get a position in Denver now. Should be before October when I get laid off. I am kinda sticking around for severence.

I hope you're already looking at least

 

[dbzeag]

I hope you're already looking at least

Yes I am. I started looking when I got the layoff notification in March.

 

[b_sinning]

I think Dharma should just show us her boobs and get it over with. Good luck with the job.