First post. so bear with me.
My wife and I both work for a regional (think New England) bank as tellers. We got hired at the same time, August of 21, for the same position, in the same market, but in different branches. When we got hired, I was started at about 1.5% more than her due to previous experience (and the 'nonexistent' wage gap).
To this point, we have both been basically on par with trainings/certifications/responsibilities/etc. I am certified in opening business accounts however, which she is not (and is a big part of being eligible for promotion).
We just got our first annual/equity raises. Her direct manager spoke with HR and fought for her employees to get good raises. My manager, however, said it was up to HR and she had no control over it or willingness to even reach out to HR.
HR put our raises through yesterday, my wife got a 15% raise whereas I got 6%. I am obviously incredibly happy for my wife, as that is SUBSTANTIAL and she honestly deserves it, however, as for my own raise, I am LIVID.
My manager is on vacation until Tuesday, when I will approach her about the situation and request at least another 4.5% raise on top of my 6% to match inflation and then give me 3.5% on top. I am also considering going over her and to our market manager. I guess I'm just looking for advice/support/things to say when justifying why I deserve an actual raise.