Hey r/antiwork,
I am in a predicament. To preface, I am a 23 y/o IT Support Engineer. I have been working at my current MSP for about a year and a half.
This started yesterday when I was talking to my coworker of the same age and who has been at the same company as me for about the same amount of time. We were discussing certifications and I had mentioned that I would be taking a certification called the CCNA for an extra $5000 to my salary. He then asked how much I made, I jokily said he had to say it first and he said 60k and I replied my mine was 45k before the certification bonus.
We were both in shock, both surprised by how much we made. He then goes on to say how he can't believe I paid so unfairly, and that I am very knowledgeable in the role we share. Anyways, I come to find that when he interviewed he asked for a higher offer and was counter-offered where he is now. This was my mistake, I had set the bar very low for myself, and at the time I was unemployed and desperate.
Now I've already been looking at jobs since I've been completely burnt out in this role but how should I go about this? Is it worth going to my manager and exclaiming how I feel like I should be fairly compensated for what I bring to the table? Either way, I don't see myself being here much longer, the only reason why I ask is that the IT market is very intense and competitive.
Whatever insight you guys have would be greatly appreciated.