I recently was promoted at my job 2 weeks ago and my new boss got back to me with some pretty poor news regarding my new compensation. It’s not what we agreed upon in fact it’s 15k less. He told me HR only willing to give me so much even though he fought tooth and nail. (I believe him, we’ve worked together in the past he’s a stand up guy.) One of my co-workers buddies just got promoted to the position I currently have been and would actually be getting paid more than would even though I would be a level above him in the org chart. Who do I reach out to here and explain how ridiculous this is. I’m effectively getting paid less to do more work with added responsibilities. Is there any thing I can do or do I just have to accept it and secretly look for opportunities elsewhere. I can’t just quit I have to pay bills and rent. Thanks.
Edit: Forgot to put the word “Advice” in the title.
Edit 2: I realize this is worded really poorly my bad.