I made 16.20 and hour. I turned down jobs that offered 26 an hour because I don't like 2nd shift. Which that job was. My job let's me go to interviews and I told them about electricians union I would be making 38 an hour in 5 years. The great thing about my current job is I live where I work….so zero travel.
On my annual review a week ago I had high reviews from my supervisor and manager. I figured I might as well give it a shot and say on it that I want 2.50 an hour raise from inflation and good work ethic. I expected a 50 cent raise. I got my check today and now i am making 18 an hour. Maybe i should of asked for more lol? There is always next annual review I guess.
I have gotten raises a lot from this job since covid started. I do good work and I am treated pretty well at this job. This has made me seriously reconsider leaving this job. If next annual review I get up to 20 an hour, I think I will stay.
I wanted to share this because with all the hype of not enough workers, jobs are scared of losing good workers. Now is our time to demand better pay and benefits.
Edit:
I live in upstate NY so min wage is I think 13.50. I started at this job 2 years ago making 12.50 and in 2 years with 5 raises making 18.