Category: Antiwork

So today I found out that the new hires at my work get a base salary of $55k a year. This is with no experience, and you only need a degree. They are the bottom of the rung so to say. I work in science based field just to clarify so a science based degree is preferred. We keep losing people as well so we’re short staffed like every body else. We’ve lost and gained 8 employees since I’ve joined. Now on to my issue. I was hired in the middle of 2020 at 45K (with experience), and have gotten a couple 5% increases and a promotion last year that put me at $58K. We worked through the pandemic yada yada and no inflation raise to speak of. How do I bring up to my boss the fact that I feel I am being unfairly paid? I know I should…

I refused to sign the paperwork and we’ll see how that goes. I didn’t have any good quips, or bravery to use one if I had, but I said I couldn’t afford it and they’d have to tell me why I was supposed to at fault for their mistake.

I am new to this sub but I figured this might be a good group to ask a couple question regarding merit increases. BACKGROUND: I am a salaried (exempt) employee and recieve yearly merit increases. This typically happens in March every year. I also have a mid (August timeframe) and end of year (December/January) performance review. At the conclusion of the performance review, I recieve a writeup from my supervisor on my job well done and recieve a rating (like a 1-5 rating). My question is what determines a merit increase? Is it solely based on performance? Does it factor in cost of living and/or CPI? I also have a follow up question that I think is better explained with an example: I have read online that a 3-5% merit increase is considered a “good” merit increase. Lets say John Doe makes 100k a year. If I utilize just a…