So I work at an electrical construction company, and recently I’ve been moved to a job site that is 1hr 10min from my house. I’m already upset that i have to drive that far, not to mention that I get 0$ per-diem for my drive because “they didn’t budget that in the contract for that job site”. Even though I meet said requirements for per-diem.
So I called out labor division asking for a raise to compensate for not getting any per-diem (i’ll be at this job site for 2 years also) and they told me no because I “already make 2x” what entry level electrical helpers make. But I feel as if i’m worth a little bit more than the 17$ an hour i’m making right now, considering I have 6 years experience and with 3 years of electrical tech schooling while working full time for this same company.
What eats me up the most is these new hires making 20$+ an hour yet I’m getting shit out of a raise cause apparently I make more than entry level helpers. I’ve talked with multiple new hire that have 0-6 months of experience in the electrical trade that are starting out at 20$ if not more.
I’m posting this mainly to vent but also am curious what you guys think in this situation. I’m currently evaluating new job opportunities as I speak.