I have always been pretty open and upfront about how much money I make and have had those conversations with fellow employees. In the past, the conversation between us was the furthest I’d go. Usually that would lead me into finding a new job because of unfair pay.
I lurk this sub often and have decided to confront my employer over a recent discussion with the other employees. One employee (whom I trained) is making the same amount as me, she had no prior experience in our specific field of medicine. I have worked there just over a year longer than her (I’m the oldest employee now) and I had a couple years of prior experience.
I love the people I work with, my boss is generally wonderful as well, however I am a bit rattled by this. I am the only person in the office who knows front desk, teching and now learning back office, and a couple misc. items that make me valuable. I got a raise at my yearly interview in august, but my pay has only gone from $21 to $22.50, with inflation Im actually making less money at $22.50. I have a f*ck ton of medical issues and have had to take a good portion of time off this year (and only this year) including multiple surgeries. I am willing to compromise on getting more paid time off hours due to this.
How to i approach this with my boss? I want to be firm, yet friendly unless she turns it into an issue. Please help advise!