Antiwork

I work in higher education, which as a field is notoriously underpaid unless you have a cushy administrator position. I work as an advisor for a university in New Mexico. ​ I currently make $37,088. This is a raise from $36,900 effective this last February. The math on this raise is a 0.05% increase which is laughable, especially considering inflation rose 8% in 2021. ​ I've been getting many compliments on my job performance from my boss, coworkers, and other staff at the university. So I penned a raise request letter: I illustrated my merits, and also the math, and the state average salary for my position which is $44, 328. Considering my job location and our funding, I asked for substantially less than that, but as I commute 30 minutes everyday when gas prices are INSANE I want to make sure I can afford to even come to work.…

Such as; Before we begin, may I ask for a salary range? Did you give your employees an extra 8% this year on top of their yearly raise to match inflation? Why should I work for you? Any more?