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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Iv been given extra responsibility at work for no extra pay. I asked for an increase inline with my new job title, and was given the old " tough times no spare cash in the pot "speech. The person that did this job before me earned more than I do for same as I now do. Do I put up with being taken for a ride or look for a new job? Or am I being petty and should man the fuck up |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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I would do it for a year and then ask for it to be re_iewed. A year in, you will have a proven track record of achievements in your new role and be more marketable externally for a similar role on more money
good luck |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Man up and stick up for yourself. Basically they are getting something for nothing out of you. If you don't speak up then they will walk all over you. Just say either pay me what the other person got or put you back in your old position. Simple |
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if you have another one to walk into or savings to allow you to take a break / career change etc..
then consider your options..
however if not then your a bit stuck..
you could also crack on with the new role and try and improve productivity/ reduce costs etc and if sales increase then revisit the issue with the manager..? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I would do it for a year and then ask for it to be re_iewed. A year in, you will have a proven track record of achievements in your new role and be more marketable externally for a similar role on more money
good luck"
Yeah I see what you mean, but to be honest I'm killing it and the gaffer said I'm doing a great job. Confused |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Problem is times are hard, employers can afford to take the piss now days as they know people cant afford to walk out
If your unhappy look for a new job, theres not a great deal else you can do unless you accept whats happened and just do the job for the pay they offer |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Problem is times are hard, employers can afford to take the piss now days as they know people cant afford to walk out
If your unhappy look for a new job, theres not a great deal else you can do unless you accept whats happened and just do the job for the pay they offer"
Ty xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Man up and stick up for yourself. Basically they are getting something for nothing out of you. If you don't speak up then they will walk all over you. Just say either pay me what the other person got or put you back in your old position. Simple "
its not that simple
they could say your old possition is no longer available, what then? walk out? how does that pay the bills?
we dont live in a time where the employee is in a possition to make demandes, they will replace you a lot quick than you will them |
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By *iewMan
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"I would do it for a year and then ask for it to be re_iewed. A year in, you will have a proven track record of achievements in your new role and be more marketable externally for a similar role on more money
good luck
Yeah I see what you mean, but to be honest I'm killing it and the gaffer said I'm doing a great job. Confused"
sure but if the previous person who held the role was ineffective, it is easy to get quick wins, low hanging fruit in performance improvements will be noted but the sustainability of any lift will be more challenging and it will be that they will be impressed by.... and role model behaviours in these tough times are also highly sought after
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Man up and stick up for yourself. Basically they are getting something for nothing out of you. If you don't speak up then they will walk all over you. Just say either pay me what the other person got or put you back in your old position. Simple
its not that simple
they could say your old possition is no lonber available, what then? walk out? how does that pay the bills?
we dont live in a time where the employee is in a possition to make demandes, they will replace you a lot quick than you will them"
I disagree. That's how business owners get away with murder because people are scared to stand up for themselves. If you are good at your job no employer would dismiss you for someone less capable but cheaper. If you are worth the pay you will get it x |
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It's fair to say that at the moment its an employers market rather than employee. That said, it can be very difficult to find the right person for a job. Character and attitude are also a big part.
For most if not all companies its VERY tough at the moment and the simple fact is, the more you get paid the less stable your job will be.
People leaving a position often, rather than creating a job position for someone else, it saves a redundancy. Dissolving a position will often just form a bit of 'stream lining' making things more efficient and improving the chances of a companies survival.
So maybe the question is... are they taking the piss or are you part of what will help keep the company in business? |
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I'm with the cooler king
best advice my old grandpa gave me was never take a job you were not prepared and able to walk away from at 5 minutes notice... it is the *only* way you actually get treated with respect.
I'm in Devon and I have had a company in Cheshire chasing me to go to work for them, chasing as in sending someone to drive down to see me to see if I am interested... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm with the cooler king
best advice my old grandpa gave me was never take a job you were not prepared and able to walk away from at 5 minutes notice... it is the *only* way you actually get treated with respect.
I'm in Devon and I have had a company in Cheshire chasing me to go to work for them, chasing as in sending someone to drive down to see me to see if I am interested..."
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By (user no longer on site)
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Do you want to advance your career? Will the experience help you get another job? If yes I would do it and ask for training and a re_iew whilst also looking how you can build on the experience. If not then very professionally I would decline and say that youre happy with your existing job and dont feel your the right person to take on the additional responsibility. |
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