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Anon816097 · 13d ago
So I'm very disgruntled at work right now - long story short, we hired a new person in our team slightly junior to me and I found out they're getting paid around ~5k more. I know it's not that much more at the end of the day but wtf. How do I bring it up with my manager? I can't not say anything. Discussing salary is banned at my company so I'm not sure how to initially mention it. Tips? Advice?
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West Coast Adventure · 8d ago
How would going for a pay rise go down, without any mention of it? You could always say you've been researching what the going rate is, and you've found other roles which pay more, maybe even check on here for some examples?
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Jasmine Caye · 6d ago
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you're totally valid for wanting to say something~
if salary talk’s off-limits, start by asking for a chat about your “role and growth” or “how your current compensation aligns with your responsibilities” ...just about making sure you’re being paid fairly for the work you do.
might help to jot down what you’ve achieved lately or how your role’s evolved!! managers respond better when there’s something tangible to point to. such a tricky convo, but you deserve to feel valued!
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Telescopes & Landmarks · 2d ago
Any luck bringing it up yet? It should be fair, although I suspect they know its not, or there would not need to be a ban on salary talk. Its generally seen as not great to talk about it anywhere, but when there's an enforced rule.... urgh
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