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Just found out that people I am training are making more than I am!?
Asked by Bev B
Should I bring it up with supervisor or just quit? To request a raise now almost seems like extortion. I can easily find another job for same money and less stress!
Asked by Bev B
Should I bring it up with supervisor or just quit? To request a raise now almost seems like extortion. I can easily find another job for same money and less stress!
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Tough call, but it you like the job try for the raise, else, you should relize you are being paid below market wage and it might be better to look for another job before you quit.
Tough call, but it you like the job try for the raise, else, you should relize you are being paid below market wage and it might be better to look for another job before you quit.
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Well go get a job that pays more, then quit your job.
Answered by turquoisetears87
Answered by turquoisetears87
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you should ask for a raise dont just quit, maybe your boss dosent know how you feel.
Answered by Lovely Lady
Answered by Lovely Lady
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To hell with how your boss feels about it, Quit training them and get a better job. What a jerk. Did he/she think you wouldn't find out what they are making?
Answered by Tammi
Answered by Tammi
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Ain't that a beach!!! That happened to my mom once way, way long ago...she quit. For you, guess it depends on whether you'd want your job even with more pay (btw, asking for a pay increase is not extortion, or nobody would ever get one), or if it is more interesting and better for you to move on...
Answered by Nancy Kay
Answered by Nancy Kay
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What position are you training them for? Yours?
Or are they learning a lot of different positions, and they are just with you right now...
Focus on your education. Get a good degree, and then someday, someone will be training you!
Answered by Happy Guy
Answered by Happy Guy
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if your good enough to be training these people than you should be making more than them.
why quit, unless you were already thinking of it, seniority can be a good thing.
Besides its easier to find a job when you have one
Answered by Jason F
Answered by Jason F
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You are going to find this every where, there is no law that sais all are paid equally, as all employees are not equal.
Asking for a raise based on someone elses pay sems rather childish, so quitting would be a good resolution for you.
Answered by Rex
Answered by Rex
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I would bring it up with the boss. And be honest, tell him you're upset with the pay differentials and it is causing you to think about employment elsewhere. If he does something about it, great. If not, start moving.
Answered by Angie
Answered by Angie
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yes YOU, should do something about it.
only YOU can
Answered by steven m
Answered by steven m
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Just do a 180 degree burn out and leave them in the dust of a faint memory. this is how the system works. my sister worked for a major corporation for 24 years and they got rid of her becasue they did not want to pay her retirement pension. they are just using you............... so look out for #1.
Answered by triple o.g.
Answered by triple o.g.
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Most job markets are based on supply and demand. Possibly when you were hired they didn't have to offer as much (obviously they didn't because you took the job). Businesses can't be expected to always try to equalize the pay of everyone when they hire someone new. Sometimes it makes financial sense to quit a job and get a higher paying one, although sometimes it's better to stick around and move up where you are at.
If you get another job, do it for yourself to increase the quality of your life, but don't do it to get back and what you perceive as unfair. You will learn that stuff like that is 'just business' and nothing personal.
Answered by Mo Better - Mo Cheddar
Answered by Mo Better - Mo Cheddar
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That is just wrong. Your employer figures they can get away with it so they will not give you a raise unless you ask. I would start looking for another job and when I found one I would be sure to explain to your present employer why you are leaving, Who knows they may feel guilty and offer even more than what you will be making at the new job for you to stay. If they do than in no way is that extortion.
Hope this helps, happened to me once and that is what I did and they did feel guilty and I am still working for them. Get regular raises now also.
Answered by Fred D
Answered by Fred D
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demand the raise and when you get it find another job that pays more
Answered by sam hill
Answered by sam hill
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No,do not quit, as that leaves a scar on your work record. First, have a talk with the boss, and ask why you are getting less pay than the new people. If they do not give you a raise, then find another job, first, then you can leave on the grounds that you were being discriminated against. I left a job for a better one , more money, but then got injured, had surgery, got released to go back to work after a 6 month ordeal, then to find out my job has been eliminated. It is best to talk it out with the supervisor first, then decide, before you leave.
Answered by Ron
Answered by Ron
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i suggest u quit and find somewhere else to work or just tell ur boss cause tahts not fair
Answered by ♥ThEoThErMe♥
Answered by ♥ThEoThErMe♥
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Ask the people you are training if this is their starter wage. Sometimes once training is completed, they get a raise.
Then talk to your boss and ask why there is a discrepancy. If he says that it is because of their education, or other qualifications that you may not have, be wary. It could mean that you will be the next one to go when they downsize. In that case, look for another job!
Otherwise, you can escalate your complaint to H.R. as it would be just grounds for discrimination!
Answered by elletera
Answered by elletera
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I spent twenty years working as a civilian employee for the US Navy and the US Army. In every position I spent a great amount of my time training my military boss. They rotated every 18 to 20 months and only had minimal experience when they came on board. In most cases I and my staff did most of the work for them while they played golf (or in one situation was a part time teacher at the local school). About the time they got smart enough to do the job they were rotated out and we started all over again. They all made far more than I did; in wages and benefits!
People generally keep a job for one of two reasons; either they like what they are doing and wages doesn't mean anything, or they are being paid a great wage and can not afford to quite. If you like your job to hell with the pay - if you like the work but don't feel you are being paid appropriately and you have other opportunities I would suggest you talk to your boss about the pay. If you don't like the situation take another job.
Answered by privateeye4U
Answered by privateeye4U
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first request a raise, if they dont give it to you look for another job and then quit
Answered by lilangel06
Answered by lilangel06
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this is touchy -
if you like the job, talk to your supervisor about it.
if you're not crazy about the job, then look for something else
Answered by georgiagrits1
Answered by georgiagrits1
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You should look online for a salary report. (free one available from www.salary.com ) and compare that to your pay in addition to your colleagues pay. Most companies are moving towards a market based pay system. It may be possible that it's just an oversight on your employers behalf. If you feel it's intentional you can inquire with the EEOC and see if you have a valid discrimination case.
Answered by jim_mushinsky
Answered by jim_mushinsky
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In most jobs to dicuss incomes is a no-no...but I would most get out of there and let them know why, but dont quit until you have another job...it is much easier to get another job when you have one...also dont tell the new job about it....depending on what job you are working...get one you love and tell them that you know of the discrimination in wages...hope it helps.
Answered by rowdysunsetart
Answered by rowdysunsetart
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Train them to do their job the wrong way. Since they're making so much money they should have the intelligence to figure it out.
Answered by Mari
Answered by Mari
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First be sure they don't have more previous experience than you. If so they would be entitled to earn more. If not, you are entitled, by law, to earn the same as they are. In other words you have to be comparing apples to apples. Exact job, exact experience, etc.
Answered by mn1463
Answered by mn1463
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