Making lower compensation than anyone who gets hired into a similar or the same position.
I have been with my company for over 4 years and have had 3 different positions. I was hired at the very bottom and my salary was pretty much the lowest the company hires people at. I have finally moved up and became a level 2 a year ago when I was hired for a level 3 position but HR wanted to keep me as a 1 and not give me a raise. I was promised a raise in my previous role before I decided to leave and they did not hold up that promise. I I then moved positions and got a very small bump that I had to fight for and am still at the lowest of the low for my position. Anyone that gets hired off the streets receives a good 10-20k more than I do a year. If I leave my company I cannot come back for a year and my current position is work from home. I really do like my position and am learning a lot and gaining great knowledge to become a project manager but I don’t feel I am being compensated fairly... should I leave or go to HR? We have appraisals coming up in a month and we just did a re-org for our whole department so I am worried there will be no money for raises. I’m thinking if I do not get one then I should definitely look to move on? Any thoughts? It’s hard to give up a work from home position that I actually really like!
Hi Mackenzie, The appraisal is a perfect opportunity to discuss a raise but more important your value and contribution to the department/company. Don’t walk in empty handed! Make a list of all of your accomplishments, took ownership to solve problems, and went above and beyond over the last year or since your last appraisal. Mention any additional responsibilities you’ve taken on that merit compensation. Keep an open mind and remain open to discuss other compensation options that don’t necessarily translate into dollars like PTO, Stock Options,or Tuition Reimbursement. Don’t walk away without an agreed plan of action on how or what you need to do in order to get the compensation you deserve. Good Luck.