Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
It is actually the norm in the public sector as salaries are often public. Some states are also moving in that direction for the private sector. Particularly if you are a company that has gotten alleged of discrimination with respect to pay, there can be some benefits to being more transparent.
I wouldn't say we are public sector. We are a government contracting company
After thinking about it a ton last night, I don't think I am 'mad' at the fact about the raise (I mean, good for her and all). I just think I am more upset about the fact that I am clearly going above and beyond what I was originally brought on for. Putting in more hours than asked, and all I do is get criticism from people. Before me, my company only had 1 recruiter. Now we have 2. Since I began in October, I have made our turn-around applicant-to-hire time about one week, where it used to be 2+ weeks. I am also always on top of my game and getting back to people asap.
Makes me feel like I am putting in all of this extra effort for nothing, since they don't seem to appreciate what I have brought to the company. This whole thing just made me uneasy and now I don't want to go the extra mile anymore
Is it widely known you are moving back to the west coast? Have you mentioned this in months past? If so, even casually, I can see why you wouldn’t get a raise.
You are also comparing 2 different roles with 2 different salary band structures. Two different departments with different budgets.
After thinking about it a ton last night, I don't think I am 'mad' at the fact about the raise (I mean, good for her and all). I just think I am more upset about the fact that I am clearly going above and beyond what I was originally brought on for. Putting in more hours than asked, and all I do is get criticism from people. Before me, my company only had 1 recruiter. Now we have 2. Since I began in October, I have made our turn-around applicant-to-hire time about one week, where it used to be 2+ weeks. I am also always on top of my game and getting back to people asap.
Makes me feel like I am putting in all of this extra effort for nothing, since they don't seem to appreciate what I have brought to the company. This whole thing just made me uneasy and now I don't want to go the extra mile anymore
You’re leaving anyway. Do a good-enough job and plan your move.
Is it widely known you are moving back to the west coast? Have you mentioned this in months past? If so, even casually, I can see why you wouldn’t get a raise.
You are also comparing 2 different roles with 2 different salary band structures. Two different departments with different budgets.
Nope. No one knows I am leaving. They all think that I am here for the long-run.
Nope. No one knows I am leaving. They all think that I am here for the long-run.
Is your move set in stone in your mind or flexible?
If you are seriously thinking of moving on in a couple of months you could parlay this into a conversation with your management on their view of your performance, the value you bring, and your compensation - without mentioning the other worker (which is pointless and petty.)
You can use the “I am coming up to a year here and wanted to touch base” angle.
If they are less than receptive, or wishy-washy with respect to your growth path, then when you leave it won’t be a surprise.
I’d t it possible she’s just a better negotiator than you are and that’s why she got more? I am a horrible negotiator and especially in my first job after college, I lowballed myself badly. So it was on me that I want making as much as my coworkers.
Why oh why is the H.R. Director talking to you about someone else's salary? I'd be a little apalled that she's flapping lips, talking about other people's salaries.
I wonder what she tells other people about you.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
