GrumpyOne Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 So, the last raise I got was in 2010, and it was .7%...7/10ths of 1%...the raise before that was 2008, and it was 1%. I've always been the top performer at work, with the highest efficiency and best quality... I was told at the time I got those raises that it was the company doing poorly and that was why they were so small. So, I re-doubled my efforts, and pushed my colleagues to do the same, which most totally do not care (8 and the gate), in the hopes of getting better raises. So, today it pays off....I got a raise! .098%....while most of my colleagues got 2% or so....seems that the company thinks I'm topped out in pay. So, after being the top again last year, others got more than twice the raise I got, for doing poorly. Rant off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Although I envy the stability that you have with a regular paycheck and stable employment, I wouldn't trade the ability to give myself a raise anytime I feel like working harder for anything in the world. I tried to work for the man, turns out, I am the man. Look at the bright side Grumpy, when you're at the top of the game you're already at the top of the rewards. In a shooting context, from what I understand it's the last 1% that separates M from GM that's the hardest to achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Maybe so....but it still sucks that working harder doesn't pay off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerjunky Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 You should try working for the state of Texas.... What's a pay raise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Boo Hoo! I got a 16 cent raise after one year on the job with my current employer. That's because I had perfect attendance! I feel your pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 53 cents over 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 They should at least offer a work related bonus system. Bad business. You can't keep good workers and not reward them. Biggest mistake any small company can make. You don't cheap on what keeps you running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 If nothing else, it has motivated me to look for employment elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 If you're at the top of your game it might be time to break out on your own and get paid as a high dollar Consultant or contract Project Manager. You can do anything you put your mind to, I've seen your Texas Star!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I've read of a lot of people leaving company A, going to B with a raise and then going back to A with another raise or promotion. Sort of like "absence makes the heart grow fonder" sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 53 cents over 6 years. I'd be grumpy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I think I would look at time invested,retirement time,before I took off after greener grass..oh yea and age would play a part toooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I hate the lack of a raise also. I have decided to raise my rates and give myself a raise. i am totally worth it I hate your predicament Grumpy which is why I work for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu46and2 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 If nothing else, it has motivated me to look for employment elsewhere That's what I was going to suggest until I got to this point. Be able to prove the impact you have had on your company's results with hard facts and there will be no shortage of companies willing to offer you much more than what you are currently getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 That is a lot of the reason I left the Valley, I understand your pain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 My first employer closed it's doors and I was laid off in 2001 after a few years of stagnant raises. It turned out that getting booted out was the best thing that ever happened for my salary. I changed jobs 4 times in the next 2 years getting a 20% or so pay bump each time. When I finally settled back into another steady job I was making over double what I was when I was let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I've read of a lot of people leaving company A, going to B with a raise and then going back to A with another raise or promotion. Sort of like "absence makes the heart grow fonder" sort of thing. There is no company B in the area. Highly specialized field, with very few companies, even worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I asked my supervisor, who would I appeal the lackluster raise to. He told me our HR department. I emailed them and they replied almost immediately....You need to take this up with your supervisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Any company paid education benefits you could take advantage of? If so, the worst that would happen is you get an education at company expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 From my prespective as a Program Manager with a large company, many times a certain position has a certain pay range associated with it. As you get close to the high end of that pay band your raises start slowing down because you are penetrated into the pay band too much. If you were to be put into the next higher position/pay band you would be starting back near the lower portion of the new band and your raises would be a higher presentage. It sucks becuase if you have good employees who do well and get good raises they increase fast but if you can't promote them into the next higher job position/code the raises start slowing down no matter how good of a job they do and how great of an eval I give them. Not sure if that is what is in play here but that is how it works in my company and it may be similar in yours? Neal in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Any company paid education benefits you could take advantage of? If so, the worst that would happen is you get an education at company expense.Nope. No such package at this company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfowl-widowmaker Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Try working for the state of Florida. No raises in 6 years, only a 3% cut in pay to go toward our retirement. Only thing, it went back into the general budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 This Hate rant has turned into a discussion, which is beyond the bounds of the rules for the Hate Forum. Thus, it must be closed. Please review the Hate Forum Rules: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8097 [note: this is a generic response] ========== Sorry, Andy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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