Pay rise

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How soon is too soon to ask for a pay rise?

Or should i go with the 'I have been offered another job which is going to pay x amount'. Obviously this will be a genuine job offer.

zx

 

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That's going to depend on how long you have been in the role and how much your role has changed.

I have been in my new role for just over 3 months, in that time my title and responsibilities have changed a lot (I have gone from a senior engineer to senior manager in charge of a multinational team of 12 people) but I haven't been offered any kind of different package.

I have been advised to speak to them again in April which is when they do the 6 month pay reviews.

 

Well I am no way as experienced and skilled as yourself but I was thrown in at the deep end with nothing set in place, like a formal handover etc.

I work my backside off where as the other lad does the bare minimum which is what is driving this asking for a rise.

I think I will re evaluate what I do and check it with whats in my contract then take it from there.

Zx

 

How long have you been there? Have you had any objectives or quarterly reviews? Talked to your line manager about the extra work you're doing \ expected of you?

If you haven't and you land this on them out of the blue they may get funny.

 

I'd say before first appraisal/review is too soon, unless you are doing a lot more than what's expected of you (jk put it very well). If you managed to save the company money, automated stuff, fixed critical stuff no one else could etc. Things like this should give your request some weight.

I remember talking to my manager what should i do to earn more, and basically you need to prove you are exceeding what you are expected to do in your role. Otherwise you are just doing what you were employed for, with the salary you agreed to work for!

 

I appreciate the feedback guys.

I think its because I am doing the lions share of the work which is why I am asking the question. I work in a team of 'two' but the majority of the time, its me doing all the work. I am getting the recognition as in people know I am the one they need to see if they want something done but to be on the same pay with the boss knowing the other persons work ethic/skillset is some what demoralising.

I have a sneaky reason this bloke will leave soon but if he doesn't then I dont want to be in a place that rewards laziness. I know you will always get lazy people but this is beyond a joke, I have never met anyone this bad before.

This is the reason for the question.

I think I will hang on until a new opportunity comes along then weigh up my options

Zx

 

Well hes only gone and handed his notice in today.............



Is the way I am feeling at the mo.

So think I will pencil in a chat with the boss about this rise I want ha ha

Zx