Posted on 04/11/2006 by momalie2
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After starting a new job in Feb. I received a pay raise. I thought wow I must really be doing a good job and they must really like me....Since I pay the bills I have noticed that the new temp they just brought in a week ago is making more than me even after my pay raise....Granted she has a bachelor's degree and I only an associates. But still does this seem fair? I do AR/AP and whatever else is thrown at me. I put in lots of lunch hrs and OT only don't get paid for it...Am I wrong to be a little miffed?
POST A COMMENTDharmadee(04/11/2006)
Try being the only person NOT given a raise throughout an entire multi-national firm. AND also having gotten good reviews, and worked harder than anyone else in your department. Unfortunately, I have a BIMBO of a manager, who dislikes me because I am smarter than she is. Yes, it is absolutely galling, and I totally understand your frustration. IF you have a friend in higher management, you might be able to bring it up, and make a case for yourself. If that is true, you will be thought of as being "pro-active" and "taking initiative". Otherwise, you will be a troublemaker, and they will be watching you. Take a look at your hand, see what you have to play.
corporateSlave(04/11/2006)
I'd be "p" to the "issed". But more mad at myself that I didn't ask for more money from the get go. Realistically tho, now that I think about it. I'm in IT and I come across a lot of consultants that get paid more than I do. That's because the consulting company takes a good cut and they don't always get benefits. So take this into consideration because she's a temp it doesn't mean that's what she's making, it maybe means that what your company is paying her company.
just me(04/11/2006)
Very good point, CS.
the cynic(04/12/2006)
The temp also doesn't get benefits, so that saves the company an arm and a leg. Plus she's paid through her agency, not the company, so the budget for temps and perms is different. It sucks though because a lot of companies are "using" temps to save money that way, and thus they go without health insurance. However, you should fight for the raise you deserve though. Make sure you are making the amount you deserve compared to other *permanent* employees, and if not, raise a a stink! Good luck!
TheNewGuy(04/12/2006)
C.S. you described it perfectly. As one going through that situation, sure the higher hourly wage might be nice, but it balances out with the loss of benefits and possible paid time off (which REALLY hurts).
cnubelevit(04/14/2006)
Unless you are a salaried worker, I know of no state that authorizes unpaid overtime. Unfortunately, those with the most education and not the most experience get the most money.
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