What would you do in my shoes?

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cHk4

cHk4

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When I first started in my company I was promised between 22.5k and 25k.
They started me on the 22.5k and said after my probation period that it would go up to 25k.

Within the first 6 months I was ill and used 5 days holiday instead of having the sick days. My pay increase got rejected and it just fell on deaf ears.

First year past, no one got a pay rise due to the recession, 2nd year I got one which brought me up to what I should have been on.

Now 3rd year I get a standard 2.5%. Now my problem comes with this

Every year I've been top of call stats, call closures etc. My technological knowledge is far superior to that of my colleagues and I'm basically acting like a team leader constant support for them helping them out all the time.

One is on at least 3k more than me and the other is on 5k more than me.

Here is an example of the last years call closures
Person A) 2016
Person B) 2134
Me) 2461

This means I've done 2.6 months more work than person A and just under 2 months more work than Person B.

This week alone I've closed 96 calls, person B has closed 38 and Person A has closed 34 calls.

Now the pros of where I work, it's 3 miles away from home, I could walk if I wanted to.
Flexibility is great, if I want holiday tomo I could have it and what not.
Basically it's a perfect company, I only do 35 hours a week, get 30 days holiday a year + bank holidays.

The Pros are well the payment, I feel it an insult with all the work I do that I've got a standard pay increase the same as those who don't do as much. Yet their increases will be bigger due to their bigger salaries...

What would you do in my shoes?
 
Put it in writing to them. If they fail to listen, look to jump ship to somewhere that will appreciate the extra work.
 
Firstly, in business when someone makes a promise don't trust them until it is final. Don't say you don't trust them but keep your ears and eyes open until the end.

The amount of work done does not mean how much you get payed. I don't think you have a leg to stand on. Sorry to hear this though.
 
if i were in your shoes, i'd be happy to have a decent paying job close to home and that you are good at, with good hours and holiday and (i would assume) you enjoy.
you are aware of the current climate, people are being made redundant every day. i see your feelings towards people who aren't performing aswell as you yet are paid more but this is one of lifes hardships in the workplace and you are not alone.
i personally would be keeping all this data of your performance and when things start looking up you will either get a review or you may have to ask for one, this is when you use the data to show why you should be increased by xyz amount and if you're shrewd, you should be equating any losses you feel you are incurring at the moment into this and benefitting long term.
 
I don't work full time (student) but i am sure that you feel like 90% of employees, you feel like you are putting way more in than getting back and that you are better than those around you (overworked and under paid kinda).
If i was you i would definately stick with it, as you say it's the perfect job for you. You're pay is only going to get better not worse, look at it that way.
 
iDroid84 said:
I would poo in them. :D
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Dammit you got there just before me!

I would poo too.

On a serious note though, you have stats available. Therefore, if you are still refused any pay increase simply slow your workload to match your colleagues. Close 2000 calls instead of 2400.

When they realise they may need to employ another person.... they might figure it out ;)
 
I'd ask for a face-to-face pay review, and state everything you've stated above politely but assertively - also point out inflation running at 4.5%, petrol prices etc. If they still don't budge, find a new job, but I think that's unlikely if you do the above well enough.

The company I work for likes to dictate blanket pay rises/freezes however my contract states I'm entitled to an annual pay review and I don't regard them stating everyone's getting a 1.5% pay rise as a review of my pay, especially if I feel my value to them is more than that over the last 12 months.
 
If I were in your shoes, I certainly wouldn't be complaining.

My company have spent a fortune on improvements that weren't needed and as a result, staff are not getting a pay rise, probably for the next 2 years.....
 
The question is if you didn't know how much your colleagues were earning would you be happy with your job?
 
Just a fact of life i'm afraid, sometimes you get paid the same or less than others but do better work, something you'll just have to get used to, all you can do is find an employer who you trust to recognise your worth.

If you have a good relationship with your manager then have a word with them, but i would imagine that you won't have any luck, your employer doesn't use performance related pay increases so i don't see you have a choice.
 
tom_e said:
The question is if you didn't know how much your colleagues were earning would you be happy with your job?
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That's irrelevant since he does know, he can't possibly stay in the job without a pay rise or losing face imo.
 
The best you can do is make a clear, well constructed case for a pay increase to at least bring you in line with your peers. Then put this to your line manager verbally and ask them to take the matter further for you.

If your request is refused then you can either think about jumping ship (though with 30days hols, a 35hr week and a 'perfect company' why would you) or stay put and suck it up. Are you indispensable or wouldn't they care if you left?

Oh one more thing; 30 days holiday? With bank holidays?! Blimey!
 
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