Salary review after probationary period?

[BrandyShot]

I'm just about to reach the end of my 3 month probationary period as an IT support consultant. Would you say it's normal or rather cheeky to expect a pay rise at this point?

 

[Greebo]

If you have excelled then you may get a rise. Normally it's just confirmation that you have done a good job and are now permenant.

 

[FishThrower]

if you dont ask.. you wont get, no harm in trying.

dont forget that a probation period works both ways, YOUR also testing to see if the company is worthwhile working for, and if your feel like your underpaid, then do it!

 

[Squink]

Does the company generally give out pay rises at a specific time of year (e.g. the start of April)? If so, it may be best to wait until then.

Try to sound out a few of your colleagues to see what sort of pay rises they got and how long after joining.

 

[BrandyShot]

Normally they give pay rises in January, so I'd have a long wait

 

[Randomface74]

If it wasn't defined when you took the job, probably not. All the jobs I've had have been "you're on probation for 3 months then you get 1k more".

 

[CaptainComedy]

I would expect a pay rise but that is because I would have arranged that with the employer. I always say a 3 month pay review when starting a job - there's a salary I expect out of the employer and I think it's understandable to work for a little less if it guarantees your employment at interview/review stage

 

[BrandyShot]

Just checked my original correspondence with them and I have an email stating they'll review my salary after 6 months. This isn't in my offer of employment but I guess I'll wait until then anyway.