Underpaid | Imamother

amother

OP ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:12 pm

I’ve been severely underpaid in my job, and my coworkers often make comments to me about how little they make. I run payroll, and I see they are making more than me. I know it’s unprofessional to say anything, so I don’t point it out to them. I’m just cranky.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:20 pm

amother Chicory wrote:

How much do you get paid?

50k with a masters degree. Work full time.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:22 pm

amother Obsidian wrote:

Tell your boss you need a raise?

This I should do. I’m a bit nervous to ask for it because I don’t have much to tell her other than that I see I’m getting paid less than just about everyone else (who don’t have degrees and are working in much less skilled roles). It’s not like my core job changed since I signed my contract.

theoneandonly ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:26 pm

How long were you working there?
You should get yearly raises regardless of whether or not the job changed.

amother

RosePink ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:30 pm

I have the same problem. I am the manager of the company, basically run their business, I work full time and in the busy seasons I work dawn to dusk and work my soul out.
I only make 52k - which is around 43k after tax.

I just got a raise of a few hundred dollars- which is almost nothing in our inflation era.
I’m really struggling financially.

But I feel like I can’t ask for a raise now because I’ve just gotten one!

I see positions like mine listed on recruiters agencies that offer six figure salaries and it hurts.
I tried getting another job but wasn’t successful yet Sad

I do love my job though, that I can do it mostly remote.

amother

Electricblue ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:32 pm

amother OP wrote:

Are you getting yearly raises?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:35 pm

theoneandonly wrote:

How long were you working there?
You should get yearly raises regardless of whether or not the job changed.

I do get a very slight yearly raise. But my crankiness isn’t helped because everyone is getting a raise and I still feel like I’m underpaid at the company. I know it doesn’t take away from me when others have more, but when they are treated differently it really sucks. (Think additional time off, reduced workloads, lower standards). I was told in no uncertain terms that there will not be available to me. I think my boss must be blind.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:36 pm

amother RosePink wrote:

I do love my job though, that I can do it mostly remote.

Thank you, I relate to this so much.

amother

Bronze

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:39 pm

listen to latest kosher money podcast with faige herman. It will give you tips for asking for a raise or looking for a new job.

amother

↑ Electricblue ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:46 pm

amother OP wrote:

Have you tried searching for a new job? I hate it when people stay at a job they don't feel happy with.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:48 pm

amother Electricblue wrote:

Have you tried searching for a new job? I hate it when people stay at a job they don't feel happy with.

Yes, I’ve been actively applying for 6 months, but my field is very saturated right now so it’s hard to get something. I am still applying.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:48 pm

amother Bronze wrote:

listen to latest kosher money podcast with faige herman. It will give you tips for asking for a raise or looking for a new job.

Thank you for the recommendation!

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:57 pm

amother Blue wrote:

Why are you nervous to ask? Are you afraid you'll feel worse if told no?

Yes. Plus, my boss always complains to me when people ask for a raise for no reason.

amother

↑ RosePink ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 7:00 pm

amother Blue wrote:

Why are you nervous to ask? Are you afraid you'll feel worse if told no?

I’m personally afraid that they won’t feel comfortable to say no and will let me go instead

↑ theoneandonly ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 7:04 pm

amother RosePink wrote:

I’m personally afraid that they won’t feel comfortable to say no and will let me go instead

If you really manage their whole business there's no way they can let you go. And if they do let you go, then you can apply to the six-figure jobs you see listed.

↑ theoneandonly ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 7:05 pm

amother OP wrote:

Yes. Plus, my boss always complains to me when people ask for a raise for no reason.

You don't have no reason.
You have more credentials (I think you mentioned a master's?), more years at the company, more experience overall, work longer hours... All legitimate reasons you should be paid more.

amother

↑ Blue ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 7:16 pm

You are being taken advantage of...
You can likely make similar at an entry level position
Maybe show your boss what other companies paying for the job as means of explanation?