Underpaid | Imamother

amother

↑ OP ↓

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 7:18 pm

theoneandonly wrote:

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.

Thank you, that’s fair. However, I am working in a different type of role than the others (albeit mine is more skilled), and I only know I’m paid unfairly because I run payroll. Will this come across as unprofessional?

amother

↑ OP

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 7:18 pm

amother Blue wrote:

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?

I like this idea.

amother

↑ RosePink

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 7:19 pm

theoneandonly wrote:

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.

That’s what people tell me. That they will never let me go. But I’m still worried.

I tried applying to the six figure jobs for a while and didn’t get a single interview.

amother

NeonPink

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 7:27 pm

amother RosePink wrote:

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.

Tell them. Say that you know others get paid more.

amother

↑ Electricblue

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 7:28 pm

amother OP wrote:

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.

I had the same and found something much better by the end.

Keep applying. You never know when the right minute will arrive!

amother

Almond

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 8:29 pm

I was a recruiter for a bit and I learned something very valuable.

People get paid how much they think they are worth.

Of course this has a limit, when a person is right out of school and wants 75K for their first job or want 250K with only 5 years experience they get an eyeroll…

But in general, being in a superior position requires confidence. And lacking that confidence will affect the pay.

I would sometimes interview someone and based on their capabilities start thinking “k this is an 100K candidate”. Then I asked them how much they wanted and they started hemming and hawing about how they are embarrassed but the economy and ummm maybe ummm like I dunno they really would love 60k but look if they can only get 50k that’s ok too…

And boom. In my mind they are no longer an 100k candidate. And rightfully so—because that lack of confidence means they are no longer leader material—despite other skills.

So I would say before you ask for a raise you need to develop the confidence and leadership skills to believe you deserve more. Not because of what your coworkers make, or because of the economy. But because you believe in your own value.

↑ theoneandonly

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 8:43 pm

amother OP wrote:

A more skilled roll role should be paid more, not less.
You know you're paid unfairly because of your years of experience and qualifications, not only because you run payroll. But you can throw the payroll thing in there also. Your boss is probably in shock that you know everyone makes more than you and haven't asked for a raise yet.

amother

Amaryllis

Wed, Jul 24 2024, 8:46 pm

amother Almond wrote:

Thank you for writing this out. I'm in the job market right now and I appreciate knowing this. Most recruiters I spoke to, I felt were so far off with numbers.

amother

Marigold

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 2:57 pm

amother OP wrote:

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.

That's a perfectly acceptable reason to ask to be paid more. Think it over, phrase it professionally. You absolutely should ask based on this.

(Don't say, everyone else is getting paid more! That sounds whiny. But give across that point in a professional way.)

Kumphort

Thu, Jul 25 2024, 3:19 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.

This podcast appeared on my feed today and I started listening to it. While reading your post, it totally resonated that this is exactly what she was talking about