Tired.

12 Comments

1. AnonymousDecember 15,2024 at 7:30PM UTC

   Unfortunately this happens and is why people move jobs every couple of years. Newer hires will generally be paid more because the market moves.

2. AnonymousDecember 16,2024 at 11:08AM UTC

   I found out because the person who I share an office with had to type up the contract so she let me read it. And I care because the volume of work this person is doing isn't the same. And no I don't always feel slighted, this time I do.

3. AnonymousDecember 16,2024 at 12:52PM UTC

   Please don't project that onto the new coworker, it's not their fault.

4. ADecember 16,2024 at 4:29PM UTC

   Girl, have a seat... Im all for discussing pay. Everyone needs to talk about it more.

5. AnonymousDecember 17,2024 at 1:10PM UTC

   No. I mean, if you are discussing your pay with a coworker and they are discussing their pay. Fine. But if you two are discussing the pay of someone else not involved in the conversation. That's gross.

6. AleshaDecember 16,2024 at 6:42PM UTC

   It’s important to remember that discussing pay isn’t just a right—it’s a critical tool for addressing wage inequality. This isn’t about getting anyone fired; it’s about ensuring fairness. Pay secrecy disproportionately harms women and minorities, perpetuating cycles of inequity. Companies thrive on keeping employees in the dark, because knowledge is power, and sharing information levels the playing field.

   Instead of blaming the workers for sharing information, we should hold companies accountable for creating disparities in the first place.

7. AnonymousDecember 16,2024 at 8:20PM UTC

   First, this isn't information you should have unless someone told you or the position was advertised and you assumed the new hire was paid more. Secondly, if you are not happy about your rate, go to manager, and ask for more money. And finally, many times new people are hired at a higher rate due to market fluctuations that happened after others like yourself were hired, or the person coming in negotiated (did you?), and also, helps with retention. So with that, set up a 1:1 meeting with your boss, and give the reasons why you want the raise. Be specific in your reasoning, and do not even bring up the new person's rate as that will not make you look good. If you don't ask, you won't know if you can get it. Take a chance.

8. AnonymousDecember 16,2024 at 9:58PM UTC

   Absolutely. Employees cannot be prohibited for discussing their salary - but showing someone an offer letter or contract for someone else (I'm assuming you are outside of HR and generally would have no reason or need to see the actual offer) is not cool.

9. AnonymousDecember 17,2024 at 4:00PM UTC

   I did see it buried in the comments yesterday. It's gross.

10. Hold on Lee LouDecember 18,2024 at 3:20PM UTC

    Brush up your resume and start applying elsewhere - while continuing to do a good job for your current employer. Meanwhile, research scripts on how to ask for a raise. When you are ready, set up a meeting with your manager and ask for the raise you deserve. Typically you'd come to them with hard data about your productivity, responsibilities, and average wages for similar positions in your area. You might see that the new person has the same job description, but there may be other factors in their pay offer - experience, other soft skills, etc. When you ask for a raise, it is best to focus on why you deserve it rather than comparing yourself to others.

    If/when a good job opportunity arises, put in your notice and go elsewhere.

11. AleshaDecember 18,2024 at 11:45PM UTC

    Nope. Not wrong.

12. Rebecca KaasDecember 19,2024 at 4:49AM UTC

    Maybe the new coworker negotiated a higher starting pay than what she was initially offered. If you didn't do that when you were hired, it's not the new coworker's fault or anyone else's for that matter.