Promotion and raise
Hello ladies,
I would like to get your insight on a situation I've been dealing with at work. I've been working for my company for almost 3 years and got a promotion a few months ago. Back then I asked about my compensation and was told that raises would be discussed during budget season(now). I communicated with my manager and her manager in the summer about this to make sure they were clearly aware that I would be expecting another conversation about my compensation in reference to my promotion.
A few days ago my manager called me to say that I could maybe get a bonus (worth 2 weeks of pay) paid in October...2020. I didn't manage to stay composed and told her about my disappointment.
She replied that she didn't understand why: She acknowledged that I have a Masters, a certification (SHRM-CP) and cost of living in my city (NYC)is higher than our other locations but that she hadn't been working with me long enough to know my worth. Basically telling me I should be happy to get the small bonus she was offering.
I have over 5 years of related experience, I know the company's particularities and needs in my field and over all I know it would cost them more to hire the right fit if they were to replace me. Currently paid $14K under the average for my city and position I'm extremely disappointed and feel taken advantage.
I am really having a hard time to look at things from a distance and figuring out what my next move should be and would greatly appreciate to hear your thoughts.
Thank you
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