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I’ve been with my company for 3+ years and found out the new hires are being offered $25k-$30k more than what I’m currently making.. how do I approach this with my supervisor?

Sweet Caroline · Answer

Forget what your coworkers are making and figure out what other companies are paying for your role, use that data to explain why you are worth more.  It has never seemed to work out for people I know when they go in saying 'You are paying X more than me', bosses take offense to it even though they shouldn't.  However if you go in and say 'I have done my research and the industry is paying X-Y for this role, based on my proven track record I would like you to reevaluate my compensation' and see what they say.  You have to have outside data though to back you up.

morales971 · Answer

The best advice I ever received about communication is that it should be 'H.O.T.' - Honest, Open, and Two-Way.  It should be as important for your supervisor to have an honest relationship with their employees as it is important for you to know your worth.  Be strong enough to broach the subject and FULLY prepared for whatever may come afterward.  Make your case very strongly, but professionally, and courteously.  Also, if you want your supervisor to listen to you, you must be open to listening to their response.  Many of us forget this vital step in communication.  Given today's current job climate - or the lack thereof - you need to be ready for what you are willing to do if you do not get the result you want.  I would not start this conversation until I had my Plan B laid out first.  But again, be fully prepared, particularly if your supervisor asks how you know what other employees are earning.  Good luck to you!

Madeline M. · Answer

That's a huge discrepancy in pay.  Could it be because the new hires are coming in with a degree?  That could be a determining factor.  What where your past performance evaluation ratings?  Are there any development opportunities you are still needing to accomplish?  I would inquire with H.R. or your manager what the pay range is for the position so you know where you fall on the pay scale spectrum.  Then I would have a one on one conversation to ask what I can do to get to the median or higher end of the pay scale.  Perhaps volunteering more for projects, doing some self-evaluation of your attitude and how you could be impacting the team if your behaviors are not in line with what your manager and/or company wants to see in their staff.  If you believe you are doing everything right, then I would look for another opportunity where I'll be paid fair and equitably.

Saudia Santure · Answer

You should definitely have a conversation about the value of experience in light of all these new folks!! If you dont ask, you dont get!

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you for the advice everyone. I’m making an outline of all my reviews and the positives I’ve brought to the company and how I’ve meet my goals every year. I have volunteered to be a mentor to the new employees and anyone who needs help. I have many emails of gratitude from brokers for helping them and saving them from disasters.

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Jackie Ghedine · Answer

Direct communication that is succinct and specific is critical with situations like this. It's easy to let emotions get in the way, but that can derail you.

Understanding your personal brand, what you deliver and how it impacts the bottom line of the company is where you need to focus for this conversation.  Write down examples, understand your value and how it's benefited the company thus far and explain how it will continue to be a tremendous asset to the company moving forward.

You always want to answer, what does this mean and why does it matter.

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