Three months ago a coworker resigned. His responsibilities were going to be redistributed among a few staff. I have taken on all of his duties (we were in the same office and I don't think people were even aware of what he did). I scheduled a meeting for Friday with my manager. I want compensation if I'm going to continue to do additional workload and I want some duties taken off my plate. I know my manager is going to steamroll the meeting tell me what a great job I'm doing, thank you, great team, blah blah blah meeting over. Help me reign him in.

3 Comments

1. AnonymousJune 3,2024 at 4:16PM UTC

   I would suggesting breaking down what you do and what items were added. Next, come up with a plan on with a break-down on what tasks you are willing to take on and tasks you are pushing back on. Explain why you are pushing back on those specific items (large amount of effort, does not make sense for your area of focus, something else). With the list of increased task list, show the value you would bring and why you need additional compensation. Hope this helps.

2. Mich.Fr.June 3,2024 at 5:12PM UTC

   This is what I said when I was in a similar situation in 2022.

   I want to discuss my salary with you. When X left suddenly, I took over without hesitation and had a rather seamless transition. Yes, there was a bit of a learning curve, and I feel I tackled it very professionally. That being said, I would like to make sure I am being compensated properly for my job, as well as taking over X's tasks.

   I went in with a number in mind, but didn't bring it up. I was ready to negotiate. The result was a 15% salary bump. I received the salary I wanted. Good luck!

3. AnonymousJune 3,2024 at 7:56PM UTC

   You need to build a comprehensive plan that breaks down your current duties and mentions your accomplishments. Then you need to break down what your full-time coworker was responsible for in their 40 hour work week.

   Finally you draft a new job description, include all responsibilities, weekly time requirements and some market research on what this position is generally titled and the range for the title currently being paid in the market. Make your suggestion on immediate goals and milestones.

   YOU should take the lead on this meeting and entertain questions and direction from hr and your boss.

   If you do not distribute an agenda, do not lead, your goals and opinions will not carry as much weight.